Summer School & Activities

      GIPS Summer Programs

      • All students have the opportunity to take part in summer activities at Grand Island Public Schools! 

        GIPS summer programming, sports camps, and extra learning opportunities are for different ages and grade levels — including Islander Athletics. Check the list below for details on dates, and times. Please note the High School level sports camps may carry registration fees. 

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      Summer Meals

      • SUMMER MEAL PROGRAM 

        Menus may be found at the GIPS Eats website HERE.

        LOCATIONS:

        Dodge Elementary 

        • Dates:  June 2 - July 18 (no meals served on July 3rd & 4th)

        • Breakfast:  Monday - Thursday; 7:30 - 8:00 a.m. (only in June)

        • Lunch:  Monday - Friday; 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

         

        Howard Elementary

        • Dates:  June 2 - July 18 (no meals served on July 3rd & 4th)

        • Breakfast:  Monday - Thursday; 7:30 - 8:00 a.m. (only in June)

        • Lunch:  Monday - Friday; 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

         

        Shoemaker Elementary

        • Dates:  June 2 - June 27 

        • Breakfast:  Monday - Thursday; 7:30 - 8:15 a.m.

        • Lunch:  Monday - Friday; 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

         

        Starr Elementary

        • June 2 - June 27

          • Breakfast:  Monday - Thursday; 7:30 - 8:00 a.m. (only in June)

          • Lunch: Monday - Friday; 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

        • June 30 - July 18 (no meals served on July 3rd & 4th)
          • Lunch: Monday - Friday; 11:00 - 12:30 p.m.

         

        Grand Island Senior High (Enter through Door 2)

        • Dates:  June 2 - June 27

        • Breakfast:  Monday - Thursday; 7:30 - 8:00 a.m.

        • Lunch:  Monday - Friday; 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.


        Meals are free for children ages 1-18. No application needed. Adults may purchase a meal for $5.50.

        Sites may close early due to low participation. Follow GIPS Eats on Facebook for updates.

      GISH Athletic Camps

      • GRAND ISLAND SENIOR HIGH 2025 SUMMER CAMP INFORMATION

        Registration is now open for Islander Summer Sports Camps!


        All students have the opportunity to take part in Islander athletic camps this summer with Grand Island Senior High Coaches.

        REGISTER HERE


        GIRLS BASKETBALL CAMP

        • DATES:  June 16-18
        • GRADES & TIMES:
          • 3rd-5th:  9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
          • KG - 2nd:  10:15 - 11:15 a.m.
          • 6th - 8th:  11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
        • WHERE:  GISH West Gym
        • COST:  Free


        VOLLEYBALL CAMP

        • DATES:  June 16-18
        • GRADES & TIMES:
          • KG - 2nd:  9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
          • 3rd - 5th:  10:15 - 11:15 a.m.
          • 6th - 8th:  1:00 - 2:15 p.m.
        • WHERE:  GISH East Gym
        • COST:  $30 


        FOOTBALL YOUTH CAMP

        • DATES:  July 24-25
        • GRADES & TIMES:  Kindergarten - 8th:  6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
        • WHERE:  GISH Memorial Stadium (West Side)
        • COST:  $40

        FOOTBALL MIDDLE SCHOOL CAMP

        • DATES:  May 20-21 (Walnut & Barr);  July 22-23 (Westridge)
        • TIME:  4:00 - 5:30 p.m. (Walnut & Barr); 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. (Westridge)
        • COST:  Free


        FOOTBALL HIGH SCHOOL CAMP

        • DATES:  June 10-14 Mini Camp; July 22-26 Mini Camp
        • TIME:  6:00 a.m.
        • COST:  Free


        BASEBALL YOUTH CAMPS

        • DATES:  June 9-11
        • GRADES & TIMES:
          • 2nd - 5th:  9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
          • 6th - 8th:  10:30 a.m. - Noon
        • WHERE:  Ryder Park Field
        • COST:  $20


        BOYS BASKETBALL CAMPS

        • DATES:  July 14-17
        • GRADES & TIMES:  
          • 3rd - 5th:  9:00 - 10:15 a.m.
          • 6th - 8th:  10:30 - 11:45 a.m.
        • WHERE:  GISH West Gym (Door #1)
        • COST:  $20


        BOYS SOCCER YOUTH CAMPS

        • DATES:  June 9-10
        • GRADES & TIMES:  5th - 9th:  6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
        • WHERE:  GISH Memorial Stadium (West side)
        • COST:  $20 


        TENNIS CAMPS

        • DATES:  June 25-26 (Grades 6th - 12th); July 9-10 (Grades 1st - 5th)
        • TIMES:  6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
        • WHERE:  GISH Tennis Courts
        • COST:  $20 

        POLE VALUT MIDDLE SCHOOL CAMP

        • DATES:  May 28-29
        • GRADES & TIMES:  6th-8th:  10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
        • WHERE:  GISH Memorial Stadium
        • COST:  $10 

        QUESTIONS?

        Reach out to the GISH Activities Office at 308.385.5581 or email cladwig@gips.org. 

         

      Elementary

      • ELEMENTARY (K - 5) SUMMER PROGRAMMING


        BUS ROUTES

        Power Camp at Starr Elementary

        • Dates:  June 2 - June 26

        • Time:  12:30 - 3:30 p.m.

        • Details:  Students in grades 2nd-5th that attend Dodge, Jefferson, Knickrehm, Howard, Lincoln, Starr, Wasmer, or West Lawn may register.  POWER Camp is a summer camp opportunity that encourages students to continue to learn, be active, and interact with others throughout the Summer months. It provides students with enriching learning experiences that they might not experience in the regular school setting.

        • Register:  Registration opens at the end of April! 

        • Contact:  Arick Streck - astreck@gips.org or Hannah Luber - hluber@gips.org 

         

        “Summer Strong” @ Starr elementary

        • Dates:  June 2 - June 26 

        • Time:  8:00 a.m. - Noon

        • Meals:  Breakfast & Lunch provided

        • Details:  Students at Title I Elementary Schools who qualify for the “Summer Strong” Academic Program will be hosted at Starr Elementary.  

        • Contact:  Chandra Myers - cmyers@gips.org or Dr. Maggie Mintken - mmintken@gips.org 

         

        Dodge Summer Learning

        • Dates:  June 2 - June 26

        • Time:  8:00 a.m. - Noon

        • Meals:  Breakfast & Lunch provided

        • Details:  Dodge Elementary is back with their annual Summer learning fun!  Qualified Dodge students will have the opportunity to engage in additional creative and academic learning opportunities throughout the summer.

        • Contact:  Melessia Rice - marice@gips.org 

         

        Howard Summer Learning K-2

        • Dates:  June 2 - June 26

        • Time:  8:00 a.m. - Noon

        • Meals:  Breakfast & Lunch provided

        • Details:  Howard Elementary will welcome qualified students to engage in additional creative and academic learning opportunities throughout their summer program. 

        • Contact:  Sydney Hespe - shespe@gips.org 

         

        “ELevate Summer School” - EL Summer Program @ Stolley Park 

        • Dates:  June 3 - June 26

        • Time:  8:30 - 11:30 a.m.

        • Details:  Kindergarten - 12th Grade Newcomers and 9th - 12th Grade EL Students are welcome to join the “ELevate Summer School” fun at Stolley Park Elementary School.  Qualified Newcomer and EL students will have the opportunity to continue building connections with others and exploring the English language through fun learning opportunities. 

        • Contact:  Dr. Amanda Levos - alevos@gips.org or Whitney Flower - wflower@gips.org 

         

        K-5 ESY @ Shoemaker

        • Dates:  June 2 - June 26

        • Time:  8:00 a.m. - Noon

        • Meals:  Breakfast & Lunch provided

        • Details:  Students who qualify for extended school year (ESY) services through special education programs will have the opportunity to enjoy summer programming hosted at Shoemaker Elementary. 

        • Contact:  Morgan Wheeler - mlwheeler@gips.org 

      Middle School

      • MIDDLE SCHOOL (6-8) SUMMER PROGRAMMING:

         

        Art Camp @ GISH

        • Dates:  June 9 - June 12

        • Time:  8:00 - 11:45 a.m.

        • Meals:  Breakfast and Lunch available at GISH (Door 2)

        • Details:  Current middle school students will have the opportunity to join a week-long arts camp held at Grand Island Senior High School.  Come learn new art techniques, spend time with others who love art and design. 

        • Register:  HERE (Google Form)

        • Contact:  Dr. Summer Stephens - sstephens@gips.org 

        Robotics Camp @ GISH

        • Dates:  June 9 - June 12

        • Time:  8:00 - 11:45 a.m.

        • Meals:  Breakfast and Lunch available at GISH (Door 2)

        • Details:  Current middle school students will have the opportunity to join a week-long arts camp held at Grand Island Senior High School.  Provide engaging, engineering-based activities with Robotics to give students a taste of what GISH has to offer in the future.

        • Register:  HERE (Google Form)

        • Contact:  Dr. Summer Stephens - sstephens@gips.org

           

        Jumpstart6 @ Barr, Walnut, & Westridge

        • Dates:  July 30-31 at all three Middle Schools

        • Time:  8:15 a.m. - Noon

        • Meals:  Lunch provided

        • Details:  All incoming 6th Graders are invited to get an early glimpse into the middle school experience!  Visit classes, meet teachers, get locker assignments, learn about extracurricular activities, and more.  

        • Contact:

      High School

      • HIGH SCHOOL (9-12) SUMMER PROGRAMMING:

         

        GISH Credit Recovery 

        • Dates:  June 2 - June 26

        • Time:  8:00 a.m. - 11:45 

        • Meals:  Breakfast & Lunch provided 

        • Details:  GISH students who need additional opportunities for academic support and credit recovery may enroll in the summer school credit recovery program.

        • Contact:  Joe Wood - jwood@gips.org 

         

        6th - 12th Grade  ESY @ GISH

        • Dates:  June 2 - June 26

        • Time:  8:00 a.m. - Noon

        • Meals:  Breakfast & Lunch provided

        • Details:  Students who qualify for extended school year (ESY) services through special education programs will have the opportunity to enjoy summer programming hosted at Grand Island Senior High School. 

        • Contact:  Molly Elge - melge@gips.org 

        GISH Jumpstart9

        • Dates:  July 7 - 10

        • Time:  TBD

        • Details:  All incoming GISH Freshman are invited to get an early glimpse into the Islander high school experience!  More details will be shared soon.

        • Contact:  Calvin Hubbard - chubbard@gips.org