Mini Session 1: June 24-July 3

Session 2: July 8-August 2

Mini Session 3: August 5-August 9

This full-day experience offers students fun STEM-based activities, intro to music, and movement taught by Hip Hop Mindset from 8:00-2:00 and a sports and art program from 2:00-5:00. Weekly themes include: 1. Forces, Motion, and Matter, 2. Humans: Head to Toe, 3. Spirit Week, 4. Up, Up, and Away, 5. Steer the Course. Additional enrichment activities will depend on grade level and school.

Email: explore@rioschools.org

Get ready to make the impossible possible with Rio’s Summer Science Academy in partnership with Impossible Science. Each week of camp offers different shows on impossibility and science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. Each week students tackle these impossible topics with their own hands-on in-classroom experiments. At the end of each week, the Impossible Science® Team builds a science festival on campus, bringing science-center quality experiences to inspire curiosity, thinking, and questioning. 

Rio's Young Writers and Artists Camp offers learners space to create in a variety of genres including creative writing, visual arts, music, drama, and even dance. Campers will work with accomplished writers and artists to create and showcase original works. Activities, including field trips, have been intentionally designed to inspire writing and artwork while developing skills.

Looking for an exciting and fun summer program for your child? Look no further than the Rio Summer Technology Academy! Taught by Rio Expert Tech Teachers, this program offers hands-on instruction from content creation, to coding, to machine learning, to robotics - and beyond. Your child will gain skills and knowledge while having fun with friends and engaging in activities. Sign up today and give your child an unforgettable summer experience while helping them develop the technology skills they need to succeed in life!

Contact: Jarkko Myllari 

Email:jmyllari@rioschools.org

The RSD Sports Academy is dedicated to developing the potential of boys and girls both on and off the field. We incorporate physical activity with emotional, social, and mental growth in order to enhance every athlete’s skill set. Learn the basics of soccer, basketball, softball/baseball, volleyball & football. Sports Academy develops athletes to show sportsmanship, kindness, and grit.

Email: explore@rioschools.org

Introducing a Performing Arts Summer Academy in the Rio School District can offer a wide range of art that benefits students, educators, and the community as a whole:

1. Enhanced Creativity and Expression: The Performing Arts Summer Academy provides a platform for students to explore and express their creativity through various art forms such as music, dance, theater, and visual arts. It encourages them to think outside the box, develop their imagination, and express themselves in new and exciting ways.

2. Improved Confidence and Self-Esteem: Participation in performing arts activities can boost students' confidence and self-esteem. As they develop their skills and showcase their talents, they gain a sense of accomplishment and pride in their abilities, which can have a positive impact on their overall well-being.

3. Teamwork and Collaboration: Many performing arts activities require collaboration and teamwork. Students learn to work together towards a common goal, whether it's putting on a musical performance, choreographing a dance routine, or creating a piece of visual art. These collaborative experiences teach valuable interpersonal skills that are applicable in various aspects of life.

4. Improved Communication Skills: Participation in performing arts activities helps students develop strong communication skills. Whether they're learning to project their voice on stage, convey emotion through movement, or communicate ideas through visual art, they're honing their ability to effectively express themselves and connect with others.

5. Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving: Performing arts education encourages students to think critically and solve problems creatively. They learn to analyze scripts, interpret characters, and make artistic choices that contribute to the overall performance. These problem-solving skills are valuable in both artistic and academic contexts.

6. Community Engagement and Pride: A Performing Arts Summer Academy can bring together students, families, educators, and community members in celebration of the arts. It fosters a sense of pride and unity within the community and provides opportunities for students to showcase their talents to a wider audience.

Overall, the Performing Arts Summer Academy in the Rio School District provides an educational experience that fosters creativity and self-expression, and contributes to the holistic development of students.

Drama Camp will run as a stand alone session from June 24th - July 3rd. From July 8th - August 2nd the Drama Camp will be an elective at summer sessions hosted at Rio Del Sol and Rio Real.

Work on the Rio Farm and learn about the math and science that go into a farm.

The Ag Summer Academy will be an immersive mini course where students will be working together in collaboration to explore STEAM in regenerative farming. Students will engage in culinary experiences with farm seasonal produce, hands-on science engineering experiments, art, agricultural lessons, and daily farm activities- including caring for our farm animals!

Agriculture Engineering Academy will run as a stand alone session from June 24th - July 3rd. From July 8th - August 9th the Academy will be a field trip at summer sessions hosted at Rio Del Sol and Rio Real

Welcome to Rio Construction Camp, where young builders embark on an exciting journey to explore the world of construction! Our camp is about hands‐on learning, safety, and having fun while gaining practical skills. From learning how to measure properly to understanding civil engineering, carpentry, tiling, plumbing, and electrical work, our campers dive into a wide range of activities led by skilled instructors. Our campers will get to wear cool gear like hard hats and safety goggles while also getting creative with projects like designing bridges, crafting beautiful tile patterns for TV trays, and making their own book stands and phone holders. At Rio Construction Camp, we're not just building things; we're building confidence, teamwork, and a passion for construction in a summer filled with discovery and friendship.

" RSD Academia Raices - incorporates Hispanic culture through the arts, dance, music, traditions, and Hispanic General Arts creativity provides a rich educational experience that celebrates the cultural heritage of Hispanic students while promoting bilingualism and academic excellence.

Our mission is to provide a culturally enriching and academically rigorous educational environment where students develop bilingualism, biliteracy, and a deep appreciation for Hispanic culture through arts, dance, music, traditions, and creativity.  

Additionally, at RSD Academia Raices, we believe that embracing diversity and cultural heritage enriches the educational experience for all students. Our academy offers a unique dual immersion (Espanol Instruction) program that integrates language acquisition with the vibrant traditions and artistic expressions of Hispanic culture.

Cultural Enrichment:

Hispanic culture is woven into every aspect of the curriculum at Academia Raises. Students participate in a wide range of cultural activities, including traditional dances such as Folklorico dance with multiple Mexican states being represented such as the state of Jalisco and their beautiful songs kids can dance such as “El Jarabe Tapatio”, the state of Michoacan with their “El Baile de los Viejitos”, the state of Veracruz and their beautiful dance of “El Gustito” and the state of San Luis Potosi and their representation of the Huasteca Region with songs well known throughout Mexico such as “El Querreque”.  Students are also engaged in music performances featuring mariachi & the newest pilot program which is a “Conjunto Norteno” or Norteno & Tex-Mex band where kids learn songs their grandparents learned when they were small such as “El Piojo y La Pulga, Cielito Lindo, un Rinconcito en el Cielo” from those great singers such as Pedro Infante and the world wide Norteno band “Ramon Ayala y Sus Bravos Del Norte. Students also learn visual arts and Mexican Literature from world renowned authors and artists such as Ocatvio Paz, Carlos Fuentes, Juan Rulfo and Frida Khalo. Through hands-on experiences and interactive learning opportunities, students gain a deep understanding and appreciation for Hispanic heritage and traditions.

Arts Integration:

The arts play a central role in the educational experience at Academia Raises. While Hispanic/Mexican art is beautiful, unique and distinct, it is primarily used to represent Mexico's rich culture. It is used to share their history, heritage, mythology and traditions. Our curriculum incorporates visual arts, music, dance, and theater to foster creativity, self-expression, and cultural pride. Students have the opportunity to explore various artistic mediums, participate in performances and exhibitions, and collaborate on interdisciplinary projects that showcase their talents and celebrate Hispanic culture. Paintings are used to tell stories and share traditions and values, particularly of the ancient Mayans.

Overview of the MEP summer program:

The Migrant Education Program will offer a supplemental educational summer school academy for all TK-7 students who have been identified as eligible for services. The program will focus on mathematics and language arts, including integrated English language development. In addition to academics, students will have the opportunity to explore their family roots as part of a cultural component via art, music and traditions. Enrichment activities will be integrated as part of this academic experience.

Connect, Learn, Grow is for students that need that extra help. For the 2024 Summer Connect, Learn, Grow Summer program, students will receive extra reading support in a - Pull Out fashion for students who attend regular academies as well as the EXPLORE program at sites, with the exception of the Science Academy. The Literacy Support Team (LST) is there to provide that help. The LST accomplishes multiple tasks including the following: Supporting Reading interest, fluency, and meaning making; providing small group, and one on one learning activities in support of literacy development; and providing support and direct service for the 2nd year of the 5th grade targeted math learning project – focusing on fractions, decimals, and percentages interest, fluency, and meaning making.

This program is designed for incoming TK and Kindergarten students to the Rio School District who have not had a preschool or TK experience to help them become acquainted with classroom routines, socialize with same-age peers, and get an introduction to math and literacy skills. This program will help those students get accustomed school before the regular school year starts. Studentss will be recruited from the kinder program request form when they submitted their enrollment packet.

The Binational Migrant Education Program is an international program between the Secretary of Public Education of Mexico and the California Department of Education. This program will focus on reading, math, science, technology, art and a cultural component.

The Extended School Year offers targeted instruction and interventions tailored to your child's unique needs, helping to reinforce skills and prevent regression during an extended break, such as summer vacation.  Students must be eligible to receive ESY services per their IEP.  If you have any questions about your child receiving ESY services, please contact your child's case manager.

For further information regarding ESY services for your child, please contact Mari Rugerio, PPD Department Manager at 805-485-1442 or at mrugerio@rioschools.org.