All information below has been updated for the 2026 Summer Programs.
Online enrollment requests will open Friday, February 13 at 12 p.m. and will remain open through Friday, February 27 at 12 p.m. For programs and courses that are not full, enrollment requests may be made each month through June.
- Enrollment requests do not guarantee placement in summer programs.
- Enrollment requests are NOT first-come, first-served.
- Families will receive an email when a student is enrolled in a course or added to the applicable course waitlist.
- For Innovative Pathways High School, enrollment priority will be given to students by their current grade level. Remaining students will be randomly selected and enrolled in their selected course (or alternate course) until that course has been filled.
Information about Academic Intervention (Grades K-8) and Extended School Year Special Education (Ages 3-5, PreK-12) programs will be shared directly with parents/guardians of HCPSS eligible students later this spring.
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BSAP Summer Institute
(Entering Grades K-9) |
Gifted and Talented (G/T) Summer Institute
(Entering Grades 1-8) |
Innovative Pathways High School
(Entering Grade 9, Current Grades 9-12) |
Dates/Times
Dates are subject to change. No programs meet on Friday, July 3. |
June 29–July 24
(4 weeks)
9:00 a.m.–2:45 p.m.
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June 29–July 10
(2 weeks)
8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
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6 Week Classes (1.0 credit)
June 24–July 31
8:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
1-4:00 p.m.
3 Week Classes (0.5 credit Health 1, Health 2, or Lifetime Fitness only)
Session 1: June 24–July 14
Session 2: July 15–July 31
8:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Mandatory orientation for all courses on the first class date: June 24 or July 15
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Locations
Locations are subject to change. |
Hanover Hills ES (Grades K-4)
Thomas Viaduct MS (Grades 5-9)
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Burleigh Manor MS |
Hammond HS: English, GearUp for 9th Grade, Art, Health, Lifetime Fitness, Spanish 2, ECS, FOT, CRD 1, CRD 2/SBWE courses
Howard HS: Math, Science, and Social Studies
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Cost
Financial Assistance is available for current HCPSS students. Visit www.hcpss.org/farms to submit a FARMs application. |
$1,100
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$470
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$325 (0.5 credit course)
$650 (1.0 credit course)
$800 (CRD2 / SBWE course)
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Transportation
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Yes, community stops
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Yes, community stops
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Yes, limited to specific courses
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Meals
Sites offer either a snack or breakfast/lunch at no cost. |
Contact
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SummerInstitute@hcpss.org
410-313-1598
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GTSummer@hcpss.org
410-313-6671
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IPSummer@hcpss.org 410-313-6627
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Email messages will receive a faster response than calling the program phone numbers. Phone messages will be returned after reviewing voicemail messages within 24 hours during the school week.
BSAP Summer Institute (Entering Grades K-9)
This program offers acceleration and enrichment opportunities for HCPSS students entering grades K-9. On- and above-grade level instruction to prepare students for Kindergarten or their upcoming grade. Students participate in instructional-level academic courses (English/language arts, math, science, social studies) each morning, and a wide range of enrichment opportunities in the afternoon.
Students who currently have an Individualized Education Program Plan (IEP) and receive Special Education services are welcome to attend; however, this summer program does not work on IEP goals. Families who have students with an IEP should consult their child’s Special Education Teacher if they have questions regarding their child’s eligibility for special education Extended School Year (ESY) services.
2026 BSAP Summer Institute Course List
2026 Howard County Rec and Parks BSAP After Care
Contact: SummerInstitute@hcpss.org or 410-313-1598
Gifted and Talented (G/T) Summer Institutes for Talent Development (Entering Grades 1-8)
This program offers additional advanced-level instruction and enrichment experiences not regularly available during the academic school year. Rigorous instruction focusing on talent development is offered in mathematics, science, social studies, language arts, technology and fine arts. Prior participation in the school-year G/T program is not required for enrollment.
Students who currently have an Individualized Education Program Plan (IEP) and receive Special Education services are welcome to attend; however, this summer program does not work on IEP goals. Families who have students with an IEP should consult their child’s Special Education Teacher if they have questions regarding their child’s eligibility for special education Extended School Year (ESY) services.
G/T Summer Institutes for Talent Development Course List
2026 Howard County Rec and Parks GT After Care
Contact: GTSummer@hcpss.org or 410-313-6671
Innovative Pathways High School
(Entering Grade 9, Current Grades 9-12)
This program offers high school credit-bearing courses in a variety of content areas and levels to support academic achievement and acceleration for diploma-bound students.
Innovative Pathways HS Summer Course List
Contact: IPSummer@hcpss.org or 410-313-6627
Enrollment requests for registration-based programs can be made by a parent, guardian, school counselor or achievement liaison when registration is open each month.
Directions: Register for Summer Programs
Enrollment requests for registration-based programs can be made by a parent, guardian, school counselor or achievement liaison. Registration in February and March is highly recommended, as program availability may be limited during the later registration dates.
Enrollment lottery process
- Enrollment requests do not guarantee placement in summer programs.
- Enrollment requests are NOT first-come, first-served.
- Families will receive an email when a student is enrolled in a course or added to the applicable course waitlist.
- For Innovative Pathways High School, enrollment priority will be given to students by their current grade level. Remaining students will be randomly selected and enrolled in their selected course (or alternate course) until that course has been filled.
Transportation for Summer Programs is limited and varies by program. Transportation is provided via community bus stops; door-to-door service is not provided. A community bus stop is a location where students in a geographic location will meet and a school bus will pick up and transport them to their summer program. Community bus stop locations are based on student enrollments. Parents/guardians will receive community bus stop information during the program orientation.
- BSAP Summer Institute and G/T Summer Institutes for Talent Development – Transportation is provided by HCPSS via a community bus stop.
- Innovative Pathways High School programs – Transportation is provided by HCPSS via a community bus stop and is limited to students:
- Enrolled in the Gear Up for 9th Grade program
- Enrolled in a credit recovery course
- Graduating during the High School summer program in July 2026
For all other students, transportation is NOT provided and will be the responsibility of the student and their parent(s)/guardian(s). Students must be dropped off and picked up on time. Alternate transportation may be found through Howard County Transit at transitrta.com.
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