Summer School

Summer School 2026 registration will open on Friday, May 29, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

Summer School 2026 Overview and Dates

Campbell River School District offers a variety of classes to help students upgrade their marks and further develop their academic and cultural interests over the summer. Any SD72 student in kindergarten to grade 12 can take ONE Summer School course for free. International and out-of-province students who do not meet the BC government’s funding criteria will be required to pay tuition for their Summer School course. Students cannot register for more than one course.

Summer School 2026 will run from July 6 to July 31.

Session 1 will run from July 6 to July 17 (8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.)
Session 2 will run from July 20 to 31 (8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.)
High School sessions will run from July 6 to July 31 (8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted in the course description)

Summer School courses are filled on a first come, first served basis. After you submit your registration, your child is registered for the program you selected. You will receive an email before the session starts confirming registration; however you can log into the registration system at any time to see which course your child is registered in under “Scheduled Appointments”.

The maximum number of students per course is 24. All courses must have a minimum of 17 students for the course to run.

Please note: Programs are subject to change or cancellation.

Questions or concerns can be emailed to summer.school@sd72.bc.ca

How to Register for Summer School Courses

Parents or caregivers for students in kindergarten to grade 12 must create an account BEFORE you will be able to register. Summer School registration accounts do not carry forward from year to year; you will need to create a new Summer School registration account each year.

Priority will be given to SD72 students. However, if space is available, students not currently enrolled in a SD72 school can email their top 3 choices, their child’s name, PEN (9 digit personal education number) and current grade level to summer.school@sd72.bc.ca.

Create a Summer School Registration Account & Add Your Child(ren): BEFORE MAY 29

Go to https://sd72summerschool.schoolappointments.com/ and click on “Register”. Note: you will still need to create an account even if your school uses School Appointments On-Line for student-led conferences/parent teacher interviews.

You will need your child(ren)’s PEN (9 digit personal education number), which can be found on their last report card, under ‘Student Details’ in the SD72 parent portal/app, or by emailing summer.school@sd72.bc.ca.

Watch the video below for a walk through on how to create your account and add your child(ren):

How to Register for a Summer School Course:

Choose your top 3 courses from the list below and make a note of their session numbers and course names. Have this list handy when you go to register, just in case your first choice is full.
When registration opens go to https://sd72summerschool.schoolappointments.com/ and log in. Click ‘Manage Students’.
Click on the booking icon next to the name of the child that you want to register and select your first-choice course from the menu.
If the cell is white, register in the course by clicking on it. The cell will turn green to indicate student registration.

Appointment Booked Confirmation

This course is fully booked

If the course you have selected is in a grey cell and has the message “This Course is Fully Booked” that course is full, and you will have to choose another course.

Watch the video below for a walk-through on how to register your child for a Summer School course OR download printable instructions HERE.

Summer School 2026 Courses

Click Details on any course row to read the full description.

Course Name	Level	Grade(s)	Location	Session(s)
🌎 Elementary Courses
Mme Kennedy's French Immersion Recreation & Read ► Details	Elementary	K–2	École Willow Point	Session 1
Come join Mme Kennedy again this year for her Summer School French Immersion Rec & Read Program! You will spend time exploring outside, playing fun centres, and working on strengthening and maintaining French early literacy skills. We will work daily in small groups on targeted reading skills in French.
Storybook Creators! ► Details	Elementary	K–2	S1: École Willow Point; S2: Cedar Elementary	Sessions 1 & 2
Come join Miss Allysha to create a storybook adventure! Students create their own storybook (picture book, comic book, or traditional storybook). Includes fun art activities: sugar water colours, ripped paper art, glitter art, and salt art. At the end of the course your child brings home a one-of-a-kind book!
French Immersion Math & Movement ► Details	Elementary	K–2	École Willow Point	Sessions 1 & 2
Join Mme. Megan for a fun-filled course where students practice math concepts like geometry, patterning, and graphing through hands-on activities, games, and creative crafts. Each day also includes outdoor games and outdoor exploration.
Forest & Beach Explorers ► Details	Elementary	K–2	Penfield Elementary	Session 2
Students explore the forests, ponds, and beaches within walking distance of the school. Students enjoy games, free play, poetry, art, and more! Come prepared to be active, get dirty, and enjoy the outdoors!
French Immersion: Art Adventures ► Details	Elementary	K–4	École Willow Point	Session 1
Get ready to explore a variety of art techniques and go on outings with Mme Anna! Students learn about iconic artists, try various mediums, and visit public art sites within Campbell River.
Young Readers, Writers & Explorers ► Details	Elementary	Gr. 1–2	Cedar Elementary	Sessions 1 & 2
A fun, engaging program blending literacy learning with hands-on exploration in nature. Students spend time in the school garden and forest and participate in local field trips alongside daily reading, writing, and creative activities.
SELebrate Summer ► Details	Elementary	Gr. 1–3	Cedar Elementary	Sessions 1 & 2
Two weeks of fun SELebrating the start of summer! Students develop reading, writing, and social-emotional skills through games, movement activities, art, outdoor exploration, stories, and free play.
Phonics Fun & Nature Exploration ► Details	Elementary	Gr. 1–3	École Willow Point	Sessions 1 & 2
A joyful, hands-on summer learning experience for students who would benefit from extra support with learning to read. Combines structured literacy support with play-based learning and creativity. Includes the exciting opportunity to hatch baby chicks!
Tiny Worlds, Big Adventures ► Details	Elementary	Gr. 1–3	École Willow Point	Session 2
Join Mrs. Pritchard for a joyful summer adventure filled with creativity and time outside: arts and crafts, scavenger hunts, nature journaling, building bug houses, creating miniature fairy gardens, and making flower crowns.
Summer Choir ► Details	Elementary	Gr. 2–5	Penfield Elementary	Session 1
Join in song with other kids who love to sing. Work on reading music, develop your vocal technique, and learn some fun songs and games in summer choir.
SPARK: Summer Program for Active Reading, Knowledge & Creativity ► Details	Elementary	Gr. 3–6	Penfield Elementary	Sessions 1 & 2
SPARK builds curiosity, confidence, and a love of learning through engaging, hands-on activities. Students strengthen reading and writing skills, take part in STEM challenges, explore creativity through art, and stay active with outdoor games.
Escape Room Builders: Crack Codes, Solve Puzzles & Create Your Own ► Details	Elementary	Gr. 3–4	Cedar Elementary	Sessions 1 & 2
Students take on escape room-style challenges building critical thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. As the course progresses, students move from solving puzzles to designing their own.
Rugby and Physical Literacy ► Details	Elementary	Gr. 3–5	Cedar Elementary	Session 1
Through warm-ups, games, and scrimmages, youth learn the basics of flag rugby with a mini tournament on the final day. Students also learn about body mechanics, dynamic stretching, and hydration.
Multi-Sport Movement Camp ► Details	Elementary	Gr. 3–5	Penfield Elementary	Sessions 1 & 2
An active program introducing students to soccer, basketball, ultimate frisbee, and baseball while developing foundational movement skills like coordination, balance, teamwork, and confidence.
Science Magic! ► Details	Elementary	Gr. 4–6	Timberline Secondary	Session 2
Through hands-on activities and group labs, students apply the scientific method to examine surprising natural phenomena. Plus science-based magic tricks and juggling lessons!
Math in the Wild ► Details	Elementary	Gr. 4–6	Penfield Elementary	Session 2
This enhanced program integrates outdoor learning with intermediate math curriculum including algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and field sciences.
🏔 Middle School Courses
Welcome to Phoenix ► Details	Middle	Gr. 5 (incoming 6)	École Phoenix Middle School	Session 1
A fun, supportive two-week summer experience designed especially for incoming Grade 6 students. Helps students feel comfortable and confident as they transition into middle school.
Jumpstart Band ► Details	Middle	Gr. 5–7	École Phoenix Middle School	Sessions 1 & 2
Wanting to join band but don’t play an instrument? This course is for you! Students pick an instrument from the concert band setting and engage with what students learn during the year-long Grade 6 Band course.
Cooking Classics ► Details	Middle	Gr. 5–8	Timberline Secondary	Session 1
Get ready to mix, chop, roll, and taste your way through amazing dishes including tacos, poutine, sushi rolls, fresh pasta, wonton soup, cupcakes, fresh bread, and flavoured ice cream!
Cooking Classics II ► Details	Middle	Gr. 5–9	Timberline Secondary	Session 2
Level up your kitchen skills making sourdough bread, chow mein, crunch wraps, bagels, deep dish pizza, decorated cakes, BeaverTails, and ice cream cake. We will also explore career opportunities in the food world.
Band Switchers and Doublers ► Details	Middle	Gr. 6–9	École Phoenix Middle School	Session 1
Already play a band instrument but want to try a different one? By the end you will have covered the first 3 months of band on a new instrument. Great for brass and woodwind players looking to double for jazz band!
Summer Slam: Math & Hoops ► Details	Middle	Gr. 6–7	École Phoenix Middle School	Session 1
Combines skill-building in math (fractions, decimals, ratios, geometry) with high-energy basketball skill development. Both learning and activity are built into every day.
Stitch and Solve: Math Through Making ► Details	Middle	Gr. 6–8	École Phoenix Middle School	Sessions 1 & 2
A hands-on summer course blending sewing, design, and real-world math. Students learn basic hand sewing skills while applying math concepts such as measurement, fractions, geometry, ratios, and budgeting. No prior sewing experience required.
Media Exploration ► Details	Middle	Gr. 6–8	École Phoenix Middle School	Session 1
A class for future directors, actors, photographers, and designers! Hands-on exploration of media basics including writing scripts, shooting and editing videos, photography basics, and photo manipulation. Ends with an open house for family!
Art Exploration ► Details	Middle	Gr. 6–8	École Phoenix Middle School	Session 2
Calling all up and coming artists! Focused on hands-on learning about different artists and trying out different mediums. Explore the basics, fine-tune techniques, and unleash creativity. Ends with an art show for family!
Baking Bonanza ► Details	Middle	Gr. 6–8	École Phoenix Middle School	Sessions 1 & 2
A hands-on summer course building confidence and skills in the kitchen. Featured recipes include sourdough bread, donuts, and cream puffs, along with a variety of sweet and savory bakes.
Jazz Band ► Details	Middle	Gr. 6–9	École Phoenix Middle School	July 6–31 (Full)
A beginner-friendly ensemble-based music class for students Grades 6–9. You do not need prior jazz band experience, but should have experience in the Carihi, Phoenix, Southgate, or Timberline Band programs.
Grade 9 & 10 Math/Science Prep ► Details	Middle	Gr. 8–9	Timberline Secondary	Session 1
Want to feel more prepared for Math and Science 9 or 10? This summer course covers many key concepts to help students feel confident and prepared to start the school year.
Movement for Health and Wellbeing: Outdoor Physical Literacy ► Details	Middle	Gr. 8–11	Timberline Secondary	July 6–31 (Full)
This high school course is open to Grade 8 students. See the Secondary section for full details. When registering on School Appointments, find this course on the Grade 10–12 calendar.
🏫 Secondary Courses
Jazz Band ► Details	Secondary	Gr. 6–9	École Phoenix Middle School	July 6–31 (Full)
A beginner-friendly ensemble-based music class for students Grades 6–9. You do not need prior jazz band experience, but should have experience in the Carihi, Phoenix, Southgate, or Timberline Band programs.
Grade 9 & 10 Math/Science Prep ► Details	Secondary	Gr. 8–9	Timberline Secondary	Session 1
Want to feel more prepared for Math and Science 9 or 10? This summer course covers many key concepts to help students feel confident and prepared to start the school year.
Movement for Health and Wellbeing: Outdoor Physical Literacy ► Details	Secondary	Gr. 8–11	Timberline Secondary	July 6–22 (Full)
Designed for students interested in building physical literacy, confidence, resilience, and a deeper connection to the outdoors. Activities may include mountain biking, canoeing, hiking, rock climbing, tarp building, knot tying, map reading, outdoor cooking, and campcraft. Includes a culminating overnight canoe expedition July 20–21.
English 10 (Upgrading & Credit Recovery) ► Details	Secondary	Grade 10	Timberline Secondary	July 6–31 (Full)
This course focuses on building understanding of literature and applying formal writing skills. Students read various formats of writing and are challenged to think and write deeply and creatively.
Lines and Literacy: Fly Fishing and Field Studies 9–11 ► Details	Secondary	Gr. 9–11	Timberline Secondary	July 6–31 (Full)
Develops scientific understanding and literacy through place-based exploration. Students study aquatic ecology, fish anatomy, conservation practices, and environmental ethics while participating in practical fly-fishing instruction. Also includes fly tying and a cumulative river trip.
Foundations of Mathematics & Pre-Calculus 10 (Upgrading & Credit Recovery) ► Details	Secondary	Grade 10	Timberline Secondary	July 6–31 (Full)
A comprehensive overview of FMP 10 for students wishing to upgrade their Math 10 grade. Topics include Powers & Exponents, Polynomials, Relations & Functions, Linear Relations, Linear Systems, Trigonometry, and Financial Literacy.
Science 10 (Upgrading & Credit Recovery) ► Details	Secondary	Grade 10	Timberline Secondary	July 6–31 (Full)
A general sciences course covering biology (DNA, genetics), chemistry (acids and bases), physics (energy transformations), and astronomy. Only open to students who have previously registered in Science 10.
Online/Hybrid Summer School Courses (Upgrading & Credit Recovery) ► Details	Secondary	Gr. 10–12	Online via Brightspace & Timberline	July 6–31 (Full)
A flexible, primarily online format via Brightspace for students completing graduation requirements or improving previous marks. Only open to students retaking a course or upgrading a mark. Courses include: English 12, Social Studies 10, Biology 11, Chemistry 11, Physics 11, Pre-Calculus 11 & 12, Foundations of Math 11, and more by request.