Summer Scholars

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summerscholars@mpls.k12.mn.us
Summer Scholars
This isn’t just summer school. Summer Scholars is an innovative, immersive summer experience that challenges your child to explore a world of possibilities both in and out of the classroom.
It won’t even feel like learning as they forge their own path, dream up new ideas and find meaning in everything they create. All while discovering endless ways to connect with friends and their interests.
And at Minneapolis Public Schools, students can explore, create and connect all summer long. Your scholar belongs in MPS this summer. With five unique, engaging Summer Scholars Academies, there’s a place for everyone to experience more while learning and growing.
By discovering limitless ways to explore, create and connect in their Academy, MPS Summer Scholars begin the school year ahead of the pack and ready to learn.
Grades 1-5* (Fall of 2026) Summer Scholars
GO TO DISCOVERY AND LEARNING ACADEMY
**Grade 5 may also be found on the GEMS-GISE STEM Acaemy link for the Green Central Bilingual program and the Anishinabe Amerian Indian STEAM program only. All other GEMS-GISE STEM locations are for grades 1-4.GEMS stands for Girls in Engineering, Math, and Science, GISE stands for Guys in Science and Engineering, and STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.
Grades 5-8 (Fall of 2026) Summer Scholars
GEMS stands for Girls in Engineering, Math, and Science, GISE stands for Guys in Science and Engineering, and STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.