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READING SCHOOL DISTRICT SUMMER RESOURCES
2022 Summer Weekender Backpack Program
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Sign Up Today!
to receive a Weekender Backpack.
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Program Details
The Summer Weekender Backpack Program (in partnership with Helping Harvest Food Bank) provides participating children with a bag of nourishing yet easy-to-prepare food to sustain them through the weekend. Each Weekender bag contains assorted, shelf-stable meal options such as cereal, pasta, skillet dinners, soup, juice or shelf-stable milk options, and kid-friendly snacks. The Weekender bag does not require refrigeration.
Who is Eligible?
All Reading students are eligible. Children do not need to be present to pick up the Weekender bag.
Distribution Locations:
- Amanda Stout Elementary
- Lauer's Park Elementary
- Central Middle School
- Northwest Middle School
- Reading Senior High School
Distribution Times:
Food bags will be available at your selected location every Thursday, beginning June 23nd, from 12:00 - 1:00 P.M.
to receive a Weekender bag.
Fill out the form once per student. It is not necessary to fill out the form every week; once you enroll in the program, your child is eligible for a Weekender bag every week.
2023 Summer School
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мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø K-8 Summer School Options
мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø Summer School
WHO:
Grades K-8
WHEN:
June 20 - July -13
Monday - Thursday
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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Reading & MathClubs:
A variety of clubs will be available for you to enjoy! Examples are: sports, arts and crafts, Legos, and more!
ENROLLMENT IS LIMITED. CONTACT YOUR CHILD'S SCHOOL TO ENROLL TODAY!
DISTRITO ESCOLAR DE READING
Escuela de Verano
Grados K-8
Del 20 de Junio al 13 de Julio
Lunes - Jueves
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Académicos:
Lectura & MatemáticasClubes:
¡Une variedad de clubes para disfrutar! ¡Por ejemplo: deportes, artes, manualidades, Legos y mucho más!
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мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø Kindergarten and 1st Grade Bootcamp
Red Knights in Training:
At our Kindergarten and 1st Grade Boot Camp, incoming students will get to explore the classroom and learn what to expect when they start school.
The program is free, and our Red Knights in Training will:- Learn what to expect during a typical in-person school day
- Meet teachers and staff at the school
- Make new friends who will be in Kindergarten and 1st Grade, too
- Complete learning activities to get ready for school
- Most importantly, have fun!
Date:
August 8-12 from 8:30 a.m. - 12:00. p.m.
Location:
Your child's мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø Elementary School
Please note:
Students must be dropped off and picked up on time.To sign up TODAY, contact your child's school to enroll. Enrollment is limited and first come, first serve.
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мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø 2022 Live Instruction School (9-12 Grade)
WHO SHOULD ATTEND LIVE INSTRUCTION SUMMER SCHOOL?
Any student in grades 9, 10, 11, or 12 during the 2021-22 school year can register for live instruction summer school if they failed 3 or more courses for the year. All instruction will be delivered in person with a live RHS teacher delivering the course content.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
WHEN: June 13th – June 16th
WHERE: Welcome Center (009) at Reading High School.
TIME: 9:00am-12:00pm and 1:00pm-3:00pm.
*NOTE: Registration will continue the first week of summer school in the Senior Café (Room 200) from 9am-12pm.
This may or may not last the entire week, depending on enrollment numbers*
SUMMER SCHOOL INFORMATION:DATES: June 21 and runs through August 4 for a total of 27 days.
(No school on Monday, July 4 for the holiday)
SUMMER SCHOOL HOURS: 8:00 am to 11:00 am, Monday thru Thursday
LOCATION: Reading High School 1st and 2nd Floor, Rooms vary depending on schedule.
AVAILABLE COURSES:
Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, Geometry, American History, World Studies, Earth
Science, English 11, English 12, Phys. Ed., and various electives (Art, Business, FCS). All
grades will be PASS or FAIL. No course will receive a letter grade and/or count
towards GPA.
ATTENDANCE POLICY:
Students will be expected to attend class daily and on time. Students that are habitually truant from summer school will run the risk of not earning the attempted credits during summer school. If the student will be away on vacation for a prolonged period of time (more than 1 week), we encourage the student to register for the Edgenuity Summer School program being offered by RHS.
**NOTE: Bus Transportation is not provided.**
2022 Community Summer Camps
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Olivet Boys & Girls Club 2022 Summer Camp
Olivet Boys & Girls Club 2022 Summer Camp
Join us for summer fun!
Program Details:
June 13 - August 19
Ages 6-14
M-F; 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Breakfast and Lunch Provided
Fee Information:
$250 for 10 weeks or $25/week
*Sibling Discounts Available
*Payment by Money OrderOlivet Boys & Girls Club 2022 Campamento De Verano
Únase a nosotros para la diversión del verano!
Detalles Del Programa:
13 de junio - 19 de agosto
Edades 6-14
Lunes-Viernes; 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Desayuno y almuerzo proporcionados
Información De Tarifas:
$250 for 10 semanas or $25/semana
*Descuentos para hermanos
*Pago por giro postal/money order
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Reading Public Museum 2022 Discovery Camp
The Reading Public Museum invites students in the мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø entering grades 1-5 to attend the Reading Public Museum’s 2022 Summer Discovery Camp sessions!
For more information on camp topics and registration information please visit the website at .
Who:
Any мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø student entering grades 1-5 in fall 2022
When:
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Each week has a different theme, and you can pick the weeks you want to attend! Weekly themes include:- Full STEAM Into Summer
- Amazing Life on Earth!
- Master of the Arts
- AND SO MUCH MORE!
Cost:
The Reading Public Museum is offering a reduced rate of $150 for Reading Students.
Camp enrollment is first come, first served! Camp registration is not guaranteed until payment and confirmation are received.
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Reading Recreation Commission
2022 Playground Program (Day and Evening!)
June 13th - August 5th | Monday - Friday | 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
June 13th - August 5th | Monday - Friday | 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (Barbey's Playground only)
Closed Monday, July 4th (day and evening programs)
ACTIVITIES
- Trip to the Schlegel Pool
- Rec is Reading Book Club!
- Daily Arts and Crafts
- Athletic Games
- Fieldtrips
- Special activities
View Programs, Costs and Register Now at:
See Additional Special Events at:
2022 Community Summer Meals Information
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Summer Meal Locations
To ensure our children continue receiving meals through the summer months, our community partners will be offering breakfast and lunch at the following locations listed below.
Free Summer Meal Program Details:
- Children and teens ages 18 and younger eat FREE when they come to a summer meals site. Students with special needs ages 21 and younger can participate.
- Free summer meals will help families save money and stretch their already tight food budgets
- Food served is healthy and follows USDA nutrition guidelines
- Summer meals sites are at fun, safe places for kids and teens to be active and visit with friends
- No application or proof of income needed. You can just bring your child to a summer meals site in your community. Meals must be eaten on site.
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Olivet Boys & Girls Club ¨C 6 locations
Oakbrook Club
1161 Pershing Blvd. Reading PA 19611
610-478-8885Center for the Arts
328 Walnut Street Reading PA 19601
610-373-8910
Clinton Street Club
677 Clinton Street Reading, PA 19601
610-373-4266Mulberry Street Club
722 Mulberry Street Reading, PA 19604
610-376-0756PAL Club
325 Walnut Street Reading, PA 19601
610-376-7229
Pendora Park Club
330 S. 19th Street Reading, PA 19606
610-370-7496
Please check their website for the most current information:
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Reading Recreation Commission ¨C 5 locations
3rd & Spruce Rec Center
320 S. 3rd Street Reading PA 19602
610-655-6201
June 13-August 5*
Monday-Friday
12:00 P.M.-12:30 P.M.11th & Pike Rec Center
1185 Pike Street Reading, PA 19604
610-655-6068
June 13-August 5*
Monday-Friday
12:00 P.M.-12:30 P.M.
Keffer Park
301 Keffer Art Camp Reading, PA 19601
610-655-6201
June 13-August 5*
Monday-Friday
12:00 P.M.-12:30 P.M.
Schlegel Park
100 E. Wyoming Blvd. Reading PA 19601
610-655-6201
June 13-August 5*
Monday-Friday
12:00 P.M.-12:30 P.M.Saint James Community Church
515 Chestnut Street Reading, PA 19602
610-655-6201
June 20-August 12*
Monday-Friday
12:00 P.M.-1:00 P.M.* Please check their website for the most current information: . *All Sites Are Closed on Monday, July 4, 2022*
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Additional Resources
- Call: 211 or 1.866.3HUNGRY (For English) or 1.877.8HAMBRE (Por Español)
- Text “FOOD” or “COMIDA” to 304-304 (summer months only)
- Text “SUMMER MEALS” or “VERANO” to 97779
- Utilize the site locator for smartphones:
- Visit the website
Wacky Water Wednesdays
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This summer, the Reading Recreation Commission will open up fire hydrants throughout the city and turn them into mini-spray parks for kids to enjoy.
Beat the heat beginning on June 22, 2022 from 1-4 PM at the first location: 3rd & Spruce Recreation Center!Special thanks to the Reading Area Water Authority, Reading Police Department, Reading Fire Department, Reading Public Works, Mayor’s Office, Helping Harvest and everyone else who helps to make Wacky Water Wednesday an awesome event for our community!
Date | Time
Location
June 22, 2022 | 1:00 p.m – 4:00 p.m.
3rd & Spruce Recreation Center
June 29, 2022 | 1:00 p.m – 4:00 p.m.
Keffer Park Playground
July 6, 2022 | 1:00 p.m – 4:00 p.m.
16th and Haak Elementary School (1600 block of Haak St)
July 13, 2022 | 1:00 p.m – 4:00 p.m.
Millmont Elementary
July 20, 2022 | 1:00 p.m – 4:00 p.m.
10th and Green Elementary
July 27, 2022 | 1:00 p.m – 4:00 p.m.
Amanda Stout Elementary
August 3, 2022 | 1:00 p.m – 4:00 p.m.
1400 block N 12th
August 10, 2022 | 1:00 p.m – 4:00 p.m.
2nd and Oley
August 17, 2022 | 1:00 p.m – 4:00 p.m.
Oakbrook Housing
August 24, 2022 | 1:00 p.m – 4:00 p.m.
Glenside Housing – Avenue A
Summer Office Hours
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Beginning Monday June 13, 2022 through Friday, August 5, 2022, we will be closed Fridays.
We will remain open to the public Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM only.
In order to best serve our families, we encourage you to make appointments. Please check the district calendar for holiday hours and other events.