Summer Programs

Kindergarten JumpStart is a free program for ISD 191 students entering Kindergarten in September of 2023. 

It provides about-to-be kindergartners with engaging, hands-on experiences and social learning intended to support the transition to full day kindergarten. The program is modeled after an all-day kindergarten classroom experience with plenty of opportunities to learn through play and practice kindergarten learning skills. Students practice bus safety, breakfast and lunch procedures and meet people who work in the elementary school like the principal, a teacher, a cook, and a custodian. This rich learning experience sparks your child's interest in school and supports a successful entry into kindergarten. 

Enrollment is limited and priority is given to students who have not had any preschool experience.  Morning snack and lunch are provided each day. Transportation is available. 

This full day program takes place Monday-Thursday at Hidden Valley June 19-July 27 and at Gideon Pond, July 10-August 17. Complete the application below starting March 1. You will be notified of your child's placement by May 20. 

For more information or to register email preschool@isd191.org.

Apply for kindergarten jumpstart

For grades K-5, students will be immersed in hands-on, project-based learning that focuses on exploring the natural world through integrating Math, Science, Language Arts, and Social Studies.  

Themes by grade include:

• Current Kindergarten Students: Cycles in Nature featuring the Butterfly Life Cycle

• Current 1st Grade Students: Force and Motion in Nature featuring Experiments in Nature

• Current 2nd Grade Students: Minnesota Ecosystems featuring Worms, Lizards, and Snails

• Current 3rd Grade Students: Pollination Power featuring Experiments in Nature and Growing Plants

• Current 4th Grade Students: Natural Resources featuring Conservation, Preservation, and Pollution Activities

• Current 5th Grade Students:  Weather and Time, and their impacts on planet Earth

For current 6th and 7th grade students, courses are geared toward themes that align with our high school pathways, including Robotics Design and Sphero Ball programming. Math, Reading and Writing, and Student Choice Time are also a part of each school day.

Courses for 6-7 Grade students include:

• Lego Robotics Engineering and Design

• Math Acceleration

• Sphero Ball Programming

• Reading and Writing Acceleration

• Create Your Own Superhero

• The Leader in Me    

Registration for K-7 summer programs is open.  

Students in grades 2, 3, 4, and 6 registering now for summer programs will be placed on a waitlist. 

K-7 Registration

District 191 students currently enrolled in 8th grade and interested in earning high school credit for English Language Arts and Community Service Learning are invited to participate in STEM Success Academy.

Breakfast and lunch are provided for free. For students who qualify, transportation will be provided at no cost. 

Participation is voluntary and free. We invite you to take this opportunity to enroll your child before classes are at capacity. If you have any questions, please contact Courtnee Jackson-Floback 952-707-2116.

Register for STEM Academy

Students in need of credit recovery will have the opportunity to register with their counselor from May through the first day of summer school.

• Students should schedule an appointment with their school counselor to fill out the form (click on the BHS Student Support Team below to find your counselor)

• Sessions will run Monday through Thursday June 19-July 20 with no class the week of July 3. 

• Priority will be given to current juniors and seniors living within the ISD 191 boundary

For general programming questions, contact Courtnee Jackson-Floback 952-707-2116.

BHS Student support team

Burnsville Alternative High School students can register for this program to recover or make-up credits in order to meet graduation requirements. Students should contact Lori Maidement at 952-707-4083 for more information.

Join District 191 principals and staff at Nicollet Commons Park as they read their favorite books this summer! Rockin' Reader happens every Thursday at 11:30 a.m. on the plaza beginning June 15. 

Schedule:

*The City of Burnsville Rockin' Lunch Hour concert is scheduled right after the Rockin' Reader

Youth programs through One91 Community Education provide enrichment opportunities for students to make the most out of their K-12 experience.  Summer's Cool for students entering grades K-5. Look for classes and camps in Art, Dance, Fencing, Swimming Lessons and GTI Camps in Robotics, Drones, Rocketry, Coding, Nature  Education, Esports, Woodcraft and more.  Students in grades 6-12 look for summer Driver Ed, Swing Dance, Babysitting and more. 

Register for Prek-Grade 5 enrichment

Register for Grade 6-12 Enrichment

District One91 Summer Break, supported by Project KIDS, offers summer childcare for children in  (Fall 2023) Kindergarten through Grade 6. 

Learn more about Project KIDS Summer Break

The EDGE is a comprehensive youth program for kids entering grades 6-9 (or until your child turns 16), with a focus on building community, independence and positive interpersonal communication and socialization skills in a fun, recreational and educational environment where kids can feel success, achievement and recognition. Kids who attend The EDGE are involved in planning and have choices in activities. They take exciting trips and are active and out in the community.  

Learn more about the edge program