The enrollment deadline was Friday, May 18th. Unfortunately we are unable to accept any late enrollment forms. Families will be notified of their child's enrollment status via US mail in early June. 

• The 2012 Summer Dreamers Academy will continue to serve K-8th grade students and will run Monday - Friday, July 16th - August 17th, from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
• Program sites are
  • Pittsburgh Carmalt (serving campers living in the southern and southwestern neighborhoods of Pittsburgh)
  • Pittsburgh King (serving campers living in the northern and northwestern neighborhoods of Pittsburgh)
  • Pittsburgh Milliones/University Prep (serving campers in the eastern and central neighborhoods of Pittsburgh)
• Campers at all grade levels will engage in exciting literacy and math instruction, and participate in up to two unique activities offered by our community activity provider partners.
• Every student in grades K-8 is encouraged to apply, however acceptance into the 2012 Summer Dreamers Academy will be given to students who submit their applications by May 18th and who have the greatest need for academic support over the summer.
• • 1st Preference: Students who have scored basic or below basic on their 2011 PSSA (4th - 8th graders) or DIBELS (K-3rd graders) and who qualify for free or reduced price meals.
  • 2nd Preference: Students who have either scored basic or below basic on their 2011 PSSA (4th - 8th graders) or DIBELS (K-3rd graders) or who qualify for free or reduced price meals.
  • If any spots remain unfilled, proficient and advanced students who qualify for regular price meals will be accepted.
• We expect every camper to attend all 25 days of camp. If you already know that you have other plans for the summer and will have to miss more than 3 days of camp, please do not register. Campers who miss more than 3 days of Summer Dreamers will be removed from the program.
• All campers will receive breakfast, lunch, and a snack at camp. In accordance with District policy, campers living more than 1.5 miles from their assigned camp site will receive transportation to and from camp.

History and Background of the Summer Dreamers Academy

The Summer Dreamers Academy is a free, premier summer learning camp launched by the Pittsburgh Public Schools in July 2010 to engage students in learning and fun during the summer months. The first Summer Dreamers Academy was limited to rising 6th – 8th grade students in the District. An average of 1,200 campers participated – surpassing the previous year's summer program by 400%. Pittsburgh Public Schools proudly built on the success of the first summer and expanded the Summer Dreamers Academy to include all current K-8 students in the District for summer 2011.

Summer Dreamers Academy campers spend 5 weeks with friends, reading great books and participating in unique, fun activities. Literacy and math blocks support and challenge campers in the areas that will benefit them the most. High-caliber activities are provided through partnerships with some of the best organizations the city of Pittsburgh has to offer. During the registration process, campers have the opportunity to choose their activities from a wide variety of options. Daily All Camp Meetings, book fairs, and visits from the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh are also part of the camper experience. At the end of the summer, campers showcase the development of their individual interests and their strengthened literacy skills through a culminating project, demonstration, or presentation.