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Summer Learning and More (SLAM!)

The School District of Philadelphia is offering expanded programs with both instruction and enrichment courses this summer. Summer Learning and More (SLAM!) gives students of all ages a chance to have an exciting summer of fun and learning that will help them prepare for a new school year.

Learn more about SLAM (Choose your child's grade level)
Elementary School | Middle School | High School

Work Opportunities for High School Students

There are more opportunities than ever for high school students to get connected to hands-on, paid work experience. Now programs are also designed to work with students’ other activities -- students can work in conjunction with their participation in the School District’s Summer Learning And More (SLAM) program, if they need to catch up at school or get a leg up for next year. MORE »

S.L.A.M. Dunk

S.L.A.M. Dunk is a FREE, four-week summer program designed to help students complete failed courses and earn up to three credits toward high school graduation. If three credits are all you need to graduate and you complete the program successfully, you will earn your diploma and participate in the Summer Graduation Ceremony. If you need more than three credits to graduate, this summer can begin the process of completing what you started ... MORE »

Youth Environmental Stewardship (YES Program)

The YES program is a summer employment opportunity that increases teens’ awareness of nature and the ecology of their urban communities and provides them with hands-on stewardship experience in their neighborhood park or recreation center. This is just one of hundreds of summer opportunities provided by Recreation Centers throughout the City. More »

6 - 8 Programs

Middle School students are encouraged to spend this summer developing their talents and discovering new ones. Find out how to enroll your middle-schooler to help them get a leg-up in school, discover a new book, learn about team work through sports or explore their creative side.

9 - 12 Programs

All High School students are encouraged to prepare for graduation, college and beyond – by taking additional classes, learning new skills, gaining valuable work experience, and exploring different career paths. Learn about how you can get support for graduation, find a summer job, or improve your skills.

Message from the Mayor

We are kicking off another summer of learning in Philadelphia. We have opportunities throughout the city for a child or teen that you know to get involved in a program that will enrich their lives and inspire them to learn and achieve. The Summer Learning and More (SLAM) program is offering free academic courses and enrichment activities for students across the city. WorkReady will work to place thousands of teenagers in jobs with businesses and non-profit organizations – giving them the chance to gain meaningful work experience and explore potential career paths, while sparking their interest in pursuing a college degree.

This website is your source for information and news about the youth programs available throughout the city this summer. Visit here to find out what programs are available in your neighborhood and how to enroll. These programs will help ensure that every young child and teen has a chance to find fun, safe and enriching activities to do this summer.