Elementary students participate in summer programs in Rainbow Schools

Approximately 250 students in Rainbow Schools are participating in summer camps to maintain and increase their literacy and numeracy skills while engaging in fun activities. Programs are being offered at Chelmsford Public School, Lansdowne Public School and Little Current Public School until July 17th, 2015.

“We have a record number of students participating in summer camps this year,” says Rainbow District School Board Director of Education Norm Blaseg.  “Children enjoy a balanced day of academics and recreation under the guidance of qualified teachers. There is also a focus on Aboriginal culture.”

Students not only learn reading, writing and mathematics, they also take part in daily physical activities, play interactive games, go on field trips and meet interesting visitors from the community.

This is the fifth year in which Rainbow District School Board has offered learning camps during the summer to support and supplement student achievement in Grades 1 to 5.

Rainbow District School Board is also offering a summer program for students with autism spectrum disorder at Princess Anne Public School. “The focus is to support students in our intensive support program classrooms and expand upon the goals in their individual education plans,” said Director Blaseg.

A summer social emotional program at Jean Hanson Public School is giving students an opportunity to enhance their social skills in a supportive environment. These programs are for students from 5 to 12 years old.

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Media Contact:

Nicole Charette, Senior Advisor,
Corporate Communications and Strategic Planning,
Rainbow District School Board, 705-674-3171, ext. 7217.