2025 Summer Learning Labs
Summer Learning Labs are a five-week, free, fun, high-quality summer learning program. These in-person programs will serve students who will be entering 1st - 9th grade in the 2025-2026 school year. Participating students will receive:
Pre- and post-assessments to measure academic growth
Daily math and reading instruction taught by licensed teachers
Fun enrichment activities like arts and crafts, sports, field trips, career exploration, and more!
The Summer Learning Labs are a collaborative effort between The Mind Trust, Boys & Girls Clubs of Fort Wayne, The Indiana Department of Education, anchor partners, schools, and community-based organizations serving students across Indiana with continued summer instruction and enrichment activities to drive increased academic achievement.
Select your site below to register.
Summer Learning Lab Sites:
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Locations: Harrison Hill Elementary, Study Elementary, Washington Elementary
Dates: June 16 - July 18
Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30pm
Transportation: Morning and afternoon
Meals Provided: Breakfast, lunch and snack
Grades: Rising 3rd-6th graders (25-26 school year)
Eligible Schools: Abbett Elementary, Adams Elementary, Bloomingdale Elementary, Fairfield Elementary, Harrison Hill Elementary, Indian Village Elementary, Levan Scott Academy, Maplewood Elementary, South Wayne Elementary, Study Elementary, Washington Elementary
Contact: Kristina Bishop, kristina.bishop@fwcs.k12.in.us
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Sites: Southwick Elementary, Prince Chapman Elementary, Paul Harding Jr. High
Dates: June 16 - July 18
Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm
Transportation: Morning bussing only
Meals provided: Breakfast, lunch and snack
Grades: Upcoming 1st-9th graders (25-26 school year)
Eligible Schools:
Southwick Elementary: Grades 1st & 2nd
Prince Chapman Elementary: Grades 3rd-6th
Paul Harding Jr. High: Grades 7th-9th
Contacts:
Southwick: Acadia Rekeweg - arekeweg@eacs.k12.in.us
Prince Chapman: Tyler Caywood - tcaywood@eacs.k12.in.us
Paul Harding: Abby Rauch - arauch@eacs.k12.in.us
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Sites: Wellspring Interfaith Social and Trinity Episcopal
Dates: June 9 - July 11
Hours: 9:00am-3:00pm
Transportation: Morning & afternoon transportation
Meals provided: Lunch and snack
Grades enrolling: Rising 1st-5th graders (25-26 school year)
Eligible Schools: ALL
Contact: Samantha Glover, samantha@wellspringinterfaith.org
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Sites: Euell A. Wilson Academy and Irwin Elementary
Dates: June 9 - July 11
Hours: 8:00 am - 4:00pm
Transportation: N/A
Meals Provided: Breakfast & lunch
Grades: Rising 1st-9th graders
Eligible Locations:
Euell A Wilson Center: Rising 6th-9th graders
Irwin Elementary: Rising 1st-5th graders
Contact:
Euell Wilson Center: Elizabeth Murphy, lmurphy1944@gmail.com
Irwin Elementary: Kasey Carr, kasey.carr@fwcs.k12.in.us
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Site: Fort Wayne Urban League
Dates: June 9 - July 11
Hours: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Transportation: Parent drop off only
Meals Provided: Breakfast, snack, and lunch
Grades enrolling: Rising 4th-6th graders (25-26 school year)
Eligible Schools: ALL
Contact: Aisha Arrington, aarrington@fwurbanleague.org
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Site: Martin Luther King Montessori
Date : June 9-July 11
Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm
Transportation: Morning and evening transportation provided for families within a 5 mile radius.
Meals Provided: Breakfast, lunch and snack.
Grades: Rising 1st - 2nd graders
Eligible Schools: All
Contact: Jamika Gates-Smith, jgates-smith@mlkdreamschool.org
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Sites: Bethlehem Lutheran Church and Bridge of Grace
Dates: June 16th - July 18
Hours: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Transportation: N/A
Meals Provided: Breakfast, lunch, and snack
Eligible Schools: ALL
Grades: Rising 1st-5th (25-26 school year)
Contacts:
Kelli Packnett, kpacknett@bridgeofgracecmc.org
Sierra DuBose, sdubose@bridgeofgracecmc.org
For questions regarding Summer Learning Labs, contact Christopher Crease at (260) 744-0998 ext 132, or ccrease@bgfw.org.
