Rockland Public Schools Announces Summer Enrichment Programs for Elementary and Middle School Students

ROCKLAND — Superintendent Alan Cron is pleased to announce information regarding summer enrichment programs for students in the district.

Programs will be offered free of charge, and free breakfast and lunch to go will be provided for all participants. The programs will follow the most up-to-date protocols for social distancing and safety to keep all participants safe. 

Elementary Program

The program will consist of exciting hands-on thematic learning for Rockland children entering Grades 1-4. Every day will include academic instruction integrated with projects and special visits from outside vendors.

Session dates and themes include:

• July 26-29: Rockets and Robots (space and robotics week)
• Aug. 2-5: Aardvarks to Zebras (animal science week)
• Aug. 9-12: Fun & Games (carnival week)

Sessions will run Monday to Thursday from 8:30-11:30 a.m. at the Esten School, 733 Summer St.

As children will be inside and outside, they should dress appropriately for the weather. Children should come with sunscreen applied, a labeled water bottle, and a peanut-free snack.

Interested parents should register their children by June 4 by clicking here.

For more information, contact Program Coordinator Kelsey Holbrook at 781-878-1367 or kholbrook@rocklandschools.org.

Middle School Program

The program will consist of thematic academic enrichment for Rockland children entering Grades 5-8. Every day will include academic instruction integrated with projects and special visits from outside vendors.

Session dates are:

• July 26-29: Animal Science Week  
• Aug. 2-5: Carnival Week
• Aug. 9-12: Olympics Week

Sessions will run Monday to Thursday from 8:30-11:30 a.m. at the Rogers Middle School, 100 Taunton Ave.

Interested parents should register their children by June 4 by clicking here.

For more information, contact Principal Bohn at 781-878-4341 or bbohn@rocklandschools.org.

“We are delighted to be able to offer these summer programs free of charge for our students in Grades 1-8 this coming summer,” Superintendent Cron said. “These programs provide a safe environment for students to both have fun with their friends and fellow students while also engaging in stimulating hands-on learning.”

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