Student Programs

Traverse City Area
Public Schools
412 Webster Street
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 933-1700

Summer Programs
TCAPS has many exciting summer learning and camp opportunities for children of all ages. All programs are available to children living in the Traverse Area Region as well as those visiting the area for the summer. 
More information regarding all summer programs follows:

Summer Math & Science Virtual Camps for Middle School Students 

See math move! See science sizzle! Grades 6 - 8

Math and Science Camp students use gizmos, innovative, state-of-the-art online simulations that make learning easy and lasting. How much would you weigh on the moon? Can you analyze a mysterious powder? Explore concepts online and join campers at Traverse City Area Public Schools for Math and/or Science Camps for an exciting learning adventure.

Two-Week Camp Session: July 7-18, 2008; July 21 - August 1, 2008

Click here for more information.

 
TCAPS' Summer Adventure Camps - Ages 3 - 12
TCAPS' Summer Adventure Camps are available to children ages 5 - 12 at all four camp locations. 
Adventure  Camp for 3 - 5 year old children is available at the Traverse Heights Elementary location. 
TCAPS' Summer Adventure Camps are licensed by the State of Michigan to assure safety, health, and quality measures are met. 

Dates:       June 19th - August 15th, Monday - Friday 
                 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

For more information regarding camp programs and fees, click here to view the 2008 Summer Adventure Camp Brochure. To register, please contact the Program Manager at the location you would like your child to attend or call (231) 933-7967 for further information.

      2008 Summer Adventure Camp Locations

  • Camp Cherry Knoll (housed at East Junior HIgh School) for ages 5 - 12
    1776 Three Mile Road
    Jennifer Smith, Manager
    231-933-8958
  • Camp Traverse Heights (housed at Traverse Heights Elementary) for ages 3 - 12
    933 Rose Street
    Brandi Carmen, Manager
    231-933-7470
  • Camp Westwoods (housed at Westwoods Elementary School) for ages 5 - 12
    1500 Fisher Street
    Sara Sholten, Manager
    231-933-7440
  • Camp Willow Hill (housed at West Junior High School) for ages 5 - 12
    3950 Silver Lake Road
    Julie Bergman, Manager
    231-933-5968

New for 2008: Boys & Girls Club of Grand Traverse 
Offerings for Grades 6 - 9

Boys & Girls Club, housed at Traverse City West Junior High School, offers a wide variety of programs for adolescents in grades 6 - 9. These specialized programs cover many areas: arts, crafts, theatre, sports, teen leadership, volunteer opportunities, and teen club room activities including table tennis, pool, foosball, air hockey,etc. For more information or to register, call (231) 933-5968.


K-5 Summer Learning Camp - Grades K - 5
TCAPS' Summer Learning Camp sponsored by the TCAPS Indian Education program, is a five-week summer camp for current K-5 students as well as students who attended preschool in the 2007-2008 school year. The camp focuses on improving skills in math, reading, and language arts. 

The combination of using fun technology with proven teaching techniques and activities provides students the ability to retain skills learned during the school year and encourages significant growth in their academic skills.

Dates:          June 23rd - July 31, Monday -Thursday, 8:00 a.m. -  12:35 p.m. 
                    Camp will not be in session from July 4th - July 13th.
 

Location:     Traverse Heights Elementary School

For more information about the program, fees, or to register, please view the
K-5 Summer Learning Brochure.

 
Summer Program for Success - Grades 9 - 12
TCAPS' Summer Program for Sucess is open to all secondary students. Students enrolling in this program are offered the opportunity to remediate courses previously taken or complete courses where an incomplete or withdrawal was received. 

Dates:           July 7th - July 25th, Monday - Friday
Location:      Traverse City Central High School

To enroll in this program, students need to make an appointment with the Academic Learning Specialist to develop an Individualized Learning Plan for each class taken. Appointments can be made prior to July 3rd by calling (231) 933-3540.

For more information on classes offered, tuition fees, etc., please view the
Summer Program for Success brochure.

 

"First Time Classes" Summer Program for Success - Grades 9 - 12
Taking a full academic load and still unable to fit all of the required courses into your schedule? Enroll in these four-hour courses and earn credit toward high school graduation. Upons successful completion of the class selected, students will receive a Certificate of Sucess which enables students to receive credit in the stated subject. 

Dates:           July 7th - July 25th, Mondays - Fridays
                     8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 
Locations:    Traverse City Central High School


Click here for more information regarding the program, classes offered, and tuition fees or call (231) 933-3540 for further information. 


Online Courses Available
For students who may be away from home during the summer or would like an alternative to the Summer Program for Success, online courses offered through Michigan Virtual High School or CyberEd Schools are a viable option to remediation or obtaining additional high school credits during the summer months. The online courses are fully aligned to the Michigan High School Content Expectations and are taught by highly qualfied teachers.

CyberEd Schools offers diagnostic assessments to determine which portions of the modular formatted courses each student needs to address to attain proficiency. This option is particularly attractive for credit recovery.

For more information on course offerings and prices, please visit our Online Courses Web page.


Sports Camps
Sports camps are offered through both Traverse City Central High School and Traverse City West Senior High School.

 
Date
Sport
Grade Entering in the Fall
Time
Contact Information
6/30 – 7/10
TC West
Tennis Academy
Ages 5 – 18
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Chris Michalowski
534-6776
7/8 – 7/10
TC West
Football Team Camp
Grades 7 – 10
8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Tim Wooer
218-3470
7/14 – 7/24
TC West
Tennis Academy
Ages 5 – 18
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Chris Michalowski
534-6776
7/14 – 7/17
TC Central
Girls Basketball
Hoop Camp
Grades 3 – 6
9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.
Ron Bohn
938-2532
7/14 – 7/17
TC Central
Girls Basketball
Hoop Camp
Grades 7 – 9
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Ron Bohn
938-2532
7/14 – 7/17
TC West
Volleyball Camp
Grades 6 – 8
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Lisa Placek
935-4014
7/14 – 7/17
TC West
Volleyball Camp
Grades 9 –12
9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.
Lisa Placek
935-4014
7/14 – 7/17
TC Central
Football Camp
Grades 4 – 6
8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Tom Passinault
392-3299
7/21 – 7/24
TC Central
Football Camp
Grades 7 – 9
8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Tom Passinault
392-3299
7/28 – 7/30
TC West
Football Team Camp
Varsity
8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Tim Wooer
218-3470
7/28 – 8/ 7
TC West
Tennis Academy
Ages 5 – 18
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Chris Michalowski
534-6776
8/4 – 8/8
TC Central
Boys Basketball
Skills Camp
Grades 2 – 4
8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Jeff Turner
734-637-7482
8/4 – 8/8
TC Central
Boys Basketball
Skills Camp
Grades 5 – 7
12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Jeff Turner
734-637-7482
8/4 – 8/8
TC Central
Boys Basketball
Skills Camp
Grades 8 – 9
3:30 p.m. – 6:30 pm.
Jeff Turner
933-8207

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For more information on camp offerings, please contact the school athletic offices at:

  • Traverse City Central High School - (231) 933-8207
  • Traverse City West Senior High School - (231) 933-7780
      

Math & Science Virtual Camp Information


Summer Adventure Camp Brochure


 

 

 

 

K-5 Summer Learning Camp Brochure


 

Summer Program for Success Brochure


 First Time Classes Summer Program for Success Brochure


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