When does the Summer 2024 EPIC Enrichment and Targeted Services registration open?
Registration will open on Wednesday, February 28th at 8:00 AM.
What are the summer program locations?
- Forest Hills Elementary will host all incoming Kindergarten through 6th grade.
- Central Middle School will host all incoming 6th grade through 8th grade.
What are the summer program dates?
EPIC Enrichment camps & courses are Monday-Thursday and are 1 week long each:
- Week 1: June 24 - June 27
- Week 2: July 8 - July 11
- Week 3: July 15 - July 18
- Week 4: July 22 - July 25
- Week 5: July 29 - August 1
- Week 6: August 5 - August 8
- Week 7: August 12 - August 15
(There are no classes the week of July 1–5.)
Elementary Targeted Services courses are Monday-Thursday and run in 2 week long sessions each:
- Session 1: June 24–July 11
- Session 2: July 15–July 25
- Session 3: July 29–August 8
(There are no classes the week of July 1-5.)
Middle School Targeted Services courses are Monday-Thursday from June 24-August 8th in one 6-week long session.
(There are no classes the week of July 1-5.)
What are the times of summer programming?
All EPIC Enrichment camps & courses are in the morning from 8:30 AM-12:00 PM and in the afternoon from 1:00-4:30 PM for incoming Kindergarten-8th graders.
All Elementary Targeted Services courses are in the morning from 8:30 AM-12:00 PM for incoming 1st-6th graders.
All Middle School Targeted Services courses are in the morning from 9:30 AM-12:00 PM for incoming 6th-8th graders.
When will EPIC Enrichment and Targeted Services courses be available to preview?
We will release a summer catalog on February 19, which will include additional details on our summer program options. The catalog will also include this year's course catalog, listing all of the EPIC and Targeted Services courses available to families throughout the summer. The digital catalog will be available on all youth programs pages of the website, and a limited number of hard copies will be available to families for pick-up at our Community Education office and at each elementary building.
How will I know if my student was referred for Summer Targeted Services?
Your student should receive a referral during spring conferences. (If you have any questions about a referral, please get in touch with your student’s teacher.) Once a referral has been given, visit edenprairie.ce.eleyo.com after February 28 at 8 AM to register for Targeted Services sessions. Students should sign up for all three sessions to receive the summer learning support as intended with the referral.
My student is going into 6th grade in the 2024-25 school year. Where should I have them attend EPIC Enrichment and/or Targeted Services?
Students entering 6th grade in the 2024-25 school year are welcome to participate in EPIC Enrichment and Targeted Services at either Forest Hills Elementary or Central Middle School. If parents/guardians choose to register their student at both schools, they will be responsible for providing Transportation between the two locations.
Targeted Services is a 6-week program. Does my student(s) need to attend all 6-weeks?
Targeted Services is an academic referral-based program for students who need academic support. It is highly recommended that your student(s) attend all 3 sessions (every 2 weeks) and choose a class that aligns with their academic needs and interests based on the referral from their classroom teacher, as indicated in their Continuous Learning Plan (CLP).
Is transportation available?
Targeted Services qualified students are eligible for free bus transportation to and from morning Targeted Services courses. All students who qualify for summer Targeted Services and require transportation must sign up for Targeted Services courses before May 1st. More details on summer transportation will be sent to all registered families the week of May 1st.
What should my student(s) bring each day to their EPIC Enrichment or Targeted Services class?
- A water bottle, labeled with their name.
- Sun Screen
- A peanut-free snack
- Non-refrigerated lunch for student(s) attending a morning and afternoon class.
Please leave all personal items at home (electronics, toys, etc.).
What is the difference between Targeted Services and Extended School Year?
Targeted Services is an academic referral-based program designed to strengthen student's literacy and/or math skills. If you are unsure if your child was referred, please contact their teacher. Extended School Year (ESY) is specialized programming for some students with IEPs who qualify for additional services during the summer. If a student qualifies for ESY services, these services would be listed on a student’s IEP. If you have questions, please contact your child’s special education case manager.