Lynchburg City Schools will be offering a variety of 2023 summer programming for students in grades PreK-12. Invitations for most programs will be sent home to eligible students with 3rd quarter report cards. For all programs except high school online new credit courses, students will attend each week and are at no cost unless otherwise specified in the program description below. Transportation will be provided as well as breakfast, lunch, and snack each day. All summer programs will be closed in honor of the holiday on July 4, 2023.

Elementary School
LCS - YMCA Summer Power Scholars Academy (Elementary School)
Dates: June 13-July 14* (Tuesdays-Fridays)
Hours: 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Locations: BHS, PES & RSP
The elementary school Summer Power Scholars Academy will be offered for current LCS PreK-5th grade students. This program will operate 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and is designed to provide additional support to students who are no more than 1 or 2 grade levels behind in reading and/or math. Mornings will focus on academics and afternoons will be filled with enrichment activities. Program sites will include the following elementary schools:
Bedford Hills Elementary
(434) 515-5210
Perrymont Elementary
(434) 515-5250
R. S. Payne Elementary
(434) 515-5270
* Dates for Bass Elementary School students: TBD
Elementary School Promoting Excellence Through Accelerated Learning (PETAL) Program
Dates: June 13-July 14 (Tuesdays-Fridays)
Hours: 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Location: SHF
The Promoting Excellence Through Accelerated Learning (PETAL) Program will be offered for our rising K-5th grade students who are recommended for acceleration in reading and math. This program will operate 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Grade K-2 will focus on enrichment opportunities. Grades 3-5 will experience acceleration in project-based STREAM activities. Division site will be located at Sheffield Elementary School.
Camp Encanto
Dates: June 13-July 14 (Tuesdays-Fridays)
Hours: 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Locations: SHF
Division-wide summer learning program option for all enrolled elementary students who perform above or below the parameters to qualify for invitation to the LCS - YMCA Power Scholars Academy or PETAL Program. This camp will focus on targeted reading and math skills in the morning and STEAM enrichment in the afternoon. EL support staff will be provided; EL students will be invited to attend. Program offerings, for this camp, are provided on a first-come, first-serve basis. Division site will be located at Sheffield Elementary School.
Middle School
LCS - YMCA Summer Power Scholars Academy (Middle School)
Dates: June 13-July 14 (Tuesdays-Fridays)
Hours: 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Location: LMS
The middle school Summer Power Scholars Academy will be offered for current LCS 6th-8th grade students. This program will operate 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and is designed to provide additional support to students who are no more than 1 or 2 grade levels behind in literacy and/or math. Mornings will focus on academics and afternoons will be filled with enrichment activities. Program site will be Linkhorne Middle School.
Middle School Promoting Excellence Through Accelerated Learning (PETAL) Program
Dates: June 13-July 14 (Tuesdays-Fridays)
Hours: 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Location: LMS
The Promoting Excellence Through Accelerated Learning (PETAL) Program will be offered for rising 6th-8th grade students recommended for project-based learning and enrichment in both reading and math. Division site will be located at Linkhorne Middle School. Program offerings are contingent upon student enrollment.
LCS Summer Bridge Program
Dates: July 17-21
Hours: 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Location: HHS
Rising 7th-10th graders interested in an opportunity to work closely with counseling and EL staff that would help them to build a personal student career path for high school. Division site will be located at Heritage High School.
High School
High School Intensive Session
Dates: June 5-16
Hours: 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Location: HHS
Two-week intensive study opportunity for current 9th-12th grade students who need to repeat a full year course for credit. Students will engage in learning by using a combination of teacher facilitated lessons and Edgenuity. Students who are successful in earning credit at the end of the two-week intensive will not attend the full summer High School Credit Recovery Program.
High School Remedial Program for Course Credit
Dates: June 20-July 14 (Tuesdays-Fridays)
Hours: 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Location: HHS
This program is for current 9th-12th grade students needing to repeat a full year course for credit. In addition, students who want to ensure mastery or gain better understanding of the course content may also attend. Students will engage in learning by using a combination of teacher facilitated lessons and Edgenuity. There is no cost to attend. Division site will be located at Heritage High School. Program offerings are contingent upon student enrollment.
SOL Academy
Dates: June 20-July 14 (Tuesdays-Fridays)
Hours: 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Location: HHS
This program is designed for 11th and 12th grade students who have passed a course but failed the associated SOL Test. There are designated weeks for specific content area remediation time with taking the SOL Test at the end of the week. Focus areas may include: Algebra I, Geometry, Biology, Earth Science, World History I & II, and Work Keys Reading & Writing. Division site will be located at Heritage High School. Program offerings are contingent upon student enrollment.
Online Courses for New Credit
Dates: June 6-July 20
Hours: Students are expected to work at his/her own pace to ensure completion of all course requirements (course = 7 weeks)
Location: Virtual
Cost: $225
Courses begin June 6. Students will receive more information by email from the instructor.
Foundations of Personal Fitness & Wellness #E931YS
Rising 9th grade students who want to take a new course for high school credit. Students will enroll in an online health curriculum aligned to 9th grade health standards. Students are required to develop and complete a personal fitness plan of at least 60 hours. This will include pre and post testing using Fitness-gram tests. In addition, students will complete CPR training as required by the state in order to graduate.
Personal Finance & Economics #E6151YS
Rising 10th-12th grade students who want to take a new course for high school credit. Students will enroll in an online personal finance curriculum that includes skills in money management, record keeping, and banking. Students are required to take the W!SE Financial Literacy Exam on site to meet requirements for this course.
LCS Summer Bridge Program
Dates: July 17-21
Hours: 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Location: HHS
Rising 7th-10th graders interested in an opportunity to work closely with counseling and EL staff that would help them to build a personal student career path for high school. Division site will be located at Heritage High School.