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DPSCD Summer Experience
Detroit Public Schools Community District's Summer Learning Experiences 2024 offers families and students great options for summer fun. Whether parents are seeking academic enrichment or recreational activities, current students and those enrolling for the fall of 2024 will have an opportunity to participate in academic enrichment in the morning and fun enrichment activities in the afternoon at various school and community sites throughout the City of Detroit on Monday - Thursday.
School Name: Bennett Elementary School
Address: 2111 Mullane Street Detroit, MI 48209
Hours: 12:15 PM - 4:45 PM
# Classes Assigned: 2
School Name: Edmonson Elementary School
Address: 1300 West Canfield Street Detroit, MI 48201
Hours: 12:15 PM - 4:45 PM
# Classes Assigned: 2
School Name: Golightly Education Center
Address: 5536 St. Antoine Street Detroit, MI 48202
Hours: 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM
# Classes Assigned: 4
School Name: Marquette Elementary-Middle School
Address: 6145 Canyon Street Detroit, MI 48236
Hours: 12:15 PM - 4:45 PM
# Classes Assigned: 2
School Name: Ronald Brown Academy
Address: 11530 East Outer Drive Detroit, MI 48224
Hours: 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM
# Classes Assigned: 2
MORE ABOUT THE school Sites
Golightly Educational Center k-8
Golightly Educational Center k-8
Golightly Educational Center k-8
5536 St. Antoine Street, Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 870-1101
Golightly Education Center, a PK - 8 school is nestled in the heart of the Midtown cultural district. We are serious about providing each child with a rigorous college-preparatory education. We are a dedicated and committed staff, providing quality education in a setting that has a private school presence. Golightly, which requires an application for entry and a grade point average minimum, has a reputation for offering quality education for more than 60 years.
Bennett Elementary K-5
Golightly Educational Center k-8
Golightly Educational Center k-8
2111 Mullane Street, Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 849-3585
Bennett’s unique climate and culture has a way of washing over you as you enter through its doors. Students, staff and the community collaborate to make Bennett’s atmosphere a family, a second home, where all feel safe to learn, grow and reach their goals together. Our students leave Bennett with academic and social confidence and a joy of learning.
Edmonson Elementary School
Golightly Educational Center k-8
Marquette Elementary School
1300 West Canfield St Detroit, MI 48201
Phone: (313) 322-4646
Edmonson Elementary School is located at 1300 West Canfield Street in Detroit, Michigan, nestled in the progressive and innovative Woodbridge community. Edmonson Elementary School is a free Montessori school within the Detroit Public Schools Community District servicing children in Pre-K through 8th Grade with Montessori classrooms.
Marquette Elementary School
Marquette Elementary School
Marquette Elementary School
6145 Canyon, Detroit, MI 48236
Phone: (313) 417-9360
Welcome to DPSCD Marquette Elementary Middle School, a place where learning is an adventure waiting to happen! Whether you're just starting out in Preschool or gearing up for 8th grade, there's something special for you here. With over 470 scholars thriving in our halls, we're excited to welcome new faces to our school. Our diverse and inclusive community celebrates the unique talents and backgrounds of each student, creating a supportive atmosphere where everyone feels valued and respected.
Ronald Brown Academy
Marquette Elementary School
Ronald Brown Academy
11530 East Outer Drive Detroit, MI 48224
Phone 313-886-2611
At Ronald Brown Academy, we're more than just a school - we're a community committed to fostering excellence in education from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. With over 800 students, we provide a vibrant and inclusive environment where every child is empowered to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Important next steps
Team Lunch Meeting
In addition to DPSCD hosted paid training, you are invited to join us for a required team meeting:
You are invited to a team lunch meeting. This paid training meeting is required to receive pertinent materials for each site.
When: Saturday, June 22, 2024
Time: 2pm to 4pm
Where: 25900 Greenfield Rd., Suite 260, Oak Park., MI 48237
Use this link to RSVP.
Order Your No Fear Cafe T-Shirts
Throughout the summer, your No Fear Cafe shirt and your DPSCD badge must be worn daily. One free shirt will be provided. Additional shirts may be purchased at a reduced rate of $10 each. Use this link to place your order ASAP!
Background Checks
Background Checks will be provided by DPSCD. Dana DuBois will contact you to sign up for a time slot that works for you. If you have not heard from her by June 10th, please contact the director, Alicia McKay immediately!
Incident reports
How to Handle Incidents
Check back regularly for updates.
No Fear Cafe Incident Report Form
https://www.cognitoforms.com/NoFearCafe/nofearcafesteamincidentreport
- In the event of an incident/injury:
- Immediately contact the site program director
- The adult staff member who observed the incident should write a detailed description of what occurred.
- Be sure to explicitly note if first aid was given, if there were weapons (and what type), or if the matter involved sexual misconduct.
- Description of the incident should be given directly to the DPSCD program director.
- The DPSCD program director will complete the final Qualtrics reports for the district and discuss the incident with the child’s family.
- The more we report the better, it doesn’t matter how minor it is.
Helpful stem Videos and Links
Additional Information
Airplane Video 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHSa-vF6ZlM
Airplane Video 2
Helicopter Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTakrjE9yCo
Pipe Cleaner Flowers
https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/pipe-cleaner-flowers-4175770
Link to Walking Water Project
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3ryiOD_ivU
Link to tallest tower Challenge
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PxrpL-Ei5N4
Link to Sink or Float Raft Challenge
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZPp7Sm4Z-w
Sink or Float Experiment
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQGlQjhUguQ
Link to Strongest Bridge Challenge
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCQ05BSGeiM
Link to Excavation Project
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N99ZbAo7K7k
Dino Dig- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59iLNzFZcgg
Link to air powered car Challenge (except we are actually using toy car wheels)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzY9RH_JnL0
Link to wind sock science project
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNcCvGBRdLw
About Wind Socks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFBXRkKD2tI
Suncatchers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6V_uADN39Mo
Penny Change
https://pbskids.org/videos/watch/sound-waves/24615
Exploring Sound
Communication Cups
https://youtu.be/PmmGSF7TXBI?si=RnRv3ZtKxxsJ_G8J
Sound Experiment on Bowl
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37csXse35YQ
Example of sound movement
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=making+a+telegram+with+cups+string+paperclip
Raisins - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u98bViSPyzY
Color Mixing - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hB1zjNlDgWw
Tinting and Shades - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TraU40pTOt8
pinwheel - the pinwheel is a kit and this is very close to the process https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kj9grecu1v8
Making a Compass
https://raisinglifelonglearners.com/hands-on-learning-make-a-compass-2/
Rubberband Looming
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJsdXU0O2Nk
Origami Bookmark
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEwl0fvqo18
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