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Springfield Academics + Recreation for Kids (SPARK)

We are thrilled to once again offer FREE summer programs in 2024 for students currently in grades KINDERGARTEN through 7TH GRADE, with a focus on enrichment, academics, recreation, and community. 

Elementary Locations: Douglas Gardens, Guy Lee, Maple, Mt. Vernon, Page, Ridgeview, Riverbend, Thurston Elementary

Middle School Locations: Agnes Stewart, Briggs, Hamlin

All kindergarten through 7th grade students currently enrolled in a Springfield school are eligible to attend, even if their school is not a SPARK camp location.

Students will be provided with breakfast and lunch. Limited transportation is available for those that qualify.

What can you expect from SPARK camp?

  • Fun, interesting weekly themes
  • Hands-on, project-based learning
  • Academic skill support
  • Recreation (PE, music, art)
  • Choice time
  • Social-emotional/community building
  • Snack, lunch and recess

Summer 2024 dates and times:

  • Monday - Thursday
  • July 8, 2024 - August 1, 2024
  • Elementary: 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • Middle School: 9:40 a.m. to 3:10 p.m.

Registration: We have closed our online registration for SPARK 2024. Please email Maria Denny (maria.denny@springfield.k12.or.us) if you have questions or concerns.

To qualify, your child must be currently enrolled as a Kindergarten through 7th grade student in a Springfield school. There will be other opportunities for children in other grade levels (including KITS for incoming Kindergarten students). If you have multiple students to register, please complete a separate form for each child.

Summer Programs 
Melissa Locke, Administrator, Federal Programs + Grants
(541) 726-3223