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Summer Skill Builder Programs – Non-Credit

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Applications will open on April 1, 2025.

These learning programs focus on foundational literacy and numeracy skills in combination with engaging activities to keep your student interested in learning this summer.

Summer Skill Builder Program selection will close on TBD.  Check out the details below!

Program Dates and Times

Dates:  Four weeks of programs, starting July 7, 2025

Week 1 – July 7-13, 2025
Week 2 – July 14-18, 2025
Week 3 – July 21-25, 2025
Week 4 – July 28 – August 1, 2025

In-Person programs: Morning programs run 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. daily.  Afternoon programs run 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. daily.

Summer Skill Builder Programs Offered

Grade 6-7 Programs only Grade 6-10 Programs

CENTRAL PROGRAMS

Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 
July 7-11 July 14-18 July 21-25 July 28-August 1 Not running in 2025
TBD – A.M. Coding & Numeracy, Soccer & Literacy Art & Literacy, Volleyball & Numeracy Basketball & Literacy, Coding & Numeracy Art & Numeracy, Soccer & Numeracy
TBD – P.M. Basketball & Numeracy, Art & Literacy Coding & Literacy, Soccer & Numeracy Art & Literacy, Volleyball & Numeracy Coding & Numeracy, Basketball & Literacy
TBD – A.M. Volleyball & Literacy Coding & Numeracy Basketball & Numeracy Volleyball & Numeracy
TBD – P.M. Skill Builder Math Badminton & Numeracy Art & Literacy
TBD – A.M. Basketball & Numeracy Basketball & Literacy Basketball & Numeracy Basketball & Literacy
TBD – P.M. Skill Builder Math,
Art & Literacy
Coding & Literacy, Skill Builder Literacy Coding & Numeracy, Art & Literacy Coding & Numeracy
TBD   Food Handler and Literacy – 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. – Grade 9+

SCHOOL-BASED PROGRAMS

TBD – A.M. Soccer & Literacy Volleyball & Literacy Soccer & Literacy
TBD – A.M. Volleyball & Numeracy Gr 8 Basketball & Literacy Gr 8
TBD – P.M. Volleyball & Numeracy 6/7 Basketball & Literacy 6/7
TBD – A.M. Volleyball & Literacy Basketball & Numeracy
TBD – P.M. Volleyball & Numeracy Skill Builder Literacy 6/7

 

Confirmations: Program requests are subject to Principal approval.  Continuing Education reserves the right to cancel, combine and/or relocate programs based on registration and staffing.  Confirmations and final program information will be sent to families, at the parent email provided, in mid/late-June.

How to Apply - HWDSB Students

Complete the form to select your programs   – Applications open on April 1, 2025.

Once your program application has been submitted, a copy of your responses will be emailed to you.

Deadline for program selection TBD.

Confirmations: Program requests are subject to Principal approval.  Continuing Education reserves the right to cancel, combine and/or relocate programs based on registration and staffing.  Confirmations and final program information will be sent to families, at the parent email provided, in mid/late-June.

How to Apply - NON-HWDSB Students

Grade 6-10 Students from outside HWDSB will need to:

Step 1: REGISTER AS AN HWDSB STUDENT – do this now!  Deadline to register as an HWDSB student is June 2, 2025.

Step 2: Complete the Summer Skill Builder Program Application Form.   – Applications open on April 1, 2025.

Once your program application has been submitted, a copy of your responses will be emailed to you.

Confirmations: Program requests are subject to Principal approval.  Continuing Education reserves the right to cancel, combine and/or relocate programs based on registration and staffing.  Confirmations and final program information will be sent to families, at the parent email provided, in mid/late-June.

Deadline for program selection TBD.

Important Dates and Information

Deadline for program selection TBD. 

Confirmations: Program requests are subject to Principal approval.  Continuing Education reserves the right to cancel, combine and/or relocate programs based on registration and staffing.  Confirmations and final program information will be sent to families, at the parent email provided, in mid/late-June.

Eligibility

Grade 6 to 12 students not enrolled in an Ontario publicly-funded school during the 2024-2025 school year may attend, with a fee of $125 per week/per program (a.m. or p.m.), and will be required to complete the student registration process by June 2, 2025.

Grade 6 to 12 students enrolled in an Ontario publicly-funded school boards, outside of the HWDSB, during the 2024-2025 school year are welcome to attend, free of charge, and will be required to complete the student registration process by June 2, 2025.

Students cannot participate in Skill Builder AND International Language Elementary, Reach Ahead and/or Summer School On-Line over the same dates in July.

Other Important Information

BEHAVIOUR:  Students enrolled in Summer Programs should make every effort to complete both in class and homework assigned to them.  Students must be respectful of their teachers, fellow classmates and all other program staff.  Parents will be contacted by the teacher and / or Principal should there be any concerns.  Students may be asked to leave the program if there are any concerns.

SUPPORT:  There are no Special Education Resource Teachers available to assist with program modifications / accommodations.  Every effort will be made by the teacher to support and enhance the learning of each student.  Identified students with Individual Education plans are welcome to attend with the above understanding.  HWDSB is committed to protecting your personal information.

Password and Username: Course materials for some classes may be found on-line.  Students access their course using their …@hwdsb.on.ca email address. If you need help with your existing Username or a password reset please CLICK HERE to request support   

Welcome Package/Confirmations: Welcome packages and confirmation messages will be sent to the STUDENT‘s …@hwdsb.on.ca email by the end of June.

Continuing Education reserves the right to combine,  cancel and/or relocate classes or programs.  Affected students would be contacted by email in the event that their course/program is cancelled or modified. 

Students may only choose ONE Summer program in July (i.e. ONE OF: Summer School, Summer School Online, Summer Co-op, Summer Skill Builder, Summer Reach Ahead, Summer International Language Elementary).

We also offer ESL Literacy Program for students in Grades 6-12 from July 2-25, 2025 – 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.  Please visit our Summer ESL Literacy Program page for more information and contact your Principal, Guidance Counsellor or ESL Teacher to apply.

If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact Continuing Education – Hill Park Learning Centre by phone at 905-561-2190 or e-mail us at [email protected].

Updated on Tuesday, February 11, 2025.
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