Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Camp CMS
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Camp CMS summer enrichment programs.
Welcome to Camp CMS 2026!
Our CMS Summer Camp program is specifically designed for invited students to strengthen academic foundations and build the skills needed for grade-level success. These sessions will be led by experienced teachers and support staff who are committed to creating a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment to prepare students for the 2026-2027 school year.
In addition, our After School Enrichment Program (ASEP) summer camp is open to all students, providing even more opportunities for fun and learning.
This guide offers an overview of all CMS Summer Camp programs and activities available this year. We encourage families to review the information together and talk with their children about their interests and goals for the summer.
If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact your student’s current school. We hope your family will take advantage of these summer learning opportunities, and we look forward to welcoming your students this July.
Sincerely,
Dr. Crystal Hill
Superintendent of Schools
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Elementary School Program
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Camp CMS Elementary
Rising First Graders
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July 13–30
FOCUS: English Language Arts & Math
- • For Rising 1st Graders
- • 3 Weeks (Monday–Thursday)
- • This program is designed for rising first graders to refresh and strengthen their essential literacy and math skills. Students will receive personalized instruction focused on the most rigorous units of instruction they will see again in the 26-27 school year.
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Camp CMS Elementary Rising Second Graders
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July 13–30
FOCUS: English Language Arts
- • For Rising 2nd Graders
- • 3 Weeks (Monday–Thursday)
- • This program is designed for rising second graders to refresh and strengthen their essential literacy skills. Students will receive personalized instruction focused on the most rigorous units of instruction they will see again in the 26-27 school year.
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Camp Read to Achieve Rising Third Graders
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July 6–30
FOCUS: Read to Achieve (RtA)
- • For Rising 3rd Graders
- • 4 Weeks (Monday–Thursday)
- • This program is designed for rising third graders to refresh and strengthen their essential literacy skills. Students will receive personalized instruction focused on the most rigorous units of instruction they will see again in the 26-27 school year.
Instructional focus for all rising 3rd graders will be literacy, helping students build strong reading, writing, and foundational language skills that are essential for success in the upcoming school year
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Camp Read to Achieve Rising Fourth Graders
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July 6–30
FOCUS: Read to Achieve (RtA)
- • For Rising 4th Graders
- • 4 Weeks (Monday–Thursday)
- • This program is designed for rising fourth graders to refresh and strengthen their essential literacy skills. Students will receive personalized instruction focused on the most rigorous units of instruction they will see again in the 26-27 school year.
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Camp CMS Elementary Rising Fifth Graders
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July 13–30
FOCUS: English Language Arts, Math, & Science
- • For Rising 5th Graders
- • 3 Weeks (Monday–Thursday)
- • This program is designed for rising fifth graders to refresh and strengthen their essential literacy, math, and science skills. Students will receive personalized instruction focused on the most rigorous units of instruction they will see again in the 26-27 school year.
Middle School Program
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Camp CMS Middle Rising SIXTH Graders
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July 13–23
FOCUS: Middle School Math
- • For Rising 6th Graders
- • 2 Weeks (Monday–Thursday)
- • This program is designed for rising sixth graders to strengthen foundational math understanding and prepare for middle school success. Students will explore essential concepts such as numeracy, ratios, algebraic thinking, geometry, and statistical reasoning. These concepts are woven together throughout the year in the Open Up Resources curriculum.
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Camp CMS Middle Rising EIGHTH Graders
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July 13–23 | Monday- Thursday
FOCUS: English Language Arts, Math, & Science
- • For Rising 8th Graders
- • 2 Weeks (Monday–Thursday)
- • This program is designed for rising eighth graders to refresh and strengthen their essential literacy, math, and science skills. Students will receive personalized instruction focused on the most rigorous units of instruction they will see again in the 26-27 school year.
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Camp CMS Middle Rising SEVENTH GRADERS
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July 13–23
FOCUS: English Language Arts & Math
- • For Rising 7th Graders
- • 2 Weeks (Monday–Thursday)
- • This program is designed for rising seventh graders to refresh and strengthen their essential literacy and math skills. Students will receive personalized instruction focused on the most rigorous units of instruction they will see again in the 26-27 school year.
High School Credit Recovery
EOC Credit Recovery
JULY 13–23
FOCUS: Summer Credit Recovery
- • For 9th–12th Graders
- • 2 Weeks (Monday–Thursday)
- • For current 9th–12th grade students looking to recover an EOC course credit. Upon completing and passing credit recovery, students earn the credit for the course.
Courses to Recover:
• Math I
• English II
• Math III
• Biology
Please Note
Registration for this camp is only for tested subjects for credit recovery.
More Programs After-School & Exceptional Children
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Extended School Year (ESY) Opportunities
Students with disabilities who qualify for extended school year (ESY) services will have the opportunity to attend the following sites:
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Academy
This site will be available for students receiving ESY who currently attend CMA, students on the standard course of study, students within the extensions program (who do not need the use of a modified bathroom), and OCS students needing work hours toward graduation.
Cluster Site (TBD)
We will be utilizing an elementary, middle, and high school location in close proximity of each other to support students within the extensions program for extended school year.
E.E. Waddell High School
This site will be available for students receiving ESY on the standard course of study, students within the extensions program (who do not need the use of a modified bathroom), and testing for students that needs to be completed during the summer.
For enrollment and location information, please refer to correspondence sent from your student's school and to you through ParentSquare.