Summer Programs

2026 Summer programs - Updated May 2026

Bellingham Public Schools offer limited summer programming. Some programs are open to specific student populations based on eligibility, often linked to specific needs and or funding sources.

Often, families will be contacted directly if their children qualify for a summer program.

Summer athletics and activities camps

Bellingham Public Schools and the City of Bellingham Parks and Recreation department team up each summer to offer a wide variety of fun youth camps and activities: baseball, basketball, football, running/cross country, soccer, volleyball and wrestling, plus robotics & STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math)! Summer camps have a registration fee and are fundraisers for our high school athletics and activities.

To register, visit cob.org/ezreg or call 360-778-7000. Learn more about these camps in the city’s Summer Playbook.

Grades 9-11: high school credit retrieval through Edgenuity

Online Edgenuity credit retrieval classes: Summer classes are available for students who need to retrieve credit after earning an NC in a class. Courses are online using the Edgenuity platform, and students work on courses remotely from June 22 to July 30. All summer courses must be completed by July 30 to earn credit. 

These summer classes are available for BPS students who will be in grades 10-12 in fall 2026 (current grades 9-11).

Summer school courses are accelerated, meaning that students complete an 18-week class in a compressed six-week time frame. Students may take up to two courses, but must complete the first course before receiving access to a second course.  Students will have support from BPS teachers Monday - Thursday in the mornings, each week of the summer session.

If you have additional questions, please contact your high school counselor or secondary summer school principal Meghan Dunham via email or at 360-220-0019.

Please note:

• Students should turn in summer school registration forms before the last day of school, June 12, to their home high school counselor for enrollment and signature.
• Students will keep their school laptops at the end of the school year to use for summer Edgenuity.
   

Extended School Year (ESY) program

An extended school year (ESY) program for students receiving special education services will be offered in summer 2026. Qualifying students/families will be contacted by their IEP case manager.

Additional programs

Bellingham Public Schools offers some additional summer programs that are open to specific student populations based on eligibility criteria, often linked to specific needs and/or funding sources. Families whose children meet the eligibility criteria for these programs will be contacted by BPS staff.