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2026 Summer Learning Opportunities

Summer STEM Camp

Build. Create. Experiment. Discover!
Is your child curious, creative, and ready to have FUN while learning? Summer STEM Camp is the perfect place to explore science, technology, engineering, and math through hands‑on activities and exciting challenges!

Where & When

How to Register - Registration opens March 23 at 6:00 pm. Deadline for Registration is May 2, 2026

  • Registration information will be sent through ParentSquare
  • Students who want to register after the 250 student participation limit will be added to a wait list

 

Who Can Join?

  • Students currently enrolled in USD383 in grades 4–8 during the 2025–2026 school year


What Will Campers Do?

  • Explore STEM concepts through interactive lessons
  • Tackle fun challenges and team projects
  • Think like engineers, scientists, and inventors
  • Learn while making new friends and having a blast!


Cost & Payment

  • One Week - Full Pay is $40, Qualified for Reduced Fees is $15, Qualified for Free Fees $0
  • Two Weeks - Full Pay is $80, Qualified for Reduced Fees is $30, Qualified for Free Fees $0
  • Three Weeks - Full Pay is $120, Qualified for Reduced Fees is $45, Qualified for Free Fees $0
  • Free for student with active duty military parent/guardian
  • Scholarships are available!
  • Payment is one‑time and non‑refundable
  • Information on how to submit payment will be sent out May 4th.

2026 Summer Drivers Education

Online Enrollment

  • Opens Monday, March 23rd, 2026 at 8 am.
  • Space is limited: Enrollment will CLOSE once 45 students enroll in Session 1 and 45 students enroll in Session 2. Completion of the application does not guarantee entrance into the course.
  • Only online applications ONLY will be accepted. No paper applications will be accepted.
  • ALL USD 383 students have an iPad that is able to access the online application.

Sessions Dates, Times and Location

  • Summer Session 1: May 26th - June 18th. Three classroom sessions 8am - 10am, 10am - 12:00pm, and 1pm - 3pm.
  • Summer Session 2: June 22nd - July 17th. Three classroom sessions 8am - 10am, 10am - 12:00pm, and 1pm - 3pm.
  • Manhattan High School, 2100 Poyntz Ave. Manhattan, KS 66502 - Room D012

Eligibility and Expectations

  • Students must be 14 years of age by May 18th. After this date the student must wait until the Fall session of Drivers Education. 
  • Attendance at all sessions is mandatory. We cannot allow exceptions. Any camps, athletic events, vacations etc. will need to be arranged around the Driver Education classroom schedule.

Parent Information Meeting

  • A parent or guardian MUST attend with their student
  • Saturday, April 11th, 10:00am - 12:00pm OR
  • Saturday, April 25th, 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Completion of official application for the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) participation. 
  • Review of classroom guidelines. 16 classroom dates to include two-hour teaching blocks.
  • Review of driving guidelines. Behind the Wheel (BTW) instruction begins a week after instruction; twelve total lessons totaling about 6 hours of BTW. 
  • Discussion of licensing requirements and driving privileges. Explanation of Graduated Driver’s License (GDL) Process.
  • Vision checks for students in Summer Education (Included in your fees).

Enrollment Fee

  • Paid at the USD 383 Business Office, 901 Poyntz Ave. Ms. Chris Shoemaker. Checks made payable to USD 383. You may call the business office at 785-587-2000 to pay by Credit Card over the phone.
  • $450.00: Students who do not live in USD 383 during the 25-26 school year.
  • $300.00: Regular fee status.
  • $150.00: Students who qualified for reduced fees in 25-26 school year.
  • $100.00: Students who qualified for FREE fees in 25-26 school year.

Contact Shane Eslit if you have questions about Driver Education.

Online Drivers Education Application