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Summer Learning
Register for District 58 Summer Programs
District 58 invites students to register for its remaining summer programs! District 58 Summer School classes are open to students enrolled in public, private, or parochial schools who live within the District 58 attendance area. Please register for the grade level your child will enter in fall 2026.
- Registration will open for Leap Into Kindergarten and Summer Music on Thursday, March 26 at 9:00 a.m.
- Leap Into Kindergarten registration will close once capacity is reached.
- Summer Music registration will close May 1.
Families who need assistance registering for Summer School may contact Summer School Secretary Alissa Drake at adrake@dg58.org or 630-719-5869. Please see details about District 58’s Summer School programming below.
Registration: Summer school registration is open Feb. 19 through April 10. A confirmation email with payment directions will be sent within three school days of your registration.
Available classes (updated 3/24/26): Reading and Math (Incoming Grades 4-8 only). The class will focus on grade-level readiness in both reading and math.
Schedule: Weekdays, Monday, June 15 - Thursday, July 2 (excluding June 19) from 8:15-11:15 a.m.
Location: Henry Puffer School 2220 Haddow Ave., Downers Grove, IL 60515
Cost: $112
Bus Transportation: Not provided - Families are responsible for their students’ transportation.
Description: District 58 will offer math and reading grade-level readiness courses, as well as two art classes. Art classes are limited to the first 30 students who register for each class. Once a class reaches capacity, a waiting list will form. Classes are:
- Reading and Math (Incoming Grades 1-8): 8:15-11:15 a.m. - District 58 will offer individual Reading and Math classes for every grade level, from grades 1-8. The class will focus on grade-level readiness in both reading and math.
- Art Exploration I (Incoming Grades 2-3): 8:15-11:15 a.m. - Students will use a variety of media to express their creativity while exploring classic and modern styles of art. This class will use various artistic mediums, including paint, oil pastel, colored pencil and mixed media such as ceramics and textiles. Students will be encouraged to improve their technique and comfort level through a wide range of different projects.
- Art Exploration II (Incoming Grades 4-6): 8:15-11:15 a.m. - Students will use a variety of media to express their creativity while exploring classic and modern styles of art. This class will utilize various artistic mediums, including paint, oil pastel, colored pencil and mixed media such as ceramics and textiles. Students will be encouraged to improve their technique and comfort level through a wide range of different projects.
The registration link below will be LIVE starting 3/26/26 at 9:00 a.m.
Registration: Leap Into Kindergarten registration is open starting Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. You will be sent a confirmation with a payment link within three school days of your registration. Registration will close when capacity is hit.
Schedule: Weekdays, Monday, June 15 - Thursday, July 2 (excluding June 19), from 8:15-11:15 a.m.
Location: Henry Puffer School 2220 Haddow Ave., Downers Grove, IL 60515
Cost: $112
Bus Transportation: Not provided - Families are responsible for their students’ transportation.
Description: This program is intended for students entering kindergarten in the fall of 2026 and will focus on reading and math readiness. Some of the topics covered include: letter and number recognition, letter sounds, and fine motor activities, including cutting, coloring, pasting, and writing.
The registration link below will be LIVE starting 3/26/26 at 9:00 a.m.
Registration: Summer Music registration is open starting Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. You will be sent a confirmation with a payment link within three school days of your registration. Registration will close on May 1.
Schedule: Classes to take place August 3 through 14, 2026
Location: O’Neill Middle School 635 59th St., Downers Grove, IL 60516
Cost: Varies - please see class information.
Band
Beginning Band Jumpstart (Incoming 5th Graders)
- All musicians enrolled in District 58 Beginning Band participate in Beginning Band Jumpstart! During this one-week program, students will learn initial instrument technique, how to care for their instruments, and some beginning tunes with their friends before starting lessons in the fall! Since this is a required part of the beginning band program, there is no charge for this class.
- Families will register at our Beginning Band registration event in May, and specific class assignments and times will be communicated after registration closes.
- This is a one-week, Monday through Friday class. Students will be assigned to a 50-minute time block between 8:00 am and noon during the week of August 3 through August 7 OR the week of August 10 through August 14. Please be available from 8:00 to 12:00 noon.
Instrument Skill-Building for Upcoming 6th Graders
- Monday, August 3 through Friday, August 14 from 10:00-10:50 a.m. (2 weeks)
- District 58 band musicians with one year of playing experience are invited to attend a Skill-Building session for their instrument. During this two-week program, students will have an opportunity to continue developing instrument technique with teacher support, increase their note-reading fluency, and build their range of notes.
- Cost: $100
Instrument Skill-Building for Incoming 7th & 8th Graders
- Monday, August 3 through Friday, August 14, from 11:00-11:50 a.m. (2 weeks)
- District 58 band musicians entering their third or fourth year on their instruments are invited to attend this Skill-Building session. During this two-week program, students will have an opportunity to continue refining instrument technique with teacher support, increase their note-reading fluency, build their range of notes through scale work, receive coaching on ILMEA audition materials if they wish, engage in peer mentorship, and participate in small ensemble music-making.
- Cost: $100
Orchestra
Welcome Back Strings! (Incoming 5th Graders)
- Monday - Friday, August 3 - August 14, from 9:00-9:50 a.m.
- Come enjoy making new orchestra friends as we explore fun music this summer! Incoming fifth grade orchestra students will learn new, multi-part ensemble skills while reviewing their playing techniques from this past school year.
- Cost: $100
Intermediate Orchestra (Incoming 6th Graders)
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Monday - Friday, August 3 - August 14, from 10:00-10:50 a.m.
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Catch up on some quality time with your orchestra friends while playing together in a larger group! We will learn some fun and challenging orchestra music to expand student skills and abilities. Incoming sixth grade orchestra students will review and gain experience in their ensemble skills that we started this past school year.
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Cost: $100
Advanced Orchestra (Incoming 7th & 8th Graders)
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Monday - Friday, August 3 - August 14, from 11:00-11:50 a.m.
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Students will be challenged with new, engaging orchestra music, learning and refining new skills and techniques. Students entering middle school are encouraged to participate in this class to gain experience with middle school level music as well as make friends with other musicians they will be in orchestra with this fall.
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Cost: $100
Schedule: Weekdays, Friday, June 12 - Tuesday, July 14, 8:00-11:00 a.m. (excluding June 19 and July 2-3)
Location: Henry Puffer School 2220 Haddow Ave., Downers Grove, IL 60515
Cost: A $67 fee will be applied to your Pushcoin account in June. There is no payment due at this time. Speech-only Services: Free
Bus Transportation: Provided for Extended School Year
Registration: By invitation only. District 58 will offer Extended School Year programming for students who qualify through their individualized education plan, or IEP. Families of students who qualify for Extended School Year will receive a direct email invitation from the student’s IEP team with program details. Please direct registration questions to the Special Services Department at 630-719-5824.
Description: The student’s IEP team will identify targeted goals and specific special education services for the student. This often includes resource, speech and language, occupational and/or physical therapy services. Extended School Year also includes speech-only itinerant services for students who require intensive speech/language support, but who may not be eligible for the full Extended School Year program. Service delivery is based upon the student’s IEP goals and generally is for between 25 and 50 minutes per week during the weeks ESY is in session. There is no fee for itinerant speech services, and transportation is not provided.