Summer Institute

Summer Institute Registration will open in March 26, 2025.

Please visit the Summer Institute registration page on or after this date for the online registration link.

Summer Institute

York Region District School Board’s Summer Institute offers academic, recreational and athletic programs and activities with intentional links to the Ontario Curriculum for students entering Senior Kindergarten to Grade 8. 

Program Dates

Weekly Sessions June 30, 2025 to August 8, 2025:
Week A: June 30 – July 4 (4-day week)

Week B: July 7 – 11

Week C: July 14 – 18

Week D: July 21 – 25

Week E: July 28 – August 1

Week F: August 5 - 8 (4-day week)
*There will be no program on July 1, 2025

See Registration Information and Frequently Asked Questions.

Locations and Time

Programs are offered at 9 locations in Richmond Hill, Markham, Stouffville, Newmarket, Vaughan and Georgina from 9:00 am - 3:30 pm. 

Extended childcare may be offered through a third-party provider for an additional cost. Extended childcare offerings will be dependent on availability and interest. 

Please note that due to construction and renovation work at some school sites, some programs will be offered at different locations this year. Please review  program locations prior to registering. 

The Summer Institute is being offered to community members as a component of the Performance Plus (P+) Family of Schools.

• The “Performance” in the program’s name refers to student achievement and well-being.
• The “Plus” in the program’s name refers to the additional resources and leadership that can enhance learning in elementary schools in neighbourhoods affected by poverty.
• Additional resources and leadership bring school staff members, families and communities together to ensure that every child is prepared to learn.