Summer Resources
Our Summer Resource Guide has activities and resources to help students stay curious, creative, and ready for the next school year.
- Instructional Services Resources
- Family Academy : in-person and virtual classes, workshops, webinars, and programs for families. This summer they will offer classes on co-parenting, a family orientation for FCPS, Lexia summer learning resources, loving solutions, story time, essential life skills, preparing your child for middle school, and more.
- FCPS summer learning, enrichment, and camps .
- Fairfax County Puzzle Hunt : Beginning Sunday, June 1 , puzzles that lead to a location in Fairfax County and additional clues toward the final puzzle. For more information, visit the hunt’s How to Play page.
- Use of FCPS school grounds by individuals or groups.
- Adapted Sports and Recreation
- Social-Emotional Learning : five areas of knowledge and skill that are important for collaboration and perspective taking. Read some ideas for learning at home.
- Special Education/504 Summer Newsletter
- Fairfax County Public Library Summer Reading Adventure : Children and adults can earn badges and win prizes by reading, listening to books, or completing activities. (June 11 to August 17).
- Children’s Summer Reading Festival at the Sherwood Regional Library on Saturday, June 14, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. View all Fairfax County Public Library events .
- Camp Fairfax for rising first through seventh graders.
- Fairfax County Summer Entertainment Series
- Fairfax Park Authority camps
- Volunteer Fairfax compiles opportunities for adults and young people to help serve their community.
- George Mason Space Exploration Center : A week-long adventure filled with space exploration, STEM challenges, and unforgettable learning experiences.
- The Children's Science Center, LAB Summer Camps : The Lab's camps offer kids in grades one through five an opportunity to explore STEM concepts in a fun, exciting way.
- Book It!: Earn a free personal-sized pizza and more for reading books. Visit participating website .
- Reading Rewards:Ten free play points for reading and filling out the Reading Rewards Calendar. Visit participating website .
- Scholastic:Through September 12, kids can visit the summer zone in Scholastic Home Base , a completely free digital destination which offers stories, characters, games, and a community of readers.
- Summer Reading Adventure: Free backpack for reading books from a select list (purchase required). Visit retailers website .
- Summer Reading Program: Participation is a fun and easy way for kids to earn free books. Visit retailer's website .
- Immunizations : Don't delay! Make sure your child is up to date on their
school required immunizations
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- Visit the FCPS How to Submit Immunization Documents webpage for key steps to check your child's current immunization record and submit immunization documentation prior to the first day of school.
- Immunizations are available from your child’s healthcare provider, the Fairfax County Health Department, or other community resources. Visit our FCPS Immunization Resources webpage for information on immunization clinics and appointments.
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Inova Cares Clinic for Families provides childhood immunizations for patients who qualify for Medicaid, FAMIS, Inova’s Financial Assistance Program, or are uninsured.
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HealthWorks for Northern Virginia and Neighborhood Health also provide healthcare — including vaccinations — for children, families, and individuals, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.
- Mental Health and Emergency Services information
- Virtual Mental Wellness Consultation : Available through Tuesday, August 5, the FCPS Office of Intervention and Prevention Services will offer virtual mental wellness consultations. Parents and students can schedule a 45-minute consultation with a school psychologist or school social worker by phone or videoconference.
- Virtual Therapy Sessions : Available to FCPS high school students at no cost to provide a safe space to address concerns.
- Youth Mental Health Services : Are available from the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board (CSB) to help your child succeed.
- Meal distribution sites are being coordinated and will be shared soon.
- Summer School : No-cost meals (breakfast and lunch) will be available for all FCPS students attending FCPS summer school programs.
