Grade 3 – 8 Summer Boost Camps

Online registration for Black Gold Summer School 2026 will open at

9:00 a.m. on Friday, April 24th.

Welcome to Black Gold’s Elementary and Jr. High Summer Boost Camps!

Get ready for a week of exploration and growth! Our Summer Boost Camps are all about building confidence and having fun with learning. We’ve designed these week-long camps to provide students with positive exposure to literacy and numeracy through hands-on activities, interactive games, and collaborative projects.

Our goal is to create a supportive space where students can spark their curiosity and head into summer knowing they are ready to start their next grade energized and ready to take on new challenges.

Who Can Attend?

These camps are perfect for students who have just completed Grades 3 through 8 and are looking for a boost in confidence before the new school year begins.

Our program is designed for students who can participate independently in a small-group setting.

• Grades 3–5 Camps: For students finishing Grades 3, 4, or 5 who have not attended this specific camp in previous years.
• Grades 6–8 Camps: For students finishing Grades 6, 7, or 8 who have not attended this specific camp in previous years.

Note: These camps are not intended for students requiring significant behavioral, medical, or one-on-one support.

If you’re unsure whether this program is the right fit for your child’s needs, please reach out to your child’s school team for guidance.

English Literacy Boost Camp

The English Literacy Boost Camp is designed to help students build self-assurance and pick up practical skills in an upbeat, supportive setting. Our main mission is to help students find their "groove" with reading and writing by providing them with simple, effective tools they can use long after the camp ends. By creating an environment where it is encouraged to experiment and ask questions, we use creative activities and literacy games to remind students that reading and writing can and should be fun! Ultimately, the goal is for every student to start their next grade ready to tackle assignments with newfound confidence and a genuine excitement to share their ideas.

What do students need to bring?

• pencils / pens / highlighters / eraser
• lined notebooks
• duotang
• scissors / glue
• Something they enjoy reading (ie. novel, magazine, graphic novel)

Numeracy Boost Camp

The Numeracy Boost Camp is all about building number sense and practical problem-solving skills through hands-on discovery. Our goal is to help students find their "math momentum" by sharing simple strategies that take the mystery out of numbers. In a relaxed environment where making mistakes is just part of the learning process, we use interactive puzzles and numeracy games to transform math into an engaging challenge. We aim for every student to start their next grade feeling capable, prepared, and excited to dive into new mathematical adventures!

What do students need to bring?

• Pencils, eraser, highlighter
• A deck of cards
• Dice
• Masking tape - 1 roll
• Whiteboard marker
• Grid paper notebook

Good to know information!

If the programs are not full by June 30th, the program may be canceled. Please register promptly. Each camp will be capped at 14 students.

Registration and Fees

The fee is $125 per week-long camp. Students are welcome to register for the Numeracy camp, the Literacy camp, or both! To ensure a personalized and supportive experience for every student, each camp is capped at 14 participants.

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