Camps & Summer Programs

 Summer Learning Camp for Priority Students (2026 Information will be available Spring 2026)

The FSD will offer a Summer Learning Camp (rising 1st – 8th grades) scheduled June 2 – June 26, 2025 (excluding Fridays). Camp is free and housed at Poplar Grove Elementary and Poplar Grove Middle School, located at 1030 Excellence Way in Franklin. The camp is funded through the Tennessee Learning Loss Remediation and Student Acceleration Act and is designed to provide additional summer learning opportunities that are essential to accelerate students’ educational growth and to ensure that all children have the opportunity to reach their goals and dreams. \
Per the Tennessee Learning Loss Remediation and Student Acceleration Act, registration will be offered first to priority students and current third-grade (rising fourth-grade) students who are required by law to attend in order to be promoted.

This camp is only available to FSD enrolled students.  SLC registration is handled through your child's school. Please contact your child's teacher or principal for registration information. If your child is a candidate for SLC, you will receive a registration link. 

• There will be seven hours of daily programming for rising grades K-8.
• Camp hours are 8:20 a.m.-3:30 p.m.  for rising K-8 students.
• Daily programming must include four hours of reading and math instruction (with at least one hour of this block dedicated to math and at least one hour for reading), one hour of intervention, and one hour of physical activity or “play.” 
• Instruction will be provided in a casual and fun format by licensed and endorsed teachers.
• Middle school students assigned to "summer school" will receive required instruction for promotion.
• Breakfast, lunch, and a snack will be provided.
• FSD will provide bus transportation for students.
• If a student attends a summer learning camp, he/she will have access to MAC extended care (MAC fees and eligibility will apply).

Gentry's Educational Foundation partners with FSD to offer children in Franklin the opportunity to enrich their lives through education and mentoring. Community support and grants provide funding.

For more information, please visit Gentry's Educational Foundation.

The Summer MAC Program is an extension of the Franklin Special District’s before and afternoon care program. It is designed to emphasize a relaxed and casual atmosphere  with stimulating teacher-directed activities. Children are able to choose from a variety of enrichment programs that are designed to benefit children emotionally, socially, physically and mentally.  The program is non-discriminating and designed to accommodate children in grades Kindergarten through 8th grades.

For more information about summer programming, visit  MAC online.

MAC and WeeMAC Offices

Amanda Parks, Supervisor
Christie Roberts, Operations and Accounts Coordinator

750 New Highway 96 West
Franklin, TN  37064
615-790-4719- MAC District Office
615-591-2813- MAC Fax Line

615-591-2813 – Summer MAC Site

2026 Summer Story Bus schedule will be available late spring 2026.

The very popular Story Bus program is part of FSD’s community outreach program and is designed to foster a love for reading in children ages 4 through the 4th grade (younger if accompanied by an adult).  The operation of the Story Bus has been primarily during the summer with a staff composed of certified teachers and volunteers who love reading with children.

The Story Bus program is free and concentrates on the fostering of a love of reading in young children, but the district hopes to be able to expand its focus on the academic needs of children through the eighth grade.

Children may choose a good book, curl up on a beanbag and read or have books read to them. Whatever the format, children are sure to have a good time aboard the Story Bus.

Parents may sign their children on board for up to 45 minutes while shopping. This is the amount of time that children generally remain interested and enjoy their stay on the bus. For smooth operation of the Story Bus program, parents must adhere to the time limit. Also, a cell phone number must be provided at the time of drop off in case a parent needs to be contacted. Masks are recommended and social distancing practices will be in place, as feasible.

This summer outreach program is a previous winner of the National School Boards Association (NSBA) Magna Award. For more information, please contact Dr. Gina Looney, Story Bus Coordinator, at 615-591-2802.

CELEBRATING 41 YEARS!

The Young Scholars Institute, sponsored by the Franklin Special District, offers challenging, exploratory classes which are designed for independent and highly motivated learners. The courses are academically and artistically challenging and a lot of fun! YSI is designed for the mature, independent student who is ready to change classes. Registration opens Monday, January 5, 2026.

Week One:  June 1 – 5, 2026
Week Two:  June 8 – 12, 2026

Hours: 8:15 - 2:45
Located at Freedom Middle School, 1000 Excellence Way, Franklin, TN.
Transportation to/from FSD Summer MAC (at Franklin Elementary) is available.