Camps & Summer Programs
The FSD hosts several camps, institutes and programs over the summer designed to meet students’ academic and enrichment needs. There is a wide variety of opportunities, ranging from the Story Bus, a mobile library that your child may visit on its summer route, or full-day camps, like Young Scholars, Gentry Foundation or MAC.
Most of the FSD-sponsored after school camps, institutes and summer programs are free or include scholarship opportunities for eligible students on a sliding scale.
Summer Programs and Camps
- FSD Free Summer Learning Camp
- Gentry's Educational Foundation Summer Camp
- Summer MAC
- Story Bus
- Young Scholars Institute
- Young Scholars Brochure 2025
FSD Free Summer Learning Camp
2025 Summer Learning Camp for Priority Students
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.
2025 InformatioN for SLC Campers
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 Summer Camp
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.
Summer MAC
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
Story Bus
The Story Bus will be under renovation during the summer 2024. Please look for us again in 2025 with an updated interior to better serve children!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.
Young Scholars Institute
The Young Scholars Institute, sponsored by the FSD, offers challenging, exploratory classes that are designed for independent and highly motivated learners. The courses are academically and artistically challenging. YSI is designed for the mature, independent student who is ready to change classes. YSI is proud to provide this opportunity to the students of our community.
The 2025 Institute will be located at Freedom Middle School, located at 1000 Excellence Way.
The dates for 2025 Institute are June 2-6 and June 9-13.
Young Scholars is divided into two sessions during the summer. The Morning and Afternoon Care program is also available for FSD students both before and after YSI classes for those who are registered for Summer MAC. Students may attend one or both weeks.
See the Brochure in the tab below for details and registration form.
Young Scholars Brochure 2025
CELEBRATING 40 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.
Week One: June 2 – 6, 2025
Week Two: June 9 – 13, 2025
2025 YSI Brochure and Class Descriptions
Registration Opens on January 7
Read more about the Institute, see our Frequently Asked Questions, and learn about your child's class choices.
Please click the link below to register your student for Young Scholars Institute. This form must be completed along with a non-refundable $30 registration fee. This fee may be paid online or by mailed check (see payment information below).
Registration
Please fill out all forms.
Payment
Payment
For online payment: Online Payment
For payment by check: Make checks payable to Franklin Special District. Include student(s) name on the check. $30 Registration Fee is required to process application. Full tuition ($225 per week) is due on or before May 20, 2024. If paid after this date, there will be a $15 late fee.
Mailed checks should be addressed to:
Freedom Middle School
Attn: YSI - Hollie Osteen
1000 Excellence Way
Franklin, TN 37064
REFUND POLICY The Registration Fee is non-refundable. Tuition may be refunded if the request is received in writing by May 15. After May 15, a partial refund will be issued as long as the request is received by 3:00 on Friday, May 30. Once YSI has started, refunds will not be issued. All refund requests should be submitted to osteenhol@fssd.org.
Contact
For more information about YSI, please email the following:
YSI Directors
Crystal Lepping
Hollie Osteen
Travis King
Phone: 615-584-9453