Summer Academy
Summer Academy is available to middle and high school students interested in taking Academic or Physical Education (PE) courses for advancement credit.
Registration for Summer Academy 2026 opens in February!
In-Person & Online Learning Models
Summer Academy offers high school students the chance to earn credits over the summer to free up time in their school-year schedule! Academic courses follow a hybrid schedule of in-person instruction and independent learning, and Physical Education (PE) courses are offered in an online learning model.
Benefits to Enroll!
Credentialed Teachers
WASC Accredited
NCAA Approved
Flexible Schedule
Summer 2026 Course Offerings
Academic Courses
PE I & PE II Courses
10 Credits: 6-weeks
Dates: June 16 – July 16
10 credit Classes: 6-weeks
Courses:Â
- Geometry (Grades 9-12)
- Honors Geometry (Grades 9-12)
- Spanish 1* (Grades 7-12)
- Spanish 2* (Grades 8-12)
- Spanish 3 (Grades 9-12)
Hybrid Schedule Only:
Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday from 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at Sage Creek High School.
Independent learning Monday & Friday (no live, synchronous instruction).
 *No high school credit will be granted for these courses taken by incoming 7th or 8th graders. The course and grade may be entered on the high school transcript, but under no circumstance will the grade be calculated into the high school GPA.
10 Credits: 12-weeks
Dates: May 18 – August 8Â
Course: PE I & PE II
5 Credits: 6-weeks
Dates: May 18 – June 26 OR June 29 – Aug 7
Course: PE I OR PE II
Online Course Only:
Students learn via a combination of digital instructional videos, asynchronous online assignments, and independent physical activity. Grades 9 – 12.
Summer 2026 Pricing
10 Credit 6-Week Academic Hybrid Class:
$645
$595 Early Bird Discount until April 30, 2026
10 Credit 12- Week PE Online Class:
$445
$395 Early Bird Discount until April 30, 2026
5 Credit 6-Week PE Online Class:
$245
$215 Early Bird Discount until April 30, 2026
Have Questions? Start Here
Before you register, take a moment to review the Summer Academy Guide, your go-to resource for class details, policies, and eligibility requirements.
Before Registration:
Please check with your school counselor to ensure your selected course aligns with your student’s academic plan. CEF does not confirm or guarantee that its programs meet the individual needs of students or fulfill specific school requirements.
Forms
Financial Aid applications are due to the Carlsbad Education Foundation office by April 30, 2026 at 5 pm.
Summer Program Information
Cancellations and Refunds
If any summer program is canceled by the Carlsbad Educational Foundation, a full refund will be available or a change of schedule may be made with no processing fee. The Carlsbad Educational Foundation respects the fact that life is unpredictable and that it may become necessary for you to withdraw from a summer program. In consideration to life’s uncertainties, we offer the following refund policies:
Summer Adventure
Receive a 75% refund if cancelled at two weeks prior to weekly camp start date. If cancelling within two weeks, there is no credit or refund. Weeks are non-transferable to another week. Cancellations in writing must be submitted via email to Carlsbad Kids Care: KidsCare@CarlsbadEd.org.
Summer Enrichment
Receive a 75% refund when cancellation is submitted in writing at least two weeks before any half-day enrichment camp. Full-day enrichment camps must be canceled within four weeks of the start date for a 75% refund. No credit or refund if canceling within two weeks of a camp start date. You may transfer a purchased enrichment camp to another enrichment camp of the same price for no additional charge. Cancellations must be submitted via email to EnrichmentPrograms@CarlsbadEd.org.
Summer Academy
Once a class has begun, students may withdraw by completing a Withdrawal Request Form, available online here. and emailing it to SummerAcademy@CarlsbadEd.org. Final approval for dropping a class will be given by the Carlsbad Educational Foundation.
All enrollment cancellations and refund requests must be submitted in writing to SummerAcademy@CarlsbadEd.org
Financial Aid
Carlsbad Educational Foundation awards financial assistance for Enrichment Camps and Summer Academy. A percentage of tuition assistance is discounted based on financial need and availability. Guardians must apply by the deadline assigned for each program. Applying for financial aid does not guarantee any financial aid will be awarded.