Program Description and Highlights
Hold onto your lab coats because Roc Achieve is thrilled to announce our AVID Math and Science STEM Summer Bridge Programs! These programs are designed to strengthen students’ math and science skills while increasing the number of students who enroll and succeed in Algebra 1.

Our middle school programs provide engaging, real-world science and math learning opportunities, so students can explore STEM fields in exciting and meaningful ways. With a focus on WICOR strategies, such as focused note-taking, interactive notebooks, writing and vocabulary activities, and team building, Roc Achieve will engage students in STEM opportunities while teaching rigorous content.

That is not all though! Roc Achieve programs are designed to support English Language Learners, ensuring every student feels included and empowered. Collaboration success is critical to our engaging, interactive lessons and collaborative activities while fostering teamwork and creativity.

Students who attend Roc Achieve programs will also receive daily enrichment opportunities, including The Amazing Shake and Write Brain creative writing programs to help them expand their horizons and explore new interests. We are passionate about helping our students succeed, and we cannot wait to see them thrive in our AVID Math and Science STEM Summer Bridge Programs!

Student Capacity
500 students currently in grades 6-7

Program Information
July 10 - August 4, 2023
Times TBD  

Program Locations
Dr. Alice Holloway Young School of Excellence
85 Adams Street
Dr. Charles T. Lunsford School No. 19
465 Seward Street

Program Description and Highlights
Get ready to be thrilled this summer because St. John Fisher University will inspire our students like never before! The Freshman University Academy promises to be an exhilarating experience, where students can earn high school credits and reignite their passion for returning to the campus in four years. From exciting Regents courses to fascinating electives like Urban Poetry, Latino Studies, Creative Writing, and Modern Global events, we have got it all covered. The university’s highly esteemed faculty will lead special workshops daily, providing students with a unique and valuable learning experience.

Our ultimate goal this summer is to motivate students and get them excited about learning throughout their high school journey. With a continued focus on tracking the progress of our unique summer school cohort, we hope to see them apply and choose St. John Fisher University as their college destination in the fall of 2027. Are you excited yet? We certainly are!

Student Capacity
250 students currently in grade 8

Program Information
July 5 - August 15, 2023
Times TBD  

Program Locations
St. John Fisher University
3690 East Avenue

Register now >

Program Description and Highlights
Roc City Players is a theatre program open to all Rochester City School District students in grades 4-12. Auditions are done for casting purposes only. Any student who wishes to participate will be a part of the production. 

Student Capacity
80 students currently in grades 4-12

Program Information
July 10 - August 4, 2023
Times TBD

Program Location
Franklin Campus
950 Norton Street

Program Description and Highlights
The RCSD summer sports camp immerses current and future student-athletes in specific skill development in their chosen sport. It can be a fun time for beginners to learn basic skills and strategies, and develop friendships and teamwork, all while building a foundation for future sports success.  All skill levels are welcome at our sports camp!

Student Capacity
300 students currently in grades 5-7

Program Information
July 5 - July 28, 2023
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Program Location
Franklin Campus
950 Norton Street

Program Description and Highlights
Summer CTE Camps will get students excited about STEAM in mini camps geared toward middle school students who may have an interest in baking, digital media, technology, construction, and fashion design. 

Student Capacity
320 students currently in grades 5-7

Program Information

Construction and Cameras | Course Description
July 10 - July 21 (2-week program)

Drone Sports | Course Description
July 10-14, July 17-21,
and July 24-28

Girls Who Code | Course Description  
July 10-14 and July 17-21  

Esports | Course Description  
July 10-14, July 17-21, July 24-28,
July 31 - August 4, and August 7-11     

STEAM | Course Description
July 10-14, July 17-21, and August 7-11    

Anime | Course Description
July 24- July 28, July 31- August 4, August 7- August 11

Program Location
Edison Career and Technology High School
655 Colfax Street