This summer, give students access to the books they love and the practice they need to thrive next school year.
Summer Learning Programs & Resources
Think Summer. Think Scholastic.
When School Ends, Growth Keeps Going
Turn summer into a season of growth with evidence-based programs and take-home book packs that are rigorous, engaging, and proven to work.
78% of students maintained or increased reading levels
from spring to fall.
Make Summer Count, 2016
2.5 months reading gain
and 3 months math gain
for students who started the summer below grade level.
Arly Evidence Summary: Rigorous Internal and Third-Party Evaluations. 2025.
87% of students said they were better readers by fall
The Scholastic Kids & Family Reading Report. 2022.
“Summer learning experiences play a decisive role in shaping reading trajectories over time—often more than what happens during the school year.”
—Alexander, Entwisle, & Olson
What Makes Scholastic Summer Programs Effective?
Grounded in research, our summer learning resources are guided by three key principles:
Access
Provide regular access to books and high-quality summer programs while school is out.
Engagement
Beloved books and memorable experiences keep students motivated to read and grow.
Efficacy
Rigorous materials and proven instructional methods increase student learning gains.
Summer Solutions for Every Budget
Resources and programs for any budget ensure your investment in summer learning pays off.
Summer Reading
Summer take-home book packs include rigorous practice materials and family resources that support meaningful literacy growth at home.
Book Packs with Robust Activities
My Books Summer | Grades PreK–12
Proven to increase or maintain reading skills. Curated or customized options available. English or Spanish.
Themed Book Packs
Grab and Go | Grades PreK–8
Thematic five-book packs with family guides and rigorous practice. Available in English and Spanish.
Summer Curricula
Prepare your students for success next year with high-quality, evidence-based ELA and math instruction.
Summer Literacy. Camp-Style Fun.
LitCamp | Grades K–5
Enhance literacy skills with evidence-based instruction and an engaging summer-camp theme. English or Spanish.
Up to 8 Weeks of Kindergarten Prep
LitCamp | Grade PreK
LitCamp PreK is an engaging camp-style program that introduces early literacy and social skills through rich stories, songs, and play.
Middle School Literacy Program
LitCamp | Grades 6–8
Rigorous engagement with authentic texts and a focus on reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills.
Standards-Based Summer Math
MathCamp | Grades K–5
Five weeks of rigorous summer math instruction in an engaging, camp-style format that fuels motivation and math achievement.
Evidence-Based ELA & Math Solutions
Scholar Zone Summer | Grades K–8
Accelerate student achievement with comprehensive Math and Reading & Writing curricula proven to raise outcome.
Supplemental Phonics Instruction
Phonics Booster Kits | Grades K–3
Strengthen foundational skills with engaging decodables and impactful instruction designed to bridge to strategic reading.
Summer Family Engagement
Help families understand the value of summer learning and nurture it over the break.
Everything Families Need to Get Kindergarten Ready
School Readiness Kits | PreK–K
Help families prepare for a successful school year with bilingual English/Spanish books and activities.
Everything Families Need to Support Academic Growth
School Success Kits | Grades K–1
Provide families with bilingual English/Spanish books, activities, and strategies to support academic growth and well-being.
A Mentoring Program with a Real Impact
Scholastic R.E.A.L. | Grades PreK–8
Empower community members to become reading mentors with books & materials to help them support academic success.
Everything You Need to Host a Family Literacy Event
Literacy Events | Grades PreK–5
Provide families with take-home books, activities, and modeling strategies to support academic progress during the summer.
Dive into the Science of Reading in Practice Book Series
Send teachers back to school feeling refreshed and ready to improve outcomes with evidence-based professional books from top educators.
Foundations and Impact
Built on research. Measured for effectiveness.
The Impact of Summer Learning on Student Reading Outcomes
Evidence suggests that the strongest summer learning combines structured programming with sustained access to books and reading opportunities.
Increasing Reading Proficiency Through a Culture of Literacy
See how Hampton City Schools, VA, turned summer reading into measurable results and a stronger community connection with books.
Summer Solutions: Translating Research into Practice
Scholastic Education incorporates eight research-based practices into our summer learning solutions to drive real results.
Home Libraries | Topic Paper
This review of research details the positive impact of home libraries on student achievement.
Empowering Students and Families to Address Summer Reading Loss
This case study examines the impact of summer initiatives on student reading scores as well as student and family attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors toward reading.
Kids and Family Reading Report
Discover the powerful connection between literacy rates and student well-being.
Summer Success Stories
Our partners, customers, and colleagues share strategies and best practices for achieving summer learning goals.
How Educators Can Strengthen Summer Reading Connections with Families
By Dr. Amanda Alexander
Summer Learning: Learn How to Mitigate Learning Loss and Prepare Students to Succeed
By Pam Allyn and Marcus Ferrara
Ready to Make Summer Count?
