The Summer Learning Program (SLP) provides free breakfast, lunch, and programming during the summer. The program is 7 weeks long, June 22-Aug 7. Monday - Thursday breakfasts and lunches are provided by the Shippensburg Area School District’s Ship’s Galley through the USDA Summer Food Service Program. All children in the school district region are welcome to come eat regardless of registration in the SLP program. Fridays are SLP Field Trip days! Snacks and Friday meals are provided by community members and churches for SLP participants.
- WHERE: Nancy Grason Elementary, 301 Lurgan Ave, Shippensburg, PA 17257
- WHO: Children who have completed grades K-11
- WHEN: June 22 - August 7 2026. No programming on July 3.
- TIME: 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Monday - Friday
Breakfast is served from 8:30 - 9:00 a.m. and lunch is served from 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. to anyone 18 years and younger. You do NOT have to register to come and just get a meal! Programming is from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Children can come for one day, two days, any days!
If you have questions, please email Tiffany Weaver, Youth Mobilizer, at youth-scrc@shipresources.org or call (717) 477-1961.
All children who attend the programming must register.
If you are unable to complete the form online, please call us at (717) 477-1961.
During the summer, you can contact the director of the program through the Facebook page or by email at youth-scrc@shipresources.org. Please check our Summer Learning Program Facebook page for Program updates.
Registration
Highlights from Summer Learning Program 2025
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141 unduplicated youth
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50 average number of youth each day
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4 community member volunteers
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4 guest speakers from the community, Drug and Alcohol Commission, Children’s Advocacy Center, Ms. Chrissy’s Yoga, Shippensburg EMS, and more!
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6 Field trips
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1 Community Service Project with Grace Place
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100% of youth who attended the program said they made new friends
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YAC had its first spirit week this past summer!
Volunteer
Volunteers are always needed to assist with daily activities and field trips, provide snacks, do a special activity with the children or be guest presenters. We like to have 2-4 volunteers daily!
All volunteers must be 18 years old or over and must complete the child abuse clearance check and criminal background check. If you are looking to be a volunteer or want more information on the Summer Learning Program, please contact our SLP Director at youth-scrc@shipresources.org or (717) 477-1961.
If you are able to provide the background checks, please email results to coordinator-scrc@shipresources.org
Help Us Continue to Offer This Program for Free
We need your help to continue to offer this program in Shippensburg. If you would like to donate money to this program, please click the "Donate" button below. It will take you to the SU Foundation Donation page.
In the comment box, please write "Summer Learning Program" to designate the funds to this program.
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