DiscoverWorks at Seattle Public Schools, Supported by the Ballmer Group

General Program Information

DiscoverWorks is offered through Seattle Public Schools for students entering grades one through nine in the 2026–27 school year. Made possible through support from the Ballmer Group, the program is provided at no cost to families and includes academic instruction, enrichment activities, meals, and full-day care.

DiscoverWorks helps students stay engaged, active, and learning throughout the summer. The program combines daily reading and math instruction with hands-on enrichment opportunities, including arts, STEM, sports, and educational field trips. Students learn, explore, and build skills in a safe, structured, and fun environment while preparing for success in the upcoming school year.

Program Dates and Times

June 29-July 31, 2026 (no school July 2, July 3, and July 6)

Student Hours: 9 a.m.- 3 p.m.

Schools open at 8:45 a.m. for bus arrival and breakfast

Attendance Policy

To maximize student success, families are expected to send their child every day. The program runs for 22 days during the summer. Students must be available to attend all days of programming. If your child is sick, please keep them at home until they are fever free for 24 hours. If a student misses more than three days of instruction, they may be dropped from summer learning. During summer, chronic absenteeism is defined as 4+ absences.

Participating Schools for 2026

The following schools are participating in DiscoverWorks for summer of 2026:

• Bailey Gatzert Elementary
• Dunlap Elementary
• Emerson Elementary
• Lowell Elementary
• Rainier Beach High School
• Rising Star Elementary
• Roxhill Elementary
• South Shore Elementary
• Wing Luke Elementary

Site Locations for 2026

Students are assigned to a Summer 2026 HUB site based on school.

2026 Summer Hub Locations:

• John Muir for Emerson, South Shore, Dunlap, and Wing Luke K-1 students
• Madrona for Bailey Gatzert and Lowell students
• Rainier Beach High School for Rising 9th grade student
• Rising Star for Rising Star only students
• Wing Luke for Wing Luke and Dunlap 2nd to 4th grade students

Transportation

For students who are enrolled transportation information will be sent middle of June 2026.

Enrollment

Enrollment for DiscoverWorks is currently closed for 2026.