PEF Summer Enrichment Program

The PEF Summer Enrichment Program includes Intro to Transitional Kindergarten – Spanish, Intro to Kindergarten, Intro to Kinder / First Grade, Intro to First Grade, Intro to Kindergarten – Spanish, Intro to First Grade – Spanish, Intro to Second Grade – Spanish, Island Survival, and Latin America Arts Tour. The program also lists elementary and middle school schedules on Monday through Thursday, with afternoon care until 5:30 pm.

Programs

• PEF Summer Enrichment Program — TK-12; Intro to TK: 4 years old and potty-trained, Intro to Kinder: 5 years old, Intro to 1st Grade: 6 years old, Intro to 2nd Grade: 7 years old · Monday-Thursday; Elementary 8:30 am-12:30 pm; Middle 8:45 am-12:45 pm; Afternoon Care until 5:30 pm
• Intro to Transitional Kindergarten – Spanish — 4 years old by Sept. 1, 2026; potty trained · Prepare students for school readiness in the Spanish Immersion program with language arts, mathematics, science, physical and social-emotional development, art, music, and play.
• Intro to Kindergarten — 5 years old by Sept. 1, 2026 · Children prepare for kindergarten through language arts, mathematics, art, and music.
• Intro to Kinder / First Grade — 5 years old by Sept. 1, 2026 · Children prepare for kindergarten and first grade through language arts, mathematics, art, and music.
• Intro to First Grade — 6 years old by Sept. 1, 2026 · Creative, thematic activities reinforce reading and mathematics and help with academic success.
• Intro to Kindergarten – Spanish — 5 years old by Sept. 1, 2026 · Students entering PUSD's Spanish Immersion Program learn basic instructions and vocabulary in Spanish with language arts, mathematics, art, and music.
• Intro to First Grade – Spanish — 6 years old by Sept. 1, 2026 · Reinforces reading, math, and language skills learned in the kindergarten year of PUSD's Spanish Immersion Program.
• Intro to Second Grade – Spanish — Reinforces reading, math, and language skills learned in the first two years of PUSD's Spanish Immersion Program.
• Island Survival — Hands-on, project-based learning focused on survival on an island and building critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, and life skills.
• Latin America Arts Tour — Explores Latin America through art, food, music, dance, traditions, and more.

At a glance

• Ages: 4–18 years old
• General schedule: Summer program dates are June 15 – July 16, 2026. Monday – Thursday. Elementary: 8:30 am – 12:30 pm. Middle: 8:45 am – 12:45 pm. Afternoon care until 5:30 pm.

About the provider

The Pasadena Educational Foundation says it provides enrichment opportunities to public school students in Altadena, Pasadena, and Sierra Madre. The summer program is in its 23rd year, and more than 100 Youth Leaders from local high schools and colleges volunteer to mentor students and support teachers and staff.

• PEF Afternoon Camp — Monday-Thursday; until 5:30 pm · Available at Sierra Madre Elementary. Supplemental afternoon activities include art, fitness, and discovery. Students must participate in the morning component and stay on-site the whole time.
• Pasadena LEARNs afternoon care — Monday-Thursday; until 5:30 pm; extra hours on Friday · Available at Norma Coombs. Families must complete a separate registration with LEARNs.

Students must be a certain age by September 1 to enroll. Tuition assistance is available for qualifying families. Tuition and sibling discounts are available for qualifying families. After-school care requires extra fees; separate registration is required for Pasadena LEARNs. No afternoon care is available at Sierra Madre Middle.

Last updated November 1, 2026.