Pulaski County Public Schools Announces “Camp Ignite” – A Free Two-Week Summer Learning Experience
From Tara Grant
Pulaski County Public Schools
Pulaski County Public Schools is excited to announce Camp Ignite, a free, two-week summer program designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and hands-on learning for students across the division.
Camp Ignite will take place June 8–19, 2026, Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and is open to rising 1st through rising 8th grade students. The program offers a unique learning experience where students explore new ideas, build skills, and collaborate with peers in an engaging environment.
Unlike traditional summer programs, Camp Ignite focuses on active exploration and project-based learning. Students will participate in creative projects, engineering challenges, and enrichment opportunities designed to inspire curiosity and problem-solving—without worksheets or computers.
Each morning, students will enjoy Splash & Swim sessions at Randolph Park, made possible through a partnership with Pulaski Parks and Recreation. Afternoons will feature exciting hands-on learning experiences at local schools.
Camp activities include:
Project-Based Learning experiences
LEGO robotics and engineering challenges
3-D printing and technology exploration
Investigation stations for inquiry and discovery
Fine arts, band, and music opportunities
Daily student clubs and enrichment activities
Elementary students will attend camp at Pulaski Elementary School, while middle school students will attend Pulaski Middle School. Transportation will be provided.
Enrollment is limited to ensure a high-quality experience for all participants. Camp Ignite will serve up to 300 elementary students and 200 middle school students, and registration will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
“Camp Ignite is designed to give students an unforgettable start to summer,” said district leaders. “We want students to explore their curiosity, build friendships, and experience learning in a way that is creative, active, and joyful.”
Families interested in registering their student should complete the Camp Ignite registration form. After registering, families will receive confirmation and additional details about the program.
For more information, families are encouraged to contact their child’s school.
March 18, 2026 @ 8:27 am
It sounds wonderful IF there is no teaching or “exploration” of homosexuality or transgenderism taught or even suggested! If either of these things will be presented, I would not support or send my child. If not, if it is true learning (reading, writing, arithmetic, science, history or any of this type of teaching in creative ways, it should be fun and inspiring to the children. It’s a great idea. I hope and pray that it will not be secretly shaded with such things as I have mentioned above.
March 25, 2026 @ 2:01 pm
I agree that this sounds like a wonderful program. However, I am disappointed that there does not seem to be any planned programming on “how to become gay &/or trans sexual.” Most parents would love to have the chance to makes their kids’ lives more challenging. Nothing like being subjected to bigotry for the “sin” of existing as you are and as how God made you.
In case it’s not clear — THIS IS MAJOR SARCASM.