Summer Programs

The Niskayuna Central School District offers a variety of opportunities for students to further their education during the summer months. The available programs are listed below.

Nisky “Summer Sonata”

The Nisky “Summer Sonata” music program is a one-week program designed for students entering grades 6-8 in the fall, who are already members of the Band, Choir, or Orchestra program. This exciting opportunity is for students who enjoy music and wish to continue developing their musical skills during the summer with Nisky Music Faculty.

Students will have the opportunity to further their musical aptitude and performing skills through a variety of educational settings including both large ensemble and small group instruction.

Please contact Music Department Director Eric Hughes, ehughes@niskyschools.org, (518) 382-2511, ext. 21711 for more information.

Engineering Institutes for Young Women/Young Men

Students entering grades 7 through 9 in the district, who have a strong interest in science and engineering technology, can take part in the Engineering Institutes for Young Women/Young Men. The week-long summer camp is offered by the Niskayuna Central School District in partnership with GE Global Research.

The camp offers students a week of exploration and discovery into the “STEAM” fields of science, technology, engineering, art, and math.

For more information or if you have questions, please contact program director Thomas Delancey at tdelancey@niskyschools.org.

Summer Enrichment Programs

Niskayuna Central School District is pleased to offer summer enrichment classes to Niskayuna students. Classes blend academic subjects with hands-on exploration, and are taught by NCSD faculty.

Classes are filled using a lottery process. Acceptance into a class will be confirmed as soon as it is clear that a class has reached its minimum number of students. Specific class locations will be sent to families prior to the start of the program.

Please enroll your child according to her/his current grade level. Families are responsible for providing transportation.

If you have any questions, please contact Cynthia Castren at cperrella@niskyschools.org.

High School Summer School

The district will participate in the BOCES regional summer school program located at Schenectady High School at the high school level.  Please contact Assistant High School Principal Anthony Malizia at amalizia@niskyschools.org for more information.

Kindergarten Readiness Program

The district offers a summer Kindergarten Readiness Program to provide incoming kindergarten students with extra support and experience prior to the start of the new school year.

Please contact Chris Perrella, CPerrella@niskyschools.org, at the Office of Instruction for more information.

Special Education Extended School Year Program

There is an Extended School Year program for students with Individualized  Education Program (IEPs) who qualify for extended services, as determined by the Committee on Special Education.  Please contact your respective director of special education with questions about this program.