As students settle into the school year, fall break offers districts a strategic opportunity to reignite engagement through short, hands-on enrichment. For California districts, November intersession programs can do more than fill a gap—they can boost attendance, strengthen community, and accelerate learning in meaningful ways.
At Kodely, our turnkey Fall Break Camps turn school sites into spaces of creativity, curiosity, and connection. Each program aligns with ELO-P, 21st CCLC, Perkins V, and Title III funding, helping districts meet their enrichment, engagement, and recovery goals—all without adding workload for administrators.
Why Fall Intersession Matters
Short intersession programs are one of the most powerful yet underused tools of the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P).
They keep students connected during school breaks, provide meaningful child care options for families, and reduce absenteeism by maintaining consistency. For staff, they offer opportunities to pilot new curriculum, run themed workshops, or expand career-based learning models that feed into CTE pathways.
Kodely’s intersession design combines hands-on learning, family connection, and early career exposure—meeting both academic and whole-child objectives.
How to Use ELO-P for Short Intersession Programs
Many districts are learning that ELO-P funding doesn’t have to be used exclusively for before- or after-school hours. It can also fund intersession learning—short, high-impact programs that run during breaks and holidays.
Here’s how to maximize your investment:
- Keep sessions short and impactful – 3–5 day camps build excitement without fatigue.
- Blend enrichment with academics – Use themed hands-on projects that build literacy, math, and science skills naturally.
- Include career exposure – Programs like AI Explorers and Entrepreneurship Labs align with Perkins V and CTE goals.
- Engage families and communities – Use the intersession window for Family STEAM Nights or student showcases to strengthen connection.
- Support English learners – ELO-P and Title III funds can work together to serve newcomer and multilingual students.
Fall Break Camp Highlights
- Harvest Engineers – Students design and test simple machines inspired by harvest season, exploring science, math, and creativity.
- Mini MasterChef: Global Kitchen – Students cook, collaborate, and learn about global cultures through food and teamwork.
- Eco Art & Innovation Lab – Creative sustainability projects using recycled materials to build functional art and eco-solutions.
- AI Explorers – Middle and high school students dive into coding and AI fundamentals connected to CTE and Perkins V pathways.
- Cultural Story Builders – For English learners and newcomers, storytelling becomes a tool for confidence and belonging—directly supporting Title III goals.
Funding-Aligned and Fully Managed
Every Kodely intersession program can be implemented under:
- ELO-P / 21st CCLC – Expanded learning and intersession enrichment
- Perkins V / CTE – Career and technology pathway development
- Title III – Multilingual and newcomer engagement
- ESSER III – Academic acceleration and re-engagement
We handle staffing, training, materials, and compliance—so districts can focus on outcomes, not logistics.
Turn Fall Break Into a Season of Discovery
Fall learning doesn’t have to pause—it can thrive.
Through Kodely’s turnkey Fall Break and Intersession Camps, districts can offer creative, high-impact programs that connect students to learning, culture, and future-ready skills.
Ready to plan your November intersession?
Request a Fall Break Program Plan | Download the ELO-P Intersession Funding Guide