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Summer Solstice: GSAOP Students are Enjoying Summer Break with Enriching Activities

Published June 22, 2026

Guidance & Support
GSAOP Summer Solstice

It is summertime! It’s a time to enjoy quality time with your friends and family and enjoy a break. But, it’s important to watch out for the summer slide, where continued learning throughout the break is put on the backburner, which could affect student success in the upcoming school year. 
 
Fear not! In observance of this year’s Summer Solstice, here are a few ways to get out of that summer slide and make the most out of your summer learning! 

Explore the Virtual Worlds 

The K12 Zone is not just available for students during the school year; it’s accessible all year round! Enjoy the immersive world of worlds, where you can connect with your friends and build your knowledge through fun and enriching games. 

Want a quieter environment to focus on your activities? The K12 Zone has a Silent Zone, where communication is turned off, and you can explore the virtual world at your own pace with no distractions, 

#SummerwithStrider 

Who wants to have an adventure this summer? If you are traveling with your family on an exciting road trip, practicing your favorite sport or reading a good book under the sun, take Strider with you! Color in and print out your very own Strider and have him by your side this summer. You can use the hashtag #SummerwithStrider on social media to share photos of your Strider and see the posts that your classmates have made with theirs! 

Virtual Field Trips 

If you love learning about the world around you, then virtual K12 field trips are the perfect summer activity! These are unforgettable opportunities to hear from professionals around the world as they share their experiences dealing with animals, outer space, and more! There are several field trips scheduled for this summer, with registration available now. 

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