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Passport Office - Request an Appointment

Harvey WaldenCommunity Member

6 hours ago

Passports | North Miami, FL

Passports | North Miami, FL Applicants with urgent travel in less than five weeks or applicants at the five-week cutoff timeframe, must make an appointment at the Miami Passport Agency by calling the National Passport Information Center at 1-877-487-2778. We're excited to announce that you can now renew your passport online! This convenient option allows you to complete the renewal process from the comfort of your home. Simply visit Renew my Passport Online to get started and ensure your travel plans stay on track! Passport Hours Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

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AP Scholar Awards

AP Scholar Awards Posted on 08/19/2026 The School District of Lee County is proud to announce that 364 students from the Class of 2026 have been honored with Advanced Placement Scholar Awards. Two of those students earned the distinguished AP Capstone Diploma. The AP Capstone Diploma program helps students develop critical thinking, research, collaboration, and presentation skills that are essential to academic success. To receive the AP Capstone Diploma, students must earn scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar, AP Research, and on four additional AP® Exams of their choice. Class of 2025 AP Capstone Diploma recipients are: Madison Farrah, Riverdale High School Lorena Huang, Fort Myers High School The AP Program Scholar Award recognizes high school students who have demonstrated outstanding college-level achievement through their performance on multiple AP Exams. AP Scholar Awards have three levels: Scholar, Scholar with Honor, and Scholar with Distinction. Students at 11 high schools and Lee Virtual School were recognized. Cape Coral High School 95 AP Scholar Awards 26 AP Scholar with Honor Awards 38 Scholar with Distinction Awards Cypress Lake High School 12 AP Scholar Awards 6 AP Scholar with Honor Awards 4 Scholar with Distinction Awards Dunbar High School 12 AP Scholar Awards 4 AP Scholar with Honor Awards 4 Scholar with Distinction Awards Fort Myers High School 63 AP Scholar Awards 37 AP Scholar with Honor Awards 71 AP Scholar with Distinction Awards Gateway High School 1 AP Scholar with Distinction Award Ida S. Baker High School 1 AP Scholar with Honor Award Island Coast High School 3 AP Scholar Awards 1 AP Scholar with Distinction Award Lehigh Senior High School 2 AP Scholar with Honor Awards Lee Virtual School 1 AP Scholar Award Mariner High School 2 AP Scholar Awards 1 AP Scholar with Honor Award North Fort Myers High School 8 AP Scholar Awards 2 AP Scholar with Honor Awards 3 AP Scholar with Distinction Awards Riverdale High School 25 AP Scholar Awards 1 AP Scholar with Honor Award 5 AP Scholar with Distinction Awards More information about the School District’s advanced program offerings email facebook twitter

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HAHarvey Walden

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Summer Camp

Summers Are More Fun at Grace Community School! Blast off into an unforgettable Summer Camp 2026 at Grace Community School! From Olympic challenges and pirate adventures to carnival fun, Hawaiian days, and our always-favorite Wacky Water Days, every week is a new themed experience packed with hands-on crafts, exciting STEAM activities, outdoor play, and creative dress-up days. Our caring, experienced staff provide a safe, structured environment where children build friendships, confidence, and a love for learning—all while having the time of their lives. With convenient Southwest Florida locations, flexible scheduling, and affordable childcare rates, Grace Community School makes summer fun easy for families and amazing for kids. Join us June 1–August 7 and discover a summer that’s truly out of this world! Click Here for Digital Registration Get a PDF of the Activity Schedule Starting at $165/Week The summer camp adventure starts at just $165 per week for kids aged 6-11. Request a price quote. Get a Price Quote Summer Camp Theme Weeks Olympics Week Get ready for an action-packed start to summer camp with Olympics Week! Campers will enjoy fun Olympic-themed activities like Discuss Throw and making an Olympic Torch craft. We’ll also cool off with Wacky Water Day, and Friday is Sports Dress-Up Day so everyone can show their team spirit. Holiday Week We’re bringing holiday cheer to summer with Holiday Week! Campers will celebrate with festive fun like an Ugly Christmas Sweater Craft, a Candy Cane Bridge engineering activity, and more. Wednesday is Wacky Water Day, and Friday is Christmas Dress-Up Day for even more holiday fun. Pirate Week Ahoy, mateys! Pirate Week is full of adventure with treasure-worthy fun like Map Coordinates activities, a Pirate Boat Craft, and Wacky Water Day. On Friday, campers can come dressed for Pirate Dress-Up Day as we finish the week with swashbuckling fun. Food Week Food Week is packed with hands-on fun and tasty-themed activities! Campers will make a Paper Plate Donut Craft, build Juice Box Boats, and enjoy Wacky Water Day in the middle of the week. Friday brings a silly finish with Crazy Hair Day. Across America Week Take a trip across the USA with Across America Week! Campers will explore with a Flight Test science activity, cool off during Wacky Water Day, and celebrate in patriotic style with Red, White & Blue Dress-Up Day on Thursday. Please note that camp is closed Friday, July 3. Carnival & Circus Week Step right up for Carnival & Circus Week! This fun-filled week includes exciting activities like Magic Tricks, a Carousel Cup Craft, and Wacky Water Day. On Friday, campers can join the fun by dressing up for Clown Dress-Up Day. Song & Dance Week Campers who love music and movement will have a blast during Song & Dance Week! Activities include a CD Guitar Craft, Stage Design, and Wacky Water Day. We’ll wrap up the week with Disco Dress-Up Day on Friday for a fun musical finale. Hawaii Week Aloha! Hawaii Week brings tropical fun to camp with activities like Island Shelter Build, a Paper Lei Craft, and Wacky Water Day. Friday is Hawaiian Dress-Up Day, making it the perfect way to end a relaxing island-inspired week. Western Week Saddle up for Western Week! Campers will enjoy Wild West fun with a Paper Bag Cactus Craft, a Desert Water science activity, and Wacky Water Day. Friday is Cowboy Dress-Up Day, so everyone can come dressed for a rootin’ tootin’ good time. Wet & Wild Week We’re ending the summer with a splash during Wet & Wild Week! Campers will have water-themed fun with a Water Vortex science activity, Wacky Water Day, and a big End of Summer Celebration on Thursday. Friday is Tie Dye Dress-Up Day for a bright and colorful finish to camp. You can always see what's going at Grace Community School on our online school calendar. Hands-On STEAM Adventures All Summer Long At Grace Community School, summer camp is full of fun, discovery, and excitement as kids dive into hands-on STEAM activities every week. Campers get to build, create, experiment, and explore through engaging projects that bring science, technology, engineering, art, and math to life. From simple engineering challenges to creative art builds and exciting science experiments, every activity feels like play while helping children grow their confidence, creativity, and problem-solving skills. They stay active, curious, and inspired all summer long. It is the perfect mix of learning and fun, giving your child an out-of-this-world summer experience! More Programs for School-Age Kids There’s more than summer camp for school-age kids. You can take advantage of Grace Community School for spring break, and most days, public school is closed. We also offer FREE kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade through the STEP UP for Students Scholarship program! Before and after school care includes drop-off and pick up from local public schools up through age 11. Start Enrollment Summer Camp Locations The following Grace Community School locations have summer camp: Skyline Cape Coral, FL Grace Community School North Fort Myers, FL Grace Community School Fort Myers, FL Grace Community School Lehigh Acres, FL Grace Community School Gateway, FL Grace Community School Bonita Springs, FL Grace Community School Golden Gate Naples, FL Grace Community School Questions? Location *Cape Coral SkylineNorth Fort MyersFort MyersLehigh AcresGatewayBonita Springs/EsteroGolden Gate Naples NameFirst Name Last Name How would you like to be contacted? *Phone Email Can We Text You?I consent to receive conversational SMS updates and responses from Grace Community School. Reply STOP to opt-out, Reply HELP for support or visit our website at https://www.gracecommunityschools.com Message and data rates may apply. Messaging frequency may vary. View our privacy policy and Terms of Service at https://www.gracecommunitytown.com/about-us/privacy Email * Phone Number * Message *Please enter your comments. Submit Grace Community School | infogracecommunityschoolscom twitter-x facebook youtube vimeo instagram

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HAHarvey Walden

1 week ago

Before & After School Care

Grace Community School | Before & After School Care Enrollment Locations FAQ Tours Calendar Contact Us Downloads and Menus Classroom Schedules Curriculum Kindergarten Looking for something specific? Quicklinks Prices Curriculum Financial Aid Downloads & Menus Classroom Schedules The Greatest Show! Program Elementary School Age Before & After School Care and Transportation Before and After School Care That Accommodates Your Family Your children are your world and finding the right before and after school care can be a daunting task. You want to be sure they’re in good hands when you can’t be there, but you also don’t want to spend a fortune. Grace Community School offers the best of both worlds: quality care at an affordable price. Our qualified staff are here to help with homework and provide a fun, enriching experience for your child. Keep Your Kids Safe After School When school’s out, you want to know your kids are safe and sound. With Grace Community School’s before and after care program, they will be! We offer free pick-up and drop-off from local public schools, so you can rest easy knowing your children are in good hands. See Pricing Why Choose Grace Community School for After-School Care? Some things to consider when looking at after-school programs: We’re open when public school isn’t (hello, spring break!) Child care during half days and early dismissals We have transportation options, including free pickup and drop off from local public schools Homework help available Free afternoon snack Age-appropriate activities in a fun environment Bible Time and character development lessons Opportunities to make friends Safe and supervised environment We accept school age children up through age 11. After a long day of school, it can be tough to get kids motivated to do anything else. However, there are plenty of fun activities that our after-schoolers enjoy. From playing sports outside to board games, there are plenty of ways for kids to stay active and engaged. And for those who prefer quieter pursuits, there are options like reading or working on arts and crafts. As a result, after-school time can be a fun and rewarding experience for everyone involved. We don’t want kids to be bored, so we have a variety of activities available including: Arts and crafts Outdoor playground time Sports Free play Games Teacher-directed group activities If you need child care in the morning, we can provide transportation to elementary schools. If a van route is not available, we offer a safe and supervised place to wait for the bus. After-School Programs and More We also understand that homework can be a struggle for some kids. Our after school care staff is available to help, so your child can get the assistance they need to succeed. Because Bible Time and character development are important aspects of our program, we include these enrichment activities for all our school students. A parent’s work schedule can be<bos> hectic, so we help with extended hours all the way until 6:00 PM. We offer full day care during days public schools are closed, including many holidays, and early pick up on half days / early dismissals. Students participate in fun activities like movies, arts and crafts, games, and special projects. Our services also extend to summer camp for school age children. Your child might just make a friend for life! Grace Community School is a place where kids can be kids. We’re an alternative to other youth programs like recreation centers and boys and girls clubs. If you’re looking for a safe and nurturing environment for your child to grow and thrive, contact us today to learn more about our before and after school care program! We service public schools across Lee and Collier Counties. Search below for your child’s elementary school to see which of our Southwest Florida child care centers can help you. Summer Camp After-School Care Locations The following Grace Community School locations provide before and after school care: Skyline Cape Coral, FL Grace Community School North Fort Myers, FL Grace Community School Fort Myers, FL Grace Community School Lehigh Acres, FL Grace Community School Gateway, FL Grace Community School Bonita Springs, FL Grace Community School Golden Gate Naples, FL Grace Community School Learn More About Grace Community School Families have trusted us since 1986! Read about our child development program, search our FAQ’s, or get a price quote for your family. Have more questions? We’re here to help. Give us a call or fill out the contact form below and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible. Questions? Location *Cape Coral SkylineNorth Fort MyersFort MyersLehigh AcresGatewayBonita Springs/EsteroGolden Gate Naples NameFirst Name Last Name How would you like to be contacted? *Phone Email Can We Text You?I consent to receive conversational SMS updates and responses from Grace Community School. Reply STOP to opt-out, Reply HELP for support or visit our website at https://www.gracecommunityschools.com Message and data rates may apply. Messaging frequency may vary. View our privacy policy and Terms of Service at https://www.gracecommunityschools.com/about-us/privacy Email * Phone Number * Message *Please enter your comments. Submit Grace Community School | infogracecommunityschoolscom twitter-x facebook youtube vimeo instagram

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