Please Note: We will make EVERY effort to honor the themes listed below this summer; however, if we have learned anything this year, it is that flexibility is the key to success! Should a theme become difficult to execute well due to Covid-19 safety restrictions or unforeseen staffing changes, we reserve the right to alter the themes below in order to create the best-quality (and most fun) program for your child.

Special announcement: We encourage families to join the waiting list as we will be reaching out to those families first when spots become available. 

Week 1: Around the World in 5 Days 

June 7 - 11

Tia Rogers, Soi Powell, Trey Wornica

Pack your bags and remember your passports: We are off on a weeklong (Covid-friendly!) virtual adventure across the globe. Asia, Europe, North and South America - there are so many exciting places to explore! Use all of your senses to learn about people, places, and cultures around the world with art, food, music, and more. Where will you be inspired to travel?

Week 2: Broadway or Bust 

June 14 - 18

Sarah Brooks, Tia Rogers, Ashley Swinford

Join your friends for a week of fun and performance! We will spend time exploring different aspects of Broadway - from script writing to acting, set design to dancing, costuming, and more. Whether you are the star of the show or the master behind the scenes, this week is for you!

Week 3: Wet and Wild(life) 

June 21 - 25

Tia Rogers, Ashely Swinford, Kelly McCandless

Water, water, everywhere! This week is all about exploring the cool things about water - what it can do, the creatures that live in it, and how we use it. Of course, no hands-on water week experience would be complete without getting a little (or a lot) wet!

Week 4: STEAM-sational (FULL - Join the waiting list!)

June 28 - July 2

Tia Rogers, Ashely Swinford, Trey Wornica

Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math - so many amazing things to explore and create! Challenge your brain and dust off your tinkering skills to invent something the world has never seen. Use your imaginations to create, fail, collaborate, try again, and make it better. Whatever the project, you can be sure there will be lots of hands-on fun with STEAM this week!

Week 5: Chef’s Academy (FULL - Join the waiting list!) 

July 6 - 9

Kelly McCandless, Ashely Swinford

Calling all foodies! Are you a budding chef, or are looking for a way to learn kitchen techniques? Chef’s Academy gets kids cooking! There are many great lessons to be learned in the Summer Academy kitchen - measuring, teamwork, creativity, culture, and trying new things! In addition, we’ll learn about our food and explore healthy options.  

*Summer Academy is closed on Monday, July 5 in observance of Independence Day.

Week 6: Natural Wonders 

July 12 - 16

Sarah Brooks, Trey Wornica, Soi Powell

Experience nature in new and exciting ways! Explore in our own backyard and learn about natural wonders in other parts of the world. Become one with nature by learning about animals, watching for birds, and interacting with insects. It takes all kinds of plants and creatures to make the Earth an amazing place for humans to live!
 

Week 7: Game On! 

July 19 - 23

Kelly McCandless, Sarah Brooks, Christina Gilliam

It’s time to put on your game face! Play some of the classics and even create your own games during this popular Summer Academy week. Test your skills and compete in Minute-To-Win-It, relay races, brainteasers, and board games - if it’s a game, it’s ON!

Week 8: Summer (Academy) Olympics

July 26 - 30

Tia Rogers, Trey Wornica, Megan Collins/Jenn Luttrull

We are so excited to celebrate the rescheduled Summer Olympics! Junior athletes and fans can unite together for a fun-filled week of all things Olympics. Learn about Olympic events and sports, cheer on your favorite countries during the games, and try your hand at our very own Summer (Academy) Olympic challenges. Will you bring home a medal?!