About Us

Extracurricular Programs

The Academy's After School Program

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  • Beyond the Classroom

    The Academy’s after-school program offers children many exciting opportunities for learning and fun in a safe and loving environment. Our after-school program is led by Catherine Sampietro. Catherine has been at The Academy for over thirty years, and our students call her “Mama”. The Academy offers a variety of extracurricular activities after school. These activities vary from semester to semester. Examples include art studio, math, chorus, chess, and private piano lessons.

Hours

Daycare is offered Monday – Friday from 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. and 3:10 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (2:20 – 6:00 p.m. on Fridays). Each child is provided with an afternoon snack and milk. Daycare is offered from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. during extended holiday breaks.

Daycare Fees

Pre-purchased plans vary from $9-12 per hour, depending on the amount of hours purchased.

Drop-in daycare is billed at $12 per hour.

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Academy Summer Programs

Programs are open to Grades: K-6 Students
There are camp counselor slots open for Grades: 7-8 Students

Session 1: June 21-July 7*
(Weeks will be prorated for Juneteenth and Independence Day)

Session 2: July 18-August 4*

Cost: $250 for 1/2 day; $500 for full-day



*Camps will run Mondays - Thursdays.

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  • Dissections with Mr. Solter - Session 1

    Monday-Thursday
    9am-12pm
    Each class will begin with some information about the animal, then we will be dissecting and then learners will follow along with the instructor step-by-step as we dissect different organ systems.

  • Photo Editing with Ms. G - Session 1

    Monday-Thursday
    9am-12pm
    Students will learn both photography + graphic design. Each summer camp is divided into two tracks — creative + technical. Each camper will participate in both graphic design and photography each day of camp.

  • Gardening with Mr. Solter - Session 2

    Monday-Thursday
    9am-12pm
    Explore Gardening with Aquaponics

  • Graphic Design with Ms. G - Session 2

    Monday-Thursday
    9am-12pm
    Students will explore the program Procreate. Loved by creative professionals, Procreate has everything you need to create expressive sketches, rich paintings, gorgeous illustrations and beautiful animations. Procreate is the complete art studio you can take anywhere, packed with unique features and intuitive creative tools.

  • Sports and Games with Coach Scott - Session 1 & 2

    Monday-Thursday
    12-3pm

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