Summer Camps

One, Two, Three Strikes and you WON’T be out at JA’s Baseball Camp! Join the best baseball coaching staff and team in town for a week of working on and learning all aspects of the game!  Make sure you bring a glove, bat, batting helmet, and water bottle with you! This camp is a HOME RUN! 

• May 22nd – 24th – 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

It is an ACE! Volleyball Camp is designed to develop skills, volleyball IQ, and teamwork in young athletes. The Lady Raider players and coaches will focus on and teach basic volleyball skills such as passing, serving, setting, hitting, and blocking. These skills will be taught through progressions, games, and one-on-one coaching. Players will be exposed to game-like scenarios to practice new skills learned. This camp is designed to accommodate beginners to intermediate-level players. Come join the Lady Raiders for a fun few days of volleyball with our defending State Champs. Go Raiders!

• June 5th – 7th – 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Take me out to the ballgame….take me out to the park! Come join the softball team to work on your hitting, fielding, and base running skills. Plus, this fun camp will be filled with many competition games so no one strikes out!

• June 5th – 8th – 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Campers will develop their soccer skills, their character, and their creativity while having fun and being active. Campers will be encouraged to participate in daily themes, and each camp will conclude with a celebration of the campers’ hard work.  This camp is limited to 30 campers.

• June 12th – 15th – 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Shoot for two! Shoot, shoot for two! The JA Lady Raider Basketball Camp teaches young ladies the fundamentals of basketball in a fun and loving environment. Current members of the JA Lady Raider basketball team, along with the coaching staff, instruct campers in dribbling, passing, shooting, rebounding, and, of course, defense! Along with learning fundamentals, campers compete in 1 on 1, 3 on 3, and 5 on 5 games. They also compete in Hot Shot and free throw competitions and strive to win the most coveted “Hustler of the Day” award. This 37-year JA tradition is one your camper doesn’t want to miss!

• June 19th – 22nd – 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Dribble, pass, shoot……girls and boys, get ready to sharpen your soccer skill set with the JA Raider soccer teams and coaches! As always…each day will finish with a World Cup tournament. To add to the excitement, the last day will incorporate fun games using all the skills learned throughout the week. The perfect ending for all campers!

• June 19th – 22nd – 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

On your mark…get set…GO!! Join JA’s Coach Brandt Walker as he brings Speed & Agility Camp back on campus. This fun-filled week certainly won’t slow you down. Campers will be taught skills such as proper running form while participating in speed and agility drills that are sure to take their game to the next level. Bring a water jug each day, and get ready for the race!

• July 10th – 13th – 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Do you know what it takes to be a complete player? It’s more than being a good shooter, passer, and ball-handler. At JA Basketball Skills Camp, campers will not only be skilled in the fundamentals, but also in learning how to play the game. Campers will participate in fundamental training sessions as well as being divided into age groups to compete in skills competitions and play some 1 on 1, 3 on 3, and 5 on 5. Instructors for the camp will be the varsity basketball staff, as well as current and former Raider players. Don’t miss this chance to improve your game and have a lot of fun in the process!

• July 10th – 13th – 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Stay-n-Play Tennis’ main focus is to teach students the proper technique of basic tennis strokes and improve their hand-eye coordination skills. Stay-n-Play Tennis follows the USTA NetGeneration guidelines for our program. The student-teacher ratio is 6-to-1 which ensures a safe and fun learning environment. Students receive instruction on a reduced size tennis court (approx. 36”), using age and size appropriate equipment such as 19, 21, 23, or 25” racquets and low-pressure tennis balls (Red, Orange, Green). This helps students master skills faster than in a traditional tennis setting. The K4-K5 session is limited to 14 campers. The 1st – 4th grade session is limited to 12 campers.

• July 10th – 13th – 1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. for rising K4 – K5
• July 10th – 13th – 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. for rising 1st – 4th graders

Rah Rah Sis Boom Bah!! Ready…OK! This non-stop week of action includes a variety of activities designed to develop cheer and dance team skills! Led by our award-winning JA Accents and cheerleaders, there is no doubt this will be the most spirited week of your daughter’s summer. Throw on their favorite workout shorts, top, and tennis shoes so they can show off their dance and cheer skills. A cheerleader or Accent uniform is not required.

• July 17th – 20th – 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 

We want a TOUCHDOWN! GO! GO! Join JA’s top-notch coaching staff for a few days filled with all the basic football skills you need to jumpstart your summer. From passing to receiving to running, blocking, and tackling, this camp will cover all your football expectations. You will be chanting WE ARE JA after this week!

• July 17th – 19th – 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Grab your tennis racket and get ready to play! Whether you’re a beginning, an intermediate, or an advanced player, this program will improve your game and help you get more enjoyment from tennis. Our tennis programs focus on skill refinement as well as practice and match play to develop consistent, well-rounded tennis players.  Players learn proper grips, footwork, strokes, volleys, and serves during a series of drills designed to teach skills in a fun and dynamic way.

• July 24th – 27th – 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Immerse your child in creative fun at I.Heart.Art Camp! Each day campers will explore new art techniques and make their own artwork while learning and refining their own artistic abilities. I.Heart.Art camp is led by Jackye Barbour, who will guide your child through hands-on learning in a fun and friendly environment. Each camp is limited to 15 campers.

• June 5th – 8th – 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
• June 5th – 8th – 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Spend your afternoon working with bright and fun watercolor paints and acrylic paints! We will craft beautiful 3D paper mache objects, create an abstract canvas, and make a gorgeous summertime garland. If you’re creative and love art, this is the camp for you!  This camp is limited to 12 campers.

• June 12th – 15th – 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Of Sea, Sand, and Sailboats … and fish, lighthouses, jellyfish, and ocean waves! This camp is a creative exploration of the sights, sounds, and creatures of the sea. Paint, clay, mixed media, collage, and printmaking are just a few of the exciting media we’ll use to create amazing works of art that are sure to “blow you out of the water”! This camp is limited to 15 campers.

• June 19th – 22nd – 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Artists will be introduced to a variety of techniques for creating relief sculptures – artworks that have parts raised up off the 2D background, creating a 3D effect. By the end of the week they will have created a shiny metal embossing – framed and ready to display – along with several 3-dimensional paper, cardboard, and clay sculptures. This camp is limited to 15 campers.

• June 26th – 29th – 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Imagination and exploration are the heart of this camp! Campers will stimulate their creative imaginations and explore the endless possibilities of art through a variety of mediums, including printmaking, watercolors, acrylics, and clay. Parents, make room on the fridge because your kids will love the art they bring home! This camp is limited to 12 campers.

• July 10th – 13th – 10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.

Imagination and exploration are the heart of this camp! Campers will stimulate their creative imaginations and explore the endless possibilities of art through a variety of mediums, including printmaking, watercolors, acrylics, and clay. Parents, make room on the fridge because your kids will love the art they bring home! This camp is limited to 20 campers.

• July 10th – 13th – 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Attention all explorers! Join Bricks 4 Kidz at Jackson Academy for a LEGO^® Safari Expedition! In our “Safari Adventures” Junior Engineer camp, students will build giraffes, monkeys, elephants, lions, zebras, and more amazing animals using our proprietary LEGO^® models developed by architects and engineers! We will play LEGO^® games, and create craft projects to take home. Each day will offer both creative exploration and LEGO^® model building experiences. Let’s EXPLORE and LEARN about the Serengeti Plains with an amazing assortment of LEGO^® bricks in this FUN expedition camp week! Limited number of campers! Tuition includes a daily craft project and a LEGO^® mini model!  This camp is limited to 20 campers. Please send a peanut-free snack and drink each day.

• June 12th – 15th – 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Attention all LEGO^® builders! Come let your creativity and imagination go wild in this all-LEGO^® Camp. Create fast cars and amazing simple machines while learning about engineering principles. Bring animals to life with LEGO^® bricks and coding using LEGO^® WeDo robotics. Complete STEAM challenges using Legos, minifigures, and more. This fun- filled camp is perfect for all LEGO^® fans! This camp is limited to 20 campers. Please send a snack and water bottle each day.

• June 19th – 22nd – 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Get ready to launch into space with some out of this world STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) activities! Explore the Milky Way galaxy and learn about space exploration using augmented reality. Engineer your own LEGO^® rockets, space shuttles, and much more. Learn about coding and robotics with the help of some extraterrestrial friends. Hands-on science experiments and crafts take this camp over the moon! This camp is limited to 20 campers. Please send a water bottle each day.

• June 26th – 29th – 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Rock and Roll Science! Rocks, minerals and volcanoes! In this camp, your junior geologist will dig into the earth as we explore from crust to core, discover real minerals, and recreate mini natural disasters! This camp will rock your world! For the “ROLL” in our rock …. We will construct rockets and roller coasters to explore the world of MOTION! This camp is limited to 20 campers.

• June 26th – 29th – 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

STEM takes on a new twist as we experiment with food! We will learn the principles behind edible slime, rock candy, fizzy concoctions, cookie decorating, and more. You will not be hungry in this yummy camp! This camp is limited to 20 campers.  Please send a snack and water bottle each day.

• July 10th – 13th – 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Do you love Minecraft? Come craft, build, and learn more about your favorite game with us! Explore the world of Minecraft while building your own house, taming animals, mining for diamonds, and more! Also, create your own stop-motion animation movie featuring Steve, Alex, Creepers, and many more characters from the game. Hands-on Minecraft STEM activities will bring the world of Minecraft to life!  This camp is limited to 20 campers. Please send a snack and water bottle each day.

• July 17th – 20th – 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Bubbles, boats, and even slime time! In this camp, your scientist will use inquiry and design to explore bubbles, learn the concepts of buoyancy through boat design, and learn about chemical changes with Alka-Seltzer^® rockets.  This physical science camp will be full of fun “reactions.” This camp is limited to 20 campers.

• July 17th-20th – 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Join Bricks 4 Kidz at Jackson Academy for an extraordinary week of LEGO^® fun! Superheroes-in-training will learn about the world of heroes and villains, identify their super powers, build motorized LEGO^® models representing their favorite characters, play games, and have a SUPER Science experience! In the end, good triumphs over evil and the Superheroes save the day! This Bricks 4 Kidz^® camp will include loads of LEGO^® building focusing on basic principles of engineering and physics. Campers will create a themed craft project each day and take home a LEGO^® mini model or mini figure at the end of the week! This camp is limited to 20 campers. Please send a peanut-free snack and drink each day.

• July 24th – 27th – 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

In this 4-day camp, children will learn the notes on the piano and note values in a FUN musical experience. By the end of the week, they should be able to play simple songs using note letters on C, D, E, F, and B-flat. Campers will have a notebook with songs and worksheets. Keyboards are provided for the lessons.  Ms. Kay highly encourages parents to purchase the Casio SA-76 keyboard on Amazon, but it is not required.  This WAY COOL camp is the perfect place to introduce your child to the piano!  Each session is limited to 6 campers.

• June 5th – 8th – 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Ms. Kay’s Kids & Keys takes pride in offering music classes that are well-structured, engaging, kid-tested, and parent-approved!  Campers will learn basic ukulele chords, easy strumming techniques, and be able to play some easy ukulele songs.  Tuition includes a ukulele, bag, strap, pick, and notebook of lessons, chords, strumming patterns, and songs.  Your children will be strumming a new tune by the end of the week! Each session is limited to 10 campers.

• June 5th – 8th – 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.