St. Paul Summer
St. Paul Christian Academy summer camps are open for registration! St. Paul Summer offers camps to children ages 4+ and is open to the Nashville community. We encourage families to register for multiple camps to fill the entire day! Campers can bring their own lunches for a picnic-style lunch outdoors or in the St. Paul Dining Hall with camp leaders and St. Paul staff. Details on carpool and additional information for campers will be sent by camp leaders following registration and before the first day of each camp. Spots fill quickly, so be sure to register as soon as possible. We look forward to spending these wonderful summer days with you!
St. Paul Summer 2021
Week of June 7
Morning Camps
All-Sports Camp (K-4th)
All-Sports Camp
Campers will learn and review skills related to all sports, such as throwing, catching, kicking, and dribbling. Basketball, football, soccer, and hockey will be among the many sports activities offered at this camp. Other games and activities will include dodgeball, tag-style, and chasing & fleeing games. Interactive drills will include engaging agility and speed training. No equipment is required from the campers for this non-competitive, skill-improving camp.
Join St. Paul for All-Sports Camp with Coach Hunter Branch!
Days: Monday, June 7 - Friday, June 11
Times: 9 a.m. - 12 noon
Grades: Rising kindergarten - 4th grade
Fruit of the Spirit (JK-2nd)
Fruit of the Spirit Camp
Our Fruit of the Spirit camp will bring glory to God by engaging the hearts and minds of our campers during the summer months. Each day of camp will begin with a time of worship through song and movement, immediately followed by hands-on activities designed to bring each fruit of the Spirit to life (Galatians 5:22-23). Breakout groups with Mr. and Mrs. Florez will allow campers to dig deeper into the beautiful ways in which the Holy Spirit empowers us to become more like Himself. The Fruit of the Spirit camp is for anyone excited about getting to know God better through song, play, and conversation.
Join St. Paul for the Fruit of the Spirit Camp with Mr. Alex and Mrs. Michelle Florez!
Days: Monday, June 7 - Thursday, June 10
Times: 9 a.m. - 12 noon
Grades: Rising junior kindergarten* - 2nd grade
Maximum: 20 students
Register for Fruit of the Spirit Camp!
*Must be at least 4 years old before the first day of camp
On Your Mark...Get Set...Build! (1st-6th)
On Your Mark...Get Set...Build! Camp
This camp is designed for the child who is already building LEGO sets with instructions independently. Campers will choose from hundreds of themed sets from which to build. Themes such as Star Wars, CITY, Ninjago, CHIMA, Atlantis, Agents and more. Campers will be seated by age group and will be encouraged to build independently as well as in small groups on larger projects such as the Death Star and The Taj Mahal. The Camp Brick staff will assist your child if needed and offer helpful building tips as your child builds and displays their creations. A few times during the week, campers may enjoy some social games and contests for prizes. At the end of the day, campers will display their creations.
Join Camp Brick for On Your Mark...Get Set...Build! Camp on St. Paul's campus! To learn more about Camp Brick, visit their website here.
Days: Monday, June 7 - Friday, June 11
Times: 9 a.m. - 12 noon
Grades: Rising 1st grade - 6th grade
Maximum: 20 students
Afternoon Camps
Ballet & Christian Lyrical Dance (2nd-4th)
Ballet & Christian Lyrical Dance Camp
This fun camp will allow students to learn and practice ballet as well as Christian lyrical dance. Students will learn postures, terminology, and choreography of traditional ballet. During each day of camp, dancers will also explore creativity through Christian lyrical dance. Choreography will be rooted in text and truths of The Bible, and these young students will engage in worship through the art of dance. We will begin class everyday with devotion, prayer, and fellowship. Children will have story time and make crafts, all to reinforce basic terminology. No dance experience required.*
Join the Music Staff Studio Performing Arts Academy for Ballet & Christian Lyrical Dance Camp on St. Paul's campus! To find out more about The Music Staff Studio, visit their website here.
Days: Monday, June 7 - Friday, June 11
Times: 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Grades: Rising 2nd grade - 4th grade
Maximum: 15 students
Register for Ballet & Christian Lyrical Dance Camp!
*Dancers must provide proper dance attire, including a leotard, tights, and ballet shoes.
Little Explorers, Big Builders (JK-K)
Little Explorers, Big Builders Camp
The excitement is building! Young learners will explore engineering concepts through creative play as we use a wide variety of building materials to complete daily building challenges. LEGO bricks, cardboard, Play-Doh, and more will be used to promote creativity and imagination. Campers will each receive their own "Personalized Explorers Builders Kit" to keep at the end of the week.
Join Camp Brick for Little Explorers, Big Builders Camp on St. Paul's campus! To learn more about Camp Brick, visit their website here.
Days: Monday, June 7 - Thursday, June 10
Times: 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Grades: Rising junior kindergarten* - kindergarten
Maximum: 20 students
Register for Little Explorers, Big Builders Camp!
*Must be at least 4 years old before the first day of camp
MyGym (JK-1st)
MyGym Camp
Be prepared for a week of gymnastics, cheerleading, and games designed to promote overall health and fitness, enhanced physical growth, and a sense of individual success. MyGym gymnastics will be open to JK and first grade. We are so excited to tumble with you!
Join MyGym for MyGym Camp on St. Paul's campus! To learn more about MyGym, check out their website here.
Days: Monday, June 7 - Thursday, June 10
Times: 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Grades: Rising junior kindergarten* - 1st grade
Maximum: 12 students
*Must be 4 years old before the first day of camp
Week of June 14
Morning Camps
- Cardboard Construction (3rd-6th)
- Little Hearts Ballet & Tap Dance (JK-1st)
- Pleasant Pirates (JK-1st)
Cardboard Construction (3rd-6th)
Cardboard Construction Camp
What can you make with a box? Using cardboard, recycled materials, and each student's imagination, we will let our creativity soar! This week-long camp will allow students to create and complete one big, detailed project, or many smaller projects depending on their curiosity and creativity!
Join St. Paul for Cardboard Construction Camp with Mrs. Erin Curry!
Days: Monday, June 14 - Friday, June 18
Times: 9 a.m. - 12 noon
Grades: Rising 3rd grade - 6th grade
Maximum: 17 students
Little Hearts Ballet & Tap Dance (JK-1st)
Little Hearts Ballet & Tap Dance Camp
Your little one will have so much fun dancing to their favorite Disney princess songs. Dancers will learn and practice classical positions, steps, and simple choreography, while developing body awareness, rhythm, flexibility, coordination, and self-confidence. Students will have opportunities to express creativity through improvisation. We will begin class everyday with devotion and prayer. Children will have story time and make crafts, all to reinforce basic terminology. Students will have a lovely time playing with friends and making new ones! No dance experience required.*
Join The Music Staff Studio Performing Arts Academy for Little Hearts Ballet & Tap Dance Camp on St. Paul's campus! To learn more about The Music Staff Studio, visit their website here.
Days: Monday, June 14 - Thursday, June 17
Times: 9 a.m. - 12 noon
Grades: Rising junior kindergarten** - 1st grade
Maximum: 15 students
Register for Little Hearts Ballet & Tap Dance Camp!
*Dancers must provide proper dance attire, including a leotard, tights, ballet and tap shoes
**Must be at least 4 years old before the first day of camp
Pleasant Pirates (JK-1st)
Pleasant Pirates Camp
Ahoy, matey!
Come and join our pirate crew,
As we sail the ocean blue.
Let's go find treasure and gold,
And share the stories we've been told!
Arrrrr!
Join St. Paul for Pleasant Pirates Camp with Miss Sarah McGarry!
Days: Monday, June 14 - Thursday, June 17
Times: 9 a.m. - 12 noon
Grades: Rising junior kindergarten* - 1st grade
Maximum: 12 students
Register for Pleasant Pirates Camp!
*Must be at least 4 years old before the first day of camp
Afternoon Camps
Learning Lacrosse (2nd-4th)
Learning Lacrosse Camp
Whether you are a first time or experienced lacrosse player, you are sure to have lots of fun developing your lacrosse skills at this camp. Learning Lacrosse Camp will focus on basic stick skills, dodging, and building a general knowledge of the game of lacrosse. Lacrosse sticks and balls will be provided; however, if you have your own stick and would like to bring it you are welcome to. These skills and concepts will be learned through drills, games, and engaging activities. Lacrosse is one of my favorite sports and I can't wait to share it with you!
Join St. Paul for Learning Lacrosse Camp with Coach Emily Boyd!
Days: Monday, June 14 - Friday, June 18
Times: 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Grades: Rising 2nd grade - 4th grade
STEM Club (JK-1st)
STEM Club Camp
Become an exclusive member of the STEM Club with Mrs. T and Mrs. Curry! As a member, you will get to do summertime science experiments, take virtual field trips, build contraptions and structures, and create coding patterns, along with much more! Lots of make-and-take STEM projects to inspire and continue learning at home!
Join St. Paul for STEM Club with Mrs. Erin Curry and Mrs. Beth Throckmorton!
Days: Monday, June 14 - Thursday, June 17
Times: 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Grades: Rising junior kindergarten* - 1st grade
Maximum: 20 students
*Must be at least 4 years old before the first day of camp
Week of July 12
Morning Camps
Design-Your-Own Theme Park (1st-6th)
Design-Your-Own Theme Park Camp
Students will work through this project-based learning task to create their own theme park! Each student will brainstorm, plan, design rides, choose a name, create advertisements for their very own theme park, and more! We will even build a 3D version of it and give a tour at the end of the week. This is summer STEAM fun you don’t want to miss!
Join St. Paul for Design-Your-Own Theme Park Camp with Mrs. Erin Curry!
Days: Monday, July 12 - Friday, July 16
Times: 9 a.m. - 12 noon
Grades: Rising 1st grade - 6th grade
Maximum: 17 students
Princess (JK-1st)
Princess Camp
Hear ye, Hear ye!
Gowns, crowns, and castles too...
Nothing short of a royal time will do!
Princess stories and crafts galore,
We'll have you sparkling and wanting more!
Join St. Paul for Princess Camp with Miss Sarah McGarry!
Days: Monday, July 12 - Thursday, July 15
Times: 9 a.m. - 12 noon
Grades: Rising junior kindergarten* - 1st grade
Maximum: 12 students
*Must be at least 4 years old before the first day of camp
Little Explorers Rock-n-Roll (JK-K)
Little Explorers Rock-n-Roll Camp
Let’s rock! This creative camp will combine art and music for a fun week of movement and song. Jam out as we create lots of homemade musical instruments, develop your own dance routine, or just have fun expressing yourself with rhythm and creative play. We will end the week with a fantastic video to showcase the week's accomplishments in art, music, and dance. Campers will each receive their own "Personalized Explorers Music and ART Kit" to keep at the end of the week.
Join Camp Brick for Little Explorers Rock-n-Roll Camp on St. Paul's campus! To learn more about Camp Brick, visit their website here.
Days: Monday, July 12 - Thursday, July 15
Times: 9 a.m. - 12 noon
Grades: Rising junior kindergarten* - kindergarten
Maximum: 20 students
Register for Little Explorers Rock-n-Roll Camp!
*Must be at least 4 years old before the first day of camp
Afternoon Camps
Inklings Writing Workshop (4th-5th)
Inklings Writing Workshop Camp
Come join the Inklings this summer! Students will learn new writing skills and strategies in an engaging and interactive way. Using mentor texts and choice activities, students will have opportunities to explore their creativity while using the writing process. We will experiment with both creative and essay writing while learning about word choice and sentence structure. All authors will create a writing notebook and have a day to work on a summer reading assignment.
Join St. Paul for Inklings Writing Workshop Camp with Mrs. Monica Gurley!
Days: Monday, July 12 - Friday, July 16
Times: 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Grades: Rising 4th grade - 5th grade
Maximum: 15 students
Kindergarten Readiness (K)
Kindergarten Readiness Camp
We are so excited to welcome the St. Paul Christian Academy Class of 2028! Join Mrs. Florez, Mrs. Karro, & Miss McGarry for a fun-filled week that will give your child a glimpse into the exciting things that await them in kindergarten. Each day will be spent reviewing learned skills in a variety of activities. Students will focus on reading, writing, and math skills. This camp also offers students an opportunity to be exposed to the workshop approach of our kindergarten classrooms and foster socialization skills through various activities of large and small group experiences.
Join St. Paul for Kindergarten Readiness Camp with Mrs. Florez, Mrs. Karro, and Miss McGarry!
Days: Monday, July 12 - Thursday, July 15
Times: 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Grades: Rising kindergarten*
Register for Kindergarten Readiness Camp!
*Must be an incoming St. Paul kindergartener to register
Robot Discovery (1st-6th)
Robot Discovery Camp
If your child has ever shown interest in robots, this is the camp for them! We will be discovering and learning about robots in a hands-on, exciting way! Each day we will work with our tiny but fun Ozobots, LEGO We.Do Robotics kits, and many other robots, as we learn about coding, logic, and computer science!
Join St. Paul for Robot Discovery Camp with Mrs. Erin Curry!
Days: Monday, July 12 - Friday, July 16
Times: 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Grades: Rising 1st grade - 6th grade
Maximum: 17 students
Week of July 19
Morning Camps
Flag Football (K-4th)
Flag Football Camp
Campers will be introduced to fundamentals, rules, and drills of the fast-growing game of flag football. Campers will receive primary instruction on passing, receiving, and flag-pulling, and will be provided plenty of opportunities to apply these skills to a variety of game-style drills. Camp will include fun drill stations, competitions, and full-scale flag football games. Flags will be provided, but players are welcome to bring their own flags and molded cleats.
Join St. Paul for Flag Football Camp with Coach Hunter Branch!
Days: Monday, July 19 - Friday, July 23
Times: 9 a.m. - 12 noon
Grades: Rising kindergarten - 4th grade
Fruit of the Spirit (3rd-6th)
Fruit of the Spirit Camp
Our Fruit of the Spirit camp will bring glory to God by engaging the hearts and minds of our campers during the summer months. Each day of camp will begin with a time of worship through song and movement, immediately followed by hands-on activities designed to bring each fruit of the Spirit to life (Galatians 5:22-23). Breakout groups with Mr. and Mrs. Florez will allow campers to dig deeper into the beautiful ways in which the Holy Spirit empowers us to become more like Himself. The Fruit of the Spirit camp is for anyone excited about getting to know God better through song, play, and conversation.
Join St. Paul for the Fruit of the Spirit Camp with Mr. Alex and Mrs. Michelle Florez!
Days: Monday, July 19 - Friday, July 23
Times: 9 a.m. - 12 noon
Grades: Rising 3rd grade - 6th grade
Maximum: 25 students
Afternoon Camps
Math Madness (6th)
Math Madness Camp
We will complete all of our assigned math summer work, prepare for 6th-grade math teaching styles, and begin ISEE (the 7th-grade entrance test) preparation!
Join St. Paul for Math Madness Camp with Mrs. Amy Stone!
Days: Monday, July 19 - Friday, July 23
Times: 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Grades: Rising 6th grade*
Register for Math Madness Camp!
*Must be an incoming St. Paul 6th grader to register
New Kids on the Block (4th-5th)
New Kids on the Block Camp
Calling all new 4th and 5th-grade students as we get a jump on the new school year! Join Mrs. Gurley, the fourth grade Language Arts teacher, for a week of hands-on learning and fun. Meet some other new students as we focus on:
- study skills and organization
- grammar basics
- reading comprehension strategies
- summer reading
- academic writing
Join St. Paul for New Kids in the Block Camp with Mrs. Monica Gurley!
Days: Monday, July 19 - Thursday, July 22
Times: 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Grades: Rising 4th grade - 5th grade*
Register for New Kids on the Block Camp!
*Must be a new, incoming 4th or 5th-grade St. Paul student