St. Paul Summer
St. Paul Christian Academy summer camps run for seven weeks during the months of May, June, and July. St. Paul Summer offers camps to children ages 4-12 and most programs are open to the entire Nashville community. Registration is now open! Use the drop-down menus below to browse and register. Have questions? Contact Kevin Connelly, Summer Camp Director. We can't wait to see you this summer!
St. Paul Summer 2023
- Week of May 30
- Week of June 5
- Week of June 12
- Week of June 19
- Week of July 10
- Week of July 17
- Week of July 24
Week of May 30
St. Paul Adventure Camp
Instructors: Alex and Michelle Florez
Dates: Tuesday, May 30 to Friday, June 2
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Grades: Rising JK-3rd (campers must be 4yo before May 30, 2023)
A spiritual experience of learning, sports, and adventure! Compete in epic games of capture the flag on campus, take virtual reality trips to anywhere in the world, go on a wooded adventure and exploration to new places, and more! This four-day camp will be one of the most memorable weeks of the summer!
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Week of June 5
St. Paul Adventure Camp at Tree Tops
Instructors: Emily Carletello & Sam Lowe
Dates: Monday, June 5 to Thursday, June 8
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Grades: Rising K-4th
If you're looking for an unforgettable outdoor adventure and exploration camp, look no further. We are taking our popular St. Paul Adventure Camp and bringing it to Tree Tops. Each day, campers will be bused to our Tree Tops campus for a spiritual experience of learning, sports, and adventure! Compete in epic games, go on wooded adventures and channel that inner explorer in this four-day camp that's sure to be one of the most memorable weeks of the summer!
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St. Paul Fun Camp
Instructors: Jessica Williams & Molly Nickels
Dates: Monday, June 5 to Thursday, June 8
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Grades: Rising 1st-3rd Grade
St. Paul Fun Camp will be all about...FUN! Join Mrs. Williams and Miss Nickels for games like balloon basketball, capture the flag, catch the cane, charades, and more. Students will engage in active games like egg toss, use their imagination, collaborate, and have a blast with friends! This four-day camp will foster new friendships and strengthen old ones. On Thursday, we will end the camp with a field trip! Additional information and field trip cost will be provided closer to the start of camp.
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Morning Camps
Test Taking Strategies Week One (6th)
Test Taking Strategies Week One
Instructor: Cheryl Phillips
Dates: Monday, June 5 to Thursday, June 8
Time: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Grades: Rising 6th
This two-week course will give your child the opportunity to practice taking the ISEE test and evaluating their strengths and weak areas. The course will focus on assessment content areas and offer an opportunity for the students to reassess their strengths and weaknesses at the end of the course. This course will be a great way for the students to go into their 6th grade year identifying the areas to work on before taking assessments for next level schools.
This is not a replacement for the ISEE course offered through St Paul during the students 6th grade year, but rather an opportunity to recognize and work on areas prior to the ISEE prep course. Although the students can be registered for either week, it is highly encouraged that they attend the whole course across both weeks to get the maximum out of the class.
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Girls Lacrosse (3rd-6th)
Girls Lacrosse
Instructors: Lelia Jones
Dates: Monday, June 5 to Thursday, June 8
Time: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Grades: Rising 3rd-6th
Whether 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.
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Afternoon Camp
Saints Cheer & Dance Camp (3rd-6th)
Saints Cheer & Dance Camp
Instructor: Jessica Goldman
Dates: Monday, June 5 to Thursday, June 8
Time: Noon to 3 p.m.
Grades: Rising 3rd-6th
Join Coach Jessica Goldman for a high energy cheer and dance camp that’s sure to be full of love and positivity. Open to all skill levels, this camp will work on technique and combinations with plenty of confidence building. They will be working toward an action-packed performance on the last day of camp!
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Week of June 12
Morning Camps
Fearless (JK-3rd)
Fearless
Instructor: Michelle Florez
Dates: Monday, June 12 to Thursday, June 15
Time: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Grades: Rising JK-3rd
Fearless Camp will focus on ways that we can use scripture to fight the battle against fear and anxiety. Students will learn to ready themselves with the armor of God so that they can fight fear and anxiety with confidence and strength. We will walk through scripture and complete individual and group activities and games that will turn our fears into something powerful.
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All Sports (K-3rd)
All Sports Camp
Instructors: Your Favorite St. Paul Coaches
Dates: Monday, June 12 to Thursday, June 15
Time: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Grades: Rising K-3rd
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 camp.
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Robotics (3rd-6th)
Robotics
Instructor: Erin Curry
Dates: Monday, June 12 to Thursday, June 15
Time: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Grades: Rising 3rd-6th
Cost: $225
Get a jumpstart into the world of middle school robotics! Each day will consist of a skills lesson, skills challenge, and creative build time, which all lead up to the culminating event of a points-based robotics competition! This camp will engage students of all levels to build deeper problem-solving, computer science, collaboration, and engineering skills, while also encouraging friendly competition.
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Test Taking Strategies Week Two (6th)
Test Taking Strategies Week Two
Instructor: Cheryl Phillips
Dates: Monday, June 12 to Thursday, June 15
Time: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Grades: Rising 6th
This two-week course will give your child the opportunity to practice taking the ISEE test and evaluating their strengths and weak areas. The course will focus on assessment content areas and offer an opportunity for the students to reassess their strengths and weaknesses at the end of the course. This course will be a great way for the students to go into their 6th grade year identifying the areas to work on before taking assessments for next level schools.
This is not a replacement for the ISEE course offered through St Paul during the students 6th grade year, but rather an opportunity to recognize and work on areas prior to the ISEE prep course. Although the students can be registered for either week, it is highly encouraged that they attend the whole course across both weeks to get the maximum out of the class.
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Afternoon Camps
- STEM Club (JK-1st)
- Cupcakes & Crafts (K-6th)
- Singing & Recording Arts (K-3rd)
- Saints Basketball (1st-4th)
STEM Club (JK-1st)
STEM Club
Instructor: Erin Curry
Dates: Monday, June 12 to Thursday, June 15
Time: Noon to 3 p.m.
Grades: Rising JK-1st
Become an exclusive member of the STEM Club with 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!
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Cupcakes & Crafts (K-6th)
Cupcakes & Crafts
Instructor: Cheryl Phillips
Dates: Monday, June 12 to Thursday, June 15
Time: Noon to 3 p.m.
Grades: Rising K-6th
This camp is all about creativity! The campers will create cupcake masterpieces as they transform an ordinary cupcake into an animal, or maybe a high heel shoe using various treats and frosting. They will also make crafts like homemade sugar scrubs, paint masterpieces using shaving cream, and other fun crafts. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to get creative!
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Singing & Recording Arts (K-3rd)
Singing & Recording Arts
Instructor(s): Music Staff Studio (Jamie Bricker)
Dates: Monday, June 12 to Thursday, June 15
Time: Noon to 3 p.m.
Grades: Rising K-3rd
Come learn basics of healthy, proper & age-appropriate singing techniques while we learn & memorize fun chapel and children's songs. At the end of our week, each student will pick one song to record! Recordings will be emailed to share with family and friends!
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Saints Basketball (1st-4th)
Saints Basketball
Instructors: Tanner Winters & Emily Carletello
Dates: Monday, June 12 to Thursday, June 15
Time: Noon to 3 p.m.
Grades: Rising 1st-4th
Saints Basketball Camp will provide an opportunity for boys and girls in rising 1st through 4th grade the opportunity to develop their skills, build upon the fundamentals of basketball, and provide a fun opportunity to compete with St. Paul basketball coaches.
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Week of June 19
St. Paul Adventure Camp
Instructors: Alex & Michelle Florez
Dates: Monday, June 19 to Thursday, June 22
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Grades: Rising JK-3rd
A spiritual experience of learning, sports, and adventure! Compete in epic games of capture the flag on campus, take virtual reality trips to anywhere in the world, go on a wooded adventure and exploration to new places, and more! This four-day camp will be one of the most memorable weeks of the summer!
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St. Paul Fun Camp
Instructors: Jessica Williams & Molly Nickels
Dates: Monday, June 19 to Thursday, June 22
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Grades: Rising 4th-6th
St. Paul Fun Camp will be all about...FUN! Join Mrs. Williams and Miss Nickels for games like balloon basketball, capture the flag, catch the cane, charades, and more. Students will engage in active games like egg toss, use their imagination, collaborate, and have a blast with friends! This four-day camp will foster new friendships and strengthen old ones. On Thursday, we will end the camp with a field trip! Additional information and field trip cost will be provided closer to the start of camp.
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Morning Camp
4th Grade Math Readiness
4th Grade Math Readiness
Instructor: Will Mitchell
Dates: Monday, June 19 to Thursday, June 22
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Grades: Rising 4th
Are you ready to cross math summer work off your to-do list? Join Mr. Mitchell as we knock out our summer work packet together, reinforce math skills learned over the school year, and practice some concepts for the upcoming 4th grade year. And we’ll play plenty of math games along the way!
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Afternoon Camps
5th Grade Math Readiness
5th Grade Math Readiness
Instructor: Will Mitchell
Dates: Monday, June 19 to Thursday, June 22
Time: Noon to 3 p.m.
Grades: Rising 5th
Are you ready to cross math summer work off your to-do list? Join Mr. Mitchell as we knock out our summer work packet together, reinforce math skills learned over the school year, and practice some concepts for the upcoming 5th grade year. And we’ll play plenty of math games along the way!
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Math Madness (6th)
Math Madness
Instructor: Amy Stone
Dates: Monday, June 19 to Thursday, June 22
Time: Noon to 3 p.m.
Grades: Rising 6th
We will complete all of our assigned math summer work, prepare for 6th-grade math and teaching styles, and begin ISEE (the 7th-grade entrance test) preparation as well!
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Week of July 10
Barefoot Republic Camp at St. Paul
Instructors: Barefoot Republic Counselors
Dates: Monday, July 10 to Friday, July 14
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Grades: Rising K-6th
St. Paul is partnering with Barefoot Republic to offer an immersive camp experience on our campus to St. Paul students as well as children from the broader Nashville community. This Christ-centered camp will be focused on fun but also team building, collaboration, and partnering with children that makeup God's full kingdom. Click here for more information.
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Morning Camps
Inklings Writing Workshop (4th & 5th)
Inklings Writing Workshop
Instructor: Monica Gurley
Dates: Monday, July 10 to Thursday, July 13
Time: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Grades: Rising 4th & 5th
This summer, students will participate in the writing process in an engaging, meaningful way. Through brainstorming, mapping, drafting, and revising, students will gain confidence in their writing and learn to better express their ideas. Students will examine mentor texts, work in small groups, and receive encouragement and feedback on their writing as they create a writing notebook. We will experiment with both creative and essay writing during the week while we learn about word choice and sentence structure. Plus, we’ll devote some time to completing our assigned language arts summer work!
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Afternoon Camps
Showtime Performing Arts (3rd-6th)
Showtime Performing Arts
Instructor(s): Music Staff Studio (Jamie Bricker)
Dates: Monday, July 10 to Thursday, July 13
Time: Noon to 3 p.m.
Grades: Rising 3rd-6th
This camp fosters a lifelong love and appreciation for performing arts through a fun and safe environment. Students will work on age-appropriate monologues and fun, collaborative pieces. Students learn choreography from a Broadway musical and gain self-confidence through movement. Students are also coached as they learn a Broadway musical song, while working on technique and early fundamentals. Confidence will grow as students learn how to sing, dance, and collaborate with others in creative ways.
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Math Madness (6th)
Week of July 17
Kindergarten Readiness Camp
Instructors: Kindergarten Teachers
Dates: Monday, July 17 to Wednesday, July 19
Time: 9 to 11:30 a.m.
Grades: Rising K
We are so excited to welcome the St. Paul Christian Academy Class of 2030! Join Mrs. Florez, Mrs. Heim and Mrs. Mitchell for three fun-filled days 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. This camp also offers an opportunity for students to be exposed to the workshop approach of our kindergarten classrooms and foster skills of socialization through various activities of large and small group experiences.
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Week of July 24
Chess Camp
Instructors: William Dean & Vishi Parikh
Dates: Monday, July 24 to Thursday, July 27
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Grades: 1st-6th
Join Montgomery Bell Academy rising seniors William Dean (St. Paul alum) and Vishi Parikh for St. Paul's summer chess camp! William and Vishi are both experienced chess players and coaches and are excited to incorporate a mixture of lessons, free play, tournaments, and time outside each day. This camp is open to rising 1st-6th graders. They look forward to providing a fun and educational experience for your kids!
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