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St. Paul Christian Academy summer camps run for six weeks during the months of May, June, and July. St. Paul Summer offers camps to children ages 4+ and is 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, Athletics and After-School Programs Director. We can't wait to see you this summer!
St. Paul Summer 2022
Week of May 30
St. Paul Adventure Camp
Instructors: Alex and Michelle Florez, Will Norton, and other St. Paul faculty and staff!
Dates: Tuesday, May 31 - Friday, June 3
Time: 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Grades: Rising JK-3rd (campers must be 4yo before May 31, 2022)
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 the St. Paul Tree Tops Campus, and more! This four-day camp will be one of the most memorable weeks of the summer!
Week of June 6
St. Paul Adventure Camp
Instructors: Alex and Michelle Florez, Will Norton, and other St. Paul faculty and staff!
Dates: Monday, June 6 - Thursday, June 9
Time: 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Grades: Rising JK-3rd (campers must be 4yo before May 31, 2022)
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 the St. Paul Tree Tops Campus, and more! This four-day camp will be one of the most memorable weeks of the summer!
Week of June 13
Morning Camps
- CSS Structured Literacy (Invite Only)
- Fruit of the Spirit (JK-3rd)
- LEGO® Mania (1st-3rd)
- Saints Cheer (K-3rd)
CSS Structured Literacy (Invite Only)
Center for Student Success Structured Literacy Camp
Instructors: St. Paul's Center for Student Success Staff
Dates: Monday, June 13 - Thursday, June 16 and Monday, June 20 - Thursday, June 23 (2-week sessions)
Time: 9 a.m. - 12 noon
Grades: Rising 1st, Rising 2nd (campers are separated by grade)
These two-week camps will emphasize and undergird the concepts and methodology used in structured literacy this year. Skills practiced will include all components of handwriting, spelling, and reading.
This camp is for students specifically invited by the Center for Student Success to dive deeper into St. Paul's reading curricula and receive specialized (and fun!) instruction to prepare for the school year ahead. If you think your child would benefit from this camp or you would like to learn more about CSS, click here.
Fruit of the Spirit (JK-3rd)
Fruit of the Spirit Camp
Instructors: Alex and Michelle Florez
Dates: Monday, June 13 - Thursday, June 16
Time: 9 a.m. - 12 noon
Grades: Rising JK-3rd (campers must be 4yo before June 13, 2022)
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.
LEGO® Mania (1st-3rd)
LEGO Mania Camp
Instructor: Shannon Tomney
Dates: Monday, June 13 - Friday, June 17
Time: 9 a.m. - 12 noon
Grades: Rising 1st-3rd
Bring your love of engineering to our LEGO® camp! Join us for a week of age-appropriate challenges, creative building, competitions, and free construction time as we put together LEGO® masterpieces that will be shared with parents through a photo album at the end of camp.
Saints Cheer (K-3rd)
Saints Cheer Camp
Instructor: Jennifer Atema
Dates: Monday, June 13 - Friday, June 17
Time: 9 a.m. - 12 noon
Grades: Rising K-3rd
Join Coach Atema and some of your favorite alumnae St. Paul cheerleaders for a week full of spirit! We will learn motions, cheers, jumps, simple stunting, and even a dance sequence. We will put it all together for a short performance on the last day!
Afternoon Camps
- Ballet & Christian Lyrical Dance (2nd-4th)
- Fearless (JK-3rd)
- FloFitness (4th-6th)
- Multisensory Math (Invite Only)
Ballet & Christian Lyrical Dance (2nd-4th)
Ballet & Christian Lyrical Dance Camp
Instructors: Jamie Bricker and The Music Staff Studio Staff
Dates: Monday, June 13 - Friday, June 17
Time: 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Grades: Rising 2nd-4th
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, as well as 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 every day with devotion, prayer, and fellowship. Children will have story time and make crafts, all to reinforce basic terminology. No dance experience required, but must have proper dance attire; proper dance attire includes a leotard, tights, and ballet shoes.
Fearless (JK-3rd)
Fearless Camp
Instructor: Michelle Florez
Dates: Monday, June 13 - Thursday, June 16
Time: 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Grades: Rising JK-3rd (campers must be 4yo before June 13, 2022)
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.
FloFitness (4th-6th)
FloFitness Camp
Instructor: Alex Florez
Dates: Monday, June 13 - Friday, June 17
Time: 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Grades: Rising 4th-6th
This summer, let’s get up and get moving! Whether you want to be a great athlete or you just want to live a healthy life, staying fit is essential for people of all ages, genders, and experiences. While we won’t be training for the Olympics or the NFL Combine, we will learn about the basics of fitness techniques anyone can use to safely, intelligently use the body God gave you to have fun and get fit. We will explore interval training, stretching, body weight exercise, and resistance band exercises. Getting fit is about more than losing weight or growing vanity muscles; it’s about building toward long-term quality of life and, for young people, setting an early foundation for habits of healthy movement. And there’s more to exercise than jumping jacks and crunches, so let’s learn how to have fun getting fit!
Multisensory Math (Invite Only)
Center for Student Success Multisensory Mathematics Camp
Instructors: St. Paul's Center for Student Success Staff
Dates: Monday, June 13 - Thursday, June 23
Time: 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Grades: Rising 2nd, Rising 3rd (campers are separated by grade)
This camp will emphasize and undergird the concepts and methodology used in multisensory math this year. Skills practiced will include all components of number sense, place value, and math fact strategies.
This camp is for students specifically invited by the Center for Student Success to dive deeper into St. Paul's implementation of multisensory math instruction and engage in fun activities and games to prepare for the school year ahead. If you think your child would benefit from this camp or you would like to learn more about CSS, click here.
Week of June 20
Morning Camps
- ¡Azucar! (1st-6th)
- Cupcakes & Crafts (4th-6th)
- Little Hearts Ballet & Tap Dance (JK-1st)
- Saints Soccer (K-3rd)
¡Azucar! (1st-6th)
¡Azucar Camp!
Instructor: Alex Florez
Dates: Monday, June 20 - Friday, June 24
Time: 9 a.m. - 12 noon
Grades: Rising 1st-6th
Join Mr. Florez for a week of exploring the languages and cultures of Latin America. This is not a Spanish grammar class; we’ll focus on that during the school year! Instead, we will learn fun, useful phrases from different countries in Central and South America. The Spanish language unifies all of them, but we will learn how diverse and beautiful the individual countries are who use Spanish to communicate. While we’re in the neighborhood, we might even make a brief "pitstop" in Brazil to learn a thing or two in Portuguese! We will listen to new music, try some different foods, and enjoy the diverse cultures of our many neighbors to the south!
Cupcakes & Crafts (4th-6th)
Cupcakes & Crafts Camp
Instructor: Cheryl Phillips
Dates: Monday, June 20 - Friday, June 24
Time: 9 a.m. - 12 noon
Grades: Rising 4th-6th
This camp is all about creativity! The campers will transform an ordinary cupcake into a masterpiece (perhaps an animal or a high-heeled shoe?) using various treats and frosting. They will also make crafts like homemade sugar scrubs, paint using shaving cream, and other fun crafts. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to get creative!
Little Hearts Ballet & Tap Dance (JK-1st)
Little Hearts Ballet & Tap Dance Camp
Instructors: Jamie Bricker and The Music Staff Studio Staff
Dates: Monday, June 20 - Thursday, June 23
Time: 9 a.m. - 12 noon
Grades: Rising JK-1st (campers must be 4yo before June 20, 2022)
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, having story time, making crafts, and other activities throughout the morning to reinforce basic terminology. Students will have a lovely time playing with friends and making new ones! No dance experience required but must have proper dance attire; proper dance attire includes a leotard, tights, ballet and tap shoes.
Saints Soccer (K-3rd)
Saints Soccer Camp
Instructors: Emily Boyd and Claire Whorton
Dates: Monday, June 20 - Friday, June 24
Time: 9 a.m. - 12 noon
Grades: Rising K-3rd
Join Coach Boyd and Coach Whorton for a fun-filled day of soccer! Campers will learn and practice fundamental skills, scrimmage against their own age groups, and learn the love of soccer through fun games and team-building activities! Morning "team time" and a final "skill showcase" is sure to be just some of the highlights of Saints Soccer Camp!
Afternoon Camps
Cupcakes & Crafts (K-3rd)
Cupcakes & Crafts Camp
Instructor: Cheryl Phillips
Dates: Monday, June 20 - Friday, June 24
Time: 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Grades: Rising K-3rd
This camp is all about creativity! The campers will transform an ordinary cupcake into a masterpiece (perhaps an animal or a high-heeled shoe?) using various treats and frosting. They will also make crafts like homemade sugar scrubs, paint using shaving cream, and other fun crafts. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to get creative!
Math Madness (6th)
Math Madness Camp
Instructor: Amy Stone
Dates: Monday, June 20 - Friday, June 24
Time: 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Grades: Rising 6th St. Paul students (only)
We will complete all of our assigned St. Paul math summer work, prepare for 6th-grade math teaching styles, and begin ISEE (the 7th-grade entrance test) preparation as well!
Pageturners (4th-6th)
Pageturners Camp
Instructor: Katie Holliday
Dates: Monday, June 20 - Friday, June 24
Time: 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Grades: Rising 4th-6th
Calling all readers! Join Mrs. Holliday on a magical journey through summer reading. We will sample different books, complete a summer reading assignment, take a field trip to local bookstore, and play a little Quidditch. This is the perfect camp for both avid readers and students who need encouragement in reading interest. What a great way to make summer reading fun and stress-free!
STEM Club (JK-1st)
STEM Club Camp
Instructors: Erin Curry and Beth Throckmorton
Dates: Monday, June 20 - Thursday, June 23
Time: 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Grades: Rising JK-1st (campers must be 4yo before June 20, 2022)
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!
Week of July 11
Morning Camps
- Creative Dance (2nd-6th)
- European Vacation (1st-6th)
- Flag Football (K-3rd)
- Princess (JK-1st)
- Robotics (K-2nd)
Creative Dance (2nd-6th)
Creative Dance Camp
Instructor: Jennifer Atema
Dates: Monday, July 11 - Friday, July 15
Time: 9 a.m. - 12 noon
Grades: Rising 2nd-6th
Join Miss Atema for a week of creative movement! Students will use basic dance movements to add choreography to popular songs. We will incorporate dance, movement, and gymnastics into the creations. There will be a “music video” final performance at the end of the week.
European Vacation (1st-6th)
European Vacation Camp
Instructor: Alex Florez
Dates: Monday, July 11 - Friday, July 15
Time: 9 a.m. - 12 noon
Grades: Rising 1st-6th
In case you can’t make it over to the "Old World" this summer, spend a week with Mr. Florez learning about the languages, food, and customs of the major countries of Europe. We will spend each day in a new country, exploring Spanish, Italian, French, and German languages. We will learn basic phrases that would prove useful on a (real) trip to Europe, sample common foods from each country, and learn about the people who call those places home. No prior experience with these languages is necessary. Our goal is to learn something new about these beautiful countries and the people who live there!
Flag Football (K-3rd)
Flag Football Camp
Instructor: McKay Mohun
Dates: Monday, July 11 - Friday, July 15
Time: 9 a.m. - 12 noon
Grades: Rising K-3rd
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 cleats.
Princess (JK-1st)
Princess Camp
Instructor: Sarah Mitchell
Dates: Monday, July 11 - Thursday, July 14
Time: 9 a.m. - 12 noon
Grades: Rising JK-1st (campers must be 4yo before July 11, 2022)
Hear ye, hear ye…
Gowns, crowns and castles too
Nothing short of a royal time will do!
Princess stories and crafts galore,
Will have you sparkling and wanting more!
Robotics (K-2nd)
Robotics Camp
Instructors: Emily Boyd and Erin Curry
Dates: Monday, July 11 - Friday, July 15
Time: 9 a.m. - 12 noon
Grades: Rising K-2nd
If your student 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, VEX Jr. kits, and many other robots, as we learn about coding, logic, and computer science!
Afternoon Camps
Art & Science (K-2nd)
Art & Science Camp
Instructors: Jennifer Atema and Beth Throckmorton
Dates: Monday, July 11 - Friday, July 15
Time: 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Grades: Rising K-2nd
Join Mrs. T and Miss Atema to learn how art and science combine! Students will learn how various science experiments can become exciting art projects, taking these masterpieces with them at the end of the week.
My Gym (JK-1st)
Robotics (3rd-6th)
Robotics Camp
Instructors: Emily Boyd and Erin Curry
Dates: Monday, July 11 - Friday, July 15
Time: 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Grades: Rising 3rd-6th
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.
Math Madness (6th)
Math Madness Camp
Instructor: Amy Stone
Dates: Monday, July 11 - Friday, July 15
Time: 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Grade: Rising 6th St. Paul students (only)
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 as well!
Week of July 18
Morning Camps
- Kindergarten Readiness (K)
- Stories & Stuffies (K-2nd)
- Learning Lacrosse (2nd-6th)
- Saints Wrestling (1st-3rd)
Kindergarten Readiness (K)
Kindergarten Readiness Camp
Instructors: Michelle Florez, Emma Shane Heim, Sarah Mitchell
Dates: Monday, July 18 - Thursday, July 21
Time: 9 a.m. - 12 noon
Grade: Rising K St. Paul students (only)
We are so excited to welcome the St. Paul Christian Academy Class of 2029! Join Mrs. Florez, Mrs. Heim and Mrs. Mitchell 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. 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.
Stories & Stuffies (K-2nd)
Stories & Stuffies Camp
Instructor: Cheryl Phillips
Dates: Monday, July 18 - Friday, July 22
Time: 9 a.m. - 12 noon
Grades: Rising K-2nd
In this camp our campers will be encouraged to bring a stuffed animal (a.k.a. stuffy) to encounter different pieces of literature with them throughout the week. We will take apart the text, identifying the main parts, the conflicts in the story, and the resolution. The students will demonstrate comprehension through reenactment and retelling of the stories. We will enjoy a craft based on the book each day and a little singing and dancing throughout. We will end our week with a teddy bear picnic!
Learning Lacrosse (2nd-6th)
Learning Lacrosse Camp
Instructors: Emily Boyd and Lelia Jones
Dates: Monday, July 18 - Friday, July 22
Time: 9 a.m. - 12 noon
Grades: Rising 2nd-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. Lacrosse is one of our favorite sports and we can't wait to share it with you!
Saints Wrestling (1st-3rd)
Saints Wrestling Camp
Instructors: Will Norton and Jeff Adcock
Dates: Monday, July 18 - Friday, July 22
Time: 9 a.m. - 12 noon
Grades: Rising 1st-3rd
Wrestling is a sport that requires both physical and mental toughness. It can teach young wrestlers how to build physical strength, endurance and a strong sense of willpower. This summer camp is open to the first-time wrestlers who want to learn the basics, as well as more experienced wrestlers looking to fine-tune their skills.
Afternoon Camps
All Sports (K-4th)
All-Sports Camp
Instructor: Emily Boyd
Dates: Monday, July 18 - Friday, July 22
Time: 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Grades: Rising K-4th
Campers will learn and review fundamental skills related to 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, and chasing & fleeing games. Interactive drills will include engaging agility and speed training. All equipment is provided for this non-competitive camp.
Animal Crackerz (K-1st)
Animal Crackerz Camp
Instructor: Cheryl Phillips
Dates: Monday, July 18 - Friday, July 22
Time: 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Grades: Rising K-1st
This play-based learning camp will keep your child’s brain working while they enjoy playing with friends! Campers will play games like "word surgery," where we don scrubs and gloves to perform surgery on words missing important letters; help run a restaurant that will incorporate writing, reading, and math; have outside scavenger hunts; and play some fun water-based learning activities! Let's make learning fun!
Fearless (4th-6th)
Fearless Camp
Instructor: Michelle Florez
Dates: Monday, July 18 - Friday, July 22
Time: 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Grades: Rising 4th-6th
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.
