Academic Camps

Dates:
Session 1: June 1st - June 5th
Session 2: June 8th - June 12th 
Session 3: July 20th - July 24th

Time: 9am - 3pm
Grades: Rising 5th - 8th Grades
Price: $400
Camp Description:

The Pace Middle School Debate camp is designed to help campers learn more about debate. Students do not have to have any debate experience to attend this program. The focus of the program is to introduce younger students to best practices and age/developmentally appropriate techniques in speaking and debating with goals of improving their confidence, critical thinking/problem solving, organization, persuasive writing ability, in addition to effective delivery. The students will be placed in smaller groups, "labs", based on age and experience which will serve as a "homeroom" for them where they will work with two primary instructors. The camp will focus on teaching the basics of public speaking and formal debating. Students will get the opportunity to practice debates daily. For those with interest we will also focus on events sponsored by the Atlanta Urban Debate League. 

Campers will need to bring their own lunch.

Dates: July 6th - July 10th
Time: 9am - 12pm
Grades: Rising 6th - 8th Grades
Price: $200

Camp Description:

Discover the lure of the ocean - the weather, animals and plants, the secrets to navigation, and the amazing creatures of the deep. Explore the inner workings of a squid and fish through dissection and why they are so adapted to life in the water. Discover how otters find their way home and how seals find their parents. The Pace Academy pool will be used as part of this camp! 

Dates: July 20th - July 23rd (Monday - Thursday)
Time:12:30pm - 3:30pm
Grades: Rising 7th - 8th Grade Pace Students
Price: $300

Program Description:

It is time to shake off the cobwebs of summer! This camp helps students refresh their school habits from the previous year while also working on some additional skills to prepare them for the school year ahead. Organizational skills and summer work review are some of the many skills covered during this week of camp. The Middle School Academic Resource Center (ARC) Director, Liz Mason, leads this program and offers tips/tricks to the students to help them start off the school year on the right track. The campers will have fun while learning through engaging activities and exercises. 

(Both sessions are currently full. Email Zach Slaney, zach.slaney@paceacademy.org, to be added to the waitlist for this session.)

Dates: July 27th - July 30th (Monday - Thursday)
Times: 
AM Session: 9:00am - 12:00pm
PM Session: 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Grades: Rising 6th Grade Pace Students
Price: $375

Program Description:

A great way to start 6th grade!

For many students, the first week of Middle School is as exciting as going to a theme park. They enter a whole new world filled with opportunities and independence. A successful adventure into this new world requires personal management and organization. Setting up systems and learning how to navigate multiple classes, teachers, and schedules can be quite a challenge. Camp Kickstart provides the "behind the scenes tour" to help students prepare for their adventure. 

All activities will be focused on boosting campers' personal tool kits to assist with the transition to middle school. Emphasis will be placed on communicating with teachers in verbal and written formats. Understanding teacher postings, acquiring study strategies, practicing note taking, setting up time management plans, and nurturing personal organization will all be presented and incorporated into daily activities throughout Camp Kickstart.

This small group setting is a great opportunity for students to ease into the world of middle school while becoming comfortable with the many opportunities and supports available to each student. Campers will be encouraged to stop by the Academic Resource Center (ARC) to showcase their new skills throughout the year. 

Dates: July 27th - July 31st
Time: 9am - 12pm
Grades: Rising Pre-1st Pace Students
Price: $375

Camp Description:

Welcome to Pace! This camp is a perfect start to every new Pace student's journey. The campers will learn about Pace Academy, meet our mascot Sir Winsalot, meet new friends (and future classmates!), and prepare for their first days of school at Pace. The campers will be doing all of this while also playing games and working on fun activities. Who knew that learning about school could be so fun?!