Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers:
Planning your child’s 2026 summer? Academy Summer at Albany
Academy offers newly reimagined, thoughtfully structured programs for every age and stage. With a wide range of engaging options, families can build a summer that matches their child’s interests whether they’re trying something new, strengthening skills, or diving deeper into a passion. Capital Region families also gain access to the region’s premier independent school, set on a beautiful 55-acre campus and offering exceptional value through a high-quality summer
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Why families choose Academy Summer:- Flexible full-day and half-day options, plus early drop-off and extended day
- A welcoming campus led by experienced educators and coaches
- Primarily screen-free programming with purposeful tech use
- A balanced mix of enrichment, activity, and summer fun
- Chef-prepared daily lunch and snacks included, with dietary
accommodations
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Lower School Programs (Grades K–4)- Kickstart Academy, Discovery Academy, and Explorers Academy keep young learners engaged and active
- Led by certified teachers with an emphasis on preventing summer slide
- Daily structured experiences in math, ELA, arts, sports, STEM, and creative exploration
- A nurturing environment where friendships and social skills develop
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specialty camps: Instructional Swimming, My First Food Truck, Jr. CEOs, Passport to Asia: A Cultural Immersion
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Middle School Programs (Grades 5–8)- Adventure Academy: a full-day, choice-based enrichment program integrating academics, arts, athletics, culture, and writing
- Opportunities to stay active, explore new interests, and build independence
- STEM specialty camps: robotics, 3D printing, game design
- Arts programs: Musical Theatre Programs including Matilda and Disney’s
Descendants: The Musical, Dance for the Stage, Birds of a Feather ballet intensive, sculpting, illustration
- Sports camps: baseball, box lacrosse, ball hockey, swimming, soccer, tennis, and rugby in partnership with Siena University Assistant Coach Brad Tucker and Director of Rugby Greg Matthew
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Upper School Programs (Grades 9–12)- Targeted academic and athletic offerings designed for older students
- Programs include ceramics intensives, college essay writing, junior TED Talks/public speaking, and finance foundations
- Sports camps: baseball, box lacrosse, ball hockey, swimming, soccer, tennis, and rugby in partnership with Siena University Assistant Coach Brad Tucker and
Director of Rugby Greg Matthew
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