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Summer School

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Building Strong Foundations & Inspiring Lifelong Learners

We host a June summer school each year. We invite students from CALE and open additional spots to students outside CALE.
Our program is carefully designed to make learning engaging and enjoyable while ensuring that every student leaves with the academic foundation they need to succeed.
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Summer School Details

Dates

June 1–June 25, 2026
*No school on June 18th

Schedule

8:30 am–3:30 pm, Monday–Thursdays

Location

2201 West Nifong Blvd. Columbia, MO 65203

Cost

$1200 for Summer School attendance

Grade Levels

Available for Grades K-2, 3-5, and Middle School
*Each camp will be capped at 12 students.

Lunch and Snack

Students should bring their own lunch and snack each day.
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Summer School Programs and Enrollment

Grades K–2: Science Camp 

  • Enrollment Cap: 12 students
  • Focus: Hands-on science exploration, curiosity-driven experiments, and discovery-based learning designed for younger learners.

Grades 3–5: Theater & Art Camp 

  • Enrollment Cap: 12 students
  • Focus: Creative expression through theater and visual arts, encouraging collaboration, imagination, and confidence.

Middle School: Woodworking Camp 

  • Enrollment Cap: 12 students
  • Focus: Introduction to woodworking skills, tools, and safety while fostering creativity, problem-solving, and craftsmanship.

Enrollment Process

  • Registration will be completed online through our website, beginning February 15.
  • Enrollment is first come, first served.
  • Each camp is limited to 12 students.
  • Students must be entering the listed grade level for the upcoming school year.
  • Once a camp reaches capacity, students will be placed on a waitlist.
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It's School... But Different!

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