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Summer Enrichment


*The event has already taken place on this date: Fri, 07/08/2022
Hands-on, Project-based Art and STEM Academic Enrichment. Scholars have an opportunity to create amazing projects, such as earning a professional certificate in radio technology, starting a podcast, or publishing a book. Perfect for ages 8-14.

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Avoid the Summer Slide and Turn Education into an Expertise!


Saint Pierrre Academy Scholars have fun while putting their knowledge into working action for a company, cause, or community effort.  

Our Academy is a cohort-based organization that helps scholars gain access to the best-fit college and career programs, scholarships, and award programs.  We combine Talent Identification with mentor-led immersion programs to engage, educate, and empower students to a lifetime of success. 

Scholars will be exposed to emerging industries in STEM and Art-based professions.  They can choose one of at least three possibilities for our  project showcase.  Options include (but are not limited to): 

Amateur Radio Station

  • Career exploration for Engineers, Pilots, and more
  • Design station purpose
  • Equipment selection 
  • Licensure course and exam
  • Giving back through civil service
  • Additional Skills Introduced: Morse Code, Survival, Drone Tech, Mathematics
  • Project Goal: Federal Licensure and Station w/ Call Letters
  • Benefit: Prepare for Fall project: Drone Piloting Using Real View

 Podcast Producer

  • Outline media program
  • Learn broadcast and marketing strategies
  • Using AI in the creative process
  • Writing/ Content Development
  • Speech: Prepared and Impromptu
  • Additional Skills Introduced: Interviewing, Research Techniques, Debate, Graphic Design, Note-Taking, Legal
  • Project Goal: Publish 12 episodes (scholars can work individually or in a group)
  • Benefit: Prepare for Fall project: Exploring entrepreneurship

Book or Magazine Author

  • Develop digital eBook or Magazine
  • Read with expression
  • Outline and organize information
  • Write creatively to desired audience
  • STORY element and character development
  • Additional Skills Introduced: Graphic Design, Writing strategies, Grammar skills, Research Format
  • Project Goal: Publish 1 completed work or a series of works
  • Benefit: Prepare for Fall project: Writing Lives

These are the most popular.  All scholars will receive an overview of each project before they choose.  Regardless of their project, reading, writing, and mathematics is a routine part of Saint Pierre's Academic Enrichment program. 


Details

Orientation: Wednesday, June 1st- Friday, June 3rd

Session Dates:   June 6th-July 8th (no sessions Monday, July 4th)

Session Times: 10:00 am - 2:15 pm, Monday - Thursday, Special Interest Groups & Exploratory Trips on Friday

Rate: $175/ week x 5 weeks = $875 

  • This is flexible: You are welcomed to select weeks!
  • Let us know if you do not plan to attend all 5 weeks. 
  • Keep in mind: your scholar will still gain skills, but may not complete their project if they are absent.  

Lunch:

  • Scholars Bring Their Own Lunch, or
  • Pre-Order a Lunch Care Package

Supplies

  • Most supplies will be provided to each scholar

Location: Traveling Classroom to Project Sponsor Locations (within 15 mile radius of Downtown Nashville)

 

Cohort sizes are limited to achieve the best results.  

We look forward to seeing you!  Apply Now. 

 


*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.

Location:

PO Box 3124
Brentwood, TN, 37024
United States

Phone:

(615)601-2427
Contact name: 
Rogers Callaway
The event has already taken place on this date: 
07/08/2022
Time: 
10:00AM, 2:15PM
Price: 
$875 for 5 weeks, or $175 per week.

Ages

6-8 years 9-12 years Teenagers