Summer Christian School for K-8

Our summer program provides an environment for rising K-Grade 8 students to strengthen core academic skills, teach students to become active learners, and develop positive social skills.

Nurturing Academic and Social Skills in a Faith-Based Environment

June 24th - August 9th, 2024

Our summer program is perfect for students who want to develop their reading, writing, and math skills. In addition, they’ll also be able to grow their social skills in a positive, encouraging, faith-based environment.

Tuition: $160 per week for the first child.
• $120/week for siblings.
• Before and after care $4/hour.
• Breakfast/lunch/trips included.
• CCAP accepted. 
We also offer scheduling flexibility to accommodate the needs of families during the summer months.

Zelle payments: Please reference your students name and what the payment is for.  Send to PAYUCA@UCACHICAGO.ORG

This summer’s theme is God’s Creation

Our Kindergarten – 5th grade students, through science, will develop a sense of awe and wonder for the natural world that God created for humans to enjoy and admire. We will discuss the character of God, through stories in the Bible that show His love, goodness, and faithfulness to us.  Students will review math and reading topics that they learned in the previous year, and they will touch on topics that they will learn in the upcoming school year. Writing will be integrated through practice of grammar, spelling, and vocabulary. Students will also learn about social emotional topics, such as gratitude, kindness, empathy, growth mindset, and problem solving. Students will enjoy such things as gym/park time, Spanish/Mandarin, art, field trips and music.
Our 6th – 8th grade students will have devotions before every class will cover God’s Creation, expounding on the questions “Who is God?” and “What is his heart for us?”.  In the mornings, students will attend Math, ELA, and SEL classes. In Math, students will revisit topics from their previous grades and also be challenged by new math concepts to prepare for their upcoming school year. ELA will hone in on skills such as essay writing, reading comprehension, practicing presentations, note taking, and annotations using Science and Social Studies themes. SEL will cover topics related to building good habits, self-awareness, social awareness, and setting goals with a growth mindset. In the afternoons, they will participate in sports such as volleyball, basketball, and badminton. They will also partake in STEM projects, cooking classes, arts, and crafts. One week is dedicated to Reality Town, where we will run a simulation designed to give students a taste of real life budgeting and finances. 

Field Trips (subject to change)

K-5th

ABS Productions Live performance play: Alice in Wonderland
Amour Park for water play
CC Forest Preserve Insect Fest


6th-8th

College visit
6th graders will have extended gym and 7th-HS will be doing Reality Town
31st Street Beach
Bowling
31st Street Beach

All grades will be going to Trailside Museum
All grades will have an end of the year picnic at Armour Square Park

Programs Overview

Class Structure

All classes are taught by dedicated qualified teachers. Our instructional focus is on strengthening core reading, writing, and math skills.

Class Structure

All classes are taught by dedicated qualified teachers. Our instructional focus is on strengthening core reading, writing, and math skills. We’ll also teach topics in science and social studies to increase students’ knowledge in these areas. Students will work on engaging projects while enhancing their learning experience. In addition, students will have opportunities for enrichment experiences in areas such as a foreign language, art, and music. Throughout the program, students will also enjoy daily physical activity and fun field trips.

Incoming Kindergarten Students

The transition to kindergarten can be a big step for any child.

Incoming Kindergarten Students

The transition to kindergarten can be a big step for any child. Our summer kindergarten program is designed to help prepare children for the academic and social activities that will be expected of them in kindergarten.

Who Can enroll the Summer Christian School?

The summer program is open to incoming kindergarten through rising 8th-grade students.

Who Can enroll the Summer Christian School?

The summer program is open to incoming kindergarten through rising 8th-grade students.

Why People Choose Us

What sets Urban Christian Academy’s Summer School apart from other summer programs?

Safe Environment

Our goal is to provide a nurturing safe environment for all students. We strive for all of our students to have a sense of belonging when at UCA.

Special Care

We are highly relational in our approach and interactions with students. We provide a low staff-to-student ratio to facilitate the development and growth of relationships. We see each student as an individual, each with unique needs, concerns, and struggles.

Academics

On weekly basis, we monitor and assess each student's grades to identify and diagnose problem areas to address. We look at the data and trends to formulate plans and strategies to help students develop and form positive habits.