At ACE, young men will learn FAME:

FAMILY - Compassion and understanding,

ACADEMICS - a strong educational and cultural foundation,

MOTIVATION - the value of perseverance and determination, and

ENVIRONMENT - how to use their individual talents for the greater good in their community.

Excellence for them will not just be a singular act, but a habit.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

• Prepare scholars for social-emotional, identity and academic success rising into the 8th grade

• Equip students with Leadership, Mindset & Goal Setting tools to utilize academically, socially and emotionally.

• Creating a safe learning and social environment for our young men to flourish and grow.

•  Learn hands-on and practical Math, Science, Humanities, Sports/Health & Wellness, and Leadership Skills

•  Earn incentives for accomplishing your Individual Learning & Leadership Goals

• Rise into the 8th grade with a strong cohort of Young Male Scholars who are ready for Highschool and beyond!

• Make new and strengthen current friendships!

• Become connected to an ACE Mentor throughout the 7th grade school year to help monitor and create new personal learning & leadership goals!

•  FUN!

WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR ACE ACADEMY BREAK CAMPS?

All Rising 7th grade males (students entering 8th grade in upcoming School Year) and 8th grade males (students entering the 9th grade). Preference will go towards young men who attend Seattle Public Schools.

Mid-Winter Break Business Camp

February 18-21

9 am to 2:30 pm at ACE Headquarters

The Mid-Winter Break Camp will focus on Entrepreneurship.

Spring Break STEM Camp

April 14-18, 2025

9 am to 2:30 pm at ACE Headquarters

The Spring Break camp will focus on STEM.

Summer Learning Experience

July 7 to August 1

9 am to 2:30 pm at ACE Headquarters

The Summer Learning Experience (SLE) is an 4-week immersive summer learning program in July. Participants gain academic learning opportunities in social emotional learning, humanities science, and health & wellness. Included with field trips to give the learner a connection from the classroom to the career and workforce.

ACE Academy Summer Learning Experience (SLE) is a summer program for young men transitioning from 7th to the 8th grade. The summer program immerses young men in hands on academic learning opportunities in Humanities, Math & Science and have daily experiential learning opportunities through Health & Wellness, Reading & Writing and weekly local field trips SLE features individualized leadership & learning plans to best support personal and academic growth. The summer program will focus on the whole child with the intention of experiencing the joy of learning daily.