SPARK Business Academy & VineyardApp Camps

SPARK Business Academy Info

Empower students in grades K-12 with essential financial literacy skills and an entrepreneurial mindset to promote future financial independence.

Financial literacy is an essential 21st-century skill. Starting financial education at a young age, as part of a continuous journey through elementary, middle, and high school, will help today’s youth avoid the financial mistakes of prior generations.

SPARK Business Academy Camps are full-day and include a snack, lunch, and an optional afternoon free swim.

Scroll down for more information. Email us: camp@concordacademy.org or call (978) 402-2222.

CA’s SPARK and VineyardApp Camps

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In conjunction with SPARK Business Academy
2025 Dates: July 7-11
Rising K-2 graders
Cost: $940

Time to SPARK your inner Artist!

Awaken your imagination while gaining confidence and understanding of the visual arts. Explore different types of art media such as; painting, drawing, sculptures, sand art and much more! Learn about famous artists such as Picasso and Vincent Van Gough, while creating your own replica of their renowned works of art! This summer camp offers a new adventure each day that celebrates creativity, fun, and friendship! Campers will showcase their creations by hosting their own art show on the final day of camp.

In conjunction with SPARK Business Academy
2025 Dates: July 14-18
Rising 1-3 graders
Cost: $940

Learn how to make sweet and tangy lemonade – and make money by selling it!

Experiment with recipes, design flyers, learn how to count money, make change and tally
your profits. Then, in a showcase finale event, launch your lemonade stand and sell, sell, sell,
and raise funds for a charity students select!

In conjunction with SPARK Business Academy
2025 Dates: July 21-25
Rising 4-8 graders
Cost: $940

This program empowers students with an entrepreneurial mindset to develop a plan for their very own business ideas, drawing from such disciplines as marketing, finance and strategy, in a supportive environment fostering teamwork.

From designing marketing flyers to estimating profits, students have fun while developing
business savvy!

In conjunction with SPARK Business Academy
2025 Dates: July 28 – August 1
Rising 4-8 graders
Cost: $940

Learn how you can start investing at a young age in this fully interactive program!

Build your own $100,000 stock portfolio and trade stocks like Apple, Nike or Amazon with a
cool investing simulation tool. This innovative experience empowers students with the tools and mindset to face future investment decisions with confidence and buy low, sell high! A solid foundation for successful future investors!

In conjunction with SPARK Business Academy
2025 Dates: August 4-8
Rising 3-5 graders
Cost: $940

SPARK’s Little Scientist’s summer camp is a fun place where campers learn through hands -on participation in experiments and friendly competitions! Campers will develop their skills in problem solving, teamwork, and communication. Our experiment-based curriculum will teach campers about engineering, math, and science.

Be prepared to SPARK your “inner scientist”!

In conjunction with VineyardApp
2025 Dates: July 7-11
Rising 3-5 graders
Cost: $940

Discover the world of baking in our beginner’s baking camp designed for children! Led by our experienced instructors, young bakers will explore the art of baking while fostering creativity and teamwork. Through a carefully crafted series of beginner-friendly activities, children will master the fundamentals of baking. Throughout the camp, they will enhance their skills by participating in exciting projects like Cookie Decorating, crafting Caramel Popcorn, Fudge Making, and creating mouthwatering Caramel Apples. Along the way, students will also learn essential baking skills and safety techniques.

Join us for a hands-on experience where the joy of baking intertwines with the excitement of learning!

In conjunction with VineyardApp
2025 Dates: July 21-25
Rising 7-9 graders
Cost: $940

Do you have a story to tell?
Want to learn how to express yourself through writing?

Join our Creative Writing camp! This camp helps students who love stories express themselves through writing, develop their verbal skills, and learn how to craft compelling characters to build immersive worlds. Through guided exercises and personalized feedback over the course of camp, students will learn how to bring their ideas to life and create stories that will captivate readers. Younger learners will work on creating and illustrating their own cool chapter books. They’ll also make friends with their fellow campers through writing, and revision, along the way.
Regardless of age, all you need is a pen and paper, and you’re ready to start writing!

In conjunction with VineyardApp
2025 Dates: August 4-8
Rising 3-5 graders
Cost: $940

Welcome to Pokémon: Build & Battle, where the world of Pokémon meets math, literacy, and strategic thinking!

This program invites young trainers to explore the art of building powerful Pokémon trading card decks, while developing essential skills in problem-solving, mathematics, literacy, and strategic decision-making. Students will have the chance to battle each other within a fun, competitive, and supportive learning environment. Each week will focus on building different aspects of the game—deck construction, understanding card abilities, math for calculating damage, reading comprehension for card details, and strategy for winning battles. By the end of the program, students will participate in a culminating tournament where they can showcase their skills!

In conjunction with VineyardApp
2025 Dates: August 11-15
Rising 6-8 graders
Cost: $940

Have you ever wanted to be a hacker? Or wanted to learn how to code?

On the Internet these days, it’s important to understand how hackers work, so you can stay safe from them. In this specialty class, you will learn how to hack through fun coding (and code-breaking) games. You’ll learn about the three main methods hackers use, hack fake websites we set up, and learn how to stay safe online.

Get ready to have fun breaking things!

Concord Academy Summer Programs

166 Main Street
Concord, MA 01742

camp@concordacademy.org
Phone: (978) 402-2222 Fax: (978) 402-2210