AFTER SCHOOL PRORAMS & ATHLETICS

In order for Camden Academy to succeed in its mission, students must be engaged and interested in their own education. To create this interest, students will participate in both mandatory and voluntary innovative programs throughout the school day. Additionally, students will have a daily opportunity directly before and after school to participate in either a tutorial study program or various club opportunities.

ATHLETICS

Students participate in the NJSJAA and may try out and play for Woodrow Wilson High School or Camden High School only if the sport is not offered at Camden Academy Charter High School. Transportation to sports not offered at Camden Academy is the responsibility of the parents. Camden Academy extracurricular eligibility requirements must be satisfied in order for students to participate in these programs.

STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Camden Academy Charter High School will maintain a commitment to the development of character and leadership skills within the student body. These points are introduced in the Freshman Immersion program and reinforced during the Sophomore Experience and are common threads uniting each year to provide a cohesive, continuous learning and growth experience for each student. To further build leadership skills, Camden Academy Charter High School maintains a Student Council. The Student Council is a representative group of the entire student body with a strong and consistent voice in the school. All students will have the opportunity to address matters of concern. In particular, the Student council will:

1. Meet on a regular basis with advisory support from faculty
2. Elect officers
3. Provide representation through which all students may voice their concerns, and provide a formal evaluation of the Camden Academy Charter High School as an accountability agent at the year end review.

CLUBS & ACTIVITIES

After school clubs/activities (3:30 pm to 5:30 pm) will run from October- December and January- May. Clubs will be based on student interests and academic major.

FIELD TRIPS

Students may have the opportunity to take several field trips during the course of the year. All field trips are managed from grade level deans or the guidance office.

IMMERSION PROGRAMS

As an integral part of our academic experience, all students are required to attend summer and school year immersion programs. First and second year students attend a three-day camping immersion experience, participating in team-building exercises such as high and low ropes courses, canoeing, and science experiments. Upper-class students participate in job shadowing and internship experiences as part of their immersion program. These experiences include partnerships with the following companies and agencies:

Lockheed Martin, L-3, TD Bank, Courier Post, Virtua Health Systems, Walnut Street Theatre, Camden Riversharks, Delaware River Port Authority, Philadelphia Inquirer, Camden County Prosecutor’s Office, Camden Police and Fire Departments, New Jersey Adventure Aquarium, Campbell’s Soup, Department of Health and Human Services.

MENTORING PROGRAMS

Camden Academy believes in the power of mentoring relationships. Our students have the opportunity to participate in any of our mentoring programs that will intensify and enrich their academic experience.

Gentlemen By Choice

Gentlemen By Choice is sponsored by the Rowan University chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. This mentoring program is designed to help young men gain self-confidence, improve self-esteem, and heighten academic and career awareness. Community professionals present on the following topics: academic involvement, social development, leadership, and technology education. Sessions are held on the campus of Rowan University in Glassboro, New Jersey, one Saturday a month from September to June.

Betty Shabazz Delta Academy

The Betty Shabazz Delta Academy is sponsored by the Rowan University chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. The mission of the program is to “catch the dreams” of at-risk adolescent girls to inspire and guide them to a successful future. Delta Academy meets twice a month on Saturdays at Rowan University in Glassboro, New Jersey. The program focuses on developing leadership skills, service learning, peer relationships, math, science, and technology education.

Learning for Life

Learning for Life provides programs that are designed to support Camden Academy in efforts geared toward preparing youth to successfully handle the complexities of today’s society. The programs seek to enhance the self-confidence, motivation, and the self-worth of students. Learning for Life also helps youth develop social and life skills, assists in character development, and helps formulate positive and personal values. The Learning for Life program is for all Camden Academy students.