Summer Programs
Summer Programs
We offer a variety of enriching opportunities in the summer both inside and outside the classroom. Our goal is to provide a Christian, educational, challenging, and fun-filled summer experience to our students.
Summer Camps 2026
Chess camp meets for 3 hours in the morning or afternoon for a full week, Monday through Friday
- Monday, June 8 - Friday, June 12, 2026
- Monday, July 20 - Friday, July 24, 2026
- Monday, July 27 - Friday, July 31, 2026
- Half-Day Morning: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Half-Day Afternoon: 1:00 -4:00 pm
- Full-Day: 9:00 am-4:00 pm
- $395/week for Full-Day
- $245/week for Half-Day
Location: 341 E Wildcat Reserve Parkway, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126
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Level Up Literacy Program
INSTRUCTOR: Rachel Gaspar
WHEN: June 8 - July 17
SESSION CHOICES: Monday - Friday
- 8 AM-10 AM
- 10:30 AM-12:30 PM
WHO: Students Grade 1st-9th
COST: $65/hour, 40-hour minimum
REGISTER HERE by June 2 or Learn More
Early Bird Registration Discount: Register by May 1
Join Mrs. Kate Matott for Next Level Running Camp, a logic school performance-based training program designed to help student-athletes improve endurance, speed, running mechanics, and overall athletic development in a structured, age-appropriate environment. The goal of this camp is not simply participation, but measurable growth. Students will learn to train intentionally, understand the fundamentals of proper running form, and build both aerobic capacity and strength in a safe, progressive way!
Please complete the form for EACH student you wish to register.
Questions? Please contact Mrs. Kate Matott
Preschool Summer Camps
Join Mrs. Barbara Tornow & Ms. Abigail Tornow for a time of exploration and creativity through 4 themed weeks. Each week will feature learning through engaging activities, science experiments, and crafts centered on a Biblical theme. Themes include: Keepers of the Kingdom (The Armor of God), Wild About God (Animals), God’s Infinite Love (Space), Jesus Lights My Way (Beach). This camp is designed for preschool-aged children and siblings are welcome (2.5 years and older through Grammar school). For questions, please contact Mrs. Barbara Tornow (btornow@armadeiacademy.com)
WHEN: 9:00 am - 11:30 am
- Week 1: June 8-10 - "Keepers of the Kingdom (The Armor of God)" (Registration Deadline: June 5)
- Week 2: June 15-17 -"Wild About God (Animals)" (Registration Deadline: June 12)
- Week 3: June 22-24 - "God’s Infinite Love (Space)" (Registration Deadline: June 19)
- Week 4: June 29- July 1 - "Jesus Lights My Way (Beach)" (Registration Deadline: June 26)
Preschool Lunch Bunch **Preschool Lunch Bunch is offered in collaboration with Preschool Summer Camps to offer a full-day experience for interested families**
Join Ms. Abigail for an extended day after morning camp, or just an afternoon of fun. During this time, children will eat lunch with Ms. Abigail and engage in exciting activities and playground time until 2:30 pm. The idea for Lunch Bunch is to provide quality care for children and families looking for extended days to engage children while knowing their child is cared for by a highly qualified educator. For questions, please contact Ms. Abigail Tornow (atornow@armadeiacademy.com)
WHEN: 11:30 am - 2:30 pm
- Week 1: June 8-10
- Week 2: June 15-17
- Week 3: June 22- 24
- Week 4: June 29- July 1
WHO: Preschool-aged and their siblings (2.5 years - 5th grade) minimum of 6 students
- 2.5 years old through Grammar School - must be potty trained
WHERE: Arma Dei Academy Preschool - 341 E. Wildcat Reserve Parkway, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126
COST: Per student (for each week)
- $150 Preschool Camp Only
- $300 Preschool Camp & Lunch Bunch
- Fee includes materials and snack
Questions? Please contact Mrs. Barbara Tornow (btornow@armadeiacademy.com) or Ms. Abigail Tornow (atornow@armadeiacademy.com)
Register HERE
Please complete a form for EACH student you wish to register.
Spanish Immersion Camp
Join Mrs. Ethel Medina for a Spanish Immersion Program, with a curriculum focusing on building basic second-language speech and comprehension. This fun camp will help students build a firm foundation for language learning through interactive games.
- Week 1: June 1 -5, 2026 (Registration Deadline: MAY 29)
- Week 2: June 8 -12, 2026 (Registration Deadline: JUNE 5)
Register HERE
Join Mrs. Catherine Kochie and Mrs. Leah Ross for the Wild Wild West Camp. At this camp, students will learn about the Western Expansion as they sing American folk songs, participate in folk dances, cook (and eat!) food that settlers in the West would have eaten, and make Western-themed crafts. The students will also have the chance to hike, play outdoor games, and see farm animals and 19th-century homesteads on their field trip.
Summer Reading & Math
A child’s summer should be filled with adventure, learning, growth, and wonder. What better way to start the adventure than by diving into a great book?
What is required?
Full-time students entering grades 3–12 will have one required book to read (see the list below). Each teacher will plan discussions and activities based on the book during the first week of school. Students should be ready to discuss the characters, setting, main idea, themes, key details, and overall plot of the book.
- 3rd: The Cricket in Times Square (Seldon)
- 4th: Door in the Wall (de Angeli)
- 5th: From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler (Konigsburg)
- 6th: The Magician’s Nephew (Lewis)
- 7th: The Hobbit (Tolkien)
- 8th: Treasure Island (Stevenson)
Rhetoric students must buy the specific version of their book, listed below, and annotate it as part of the summer reading assignment.
- 9th: Till We Have Faces by C.S. Lewis (students must buy and annotate this version)
- 10th: Confessions by St. Augustine (students must buy and annotate this version
- 11th: Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe (students must buy and annotate this version)
- 12th: Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain (students must buy and annotate this version)
Tolle Lege: Take up and read!
All K-8 students are encouraged to compete against one another in our annual Tolle Lege reading contest. Students who read at least 1000 minutes over the summer will be able to participate in an ice cream party during the first week of school. Awards will be presented to the students who read the most minutes in their grade, as well as the top three readers in the school overall. Here are a few guidelines:
- Due to our student management system transition, reading minutes will not be tracked in the parent portal this summer. Please use the PDF linked HERE to log minutes.
- Students entering grades 3-8 should only keep track of the minutes they personally read.
- Students entering grades K-2 may also include minutes someone else reads to them.
- While audiobooks are wonderful, students may only count audiobook minutes if they are reading along at the same time.
- Students are not required to read from a certain list of books, but rather are free to read what interests them and fosters a love for reading and learning. Parents are encouraged to guide their children toward literature that points them to the True, Good, and Beautiful. Click HERE for ideas of what to read.
Enjoy the adventure!
If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Knedlik.
During the school year, students work diligently to master math facts, develop skills, and grow as problem-solvers. Like a muscle, mathematical thinking strengthens with regular use—and weakens when unused. Consistent practice over the summer helps your child retain skills and begin the next school year with confidence.
At Arma Dei Academy, we use a Singapore approach to mathematics, which emphasizes deep conceptual understanding to build number sense, fact fluency, and problem-solving abilities. To support summer learning, we recommend the Splash of Math (2nd edition) workbooks by Mathodology, our curriculum publisher. These books are designed specifically for students who have completed Kindergarten through 5th grade and are available for approximately $20 on Amazon.
For students who have just completed 6th or 7th grade, please use the review packets provided from our Logic School curriculum (linked below).
Incoming 7th (resource and answer key)
Incoming 8th (resource 2 Answer Key)
In addition to these print resources, or as an alternative, we recommend IXL.com, an online platform that offers adaptive practice and immediate feedback. Families are also welcome to use other resources such as flashcards, games, apps, or workbooks that help reinforce core math skills.
Although summer math work is optional for K–8 students, we encourage students to spend roughly 10 minutes each day, a few days a week, engaging with math materials. Students benefit far more from regular, short sessions as opposed to multiple hours completing the optional workbooks all at once.
As Albert Einstein wisely said, “It’s not that I’m so smart, it’s just that I stay with problems longer.” With steady practice and perseverance, students continue to grow in confidence and proficiency. Thank you for partnering with us to support your child’s learning this summer!
If you have any questions, please contact Josh Catron.