10 reasons to choose AKA this Summer!

Currently -6 Fahrenheit in the Twin Cities .

Staying positive…

Thinking Summer!!

Rather than delaying the inevitable - usually this type of post is for Tax Time/Spring Time - I wanted to provide new and current family customers with why we feel AKA Summer Camps are for your kids! Check out what we’ve come up with below and if you have any other reasons for choosing AKA or Summer Camps in general, please feel free to chime in.

Thinking Summer… 10 reasons to choose AKA this Summer!

1. Variety of Sports & Activities. That’s what we do. Each week promotes a different sport theme. Loaded with plenty of technical training, games and skills competitions, the goal is to get kids to learn and find greater passion for their favorite sports. Of course we add a variety of other games in the morning and afternoons to fill their day and week.
   Archery, Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Bicycling, Canoeing, Cricket, Dodgeball, Fishing, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Handball, Hockey, Ice Sports, Kickball, Lacrosse, Ninja, Pickleball, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track & Field, Volleyball….what did we miss?!
   New this year…
   **More carved out time for more reading, board games, creative games, arts, crafts and special projects.
   **Elite Feature. Kids seeking more elite/advanced level training will indicate that before the week starts and we will group them in Elite Camper groups for that particular sport. More information once you register!

2. Flexibility / Structure of AKA Summer Programming.
   Full summer or individual weeks registration acceptable.
   Aside from not providing drop in days or shortened week system, we are flexible with everything else. Need to drop off later or pickup early, easy. Need us to transport your kid to another program on Campus, not a problem. Prefer to select individual weeks instead of the full summer… that’s what we do! In full, AKA is a full day operation as doors open at 7:00am and close at 6:00pm.
   New this Year…
   ** Individual Week payments can be broken up with a payment plan. All that is required at the time of registration is the deposit.

3. Field Trips - Everyone’s Favorite! Well next to Free Time
   See www.akasport.org/field-trips/

4. Tax Breaks and Dependent Care (Childcare)
   Your kids are covered! AKASPORT Summer Camp programs qualify for all Childcare tax credits and Dependent care needs through your employer. Let us know if you need tax statements and we will be happy to provide.
   AKA Tax ID#03-0545137

5. AKA Value - per hour/per day
   Less than $50 per day! And if you take advantage of full summer discounts… LESS THAN $36 PER DAY!

6. Facilities
   Over 15 years, we have partnered with the best sports facilities, cities and community centers around. We are currently involved with the new (Adrenaline), the renovated (Hopkins Pavilion), the more educational and enriching (Centennial HS) and the largest in the world (National Sports Center).

7. Healthy Living and Healthy Meals!
   Proud to be partnered with Healthy Bites and Lisa’s Catering delivering the healthiest lunches and healthy vibes to AKASPORT kids and families!

8. AKA Staff - Teachers, Physical Education professionals, Professional Sports Coaches and Partners and the Coolest College and High School Coaches, Mentors and Leaders around.
   All education minded…we are proud of our 60-70% staff return rate each year.

9. Leadership & Self Esteem!
   Sportsmanship, Confidence, Teamwork, Aptitude to Succeed, Routine, Personal Growth, Make Friends, Make Memories…Leadership and Self Esteem!
   For 15 years, AKASPORT proves that Sport is a leading vehicle to positive development! AKA Summer Camps fit the bill.

10. Social Element - (Boss’s everyday plug)
    Sports are life for many of us. But it is the social element in sport that makes us well rounded as individuals, young and old. Rather than sit alone staring at the tv/computer or relying solely on electronic devices… get out and get social with AKASPORT and everyone involved!

11. Bonus : Wearing Kids Out for 15 Years! ;) Full Day Workout.

    Don’t get me wrong, rest is vital and we encourage rest and reading throughout. But the best youth training is the most physically exhausting!

“ “I love this camp and have recommended it to a lot of people. It is the only time my kid is tired during the year.””

— One Happy Parent