Why AKA Summers Rule (for kids & parents!)

Albeit a bit chilly and gray, spring is in the air, baseball is getting in full swing, and March Madness basketball wrapping up, which means one thing in our world… Summer is right around the corner!

Here are our new and improved reasons AKA is the place for your Summer Camp (care) needs. With the All Sports Camp (K-6), Speed of Play Program (Gr. 7-8), and AKA SEALs advanced sports camps at select sites, we have it all and can confidently say, we’re the best at what we do!

All Sports Camp at Bunker Beach (2023)

Here’s to new families and returning friends, this is why we feel AKA Summer Camps are for you and your kids!  Keep your kids active and off the devices all summer long, and sign up today!

AKA SEALS (2024)

Speed of Play - Leadership through Fitness at Base Camp (2023)

Coach Owen racing the Girls

Top 10 reasons to choose AKA this Summer!

1. Variety of Sports & Activities. That’s what we do. Each week promotes a different sport theme and field trip(s). 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?!
   
   

2. Flexibility / Structure of AKA Summer Programming
   In full, AKA is a full day operation as doors open at 7:00am and close at 6:00pm, so you can take advantage of an 11-hour day of activities while you parents focus on work or self.  Need to drop off later or pick up early, easy. Prefer to select individual weeks instead of the full summer… that’s what we do!  
   
   

3. Tax Breaks and Dependent Care (Childcare)
   Your kids are covered! AKA SPORT Summer Camp programs qualify for all Childcare tax credits and Dependent care needs through your employer.  You basically should not have to pay a dime, thanks to company policies and government aid.  Let us know if you need tax statements and we will be happy to provide. (AKA Tax ID#03-0545137)
   
   

4. Field Trips - Everyone’s Favorite!  Well, next to Daily “Free Time”.  AKA offers the best field trips in Minnesota thanks to our partners and experienced & professional operations.
   See www.akasport.org/field-trips/  (And yes, we encourage parents and grandparents to join us as chaperones, free of charge)
   
   

5. AKA Value - per hour/per day
   With all the activities and field trips, with the tremendous staff and top-class facilities, no matter the program your kids are in, this is the best value you will find to make the most out of your kids busy summers!
   
   

6. Facilities
   Over 20 years, we have partnered with the best sports facilities, cities, schools and community centers around.  Indoor and Outdoor access at all, the days are packed with activities and field trips to keep your kids getting their fresh air and vitamin D, as well as climate-controlled facilities when the weather is too hot or stormy.
   
   

7. Healthy Living and Healthy Meals!
   We encourage healthy habits, especially snacks and meals throughout the summer.  Proud to be partnered so many health minded businesses and with Lisa’s Catering and Rhody’s Grill (Champions Hall) providing quality lunch options, you have the opportunity, parents, to free up some more of your time and not have to pack meals each day.
   
   

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 fun, extremely caring and education minded…we are proud of our 70%+ staff return rate each year.
   
   

9. Leadership & Self Esteem!
   Sportsmanship, Confidence, Teamwork, Aptitude to Succeed, Routine, Personal Growth, Make Friends, Make Memories… Leadership, Self Esteem and so many more! For over 20 years, AKA SPORT proves that Sport is a leading vehicle to positive development! AKA Summer Camps fit the bill.
   
   

10. Social Element - (my personal everyday plug)
    This world is complex, and often times intense, no matter who old we are or what day of the week it is.  Sports are life for many of us.  A stable go-to for enjoyment and exercise, an outlet that we often times take for granted.  But it is the social element in sport that makes us well rounded as individuals, young and old.  Rather than sit alone staring at our devices/computer… get out and get social with AKA SPORT and everyone involved!  Run ‘em, engage them, and socialize kids when they’re young!
    
    

11. Bonus : Wearing Kids Out for 20 Years!    A Full Day Workout, and you’ll be happy when your kids are sleeping earlier and often!