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12 Incredible Weeks of Fun, Learning & Friendship at Ascend Summer Camp

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  • June 1 - August 19
  • 705 Lakeview Dr. Pineville NC, 28134
  • Ages 5-12

12

Unique Themes

50

Spots Per Week

40%

Max Savings

100%

Fun Guaranteed

Featured Program

Summer Camp 2026

Our themed camps are sure to keep your child’s imagination engaged. Whether a character week with pirates and superheroes or sports week with olympic competition, our daily activities and weekly field trips offer a variety of experiences to make this the best summer ever.

Creative Arts

From painting and sculpting to baking and crafts – unleash your creativity

  • Art Week (June 1-5)
  • Baking Week (July 20-24)
  • Lego Week (June 8–12)

Action & Adventure

Thrilling outdoor activities from water wars to nerf battles and racing!

  • Water Wars (June 15-19)
  • Nerf Week (June 22-26)
  • Pirate Week (August 10–14)

Sports & Competition

Build teamwork, skills, and confidence through fun sports and games!

  • Sports Week (June 29-July 3)
  • Olympics (July 27-31)
  • Grand Prix (July 13–17)
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Our Programs

Ascend features 3 types of programs to accommodate the schedules and needs of various families. Our school-year program include afterschool for elementary students and a half-day program for preschool students. Our summer camp program offers both weekly slots and summer-long bundles.

After School

We offer both daily after-school care as well as holiday coverage for several schools in North and South Carolina.

  • Homework help & tutoring
  • High-energy activities
  • Open until 6pm
    Bus transportation
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Summer Camp

Join us for your favorite theme week or for every week of our fun-filled weeks and awesome field trips.

  • 12 unique weekly themes
  • Age-appropriate activities
  • Field trips every week
  • Bundle discounts up to 40%
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Half-Day Preschool

For families who want the advantages that a half-day schedule provides.

  • Ages 3-5 welcome
  • Christian values
  • Play-based learning
  • Experienced teachers
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We pick up from the following schools:

Pineville Elementary
Harrisburg Elementary
Springfield Elementary
Flint Hill Elementary
Endhaven Elementary

Rise, Shine, & Ascend Together

Ascend recognizes the importance of academics & Christian belief we bring those together with a focus on the imagination, life skills, and the relationships within a child’s own world. We combine educational experiences and high energy environments to pack the day with fun, noise, and learning.

Location:

705 Lakeview Drive, Pineville, NC 704-292-6414

Hours of operation:

Before school care for Pineville Elementary 6:30am–7:40am After-school care 2:00pm–6:00pm Summer Camp program operates from June–August 6:30am–6:00pm

Why Choose Ascend?

Faith-based, age-appropriate learning

Education that feeds the mind, heart, and soul of your child

Full-day and Half-day Options

Flexibility for your individual family's schedule and needs

Experienced Leadership

Decades of experience in administrative, classroom, and extracurricular settings

Affordable Investment

Competitive rates for trustworthy care in a Christian environment

Bundled and Family Discounts

We offer discounted rates for families, existing students, and package bundles

Focused Activities

Purposed engagement to maximize fun, learning, and socialization

Our Programs After School

Ascend is not just another after school care alternative but a safe, creative, high energy, and dynamic enrichment experience. We offer tutoring, high-energy hands-on activities, and a loving and engaged environment your kids will love.
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Summer Camp

Ascend Summer Camp is what you need to take your kid’s summer to new heights. We are committed to partnering with you to love your kids and give them an unforgettable summer. A day at Ascend is a day full of age-appropriate activities that your kids will love. Water games, Bible stories, arts and crafts, singing, hands-on field trips, learning new skills, and lots of new friends.
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Meet our staff

Bobbi Whitehead

Director (Paragraph Bio)

Khalia Frazier

Lead Teacher, Half-Day

Anna Smith

Communications Director

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