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Choose Your Adventure

Calling all aspiring artists, Lego masters, athletes, aspiring chefs—and anyone who just wants to have a good time all summer long! Check out the activities and field trips we have planned, then choose your weeks!

Art Camp

Unleash your inner artist in a vibrant and inspiring environment where imagination knows no bounds. Whether you’re a budding Picasso or just discovering your artistic flair, Art Camp is the perfect place to explore, experiment, and expand your skills. Connect with fellow art enthusiasts, learn about a variety of artistic mediums, and let your imagination soar. It is not just a camp—it’s a canvas for self-discovery and artistic growth. Join us June 1st–5th for an unforgettable journey of artistic exploration and let your creativity shine!

Monday

Abstract - Random line art, Canvas painter tape art, Leaf paint brush art

Tuesday

Painting - Sponge painting, Finger painting

Wednesday

Sculpting - Aluminum foil master piece, clay sculpture

Thursday

Architecture - Toothpick and marshmallow bridge, blueprint creation, downtown cardboard creation

Friday

Water color - water color resist technique, color craft

Lego Camp

Unleash your creativity and engineering skills at Ascend Lego Challenge Camp—a haven for builders, architects, and innovators! Dive into exciting daily challenges, construct masterpieces, and bring your lego designs to life. Our camp fosters problem-solving and teamwork in a dynamic environment, guided by experienced staff. Join us for a week of Lego creativity, friendship, and fun—enroll now and unlock your unlimited potential with every brick!

Monday

Challenge Day - Left Hand Only, Right Hand Only, Blindfold Build, Tallest Tower, Strongest Bridge

Tuesday

Craft Day - Card Board Lego, Mason Jar Lego Man Head, Friendship Lego Bracelet

Wednesday

Stem Day - Catapults, Mazes, Volcano, Balloon Car

Thursday

Group Games - Sorting, Lego Pictionary, i-spy, Scavenger Hunt

Friday

story telling - Build and explain the story of the wall of Jericho

Water Wars Camp

Dive into a week of thrilling aquatic adventures at our week of Water Wars this summer! Get ready to make a splash as you engage in epic water battles, team-based challenges, and refreshing fun in the sun. Picture yourself armed with a water blaster, strategizing with your team, and navigating through our creative water obstacle courses. Our camp provides the ultimate escape from the summer heat, offering a unique blend of excitement and camaraderie.

Monday

Relay - Bucket Relay, Sponge Relay, The Small Cup Relay

Tuesday

Games - Tug a War, Dodgeball, Kickball, Capture The Flag

Wednesday

Lets Have Fun - Slip N Slide, Blowup Water Slide, Musical Chairs

Thursday

Field Trip - Movie and Popcorn

Friday

Let War Begin - Balloon Fight, Cannon Fight, Water Gun Fight

Nerf Camp

Gear up for an unforgettable summer adventure at Nerf Camp, where the thrill of friendly battles meets the great outdoors! At Nerf Camp, we combine the excitement of Nerf battles with the joys of traditional summer camp activities, creating an experience like no other. Imagine strategizing with your team, honing your marksmanship skills, and darting through an arena of your creation in a safe and supervised environment.

Monday

Classic Games - Capture the flag, team deathmatch, hide and seek, red light green light

Tuesday

Skills Challenge - Target practice, sniper shot, shoot and reload, funneling game

Wednesday

Field Trip - Cops vs Robbers

Thursday

obstacle relay - Tunnel/crawl relay, nerf bullet balance relay

Friday

Battle Royale, The President, Dodgeball [ Nerf Version]

Sports Camp

Get ready to run, jump, and play! Our Sports Summer Camp is packed with action-filled days of basketball, soccer, football, relay races, and team challenges. Campers will build skills, confidence, and teamwork while staying active and having a blast in a positive, encouraging environment. Every day brings new games, friendly competition, and tons of fun!

Monday

Football - put pass and kick, hoop throwing challenge, paper football creation, 7v7 flag football game

Tuesday

Basketball - dribble course, shooting competition, basketball canvas art, basketball sharks and Minnos

Wednesday

Soccer - soccer golf, soccer pendent, behind enemy lines, soccer game

Thursday

kick ball - crazy kick ball, mattball, backward kickball, base decorating

Friday

baseball - in field target, homerun derby, canvas baseball painting, baseball necklace, baseball game

Safari Camp

Get ready for a wild adventure! Safari Summer Camp takes campers on an exciting journey through the animal kingdom. Each day is packed with hands-on activities, creative crafts, outdoor games, and team challenges inspired by life on the safari. Campers will explore, imagine, and learn while building friendships and unforgettable memories in a fun, safe environment.

Monday

jungle and rainforest adventure - rainforest mural jungle themed

Tuesday

desert safari - desert safari mural, catch tiger tail cactus masterpiece, memory animal game, desert in the bottle, camel walk

Wednesday

Field Trip Day

Thursday

safari expedition - nature walk, animal tracking, create binoculars, create paper bag vest

Friday

safari celebration - animal trivia, obstacle course, animal charades, hungry hungry hippo

Grand Prix Camp

Rev up your engines and dive into the exciting world of craftsmanship and speed for Race Week! This summer July 13th–17th you can experience a unique hands-on adventure where young enthusiasts can design, build, and race their very own pinewood derby cars. Imagine the thrill of transforming a simple lock of wood into a sleek, aerodynamic racer.

Monday

Training Day - pit crew obstacle course, balloon powered car, student races (three legged, wheelbarrow, body balloon pass, leap frog, and back to back)

Tuesday

design day - Blue print design of car, cut and sand the car, paint car, relay races, create paper helmet

Wednesday

Field Trip - Nascar Hall of Fame

Thursday

Add Weights to Car, Weight in, Origami Car, test run

Friday

Race Day - Watch racing movie with popcorn

Baking Camp

Do you have a son or daughter who loves to bake? Then Ascend has a unique summer camp opportunity just for your child! Campers will participate in hands-on pastry classes that cover both food and kitchen safety. Ascend’s baking camp will be led by an experienced baker and will expand your child’s dining horizons, build math skills and self-esteem, promote teamwork and they’ll get bring home some of their creations to share with you.

Monday

cookies - Make and Bake cookies, Face the cookie game, Cookies Art, Cookie Trivia, Name that Cookie, Construction Paper Cookie Creation

Tuesday

Cakes - Make a Bake mini cake, Decorate Cake, pin the sprinkle on the cupcake, Patty Cake competition

Wednesday

Breads - Bread trivia, Bread tasting game, Bread Bingo, Bread Charades

Thursday

Pastry - Makes Pastry, Pastry matching game, Filling and Dough (spin off of sharks and minos)

Friday

Pies - obstacle course, pie teacher in face trivia, pie eating competition baking jeopardy (pie edition)

Olympics Camp

Let the games begin! At Ascend Olympics Summer Camp, campers will run, jump, create, and cheer their way through a week of fun-filled competitions and hands-on activities. Each day brings new challenges, team events, and chances to win medals while learning how to work together and try their best—just like real Olympians!

Super Sleuth

Get ready for a week of suspense, excitement, and problem-solving as a Super Sleuth. This thrilling camp is tailored for young minds eager to dive into the world of mystery as they tackle intriguing puzzles, follow mysterious clues, and work together to unravel captivating mysteries. Led by our experienced staff, our camp fosters critical thinking, teamwork, and attention to detail in an engaging hands-on, and supportive environment.

Pirate Camp

Ahoy mateys! Join us for an adventurous week of treasure hunts, arts & crafts, and delightfully treacherous fun & games. The week will even include a voyage to the High Seas Miniature Golf course where we will dress up in our best pirate selves and try our best for a hole-in-one!

Superhero

Join us for a SUPER fun week learning about and even meeting some real-life superheroes. We will have an action-packed week of games, art & crafts and lessons that focus on heroes of the Bible. We will have guest speakers throughout the week to tell us about how they work to keep us safe on a day-to-day basis. You will even get the chance to create your own superhero! The week will also include a field trip to the Police Station/Fire Station for a tour.

Summer Pass Bundles

Choose a bundle and save! The more weeks you select, the more you save.

Supreme Pass

$2,295

Save 25%

12
weeks included

Large Pass

$2,040

Save 20%

10
weeks included

Medium Pass

$1,809

Save 15%

8
weeks included

Small Pass

$1,452

Save 10%

6
weeks included

Schedule for the day

8:00

Camp Starts/Welcome

8:05
Morning Rally  
8:30
Bible time 
9:00
Snacks
9:45
Activity time 1
9:45
Activity time 1
9:45
Activity time 1
10:45
Restroom/Water break & Free time 
11:00
Activity time 2 
12:00
Lunch & Free time (Two shifts for 30-minute lunch)
1:00
Lunch & Free time (Two shifts for 30-minute lunch)
2:00
Bible review activity

2:30

Snack
3:00
Chill Zone/Camp ends & extended care begins 
3:30
Play centers (Rotate through specific centers) 
4:30
Free play 
5:00
Outside play 

Who is GraceLife Ascend?

GraceLife Ascend is an all-summer or by the week , all-day camp for kids entering grades K-5 in the fall.
Ascend Enrichment is a ministry of GraceLife Church.
Ascend Camp is not just another daycare alternative but a safe, creative, high energy, and dynamic summer experience.

Yes, Ascend enrichment programs are a ministry of GraceLife Church of Pineville. We provide a Biblically-centered education based upon our firm belief in Jesus Christ and the authority of the Bible.
Our teachers and staff are hand-selected through our extensive process of interviews, references, and background checks. We look for individuals who are actively seeking Christ and display qualities of Christian character, responsibility and integrity in everything they do. All of our teachers receive training including child development, classroom management, CPR, and First-Aid.
Children can be dropped off in their classroom starting at 6:30am and must be picked up by 6:00pm. A late fee of $1.00 per minute will be charged for any child not picked up by 6:00pm.

Each day at an Ascend camp includes new and exciting experiences. Each week offers a variety of activities and field trips specific to the camp theme.

Throughout the day campers will follow a schedule of activities, some structured and some unstructured. Some examples of activities include Bible, Art, Science, Athletics, Music, Culinary, and STEM. See the calendar for specific camp themes and dates.

Ascend Enrichment Camp weekly rate is the same whether the child attends 3 or 5 days, and we are confident that your child is not going to want to miss out on any of the activities during the week.

Ascend Enrichment after-school program does accept drop-ins when space is available. If a child attends 3 or more days in a week it is considered a full week.

You will select the specific camps your child will attend over the summer. Spaces are limited so you will want to sign up early to make sure your child gets to attend the camp of their choice.

Our staff may administer medication to a child if specific criteria is met: Signed permission to administer, medication contained in the original container clearly labeled with the child’s name and dosage instructions printed on it.

For any Emergency Medication (Epi-pen, inhaler) we must have a medical action plan from the child’s physician on file before a child may attend.

Parents are responsible for handing over their child’s medication to their teacher on the first day of camp along with the permission to administer medication form.

Ascend Enrichment program provides both a morning and afternoon snack for full-day programs and an afternoon snack for after-school programs.

Children will need to bring their own lunch if attending full day.

Children with any food allergies or restrictions will need to bring their own snacks.

Registration for Summer Camp will include a drawstring camp bag and a camp shirt.

After-school:
Tuition is due Monday by 6:00pm of each week. You have the option to set up a recurring payment through our payment portal.

Summer Camp:
To secure a space at your selected Camp you will pay a non-refundable deposit of $25 per week.

All camps must be paid in full one month before the starting date. (Example: Camp starting on June 1st must be paid in full by May 1st.)

Yes, we currently offer a discount for siblings. We also offer discounts for siblings of students enrolled in GraceLife Academy preschool.
We invite any elementary children ages 5–12 years to enroll in our programs. However, in order to make GraceLife Ascend enrichment programs a safe environment for everyone and due to the restrictions of our facility, students must be capable of meeting certain physical requirements.