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About Academy of Inspiring Minds at Fort Settlement

The Academy of Inspiring Minds (AIM) at Fort Settlement offers a perfect mix of fun learning environment, imaginary curriculum and high-energy activities. No matter what your child’s interests are—from STEM learning, cooking, sports, art, dance, music and more—we are sure you’ll find a class that your child will enjoy this summer!

AIM at Fort Settlement will consist of half-day classes with morning and afternoon sessions that are taught by our very own talented FBISD staff. Morning classes will operate from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm and afternoon classes will run from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Students and families will have the flexibility to enroll for either morning only, afternoon only or both. Students staying all day will need to pack lunch and snacks. Before and after care is also available.

Session 1: June 5-8

Session 2: June 12-15

Session 3: June 20-23

Session 4: June 26-29

Session 5: July 10-13

Session 6: July 17-20

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SPORTS: Basketball (Beginner Level)
Session 5: July 10-13

No matter your skill level, AIM academy offers a basketball camp designed for your child. Players will work on the fundamental skills of dribbling, passing, shooting, and overall team play in a fun and encouraging environment. In addition to games and instructions, players will have an opportunity to compete in special contests including three-point shooting, one-on-one, three-on-three, and free throw shoot outs. Our basketball coaches have experience coaching athletes of all ages and in all basketball stages. Their passion for child growth and development doesn’t just stop at creating basketball players, but at creating outstanding leaders.

CULINARY: Taste Buds Kitchen
Session 6: July 17-20

Throughout this camp we will be embarking on a culinary adventure filled with flavor, curiosity, and of course, fun! Our travels will take students across the continents through a whirlwind of tasty treats because knowing where our food comes from is just as important as knowing how to cook it. Every single day we will be going country-to-country. Without further ado, chefs, travelers, pack your appetites and “Let's Get Cooking”! Our AIM instructor has over 30 years of experience cooking world cuisine and delights in teaching adults and children to travel the world on recipe at a time.

ART: Exploring the Magic of Painting
Session 3: June 20-23

If your child is enthusiastic about painting, this course will introduce painting techniques, different artists, and styles. Students can take their curiosity and creativity even further, through step-by-step guidance from our AIM instructor who has a passion for art and would love to share her award-winning talent.

STEM: The “Pawn” Stars (Chess Intermediate Level)
Session 4: June 26-29

Calling all experienced Chess players! Our Chess course supports the development of higher order thinking skills such as problem solving, decision making, critical thinking, planning and even develops creativity. Join a community of enthusiasts ready to explore the world of challenges through chess. Our AIM instructor has over 10 years of experience as an instructor and has a passion for teaching our youth life skills through the game of chess.

DANCE: Hip Hop
Session 6: July 17-20

Does your child love to dance? At our camp, all levels of dancers are welcome to join us for a weeklong fun of learning new skills and innovative choreography. Our AIM dance instructor is an owner of a dance company and has extensive technical training in hip-hop, modern, jazz, ballet, pom, and cheer. Her goal is to expand her love for dance and aspire students to progress to the next level.

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