Education Beyond the Classroom

We cultivate learning experiences where children and youth grow in relationship with God, others, and the world around them while developing skills that bless families and communities.

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What We're Doing

We’ve created a community for whole families to grow together. We serve kids through a holistic slate of programs ranging from childhood education to arts, activities, and adventure. We serve families by creating connection points for parents and children and spaces for parents to deepen relationships with God and others.

Developing Lifelong Learners

Integrating intellectual growth with spiritual maturation

Activating Adventurous Artists

Guiding personal journeys toward a deeper faith, together

Excel Academy Programs

We harness the power of education as a catalyst for discipleship, intertwining learning and spiritual growth within a nurturing community to shape holistically healthy children.

Classical Conversations

To Know god and to make him known

Foundations | Ages 4-12
Essentials | Ages 9-12
Challenge | Ages 13+

‍It is an honor to be able to host Classical Conversations. CC is a classical, Christian homeschool community with a biblical world-view curriculum designed to foster the love of learning. Over three fourths of our Excel Academy families are enrolled in CC.

Arts & Activities

ACTIVATING ADVENTUROUS ARTISTS

Morning | Ages 4-12
Afternoon | Ages 4-14
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A drop off morning and/or afternoon program designed to foster peer relationships, encourage independence, spark interest and develop skills in new fields, Arts and Activities cultivates character development and biblical values while kids have fun with friends and take part in a plethora of classes from dance to imaginative art to soccer.

Pre-Grammar

Learning through play

Pre-Grammar | Ages 1-12

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Early learners are invited to discover their imagination, explore the world around them, and develop fine motor, gross motor, language and problem solving skills through learning centers and interactions that encourage learning through play.

Trail Life

christ-centered scouts program

Trail Life | Ages K-12
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Trail Life is an organization for young men to develop knowledge, understanding, and wisdom while having fun outdoors and sharpening all types of practical skills. TL has an end goal to produce generations of godly and responsible husbands, fathers, and citizens.

Trail Life Troop # NC-4132

American Heritage

christ-centered scouts program

American Heritage | Ages K-12
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‍American Heritage Girls is a Christ-centered character and leadership development program for girls. AHG is dedicated to the mission of building women of integrity through service to God, family, community, and country.
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American Heritage Troop # NC-4132

For Parents

BECAUSE WE CARE ABOUT YOU

Mothers Bible Study | During AA Morning Sessions
Parents' Night Out | One Saturday a Month |5:00-8:30PM
Other Family Activities | Seasonal Parties, Worship Nights, etc.

At Excel Academy, we don't just focus on children's growth but we also care deeply about parents. We facilitate programs like Mother's Bible Study and Parents' Night Out, offering a much-needed break while we look after their kids. Through these initiatives, we strive to build a supportive, nurturing environment for the entire family.

Testimonials

If you had asked me two years ago if my family was going to be part of the new Black Mountain Classical Conversations Community of Excel Academy, I would have replied, “I hope not; not if I can help it.” I knew well the reputation of first-year teachers and principals and, though this was a bit different, I still had no intention of joining that circus. HA! Well, as is often the case, God had other plans. Better plans. Since we joined the Excel Academy 18 months ago, we have not once wished we were in a different community. This community has been an incredible blessing to our family and has far-exceeded our hopes for our son/family.