Next Level Macon

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Applications for Camp Zion 2024 will be available beginning Monday, November 27, 2023. The last day to submit an application is Thursday, January 18, 2024.

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Camp Zion Program Components

The After-School Program, Summer Day Camp, and E.L.I.T.E. Leadership Academy are all academic-based and designed to prepare students to succeed academically, prepare for college and careers, encourage healthy lifestyles, promote self-management, reinforce positive attitudes, establish parental involvement, and inspire community activism.

Programs are FREE to qualified students in the community with transportation provided to select schools and communities serviced by the Macon Housing Authority. Hot meals and snacks are provided during each program. A variety of enrichments activities including but not limited to tap, step and hip-hop dance, competitive sports, swimming, culinary art, art classes, and more are offered throughout the year within the programs.

Camp Zion Program Components Focus on 3 Areas:

Academics

NLCDC employs experienced, certified teachers who instruct students on the skills necessary for success based on the Georgia Common Core Standards with an emphasis on the following core subject areas: Math, Reading, English Language Arts, and Science. Academic assistance includes:

  • Homework assistance
  • Individual and small group tutoring
  • Georgia Milestone and SAT/ACT test preparation
  • Remediation

Youth Development

Students participate in courses encouraging and introducing important life skills necessary to succeed in every area of their lives including but not limited to:

  • Abstinence education
  • Leadership
  • Character education
  • Financial literacy
  • Health and wellness
  • Conflict resolution
  • Community service

College & Career Preparation

High school students in grades 9-12 tour nationally ranked colleges and universities across the U.S. and are equipped with college and career readiness skills necessary for college entry and future careers including:

  • SAT/ACT preparation course
  • Financial aid seminars
  • Career panels
  • Interview and resume writing
  • Apprenticeship opportunities

Our Programs

After School Program

The Camp Zion After-School Program is open Monday through Thursday from 3pm-7pm from September to May. All students enrolled in the After-School Program have priority enrollment for the Summer Day Camp Program.

The Mission of Camp Zion After-School Program

To produce lifelong learners by providing a caring and creative learning environment built on genuine relationships and reinforcing academic achievement through an engaging and interactive approach.

Enrollment period

Application process begins on the Monday following July 4th.  Deadline to submit applications is August 13, 2024.  Please submit completed applications  to nextlevelmacon@gmail.com.

Application

Summer Day Camp Program

The Camp Zion Summer Day Camp Program is open Monday through Friday from 8am-4pm for 5 weeks during the summer.

The Mission of Camp Zion Summer Day Camp Program

To produce lifelong learners by providing a caring and creative learning environment built on genuine relationships and reinforcing academic achievement through an engaging and interactive approach.

Enrollment Period

Application process begins on the Monday following the Thanksgiving holiday and closes on January 24, 2023.  Applications can be submitted via email (nextlevelmacon@gmail.com) or submitted to the office.

Application

Applications will be accepted starting November 27, 2023.

Deadline for all completed applications is January 18, 2024.

 

E.L.I.T.E. Leadership Academy / Job Club

 

Empowered Leaders: Inspiring, Transforming, & Excelling

The Mission of E.L.I.T.E. Leadership Academy

To develop young leaders of character, equipped to positively impact their society and create a climate of positive peer pressure within their schools and communities.

An academy built on the premises of honor, respect, and humility, the vision is to produce high school graduates who are ethical leaders academically, socially, and professionally with a strong sense of service to others.

E.L.I.T.E. students participate in Camp Zion Job Club, a paid summer internship program designed to assist with the learning experiences of youth far beyond the classroom. The program expands the youth’s knowledge of the real world of work and helps them make better career choices while learning firsthand the impact of employment.

Details

  • E.L.I.T.E. meetings take place on the 2nd Monday of each month from 6pm-8pm from October to May
  • The Internship / Job Club involves 20 hours per week for 6 weeks during the summer
  • Requirements to be eligible for the academy include a 3.25 GPA and 16 hours of community service
Enrollment Period

Application process begins on the 1st Tuesday in August and closes on the 2nd Tuesday in September.

Application