
Programs & Activities
Learning is a lifelong process that extends beyond the walls of the classroom. At Chandler Woods Charter Academy, students can explore their interests, learn new skills, and make new friends through a variety of extracurricular activities. Learn more about what we offer below.

Student Leadership Opportunities
Providing students with leadership opportunities plays a critical role in fostering personal growth, community involvement, and academic success. Chandler Woods Charter Academy offers student leadership opportunities such as:
- Community Service (6th-8th)
- National Junior Honor Society
- Student Teacher Cadet (7th-8th)
Athletics
Basketball
6th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Bowling
6th - 8th Grade
Boys
Cross Country
6th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Soccer
6th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Volleyball
6th - 8th Grade
Girls
"Chandler Woods has an incredibly warm and welcoming atmosphere. I love the emphasis on building strong character and striving for high academic achievement."
- Chandler Woods Charter Academy Parent
Clubs
Based on student interest and staff sponsor availability. Examples include:
- Art Workship (6th-8th)
- Craft Workshop (3rd-5th)
- Coding Workshop (1st-5th)
- Girls on the Run (3rd-5th)
- Kent County Total Trek Quest (3rd-5th)
- Math Olympiad (4th-5th)
- Running Club (6th-8th)
- STEM Workshop (1st-5th)
- Tutoring (1st-5th)
Events
We host a variety of events each year. Examples include:
- Book Fair
- Charger Dash (Fun Run)
- Choral and Band Concerts
- Community Events
- Concerts
- Field Day
- Fine Arts Festival
- Holiday Craft Fair
- Holiday Shop
- School Carnival
- Seasonal Dances
- Winter & Spring Musical
Field Trips
Vary each year. Examples include:
- Y5-2nd Grade: Apple Orchard, Charlton Park, Frederick Meijer Gardens, Zoo
- 3rd-5th Grade: Blandford Nature Center, Camp Roger, Frederick Meijer Gardens, Greenfield Village, Museum, State Capitol, Team Building Camps, Zoo
- 6th-8th Grade: 8th Grade Sneak, Chicago, Mackinac Island, Rafting, Team Building Camps, Washington D.C.

NHA Shines: Stanford Study Shows Our Students Surpass Their Peers by 3.5 Months Each Year
Learn More About Stanford's StudyA recent Stanford study shows NHA partner-school students continue to outperform their traditional public school peers. They do so by gaining nearly three-and-a-half months of additional learning. NHA also earned the new “gap busters” designation for outstanding progress in eliminating learning disparities for minority and poverty students.