Programs & Activities
Learning is a lifelong process that extends beyond the walls of the classroom. At Eagle Crest 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. Eagle Crest Charter Academy offers student leadership opportunities such as:
- Peer-to-Peer Mentorship
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
Middle School Athletics Website
Visit our middle school athletics website for detailed information on the sports we offer.
"I love that Eagle Crest is dedicated to teaching Moral Focus. You can see it through the actions of the kids."
- Eagle Crest Charter Academy Parent
Clubs
Based on student interest and staff sponsor availability. Examples include:
- Art Club (4th-8th)
- Drama Club (5th-8th)
- Girls on the Run (3rd-5th)
- Step Up - Partnership with Hope College (6th-8th)
- Total Trek Quest (3rd-5th)
- Yearbook (6th-8th)
Events
We host a variety of events each year. Examples include:
- Band & Choir Concerts (6th-8th)
- Dances (Y5-5th Parent/Student, 6th-8th Student)
- Literacy Night
- Math/STEM Night
- Movie Nights
- Multicultural Nights
- Student Wax Museum (5th)
Field Trips
Vary each year. Examples include:
- Y5-2nd Grade: Frederick Meijer Gardens, Outdoor Discovery, Post Family Farm, John Ball Zoo
- 3rd-5th Grade: Frederick Meijer Gardens, Lansing, LMCU Ballpark, Outdoor Discovery
- 6th-8th Grade: 6th Grade Camp, Mackinac Island, Michigan's Adventure
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.