Summer Programs

SLAM Brings Together all Academy Schools

Scholars from all Ascension Catholic Academy schools come together for Summer Language and Math (SLAM), a six-week program aimed at combating summer slide and providing a safe, enriching experience for scholars and peace of mind for their families.

Many Saint Peter Claver scholars from grades K-8 attend the program, which is held on the campus of Ascension Catholic School in north Minneapolis. Busing is provided from our school to Ascension, and after-program care is available at Saint Peter Claver.

SLAM is an academic program that provides a safe, caring, and constructive environment that focuses on extending learning throughout the summer. Our scholars build meaningful relationships with peers and teachers while improving their social, emotional and physical well-being. The academic focus is on math and language arts. SLAM transforms the summer break into a comprehensive experience of personal and intellectual development.

Field trips are planned to provide experiential learning and service. Trips in 2025 included a boat ride on the Mississippi, a visit to a climbing wall and a visit to the Como Zoo.

REGISTRATION FOR SLAM 2026 IS OPEN

Current Scholars

You must enroll in SLAM here. (See email for Snap Code titled : ACA SLAM Registration is Open for Summer 2026!)

Scholars new to Ascension Catholic Academy

Go here to complete the regular enrollment application if your family is NEW to Ascension Catholic Academy. This is specific to families enrolling at an Ascension Catholic Academy School for the 2026-27 school year and for scholars of ACA employees. Once enrolled there, please reach out to the school front office to complete the SLAM enrollment.