Course Description

Sharpen your pencils and your wit in this lively English refresher designed to boost your confidence before heading back to class! In this fun-filled course, students will brush up on key middle school grammar concepts through interactive games, team challenges, and creative activities. Dive into the world of short stories, exploring characters, plot twists, and deeper meanings. Through creative writing prompts students bring their ideas to life on the page. Whether you're looking for a confidence boost, a head start on next year's English class, or just a chance to play with words in a new way, this course is the perfect mix of skill-building and storytelling fun.

Who Should Take This Course

Any rising 7th grade or rising 8th grade student who wants to strengthen their reading and writing skills in preparation for the academic year.

Course Description

This course is designed to reinforce 6th and 7th grade Common Core topics regarding number sense, expressions, and equations, while also introducing students to some new material which will be taught in the early part of both their 7th and 8th grade math courses.

Who Should Take This Course

Any rising 7th and 8th grade student who would like to strengthen their foundational math skills.

Course Description

The Introduction to Algebra 1 summer course will cover a sampling of topics from the first half of the Algebra 1 course, including algebraic expressions and operations, techniques for solving equations, the Distributive Property and its applications, and polynomial operations.

Who Should Take This Course

Any rising 8th or 9th grader with plans to take Algebra 1 in the fall.

Course Description

The Introduction to Geometry summer course will cover a sampling of topics from the first half of the Geometry course, including segments and angles, an introduction to two-column proofs, parallel lines, and triangles. Students will develop notational fluency and begin to learn some of the important vocabulary and theorems that will be key to success in Geometry. Algebra review will be incorporated throughout the course.

Who Should Take This Course

Any rising 9th or 10th grader with plans to take Geometry in the fall.

Course Description

Combination of individual work facilitated by an NDA instructor and in-person work taught by an NDA instructor.  It is intended for students who want to accelerate or need a refresher of Algebra I before taking Geometry. 

Who Should Take This Course

Any rising 9th grader.

Course Description

The goal of this two week course is to introduce students to several Chemistry topics which tend to pose the greatest difficulty. We begin with Mathematics of Chemistry, Atomic Structure, Atom and Ion Names, Compound Formation, Molar Mass and Percent Composition. A strong focus will also be on note taking and outlining study-skills and habits.

Who Should Take This Course

Any rising 10th grade student planning to take Chemistry in the fall.

Description

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, our basketball program will help you improve your skills and technical training. Join NDA Head Basketball Coach, Nickie Orlando, and varsity team members for fun training and competition in a supportive environment.

Who Should Sign Up

Open to any rising 2nd grade through rising 8th grade student.

Program Description

Get Tryout Ready!
Join our focused conditioning program with certified strength and conditioning coaches from Magnitude Strength & Power designed specifically for middle and high school girls to build strength, speed and stamina - and show up confident on Day 1!

Program Highlights:

• Speed, agility, & endurance training
• Strength & core development
• Injury prevention techniques
• Motivation & mindset coaching

Who Should Sign Up

Any currently enrolled rising 6th through 12th grade NDA students for the 2025-2026 school year (all skill levels and sports).