High School Summer Camp Explores Careers, Nature, and Creativity This summer, Grace Place’s high school summer camp combined a strong academic program with engaging field trips to inspire curiosity, build skills, and help prevent the summer slide, the common loss of academic progress during summer break. Our academic camp provided focused learning to keep students [...]
A Summer of Discovery and Learning This summer, Grace Place’s Adventure Academy was more than just a camp—it was a launchpad for discovery, growth, and joy. For elementary students, each day was a new adventure filled with hands-on learning, laughter, and unforgettable experiences. A highlight of the camp was a series of educational field trips [...]
Back to School Bash Brings Smiles and Supplies to Golden Gate On Saturday, July 19, Grace Place was thrilled to welcome more than 1,250 children and parents from the Golden Gate community to our fourth annual Back to School Bash — a lively morning dedicated to preparing students for a successful year ahead. Thanks to [...]
Building Big Skills with Our Littlest Learners This summer, our rising VPK students—preschoolers who are gearing up to enter our Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) program this fall—have been hard at work… playing! But at Grace Place, play is serious business. Our rising VPK students attend with their parents, laying the groundwork for a strong school-to-home connection. [...]
STEM Takes Center Stage in Grace Place’s Putt-Putt Engineering Challenge At Grace Place, summer learning means getting hands-on, thinking big, and having a little fun along the way. This week, our high school students took on the Putt-Putt Engineering Challenge, where teams worked together to design and build their own custom mini-golf holes—bringing classroom concepts [...]
Two Powerful Gifts Making a Lasting Impact at Grace Place The Grace Place mission to empower children and families through education is only possible through the generosity and commitment of our community partners. This month, we are thrilled to recognize two incredible charitable gifts that are helping us continue this vital work. We extend our [...]
Summer Learning in Action: Grace Place Launches STEM-Enriched Camp Grace Place middle and high school students kicked off Summer Adventure Academy with energy, enthusiasm, and a full slate of enrichment opportunities designed to empower and inspire. Far more than just a break from school, this camp is a continuation of Grace Place’s year-round commitment [...]
The 2nd Annual Dodge for a Cause was more than just a high-energy dodgeball tournament—it was a celebration of community, creativity, and commitment to educational equity. From the Halstatt Havoc to the Manatee Cove Maniacs, teams showed up dressed to impress and ready to dip, dive, duck, and dodge—all in support of the life-changing [...]
Grace Place Girls Shine at Girls on the Run This spring, the girls of Grace Place proved that running is about so much more than just crossing the finish line—it’s about confidence, connection, and courage. Grace Place had an absolute blast participating in the Girls on the Run of Southwest Florida program, and our energetic [...]
A Swing of Grace: Teeing Up for Education Sunshine, laughter, camaraderie, and a shared commitment to transforming lives—this year’s 13th Annual A Swing of Grace was nothing short of extraordinary. Held at the stunning Bonita Bay Club, the day began with the always-popular Putt & Pour Challenge, setting the tone for a fun and [...]