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Trailblazers Specialty Academies

Half-Day or Full-Day Options

Trailblazers is a flexible way for students to go deeper in the subjects they enjoy most. With morning and afternoon sessions, families can build half-day or full-day schedules across arts, STEM, athletics, academics, writing, and leadership. Before- and after-hours options are also available, offering additional flexibility for busy families and a seamless start and finish to each day.

Students learn in small groups with specialty teachers and coaches who bring real expertise, spending meaningful time making, building, performing, practicing, and exploring. Trailblazers gives students the opportunity to shape a summer that reflects their interests, stretches their skills, and fits their schedule.

Specialty Academies

Each academy offers both introductory and advanced options to ensure students are appropriately supported and challenged.

Arts Academy
Visual and performing arts classes, multi-week creative exploration

STEM Academy
Robotics, coding, engineering, and hands‑on science investigation

Sports Academy
Targeted skill development, conditioning, and athletic training

Scholars Academy
Academic enrichment and exploration into new topics

Writers Academy
Workshops in writing skills, journalism, creative writing and storytelling workshops

Leadership Academy
Counselor-In Training programs; leadership development

Why Families Love Trailblazers

Trailblazers combines flexibility with depth, allowing students to spend meaningful time in subjects that inspire them. Students leave each day feeling proud of what they accomplished, whether they built something, performed something, solved something, or created something. For  older learners, it's a summer experience that is engaging, personalized, and truly reflective of their growing interests and abilities.

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FULL-DAY PROGRAMMING DAILY STRUCTURE:

  • Students attending both AM and PM sessions remain on campus for the full day.
  • Supervision is provided during lunch and free time from 12 p.m. –1 p.m.
  • Staff assist with transitions between programs to ensure students get where they need to be safely and on time.
  • Students enjoy the flexibility of building their own schedule while families can rely on clear routines and consistent supervision.

2026 TRAILBLAZER PROGRAMS

ARTS ACADEMY

Visual and performing arts classes, multi-week creative exploration.

ARTS ACADEMY

SPORTS ACADEMY

Targeted skill development, conditioning, and athletic training.

SPORTS ACADEMY

SCHOLARS ACADEMY

Robotics, coding, engineering, and hands‑on science investigation.

SCHOLARS ACADEMY

WRITERS ACADEMY

Workshops in writing skills, journalism, creative writing and storytelling workshops.

WRITERS ACADEMY

STEM ACADEMY

Academic enrichment programs, cultural explorations, financial literacy and more!

STEM ACADEMY

LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

Counselor-In Training programs; leadership development

LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

Questions?

Contact the Director of Summer Programs

Kerri Killian
Email: summer@albanyacademy.org
Phone: 518‑429‑2332