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Specials & Extracurricular Activities

Learning is a lifelong process that extends beyond the walls of the classroom. At Canton 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. 

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Technology

We offer one-to-one technology, with each student receiving their own Chromebook.

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Specials

Along with academics, our scholars will be exposed to the arts and more. We offer specials like music, PE, technology, and visual arts.

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Electives

Our 5th-8th grade scholars will be able to choose elective classes. We offer band, book club, career exploration, creative writing, digital media, exercise fitness, financial literacy, foreign language, graphic design, health and fitness, journalism, leadership, math in sports, music appreciation, musical theater, sculpture, social studies, team sports, and yearbook. Not all electives are available for all grades.

In-School Programs

In addition to specials and electives, Canton Charter Academy also offers other in-school program activities such as: Moral Focus Assemblies, National Junior Honor Society, Spelling Bee, Student Council, and Student of the Month.

Athletics

Basketball

Basketball

5th - 8th Grade

Boys & Girls

Cheerleading

Cheerleading

6th - 8th Grade

Girls

Cross Country

Cross Country

6th - 8th Grade

Boys & Girls

Soccer

Soccer

5th - 8th Grade

Boys & Girls

Volleyball

Volleyball

6th - 8th Grade

Girls

Extracurricular Activities

K - 2nd Grade

Chess Club
Math Counts Club
Robotics (1-2)
Science Olympiad (2)
Spanish Club
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3rd - 5th Grade

Chess Club
Math Counts Club
Robotics
Science Olympiad
Spanish Club
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6th - 8th Grade

Community Service
Math Counts Club
Robotics (6-7)
Science Olympiad (6-7)
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What Canton Charter Academy Parents Are Saying

"What we like most about CCA is the high academic standard as well as placing just as high of a standard on moral focus. My family has enjoyed the variety of opportunities for families and students to be involved in activities and events."

 - Canton Charter Academy Parent

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Events

Canton Charter Academy hosts a variety of events each year. Some examples of events are:

  • Book Fair
  • Community Events
  • Concerts
  • Dances
  • Family Welcome Night
  • Field Day
  • Math Night
  • Multicultural Fair
  • Musical Theater
  • Reading Night
  • School Carnival
  • Science Fair
  • Talent Show

Field Trips

K - 2nd Grade

Ann Arbor Theater
Cranbrook Science Center
Farm/Apple Orchard
Hands-On Museum

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3rd - 5th Grade

Class Trip to Lansing
Howell Nature Center
Natural History Museum
University of Michigan
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6th - 8th Grade

Cedar Point
Class Trip to Chicago (8)
Detroit Science Center
Holocaust Museum
Howell Nature Center
U of M Botanical Garden
YMCA Camp
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