
Programs & Activities
Learning is a lifelong process that extends beyond the walls of the classroom. At East Arbor 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.

Student Leadership Opportunities
Providing students with leadership opportunities plays a critical role in fostering personal growth, community involvement, and academic success. East Arbor Charter Academy offers student leadership opportunities such as:
- Community Service (6th-8th)
- National Junior Honor Society (6th-8th)
- Peer Mentoring (3rd-8th)
- Student Ambassadors (6th-8th)
- Student Council (7th-8th)
Athletics
Basketball
5th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Cheerleading
5th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Cross Country
5th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Soccer
5th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Volleyball
5th - 8th Grade
Girls
"East Arbor has been a great school for both our children. Thank you for the education and safe environment you provide to our students."
- East Arbor Charter Academy Parent
Clubs
Based on student interest and staff sponsor availability. Examples include:
- Girls on the Run (3rd-5th)
- Spanish (K-8th)
- Dungeons & Dragons
Academic Competitions
Students participating in the following clubs will compete against other schools. These are based on student interest and staff sponsor availability. Examples include:
- Spelling Bee (3rd-8th)
Events
We host a variety of events each year. Examples include:
- Book Fair
- Community Events
- Dances
- Multicultural Fair
- Parent Learning
- School Carnival
- School Concerts
- School Musical
- Talent Show
- Trunk or Treat
Field Trips
Vary each year. Examples include:
- K-2nd Grade: Apple Orchard, Hands-On Museum, Zoo
- 3rd-5th Grade: Apple Orchard, Capital (4th) Hands-On Museum, Zoo, 5th Grade Camp
- 6th-8th Grade: Chicago

NHA® Shines: Stanford Study Shows Our Students Surpass Their Peers by 3.5 Months Each Year
Learn More About Stanford's StudyA recent Stanford study shows NHA partner-school students continue to outperform their traditional public school peers. They do so by gaining nearly three-and-a-half months of additional learning. NHA also earned the new “gap busters” designation for outstanding progress in eliminating learning disparities for minority and poverty students.