
Programs & Activities
Learning is a lifelong process that extends beyond the walls of the classroom. At Vanguard 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. Vanguard Charter Academy offers student leadership opportunities such as:
- Community Service (6th-8th)
- Student Ambassadors (6th-8th)
- Student Council (7th-8th)
Athletics
Basketball
6th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Bowling
6th - 8th Grade
Boys
Cheerleading
6th - 8th Grade
Girls
Cross Country
6th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Soccer
6th - 8th Grade
Boys & Girls
Volleyball
6th - 8th Grade
Girls
"I love that Vanguard feels like a community. There are tons of activities planned for the kids and their families, and I love being able to be involved. I'm very grateful for the committee that puts their time and effort into planning and implementing all of the activities, events, fundraisers."
- Vanguard Charter Academy Parent
Clubs
Based on student interest and staff sponsor availability. Examples include:
- Kids on the Run (3rd-5th)
Events
We host a variety of events each year. Examples include:
- Book Fair
- Concerts
- School Carnival
- Seasonal Dances
- Talent Show
- Turkey Trot
- Volunteer Days
Field Trips
Vary each year. Examples include:
- Apple Orchard
- Art Prize
- Camp Roger
- Civic Theatre
- GVSU Campus
- Mackinac Island
- Post Family Farms
- YMCA

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.