Private Academic Summer Camp in Montgomery, AL
The “summer slide” is real – students can lose up to a month of learning when skills go unused over break, which is exactly why many children start the fall term already behind. Better Than Average (BTA)‘s Private Academic Summer Camp is a full-day program built to protect the progress your child worked all year to earn, so August starts with confidence instead of catch-up.
At BTA, camp is never just supervision. We provide a private, small-group learning environment for primarily rising 1st–4th graders (Ages 5–11); rising Kindergarten and 5th grade students may also qualify through assessment.
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Our camp is built to bridge the gap between school years, with a foundation in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math, layered with STEM, arts, and creative projects.
What Your Child Will Experience:
Youth Book Club: An inviting space to foster a lifelong love for reading.
Literacy Mastery: Strategies in comprehension, writing, and vocabulary.
Math Foundations: Building strength in numbers, operations, and algebraic thinking.
Critical Thinking: Connecting literature and logic to real-world contexts.
Creative Enrichment: Hands-on STEM projects and arts that spark innovation.
- And More: Campers also take home resources that reinforce what they’ve learned, so families can continue supporting progress after camp ends.
BTA Summer Camp by the Numbers
The numbers from last summer speak for themselves – because at BTA, real growth isn’t a promise, it’s a measured outcome.
Dates: Monday, June 7 – Friday, July 30, 2027 (8-Week Program)
Hours: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Drop-off begins at 7:30 AM)
Ages: Primarily rising 1st–4th Grade (Ages 5–11); rising Kindergarten and 5th grade students may qualify by assessment.
Location: 2820 Fairlane Dr, Suite A-3, Montgomery, AL 36116
What’s Included: Free Camp T-Shirt, light refreshments/snacks, and all project materials.
What to Bring: A nutritious breakfast and lunch (snacks will be provided throughout the day), a water bottle, and comfortable clothes.
Please Note: Camp will not be in session Friday, June 19, 2027, in observance of Juneteenth.
Enrollment Phases & Savings
Early Enrollment (Dec 2026 – Feb 28, 2027): Contact us to save.
Standard Enrollment: March 1 – April 30, 2027
Late Enrollment: May 1 – May 23, 2027 (Final Seats)
7:30 AM: Early Drop-Off
8:25 AM: Math Block (Patterns, word problems, and operations)
9:35 AM: Indoor/Outdoor Activity Block
10:40 AM: Reading Block (Fiction/Non-fiction exploration & discussion)
11:45 AM: Lunch Break
12:30 PM: Enrichment Activity Block (STEM, Arts, & Guest Speakers)
1:30 PM: Wind Down & Reflection
Our Montgomery-based camp is led by experienced BTA Instructional Staff who know this community, because they’re part of it. We take summer seriously – not just for what it protects academically, but for what it gives back: friendships, creativity, and the freedom to explore that the school year doesn’t always allow.
Our camp is designed to support learners of every ability – whether your child needs to catch up, stay on track, or stay challenged over the break. Better Than Average has been recognized as Montgomery’s Best Tutoring Center for two consecutive years and remains one of the highest-rated tutoring organizations in Alabama.
Enrollment is intentionally limited to maintain the quality of our small-group model, so seats do not remain open all summer.
Many campers return to school not just caught up, but ahead – carrying more confidence and stronger skills than when they left in May.
2020: BTA Virtual Summer Camp (Math, Reading)
2021: Math, Reading, and Spanish BTA Summer
2022: Robotics and Coding
2023: Reading and Dreaming in the World of S.T.E.A.M
2024: A.R.T.S. Excelerate Camp: Reading and the Arts
2025: BTA Reading & Math Summer Camp
2026: BTA Math and Reading (ELA) Summer Camp
FAQs About Our Summer Camps
All questions are welcome at Better Than Average Tutoring. If you don’t see yours answered here, send us a message or give us a call.
Call: (334) 802-1315
Email: [email protected]
Text: 334-378-3804
Most local camps provide supervision; we provide transformation. Our campers enter the new school year more confident and prepared because they have spent their summer mastering grade-level standards in a supportive environment.
This year’s camp runs Monday, June 7 – Friday, July 30, 2027, on weekdays from 8:00am to 2:00pm. Campers receive a free T-shirt and light refreshments throughout the day and are expected to bring their own breakfast and lunch.
We like to lead with value first. As we finalize pricing for the 2027 season, we’ll update this page with rates and registration details. Inquire about our upcoming camp by contacting us.
All registration fees are non-refundable. Camp tuition refunds are processed within 5–10 business days according to the following schedule: Jan. 3 – Mar. 15, 2027: 100% refund. Mar. 16 – Apr. 5, 2027: 75% refund. Apr. 6 – May 16, 2027: 50% refund. After May 16, 2027: no refund.
All campers must be dropped off and picked up by a parent/guardian or other approved persons. All campers must wait in their vehicles until a staff member approaches. All campers must be signed in and out before entering/leaving the premises.
- Drop-off: 7:30am – 8:00am
- Pick-up: 2:00pm – 2:30pm
Late arrivals or late pick-ups will need to call the Administration office at (334) 802-1315 (ext. 0000) to discuss their anticipated drop-off or pick-up time. Late pick-ups occurring more than two times may be subject to a $15 convenience fee due before the next camp day.
While the full 8-week experience offers the most significant academic growth, we do offer weekly enrollment and drop-in options (based on availability) to fit your family’s summer travel plans.