Adelphi University Launches Fall Enrichment Academy to Spark Curiosity and Creativity in K-8 Students
Garden City, NY (09/29/2026) — Adelphi University is excited to welcome young learners to its Garden City campus this fall for its new Adelphi Enrichment Academy. Designed to empower children's curiosity, creativity and confidence, the Academy's Fall Saturday programs offer inspiring learning experiences led by dedicated educators in the vibrant, supportive university environment Adelphi is known for. This new offering follows the University's successful Summer 2026 half-day summer pilot program.
Moving beyond the traditional classroom, the Adelphi Enrichment Academy encourages students in grades K-8 to ask questions, experiment and learn by doing. Whether a child is interested in working with new technology, expressing themselves through theater, or developing foundational skills through play, these programs will offer a unique opportunity to pursue new passions and connect with peers.
Diverse Course Offerings for Every Interest
Through Adelphi's Enrichment Academy, Students will learn by working together to create and bring new ideas to life through four program tracks:
- Foundations and Exploration: Adelphi Early Explorers (Grades K-1) builds confidence, collaboration and foundational skills through movement, play, and creative projects.
- STEM and Technology: Students use engineering and scientific thinking to turn ideas into reality. Courses include STEM Workshop (Grades 2-8), Video Game Design and Development (Grades 2-8), Python I & II (Grades 4-8) and 3-D Printing (Grades 4-8).
- Visual and Performing Arts: Young artists learn to develop creative skills, storytelling and performance techniques through World of Color (Grades 2-8), Starlight Stage: Improv and Theater (Grades 2-8) and Music Creation Workshop (Grades 2-8).
- Communication and Humanities: Students can find their voice and build public speaking confidence through Creative Writing (Grades 6-8) and Public Speaking (Grades 6-8).
Fall 2026 Saturday Program Details
Offered for six weeks this fall, Saturdays at Adelphi can become a time for young people to learn, create, and grow. Students may register for one course in each of the available time slots:
- Eligibility: Students entering grades K-8
- Dates: Six sessions running, October 24 - December 5, 2026 (No classes on November 28)
- Times: Two sessions per day - Session 1 is 9 to 10:25 a.m. | Session 2 is 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m
- Tuition: $300 per course, with discounts available for siblings, Adelphi alumni, university staff and institutional partners.
- Keep Curiosity Going All Year: In addition to the Fall Saturday Programs, the Adelphi Enrichment Academy will also host engaging Summer Camps for kids in grades K-8, combining hands-on discovery with summer fun.
Act Now - Registration is OpenSpace for the fall academy is limited, and parents are encouraged to secure their child's spot today. To enroll a child for a Saturday filled with learning, creativity and fun, visit adelphi.edu/enrichment
About Adelphi: A modern metropolitan university with a personalized approach to higher learning
Adelphi University, New York, is a highly awarded, nationally ranked, powerfully connected doctoral research university dedicated to transforming students' lives through small classes with world-class faculty, hands-on learning, and innovative ways to support academic and career success. U.S. News & World Report named Adelphi a 2026 Best National University, Best College for Veterans, and Top Performer in Social Mobility. In addition, Forbes has ranked Adelphi the top private university on Long Island for three past three years.
Adelphi serves more than 7,300 students at its beautiful main campus in Garden City, New York-just 23 miles from New York City's cultural and internship opportunities-and at dynamic learning hubs in Manhattan, the Hudson Valley and Suffolk County, as well as online.
More than 125,000 alumni Adelphi graduates have gained the skills to thrive professionally as active, engaged citizens, making their mark on the University, their communities and the world.
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Adelphi University is excited to welcome young learners to its Garden City campus this fall for its new Adelphi Enrichment Academy.