Summer Math Camp Expands to Serve More Than 50 Students
In Summer 2026, UPLIFT Academy expanded its Summer Math Camp to serve more than 50 students through four intensive two-week programs. Three groups were held in July at UPLIFT Academy’s Newark Learning Center, with an additional group scheduled for the second half of August at New Birth Church. Each group participates in approximately 40 hours of math instruction.
Yale University Visit Inspires CPM Students to Dream Bigger
Approximately 30 ambitious CPM students capped off their standard Saturday classes by embarking on an unforgettable visit to the historic campus of Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut. This powerful field trip marked a significant moment in UPLIFT Academy’s commitment to providing meaningful and motivating college exposure opportunities.
A Partner’s View: Why Seminary Baptist Church Trusts Uplift Academy
Without these programs, the students may not have been able to realize their potential and succeed. This is a volunteer position for me; however, I am well paid when I see them socializing and encouraging each other, when I receive an excited telephone call with the message, "Dr. Schaeffer, I did it. I got accepted" at a school of his/her choice.
Parent Meet & Greet Held at New Birth Church
UPLIFT Academy hosted a Parent Meet & Greet at New Birth Church in Paterson on Friday, November 14 at 7:00 PM, strengthening family engagement in our College Path Mentorship (CPM) program. Parents learned about the step-by-step path to college admission, the importance of early preparation, and the many free resources their children receive through CPM.
