Absolute Value Academy

Summer break may be upon us, but that doesn’t mean your kids’ brains have to turn to mush! Activities like weekly chess clubs are a great way to keep kids’ minds engaged while having fun, spending time with friends, and developing their skills as a player! AVA’s first chess club kicks off on June 8th. Snag a spot for your kid here:

⏰ 12-1:30PM
📅 June 8-12
📍 AVA, 180 Fort Couch Road

Summer Chess Club | 4-5:30PM | MONDAY-FRIDAY | June 8-12 - Absolute Value Academy AVA's favorite chess guru is back for the summer! Kick off summer break with Jack Vuillemot for this week-long program that blends instruction with guided play, making it ideal for both beginners and experienced players. Students will learn key strategies, tactics, and game fundamentals, then apply....

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Last summer, KDKA's Kidsburgh interviewed AVA owner Heather Earley for this article on keeping kids' minds active and engaged throughout the long summer months. It's a great read with lots of ideas for parents to consider -- from structured summer camps to informal, creative things parents can do with their kids at home. Hopefully it will inspire you to create fun educational opportunities -- and if you do it right, kids don't even realize they're learning! More info on summer programs at AVA on our website absval.net

Expert advice on fun ways to keep kids learning all summer long 'Stealth learning' is a perfect antidote to 'summer melt'! Details here.

Is your child heading into 7th grade this fall? Don’t let hard-earned math skills fade away over summer break. Enroll today and give your child a summer advantage that lasts all year!

✅ One session per week – just 6 weeks total!
✅ Fun, engaging lessons focused on key math concepts
✅ Small group format for personal attention
✅ Boost confidence and get a head start on 7th grade
📅 Starts this summer – limited spots available!
📍 In-person at our center on Fort Couch Road
👩‍🏫 Led by experienced, certified math teachers

SUMMER MATH LAB - Rising 7th Graders | TUESDAYS 6-7PM | June 29-August 3 - Absolute Value Academy MONDAYS 4-5PM Is your child heading into 7th grade this fall? Don’t let hard-earned math skills fade away over summer break! One session per week – just 6 weeks total! Fun, engaging lessons focused on key math concepts Small group format for personal attention Boost confidence and get a head sta...

Kudos to all of these amazing students ! 👏🏻 I’m especially happy (and not at all surprised) to see Caroline Rost (University of Pennsylvania Award) and Emma Curren (University of Virginia Award) among the recipients of these honors. Both young women work for us at AVA and epitomize intelligence and character. So proud of them 😊

Writing the next chapter! Congratulations to 29 Mt. Lebanon High School students honored with 2026 Book Awards for their academic excellence and community involvement! For more details, visit our website: https://mtle.bo/2026BookAwards