Mind Over Math

The countdown is officially ON!

To everyone heading off to college this fall: enjoy this summer to the absolute fullest, but don't worry about navigating the transition alone. From dorm packing checklists to mastering your first syllabus week, we’re here to help you crush your freshman year.

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Sunken treasure games, dynamic dives, and staying in the water until your fingers turned into raisins…

For Tess, summer meant endless days at the neighborhood pool siblings and friends. We’d play volleyball, practice our (mostly terrible) dives, and just swim until the sun went down. No phones, no screens—just pure summer freedom.

What was your favorite unplugged summer activity when you were a teen? Drop your memories in the comments below! 👇✨

Beat the "summer slide" with a side of adventure! ☀️🕵️‍♂️

Great learning arises from new experiences, and you don’t need a classroom to keep young minds sharp. Turn a sunny day into a mini-field trip by visiting a local museum or historical site. It's the perfect way to get students engaged, asking questions, and connecting with the world around them! 🏛️✨

Visit below:
The Children's Museum - https://www.playwilmington.org/

Bellamy Mansion - https://www.bellamymansion.org/

Museum of Coastal Carolina & Ingram Planetarium - https://museumplanetarium.org/

Cape Fear Museum of History & Science - https://www.nhcgov.com/548/Cape-Fear-Museum

Wilmington Railroad Museum - https://www.wrrm.org/ #/

FREE To Visit:
Brunswick Town & Fort Anderson - https://historicsites.nc.gov/all-sites/brunswick-town-fort-anderson

Fort Fisher Historic Site - https://historicsites.nc.gov/all-sites/fort-fisher

North Carolina Maritime Museum - https://ncmaritimemuseumsouthport.com/

Wrighstville Beach Museum - https://wbmuseumofhistory.com/

Airlie Garden - Resident Free Days - https://airliegardens.org/

No screens, just sun up to sundown. There’s something special about unplugged summer freedom. Use this summer to get outside and mentally recharge! Wishing all of our students and their families a great summer!

Looking for a way to keep the kids entertained, learning AND motivated this summer?

Get them reading their next favorite book and score some amazing rewards! From local library perks to national challenges, there are so many fun ways to win ✨ PRIZES ✨ just for reading.

Check out these summer programs:
🎈 New Hanover Public Library “Summer at your Library”
💡 Mensa Excellence in Reading Challenge
📖 Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program
🍕 Pizza Hut Camp BOOK IT!
🧁 Nothing Bundt Cakes Books & Bundts Program
🏛️ The White House Summer Reading Challenge

😎 Summer mode: Activated! 😎
Catch us during our new summer hours!

Monday - Thursday
10:00am-7:00pm