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Snow Global Academy, administered by Snow Studios and backed by Ghetto Navy Foundation, Inc, architects innovative education solutions and spaces for youth, families, and organizations through a powerful mix of academics, creativity, and real-world skills. Our programs are designed to align academic studies with our students natural skills and talents, interests and career goals—from academic excellence, to creative development, and paid opportunities.

We create and deliver a wide range of flexible and engaging programs that align with homeschooling, after-school, dual enrollment, and tutorial-based learning needs—all built to fit different schedules, interests, and academic goals. Each program is designed with input from certified educators, industry professionals, and students themselves, ensuring that learning is an intentional experience.

Key Benefits:

  • Personalized Learning: Custom solutions to fit the unique needs of every student or organization.

  • Skill Development: Focus on life skills, personal development, and career readiness.

  • Accessibility: Options for virtual, in-person, and hybrid learning.

Architecting Pathways for Students and Organizations

Our infrastructure runs like a railway system:

  • Projects and facilities = Train stations

  • Programs = Trains

  • Comprehensive network of opportunities = Tracks

This system pipelines students from program participants to leadership roles—starting at incentivized youth leaders, all the way up to paid sprinters, facilitators, designers, architects, and overseers—across our projects, divisions, companies, and partner organizations. By aligning academic standards with practical skills and student interests, we prepare students for long-term success and sustainability in both education and their prospective futures.

Key Offerings:

  • Homeschool and Tutorial Programs: Personalized support for families.

  • Dual Enrollment and Career Pathways: Opportunities to earn certificates and professional skills.

  • Integrated Learning: Programs that can supplement, align with, or power other initiatives, from summer schools to partner organizations.

S/S PROGRAMS 2025

  • 2720 Media Cohort

    Experience Designer: Executive Producer
    Core Subjects: Media Production, Creative Design, Marketing
    Location: Virtual and In-Person
    Duration: April through Mid-July
    Age Minimum: 16+
    Description:
    A collaborative program focused on media production in performing arts, allowing students to join a cohort of up to 65 peers. Participants work on projects involving production design, digital marketing essentials, and visual/audio development, fostering both technical skills and creative collaboration.

  • Young Survivors Camp

    Experience Designer: Leadership Coach
    Core Subjects: Leadership, Physical Training, History
    Location: Virtual and In-Person
    Duration: 4 weeks
    Age Minimum: 12+
    Description:
    A military-style academy driven by culturally relevant enrichment, VR experiences, and personal development. Students learn discipline, leadership, and strategic thinking through immersive simulations and hands-on activities, making it a preparatory path for community policing startups.

  • SGS Basketball Camp

    Experience Designer: Certified Basketball Coach
    Core Subjects: Physical Education, Strategy, Team Management
    Location: In-Person
    Duration: 4 weeks
    Age Minimum: 12+
    Description:
    Rooted in basketball fundamentals, this program focuses on skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Students participate in training camps, tournaments, and leadership workshops to prepare for high school and collegiate-level sports.

  • SGS Global Football Camp

    Experience Designer: Certified Football Coach
    Core Subjects: Physical Education, Game Strategy, Leadership
    Location: In-Person
    Duration: 4 weeks
    Age Minimum: 12+
    Description:
    An elite football program emphasizing technical skills, fitness, and leadership. Students gain experience through drills, scrimmages, and video analysis aimed at preparing them for competitive play. Our football program is supported by behavioral therapy workshops.

  • Stainerz Gaming

    Experience Designer: Esports Coach or Game Developer
    Core Subjects: VR Technology, Game Design, Digital Marketing
    Location: Virtual and In-Person
    Duration: Summer
    Age Minimum: 12+
    Description:
    A VR and game-based learning program that enhances strategic thinking and digital skills. Students work on game development projects and learn to market their creations through social media and digital platforms.

  • Block Builderz

    Experience Designer: Business Development Coach
    Core Subjects: Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Product Design
    Location: Virtual and In-Person
    Duration: On-going
    Age Minimum: 16+
    Description:
    An incentivized entrepreneurial program that covers competitive marketing strategies, product creation, and business logistics. Students learn “hustlenomics” and operational management by building up business development strategies.

2025/26 SCHOOL YEAR

  • Mad Scientists Lab

    Experience Designer: Certified Music Producer or Audio Engineer
    Core Subjects: Music Production, Gaming Design, Digital Media
    Location: Virtual and In-Person
    Duration: Semester-Based (12–16 weeks)
    Age Minimum: 12+
    Description:
    A collaborative program focused on music production and gaming, allowing students to join a cohort of up to 65 peers. Participants work on projects involving sound design, beat-making, and game audio development, fostering both technical skills and creative collaboration.

  • Arthur Snow's Home-Economics

    Experience Designer: Certified Life Skills Educator
    Core Subjects: Personal Development, Financial Literacy, Health & Nutrition
    Location: Virtual and In-Person
    Duration: Semester-Based
    Age Minimum: 10+
    Description:
    An all-encompassing program designed to teach students the fundamentals of life management—from budgeting and meal planning to public speaking and self-care. This course prepares students for adulthood and independence by integrating hands-on projects and real-world scenarios..

  • Young Survivors

    Experience Designer: Military Instructor or Leadership Coach
    Core Subjects: Leadership, Physical Training, History
    Location: Virtual and In-Person
    Duration: Year-Round
    Age Minimum: 12+
    Description:
    A military-style academy driven by culturally relevant enrichment, VR experiences, and personal development. Students learn discipline, leadership, and strategic thinking through immersive simulations and hands-on activities, making it a preparatory path for community policing startups.

  • Snow Global Basketball

    Experience Designer: Certified Basketball Coach
    Core Subjects: Physical Education, Strategy, Team Management
    Location: In-Person
    Duration: Seasonal (Fall & Spring)
    Age Minimum: 8+
    Description:
    Rooted in basketball fundamentals, this program focuses on skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Students participate in training camps, tournaments, and leadership workshops to prepare for high school and collegiate-level sports.

  • Snow Global Football

    Experience Designer: Licensed Football Coach
    Core Subjects: Physical Education, Game Strategy, Leadership
    Location: In-Person
    Duration: Seasonal (Spring & Summer)
    Age Minimum: 10+
    Description:
    An elite football program emphasizing technical skills, fitness, and leadership. Students gain experience through drills, scrimmages, and video analysis aimed at preparing them for competitive play.

  • Myles Lonely AI World

    Experience Designer: AI Specialist
    Core Subjects: Artificial Intelligence, Business Strategy, Creative Design
    Location: Virtual
    Duration: Semester-Based
    Age Minimum: 12+
    Description:
    This course explores the intersection of AI and creativity, teaching students how to use AI tools for business plans, merchandising, and academic projects. Participants gain practical skills in automation, AI ethics, and creative problem-solving.

  • Roblox Architectz

    Experience Designer: Certified Coding Instructor
    Core Subjects: Game Design, Coding, Digital Marketing
    Location: Virtual
    Duration: 8–12 Weeks
    Age Minimum: 10+
    Description:
    Designed for middle school students, this program uses Roblox Studio to teach the basics of coding, game mechanics, and entrepreneurial skills, enabling students to design and monetize their own games.

  • Stainerz Gaming

    Experience Designer: Esports Coach or Game Developer
    Core Subjects: VR Technology, Game Design, Digital Marketing
    Location: Virtual and In-Person
    Duration: Semester-Based
    Age Minimum: 12+
    Description:
    A VR and game-based learning program that enhances strategic thinking and digital skills. Students work on game development projects and learn to market their creations through social media and digital platforms.

  • Genesis Animation Studio

    Experience Designer: Professional Animator
    Core Subjects: Animation, Storytelling, Digital Art
    Location: Virtual
    Duration: Year-Round
    Age Minimum: 12+
    Description:
    An animator’s cohort designed for students passionate about 2D and 3D animation. Participants create short films, character designs, and storyboards while learning the technical and narrative aspects of animation.

  • Snowstormers Studio

    Experience Designer: Performing Arts Director
    Core Subjects: Theater, Music, Film Production
    Location: In-Person and Virtual
    Duration: Year-Round
    Age Minimum: 12+
    Description:
    Focused on performing arts and media production, this cohort offers hands-on experience in acting, directing, and music production, preparing students for careers in entertainment.

  • The Intern Hall

    Experience Designer: Vocational Coordinator
    Core Subjects: Career Development, Entrepreneurship, Technical Skills
    Location: In-Person and Virtual
    Duration: Semester or Year-Round
    Age Minimum: 16+
    Description:
    Aimed at students looking for career-specific skills, this program offers apprenticeships and vocational-focused coursework. Ideal for gap year students, it covers resume building, interview prep, and professional ethics.

  • Garden of Earth

    Experience Designer: Certified Horticulturist
    Core Subjects: Environmental Science, Art, Entrepreneurship
    Location: In-Person
    Duration: Seasonal
    Age Minimum: 10+
    Description:
    An earth-centric program that teaches gardening, jewelry making, and journaling. Students learn about sustainability and environmental stewardship through hands-on projects.

  • Block Builderz

    Experience Designer: Business Development Coach
    Core Subjects: Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Product Design
    Location: Virtual and In-Person
    Duration: Semester-Based
    Age Minimum: 12+
    Description:
    An entrepreneurial program that covers marketing strategies, product creation, and business logistics. Students learn hustlenomics and operational management by launching their own small businesses.

  • Grace Belle's Music & Novel Study

    Experience Designer: Certified English Instructor
    Core Subjects: English, History, Music Theory
    Location: Virtual
    Duration: Semester-Based
    Age Minimum: 12+
    Description:
    A unique blend of literature and music studies that allows students to explore self-expression through prose and songwriting. Courses include a mix of proposed and self-chosen materials for a personalized learning experience.

  • The Grooming Quarters

    Experience Designer: Master Barber Instructor
    Core Subjects: Cosmetology, Business, Health Science
    Location: In-Person
    Duration: Year-Round
    Age Minimum: 16+
    Description:
    An apprenticeship program offering students the opportunity to earn a barber’s license while completing core academic subjects. Focuses on business management and customer service skills.

 Snow Global Academy (SGA) – FAQs

  • No, Snow Global Academy is not an accredited school; instead, it functions as an educational solutions provider offering homeschool, tutorial, enrichment, and vocational programs that can be integrated into existing learning structures. Our programs align with state and national education standards to ensure students receive a high-quality, skills-based education tailored to their needs.

  • SGA’s enrollment is program specific, with a K-12 student age-range from elementary to young adults looking for alternative, creative, and skill-based education. Whether you're homeschooled, in public/private school, or seeking additional training, our programs provide personalized learning pathways.

  • Yes! While we are primarily a hybrid learning model, we also host in-person workshops, cohorts/camps, and mentorship programs at our partner sites, schools, and community hubs.

  • We provide a wide range of programs, including performing arts, entrepreneurship, technology, gaming & VR, sports, and dual enrollment opportunities that prepare students for careers, leadership roles, and financial independence.