Activities

Students at Frederick Christian Academy are involved in activities throughout the school year to enhance their education experience. Activities such as spirit week, fall fest, and community service day are used to develop the whole student. 

2025-2026 Events (click here for more details):

  • Back to School Night - Aug. 14

  • First Day of School - Aug. 18

  • Senior High Camp @ Rapidan/Jr. High Camp @ FCA - Aug. 27-29

  • No School - Labor Day - Sep. 1

  • Fall Fun Run - Oct. 10

  • No School - Teacher Conference - Nov. 13-14

  • Thanksgiving Luncheon - Nov. 25

  • No School - Thanksgiving Break - Nov. 26-28

  • Christmas Concerts - Dec. 5

  • No School - Christmas Break - Dec. 22 - Jan. 2

  • Alumni Homecoming Basketball Game - Jan. 9

  • FCA School Spirit Days - Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30

  • No School - MLK Jr. Day - Jan. 19

  • No School - President’s Day - Feb. 16

  • MACS Secondary Fine Arts Festival - Mar. 13

  • IOWA Standardized Testing - Mar. 23-26

  • No School - Spring Break and Easter Monday - Mar. 30 - Apr. 6

  • MACS Elementary Fine Arts Festival - Apr. 17

  • FCA Spring Programs @ 10:00am and 1:00pm - Apr. 24

  • Elementary Field Day - May 1

  • Kindergarten Graduation @ 1:30pm - May 15

  • Athletic Awards Ceremony @7:00pm - May 15

  • Elementary Awards Ceremony @ 10:00am - May 20

  • Secondary Awards Ceremony @ 10:00am - May 22

  • High School Commencement Ceremony @ 6:00pm - May 22

Field Trips

As a valuable part of our educational program, students at FCA participate in several field trips throughout the year.  Listed below are some of the places we’ve visited in recent years:

  • Baltimore Aquarium

  • Maryland Science Center, Baltimore

  • Frederick Earth and Space Science Lab

  • Fort McHenry

  • Harpers Ferry National Historical Park in WV

  • Gaver Farm and Pumpkin Patch

  • Gettysburg National Battlefield

  • The Museum of Industry in Baltimore

  • Weis Market Mystery Tours

  • Washington Monument State Park in Boonsboro, MD

  • Washington D.C.

  • The Spy Museum

  • The Maryland Theater in Hagerstown, MD

  • Visits from the Fire Department