History

History

The Wake-Eden Christian Academy was organized in January 1976 as a community service ministry of the Wake-Eden Community Baptist Church. The Academy was founded in response to parents’ demand for a safe and supportive learning environment for their children. At that time, it was known as the Wake-Eden Community Baptist Chapel Nursery School. Despite the difficulties, a small volunteer staff was willing to work hard, and so they did. With no financial resources, little equipment and, “cold bare walls”, the doors were opened on January 6, 1976 with an enrollment of only 5 students. By the end of June 1976, 11 students were enrolled and 4 students were graduating. This humble beginning set a tone and precedence of excellence that continues to be a hallmark of this institution.

Overtime, staff was employed, including a qualified Educational Director. This group began by designing a holistic curriculum comprising of lesson plans, social development, spiritual development, outdoor activities, and special annual programs. In June 1977, 16 students graduated. Parents were excited and began to get more involved with their children’s schooling by forming a parent and teacher association. This parent and teacher association was instrumental in changing the name of the school to what we know it as today, The Wake-Eden Christian Academy (WECA). In 1983 the Academy Board was established and continues to oversee the operation of the Academy to this day.

Eventually, a school choir was formed and the group of students selected to be members became known as the Starlets. The Starlets sang at places such as Nursing Homes, The Metropolitan New York Baptist Association, Wake-Eden Community Baptist Church services, the Bronx Baptist Church, the Festival at the Felt Forum Madison Square Garden, The Bronx Division of the Council of Churches of the City of New York, The Annual meeting of the Bronx Division of the National Urban League, the National Night Out Against Crime during the term of Mayor David Dinkins, and many other events. The Starlets continue to perform at programs, such as the Christmas Concert, PTA fundraisers, Spring Concerts and, our annual Graduation Ceremony.

With the success of the pre-school and kindergarten program, an expansion was undertaken which led to the addition of our Elementary school education (grades 1 through 3), which was later expanded upon to create room for our 4th and 5th grade classes. A Summer Camp program and a 10-month After Care Enrichment program complete what we currently offer.

Wake-Eden Christian Academy
Faith, Family, Foundation. A partnership in Excellence
2074 Strang Ave. | Bronx, NY 10466
Tel: (718) 325-8056 | Fax: 718 325-9567 | academy@wakeeden.org


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