DRAMA
Einstein’s drama program is a highly popular after-school activity. Traditionally a holiday-themed play is produced in the fall, and a musical is produced in the spring. The entire school is encouraged to participate as a member of the cast or production crew.
The drama program highlights Einstein’s exceptional success in developing self-confidence and comfort with public speaking among our graduates. It’s not unusual for parents to be stunned as a “shy” child performs on stage as a kindergartner, and then be wowed at the maturity and command the same child demonstrates several years later.
“My child is heard in the classroom, seen on the stage.”
- Cindi
ART AND CREATIVITY
The art program at Albert Einstein Academy is one of the many places where our students are encouraged to express their individuality and creativity. Students are taught methods of drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, and more. They have the chance to experiment with a variety of art-making tools including oil and chalk pastel, acrylic paint, watercolors, tempera paint, printmaking instruments, various types of gluing, and paper manipulation. Our students also have regular opportunities to express their creativity through other media, such as music and Israeli dance.
RECREATION
Situated as part of the 32-acre Siegel JCC campus, the facility provides an auditorium, a gymnasium, and an indoor pool. The campus includes an outdoor pool, courts for volleyball, soccer, tennis and basketball, and large open fields. Einstein's facility also includes a private playground for our students. In addition, we are situated directly adjacent to Brandywine Creek State Park, allowing us to connect with nature on a regular basis.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
The Physical Education program at Einstein combines principles from Project Adventure (play hard, play fair, play safe) and the CATCH program (Coordinated Approach to Child Health). This includes learning basic sports skills in soccer, basketball, floor hockey, gymnastics, volleyball, and tennis. As a whole school, we also enjoy using our extensive campus amenities including the pool, recreational fields, track, and even a gaga pit.
OUR BROADER COMMUNITY
Einstein partners with many local organizations. We regularly organize programs with local organizations to enrich our students’ learning. Our students read to Tessa, a therapy dog from "Paws for People." They had engineers from ILC Dover bring in real space suits that they were able to try on while learning what goes into their engineering. Each year, they grind their own wheat berries and make Matzah each year with Rabbi Vogel. In the spring, the students incubate eggs and raise chicks from the University of Delaware.
The students’ educations also extend beyond the school walls, with the students enjoying multi-day trips to Gettysburg, Washington, DC, and Pearlstone Retreat Center as well as daylong trips to locations such as Fort Delaware, Adventure Aquarium, and the Kalmar Nyckel.