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Motivate Academy · After school

Monroe's BEST After School and Summer Camp

Martial Arts, Quiet Study & Reading Time and FREE transportation. Pickup until 6:00 pm.

  • Grades K-5
  • Free school pickup
  • Martial arts
Try a full week for $20

Includes a T-shirt

Get the schedule and how to enroll

Questions? Call or text (706) 352-1195

Voted Walton County's best extracurricular activity, 2024 and 2025.
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Free pickup from five schools

Our bus picks your child up at school and brings them to Motivate Academy at 768 W Spring Street.

Atha Road Elementary
Harmony Elementary
Walker Park Elementary
Monroe Elementary
Monroe Country Day
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Safe pickup, every school day

Our trained bus drivers are at your child's school at release. We work with every elementary school we serve, so school staff know our drivers by sight. Each child is checked against our pickup roster before we leave, then rides our bus straight to Motivate Academy.

Child out sick or leaving early? Call, text, or email us and we'll take them off that day's roster.

Picking up is just as secure

Sign out at our front desk with a staff member, and we'll bring your child out to you.

  1. Come to the front deskAny time until 6:00 pm.
  2. Sign out with a staff memberNo child leaves without a signed-out adult.
  3. We bring your child out to youThen you're on your way home.

Not on the list? Call or text (706) 352-1195 and ask. We'll tell you what works for your school.

What the afternoon looks like

The same steps every day, so kids know what comes next.

  1. School release

    Our bus picks your child up at school.

  2. Get moving

    Martial arts, tumbling and rolls, or enrichment games. They burn off the school day first.

  3. Snack and Quiet Study & Reading Time

    Snacks are available to buy. Then kids get quiet time to work on their own homework or read.

  4. Home by 6:00 pm

    Pick up any time until 6:00 pm.

Get the schedule and how to enroll

Focus, Respect, Discipline

The same three rules on the mat and off it.

Focus

Using your eyes, ears and brain.

Respect

Showing someone or something that you care.

Discipline

Doing the right thing without being told.

Plus a new life skill each week, practiced every afternoon.

Kids stay busy here

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Martial arts

Real classes that build focus, respect and confidence.

Kids rolling and crawling through an obstacle course with cones, hurdles, an agility ladder and a green tumbling mat
Tumbling & rolls

Kids learn safe rolls, tumbling and body control while they burn off the school day.

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Enrichment games

Fun group games that build teamwork, listening skills and confidence.

Kids working at long tables with pencils and papers
Snack and Quiet Study & Reading Time

Snacks are available to buy, then quiet time to work on their own homework or read.

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Weekly life skills

A new life skill each week, practiced every afternoon.

What to pack

Just their school things. We give every child enrolled a Motivate martial arts uniform that stays in their cubby, so there's nothing extra to remember. It comes home on Fridays to be washed and goes back in their backpack on Monday.

What we provide

  • Free bus pickup from Atha Road, Harmony, Walker Park, Monroe Elementary and Monroe Country Day
  • A water fountain, plus snacks available to buy so kids can refuel without you packing anything
  • Quiet Study & Reading Time, so kids can work on their own homework or read
  • Martial arts, tumbling and rolls, and enrichment games
  • A Motivate uniform when your child enrolls, and a cubby to keep it in

Why Monroe parents choose Motivate

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They come home better than they left

Every afternoon your child practices Focus, Respect and Discipline, plus a new life skill each week.

One stop after the bell

Our bus picks your child up at school, so you don't have to leave work early.

Quiet Study & Reading Time

Quiet time to work on their own homework or read is part of every afternoon.

More than waiting around

Martial arts, tumbling and enrichment games give kids something to look forward to.

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People you can trust with your child

  • Every staff member is background checked
  • Our whole team is first-aid certified
  • Regular in-person training, so every afternoon runs the same safe, structured way
  • Each group has its own instructor
Get the schedule and how to enroll

What parents say

"I can't say enough wonderful things about this program! My kids love going everyday! The staff are kind and caring, and they keep the kids busy with fun activities in a safe environment… Believe the hype, this IS Monroe's Best After School & Summer Camp!"
★★★★★Melody Cuevas
"Awesome program! So many activities, the kids can't wait to get there every day! What I love is that they're teaching respect and confidence."
★★★★★DrJudy Flury
"The staff, coaches and programs are amazing! Very impressed. The owners are top notch and have a great team! Highly recommend."
★★★★★Amanda Buser Denu

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A note from our founder

"I didn't grow up with a strong father in my corner. I learned early how much a child needs someone who shows up, believes in them, and expects their best.

That's why I started Motivate. I wanted more than a place to learn martial arts. I wanted a place that changes lives. The focus, respect, and discipline our students learn on the mat carry into every afternoon here: Quiet Study & Reading Time, games, how kids treat each other, and how they handle a tough day.

Every child who walks through our doors deserves a positive role model. My team and I take that seriously. We want to show your kids that good men and women still exist, that hard work pays off, and that they're capable of more than they think.

My promise to you is simple. We'll give your child the best environment we can, every single day. We Inspire you to achieve goals and succeed in life!"

Master Jeremy WhiteFounder, Motivate Martial Arts and Motivate Academy

Best martial arts in Walton County every year since 2018.

Questions parents ask

What grades is after school for?

Kindergarten through 5th grade.

Which schools do you pick up from?

Atha Road Elementary, Harmony Elementary, Walker Park Elementary, Monroe Elementary and Monroe Country Day. Our bus picks up from all five, and pickup is free.

Where do I pick my child up?

At Motivate Academy, 768 W Spring Street, Monroe, GA 30655. Sign out at our front desk with a staff member, and we'll bring your child out to you.

What does my child do in the afternoon?

First they get moving with martial arts, tumbling and rolls, or enrichment games. Then snack time (snacks available to buy) and Quiet Study & Reading Time, when kids can work on their own homework or read.

What time does after school end?

Pick up any time until 6:00 pm.

What about school holidays, teacher workdays, and early release?

We've got you covered. On school holidays and teacher workdays, Motivate runs a full camp day from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, just like summer camp. On early-release days, our bus picks your child up at the early bell and camp runs until 6:00 pm. No scrambling for a backup plan.

What should my child bring?

Just their school things. We give every child enrolled a Motivate martial arts uniform that stays in their cubby, so there's nothing extra to remember. It comes home on Fridays to be washed and goes back in their backpack on Monday. We have a water fountain, and snacks are available to buy.

Is there a trial week?

Yes. Try a full week for $20, and your child gets a T-shirt. The trial fee is separate. If your child stays, there's a $49 registration fee, and the first week of tuition is due then.

Can I use my Dependent Care FSA?

After school and camp may be eligible. Check your plan.

How do I enroll?

Fill out the form on this page, or call or text (706) 352-1195. We'll send you the schedule and walk you through enrolling.

Ready when you are

Tell us your child's grade and school. We'll get back to you with the schedule and how to enroll.

Questions? Call or text (706) 352-1195

768 W Spring Street, Monroe, GA 30655

School out? Summer coming?

School holidays, teacher workdays and summer camp all run 7:30 am-6:00 pm at the same address. See summer camp

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