Considering CAL? Take a Look at Our Biomedical Science Program
Photos from our recent annual White Coat Ceremony
We are so excited to celebrate our 10th anniversary of our School of Biomedical Science!
The School of Biomedical Science utilizes curriculum from Project Lead the Way, the nation’s premier provider of STEM curriculum. Students in the School of Biomedical Science learn how to investigate a crime scene, build human body systems and explore genetic engineering. By the end of their senior year, students will have earned college credit, developed portfolios and shadowed professionals in hospitals and clinics to discover their passions and gifts within the medical field.
This program began in 2014 with 12 students and has now grown to 197 students! Over the last decade, we have awarded 481 students with their white coats and over 167 diplomas of distinction in the School of Biomedical Science. Yearly, since 2018, Project Lead the Way has recognized CAL for the strength of the program as a School of Distinction.
In addition to our School of Biomedical Science, we offer a School of Engineering, School of the Arts and School of Spiritual Formation as Diplomas of Distinction. Each of these programs offers a rigorous curriculum with robust, hands-on experiences that equip students for professional and collegiate preparation in these areas of study. Christian Academy truly has something to offer every student.
Whether you are a current family, have attended one of our open houses, scheduled a tour or are simply exploring what Christian Academy can offer your child, we are so glad you’re here and grateful for your interest in Christian Academy.
If you would like more information about our school or our Diplomas of Distinction, please visit the Admissions page on our website. To schedule a tour, please call (502) 244-3225. You may also reach out to Lorrie Baechtel, Director of Admissions, at [email protected] or (502) 753-4590 with any questions.
Christian Academy Applications Available for the 2027-2028 School Year
We are very pleased that you, our current families, are partnering with us for your child’s Christian education. We want you to be aware that the applications for the 2027-2028 school year are available now should you have children who are entering kindergarten, junior academy or are not currently enrolled students at Christian Academy.
To access and submit an application, please click here and log in with your FACTS Family Portal account username/password. We encourage you to submit your application as early as possible to allow for timely file preparation as well as place your child on the list for available space.
The Admissions Department will review all applications for junior academy-12th grades at the point of submission and contact you for additional information if needed. In the fall of 2026, church references for students entering kindergarten-12th grades and teacher references for students entering 1st-12th grades will be requested according to the reference information you provide on the application. Please submit a current grade report for your student at the end of December 2026 if applicable. Students applying for grades 1st-12th will be contacted and scheduled for preadmissions testing starting in December 2026. Preadmissions testing for students applying for kindergarten will be scheduled in January 2027.
If I can offer any assistance to you, please contact me directly at [email protected] or (502) 753-4590. We look forward to continuing to serve your family!
Speakers Announced – Join Us for our Grandparents Conference, April 24!
We are excited to be able to share who our speakers are for this year’s Grandparents Conference – see the full schedule below! The conference will be held on Friday, April 24, at Northeast Christian Church from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
This special day is designed with you in mind — a time to be encouraged, equipped and connected as you continue to play such an important role in the lives of your grandchildren.
We would truly love for you to join us for this memorable day. Please take a moment to sign up using the link below. You can also contact Danielle Gleitz by email at [email protected] or by phone at (502) 648-2515.
Thank you for the love, wisdom and faith you pour into your families and our school community. It is a blessing to partner with you.
Explore these Exciting Christian Academy of Indiana Academic 2026 Summer Camp Opportunities
Explore below and then Register Here for any of the following.
Culture Camp
June 22-26
Rising 1st – Rising 5th
Any School, Christian Academy School System or Other
This one-of-a-kind camp will take your child on an exciting journey to explore five fascinating countries: Morocco, China, Ireland, Brazil and Fiji. Campers will experience culture through hands-on activities, art projects, music, stories, food and traditional games. The experience is more than just play; it’s an opportunity to grow spiritually, socially and intellectually.
Art Camp
July 6-9
Rising 3rd – Rising 5th
Any School, Christian Academy School System or Other
Creating Beauty from Recylables – Shoe Faces and Scrap Wooden Fish
Woodland Workshop
June 8-11
Rising 1st – Rising 4th
Christian Academy of Indiana Only
At Woodland Workshop, creativity grows wild! We will venture into the woods to explore, collect and create using the wonders of nature. Each day is filled with discovery – gathering leaves, pinecones, bark and stones to tranform into unique works of art. From collages to twig sculptures, students learn how to turn natural materials into imaginative creations while developing a deeper appreciation for the outdoors.
Manners Matter Camp
June 15-17
Rising 3rd -Rising 5th
Christian Academy of Indiana or Christian Academy of Louisville
This engaging summer camp helps elementary students build confidence through learning proper ettiquette, polite manners and strong conversation skills in fun, interactive ways and through a biblical worldview lens. The experience concludes with a special ettiquette brunch where students can practice and showcase everything they’ve learned.
Lego Camp
June 15-18
Rising 1st – Rising 3rd
Christian Academy of Indiana Only
Students will develop creativity, problem solving and basic engineering thinking through hands-on Lego building challenges. Campers will practice collaboration, planning and perseverance while designing and improving their builds.
2026 CAL Athletics Summer Camp Registration is Now Open!
2026 Summer Camp Dates
| Sport | Dates | Times | Fee | Grade* |
| Boys Basketball | July 13-15 | 9 a.m. – Noon | $150 | 2-5 |
| July 13-15 | 1 – 4 p.m. | $150 | 6-8 | |
| Boys Lacrosse | June 15-17 | 9 – 11 a.m. | $120 | 3-8 |
| Boys Soccer | June 1-4 | 9 – 11:45 a.m. | $150 | 1-8 |
| Field Hockey | July 20-22 | 9 – 11 a.m. | $120 | 2-8 |
| Football | June 16-18 | 1 – 3 p.m. | $120 | 1-6 |
| Girls Basketball | June 8-10 | 9 a.m. – Noon | $150 | K-8 |
| Girls Lacrosse | June 17-19 | 8 – 11 a.m. | $100 | 2-8 |
| Girls Soccer | June 9-11 | 6:30 – 8 p.m. | $75 | 1-5 |
| Intro to Fitness, Speed and Agility | July 20-22 | 10 a.m. – Noon | $120 | 2-8 |
| Softball | June 15-18 | 5:30 – 7 p.m. | $90 | 4-8 |
| Tennis | June 1-3 | 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. | $125 | 1-5 |
| Volleyball | June 3-4 | Noon – 2 p.m. | $100 | 1-4 |
| June 3-4 | 2 – 4 p.m. | $100 | 5-8 | |
| Baseball | June 8-10 | 8 a.m. – Noon | $150 | 3-8 |
| Track & Field | Date Pending | 6 – 7:30 p.m. | $100 | 2-8 |
*Grade Entering in August 2026
Click HERE to register and pay online for our 2026 summer sports camps. Your student will not be registered for any summer camp until online payment is made. You will be prompted to sign the mandatory online camp waiver as well.
Please feel free to email Hunter Childers, Assistant Athletic Director, at [email protected] if you have any questions.
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Christian Academy of Indiana Summer Theatre Performance Camp 2026
Christian Academy of Indiana and Louisville Families – Registration is now open for our upcoming 2026 Summer Theatre Camp and we would love for your student to be a part of this creative and engaging experience.
Our camp is designed for students of all experience levels who are interested in acting, singing and stage production. Throughout the camp, students will participate in interactive workshops focused on acting techniques, movement and voice. They will also collaborate with peers to rehearse and display their hard work at a final performance for family and friends.
Camp Details:
- Dates: June 1 – 5 and 8 – 12
- Location: Christian Academy of Indiana
- Grade Levels (based on the 2025 – 2026 academic school year): Elementary (K – 4), Middle School (5 – 7) and High School (8 – 12)
- Times: Middle and High School from 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m., Elementary from 1 – 4:30 p.m.
For further details, please view our camp flyer.
Spots are limited so we encourage you to register early to secure your place! Click here to register your student.
If you have any questions or would like additional information, please don’t hesitate to reach out Dr. Jason Branim, Theatre Camp Director, at [email protected]. We’re excited to work with your student and help them build skills, try new things and enjoy being part of a theatre group.
Christian Academy Opens New Middle School in New Albany as Enrollment Climbs – Inside INdiana Business
Monday, March 16, 2026 12:52 PM EDT
Students open their lockers at the Christian Academy of Indiana’s new middle school facility. The school system recently finished construction on the expansion project. (Photo provided by Christian Academy of Indiana)
NEW ALBANY, Ind. – Students at Christian Academy of Indiana are settling into a newly opened middle school building on the school’s New Albany campus.
The two-story facility, which serves fifth through eighth graders, opened earlier this month and now houses about 400 students and 35 faculty members. The building includes classrooms, labs and collaborative learning spaces designed specifically for middle school students.
Superintendent Darin Long said the moment students first walked through the doors was memorable.
“It was great to see all those smiles on the faces when they came walking in,” Long said in an interview with Inside INdiana Business. “Very exciting time. You don’t get to see that very often in a career — a whole brand-new school opening.”
The expansion comes as Christian Academy of Indiana experiences significant enrollment growth. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the campus had about 700 students. That number has grown to around 1,300 this school year.
Long said several factors contributed to the increase, including long-term community growth, shifting priorities for families after the pandemic and Indiana’s Choice Scholarship Program.
Originally, school leaders planned a smaller building that would open in August 2025. However, after reviewing enrollment trends, Long said administrators paused the project and redesigned the facility to nearly double its size.
Construction ultimately produced a 44,000-square-foot facility connected to existing campus buildings. The expansion also included improvements such as additional cafeteria space and traffic flow upgrades.
Teachers and students are enjoying the new space Long said.
“One student, my favorite said, ‘Ooh, this is Gucci,’” he said. “I had to make sure that was a good thing, which it is.”
Long speaks more on student and teacher reactions to the new middle school facility.
During construction, the school temporarily relocated its fifth-grade class to nearby Graceland Baptist Church, about five miles away. Students were bused there for daily classes before returning to the main campus for electives and extracurricular activities.
The exterior of Christian Academy of Indiana’s middle school wing. (Photo provided by Christian Academy of Indiana)
The new building also introduces a different structure for middle school grades. Fifth and sixth graders share the first floor, while seventh and eighth graders are on the second floor. The arrangement is designed to ease the transition from elementary school to middle school.
“Most students go from one teacher in fifth grade to seven in sixth grade,” Long said. “So we thought if we could take that over a two-year time frame, that that would be better for the kids.”
Long said the goal of the expansion is to continue meeting demand from families seeking Christian education in the region.
“We want to come along other Christian families and partner with them to help disciple their children,” Long said.
Christian Academy School System operates campuses in both southern Indiana and Louisville, Kentucky, serving about 3,200 students across the two states. The Indiana campus opened in 2005 after two local Christian schools merged to create the current preschool-through-12th grade campus.
Next year, the system will celebrate its 50th anniversary.
Christian Academy of Indiana Opens $9M Facility – Business First
The $9 million Christian Academy of Indiana facility is located at 1000 Academy Drive.
Christian Academy School System
By Olivia Estright – Reporter, Louisville Business First
Mar 16, 2026
- Christian Academy of Indiana opened a $9 million middle school facility in New Albany.
- The school system serves 3,000 students across Louisville and Southern Indiana campuses.
- Enrollment reached an all-time high of more than 1,300 students this year at CAI.
The second-largest independent school in the Louisville area just unveiled its $9 million middle school facility in New Albany, Indiana.
The Christian Academy of Indiana facility is located at 1000 Academy Drive. The 44,000-square-foot building serves fifth through eighth grade students.
Bayus Design Works was the lead architect on the project, and Koetter Construction was the general contractor. Construction began in April 2025.
The school features classrooms, science labs, art rooms, a choir room, a media center, education resource rooms and a secured entrance. A spokesperson for the school said students began attending classes in the facility March 2.
According to a Christian Academy of Indiana release, the project also includes a 2,800-square-foot expansion of the cafeteria and a new campus entrance road, which eases traffic congestion on Grant Line Road.
In a previous LBF report, a spokesperson said the building was originally meant for students in sixth through eighth grades, but the school decided to expand the project once the decision was made to include fifth-grade students to facilitate a smoother transition into middle school.
The school’s K-5 to K-8 enrollment for the 2025-26 school year is 939 students, according to Business First research. That makes it the second largest independent school in the region.
The school has been experiencing record growth with its enrollment sitting at more than 1,300 students, an all-time high for CAI.
The middle school’s opening comes less than two years after the system opened the doors to a new $5 million classroom building on its English Station campus in Louisville.
The new 15,000-square-foot facility houses the school’s Junior Academy program for 3- and 4-year-olds and includes eight classrooms.
In total, in pre-K through 12th grade, the school system serves 3,000 students in Louisville and Southern Indiana.
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