Homeschool Enrichment Provider Wins Best Kids Program Award from The Local Magazine
Winter Garden, United States – July 14, 2026 / Plant Street Academy /
Plant Street Academy has been named Best Kids Program by The Local magazine, a publication serving the Winter Garden and South Lake, Florida communities. The recognition appears in the July-August 2026 issue and marks a significant milestone for the academy, which offers homeschool enrichment programs for middle and high school students, along with summer camps designed to build practical life skills, confidence, communication, critical thinking, and academic growth.
Recognition Rooted in Community Support
The Best Kids Program honor from The Local magazine reflects the votes and support of families across the Winter Garden and South Lake communities. The publication spotlights local businesses and organizations that make a meaningful impact on residents. For Plant Street Academy, the award demonstrates that its approach to homeschool enrichment and summer camps has connected with local families seeking practical, social, and purposeful learning experiences for their children.
“It still feels a little unreal. It’s a humbling reminder that our programs are making a real impact and that our mission truly matters. Thank you to everyone who believed in us, voted for us, and continues to support Plant Street Academy. We’re just getting started,” said Lenka Brady of Plant Street Academy.
A Program Built Around Soft Skills
Plant Street Academy distinguishes itself through its emphasis on skills that extend beyond traditional academic content. As The Local describes it, Plant Street Academy focuses on soft skills – confidence, communication, and critical thinking – giving homeschool families a place where learning feels practical, social, and genuinely meaningful.
The academy serves middle and high school students through mentor-led, hands-on learning experiences designed to prepare young people for real-world situations. Through its homeschool enrichment programs and summer camps, Plant Street Academy gives families access to structured, social, and educational experiences outside the home. Its programs encourage students to participate actively, strengthen communication skills, build confidence, and learn alongside their peers.
Serving Winter Garden and South Lake Families
Plant Street Academy serves families throughout Winter Garden, Clermont, and surrounding communities by providing enriching educational experiences that complement learning at home. With a strong emphasis on confidence, communication, critical thinking, and collaboration, the academy helps students develop the practical skills they need to succeed in school, future careers, and everyday life.
Through structured, mentor-led programs and summer camps, students learn alongside their peers, take on new challenges, and develop skills for navigating real-world situations. The academy introduces young people to topics such as financial responsibility, entrepreneurship, decision-making, and how the real world works, while also building confidence, independence, and meaningful social connections.
Being named Best Kids Program by The Local magazine places Plant Street Academy among the most trusted and community-supported organizations in the Winter Garden and Clermont area. More than a recognition of its educational model, the award reflects the confidence local families have placed in the academy as a consistent and meaningful resource for their children’s growth.
About Plant Street Academy
Plant Street Academy offers homeschool enrichment programs and summer camps for middle and high school students in the Winter Garden and South Lake, Florida area. Through mentor-led, hands-on learning in a social and supportive environment, the academy helps students build essential soft skills – including confidence, communication, critical thinking, and collaboration – while also introducing them to entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and practical real-world skills.
Learn more at Plant Street Academy
Contact Information:
Plant Street Academy
855 E. Plant St Ste. 900
Winter Garden, FL 34787
United States
Lenka Brady
+1-407-279-0422
https://www.plantstreetacademy.com
