A Credentialed Early Childhood Enrichment Program for Infants Through Age 6
Seven weekly classes. All included. Real curriculum. Real teachers. Built for the Lehigh Valley.
WHITEHALL, PA — May 2026 — Alexandra (MacLean) Valenzuela, Lehigh Valley native, entrepreneur, and founder of 7 Deadly Spins, today announced the official launch of CHAMP Academy — a structured early childhood enrichment program housed at her sports training facility, The Hitter’s Edge, in Whitehall, Pennsylvania. Designed for children ages infant through 6 years, CHAMP Academy delivers seven distinct weekly classes built around five developmental pillars: Confident, Holistic, Academic, Mindful, and Play. Every membership includes access to all seven classes, taught by credentialed early childhood educators in a purpose-built movement space.
CHAMP Academy is the program Valenzuela says she wished existed when she was building her business and her family simultaneously. As a Lehigh Valley native who has spent years serving the local sports community through The Hitter’s Edge and 7 Deadly Spins, she identified a consistent gap: robust programming for older athletes, and very little of substance for the youngest children in those same families. CHAMP Academy is her answer.
⭐ Open House — Wednesday, June 10 • 10:00 AM–12:00 PM ⭐
Join us at The Hitter’s Edge, 3679 Eberhart Road, Whitehall, PA 18052. Tour the facility, meet the educators, try a sample class, and lock in your Founding Member rate. All families welcome — no registration required.
“Big kids have practice. Now little kids have CHAMP. I’ve been in this community a long time — I know these families. They want more than just drop-off play.
They want real programming, real teachers, and a place that takes their youngest kids as seriously as their older ones. That’s exactly what we built.”
— Alexandra (MacLean) Valenzuela, Owner, The Hitter’s Edge / CHAMP Academy
Seven Classes. Every Week. All Included.
Every CHAMP Academy membership includes access to all seven weekly classes — same teachers, same space, seven different ways to learn through play:
Baby Champs
Gentle, sensory-rich experiences for infants that bond babies with caregivers and support early development.
Messy Makers
Hands-on, sensory-rich art where open-ended creative stations let little hands get gloriously messy and big imaginations run wild.
Mini MVP Play
Free play with a purpose — a rotating mix of toys, independent exploration, and connection with other kids.
Quiet Moments
A gentle, calming class featuring soft crafting paired with a sensory wind-down in a dimly lit space with gentle music.
Tiny Tastebuds
A multi-sensory food adventure where kids sniff, peel, stamp, and taste their way through flavors, textures, and curiosity.
Story Explorers
Read-aloud adventures with songs, movement, and hands-on play — kids sway, wave, and breathe their way through every story.
Rhythm & Rhyme Music
A joyful, high-energy music class where little ones sing, shake, drum, and dance.
Sing-alongs, hands-on instruments, and full-body movement build early language, listening, coordination, and confidence.
Founding Member Pricing — First 15 Spots Per Tier
No tuition commitment. No long-term contract. Just real programming, on your schedule. Founding rates lock in for life as long as membership stays active.
4x a Month $89/month
Best for single child, one consistent weekly routine.
Unlimited $149/month
Best for single child, 2–3 visits per week.
Family Unlimited $189/month
Best for families with 2–3 kids, ages 0–6.
Program Details
Ages: Infant through 6 years
Schedule: Seven classes offered weekly; varied times
Format: Caregiver stays with child
Class Size: 15 children maximum
Staff: Lead credentialed educator + assistant
Location: The Hitter’s Edge, 3679 Eberhart Road, Whitehall, PA 18052
Free Trial: Your free trial gives you one class to try
About Alexandra (MacLean) Valenzuela
Alexandra (MacLean) Valenzuela is a Lehigh Valley native, entrepreneur, and community figure best known locally as the founder of 7 Deadly Spins and owner of The Hitter’s Edge, a premier sports training facility in Whitehall, PA. She has spent her career building businesses that serve Lehigh Valley families across age groups and athletic levels. CHAMP Academy is her most personal venture — a program built from the ground up to serve the youngest members of the community she grew up in and has chosen to build her life within.
About The Hitter’s Edge
The Hitter’s Edge is a premier sports training and athletic facility in Whitehall, Pennsylvania, serving the greater Lehigh Valley area. The facility offers programming for athletes of all ages. CHAMP Academy operates as The Hitter’s Edge’s dedicated early childhood enrichment channel, with credentialed educators, intentional curriculum, and its own brand identity built around five developmental pillars.
To enroll or learn more:
Call: 610.443.0424
Email: alex@7dsfp.com Follow: @hittersedge | @7dsfp
Every Champion Starts Here.
Information provided to TVL by Hayden Rinde on behalf of Chamber member The Hitter’s Edge
