{"id":149780,"date":"2026-06-04T23:50:30","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T03:50:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149780"},"modified":"2026-06-04T23:52:23","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T03:52:23","slug":"lehigh-valley-native-alexandra-maclean-valenzuela-launches-champ-academy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149780","title":{"rendered":"Lehigh Valley Native Alexandra (MacLean) Valenzuela Launches CHAMP Academy"},"content":{"rendered":"

A Credentialed Early Childhood Enrichment Program for Infants Through Age 6<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Seven weekly classes. All included. Real curriculum. Real teachers. Built for the Lehigh Valley.<\/em><\/p>\n

WHITEHALL, PA \u2014 May 2026 \u2014 <\/strong>Alexandra (MacLean) Valenzuela, Lehigh Valley native, entrepreneur, and founder of 7 Deadly Spins, today announced the official launch of CHAMP Academy \u2014 a structured early childhood enrichment program housed at her sports training facility, The Hitter\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

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\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

\u2b50 Open House \u2014 Wednesday, June 10 \u2022 10:00 AM\u201312:00 PM <\/strong>\u2b50<\/p>\n

Join us at The Hitter\u2019s 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 \u2014 no registration required.<\/p>\n

\u201cBig kids have practice. Now little kids have CHAMP. I\u2019ve been in this community a long time \u2014 I know these families. They want more than just drop-off play.<\/em><\/p>\n

They want real programming, real teachers, and a place that takes their youngest kids as seriously as their older ones. That\u2019s exactly what we built.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

\u2014 Alexandra (MacLean) Valenzuela, Owner, The Hitter\u2019s Edge \/ CHAMP Academy<\/strong><\/p>\n

Seven Classes. Every Week. All Included.<\/h3>\n

Every CHAMP Academy membership includes access to all seven weekly classes \u2014 same teachers, same space, seven different ways to learn through play:<\/p>\n

Baby Champs<\/h5>\n

Gentle, sensory-rich experiences for infants that bond babies with caregivers and support early development.<\/p>\n

Messy Makers<\/h5>\n

Hands-on, sensory-rich art where open-ended creative stations let little hands get gloriously messy and big imaginations run wild.<\/p>\n

Mini MVP Play<\/h5>\n

Free play with a purpose \u2014 a rotating mix of toys, independent exploration, and connection with other kids.<\/p>\n

Quiet Moments<\/h5>\n

A gentle, calming class featuring soft crafting paired with a sensory wind-down in a dimly lit space with gentle music.<\/p>\n

Tiny Tastebuds<\/h5>\n

A multi-sensory food adventure where kids sniff, peel, stamp, and taste their way through flavors, textures, and curiosity.<\/p>\n

Story Explorers<\/h5>\n

Read-aloud adventures with songs, movement, and hands-on play \u2014 kids sway, wave, and breathe their way through every story.<\/p>\n

Rhythm & Rhyme Music<\/h5>\n

A joyful, high-energy music class where little ones sing, shake, drum, and dance.<\/p>\n

Sing-alongs, hands-on instruments, and full-body movement build early language, listening, coordination, and confidence.<\/p>\n

Founding Member Pricing \u2014 First 15 Spots Per Tier<\/h3>\n

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.<\/p>\n

4x a Month $89\/month<\/strong><\/p>\n

Best for single child, one consistent weekly routine.<\/p>\n

Unlimited $149\/month<\/strong><\/p>\n

Best for single child, 2\u20133 visits per week.<\/p>\n

Family Unlimited $189\/month<\/strong><\/p>\n

Best for families with 2\u20133 kids, ages 0\u20136.<\/p>\n

Program Details<\/h3>\n

Ages: <\/strong>Infant through 6 years<\/p>\n

Schedule: <\/strong>Seven classes offered weekly; varied times<\/p>\n

Format: <\/strong>Caregiver stays with child<\/p>\n

Class Size: <\/strong>15 children maximum<\/p>\n

Staff: <\/strong>Lead credentialed educator + assistant<\/p>\n

Location: <\/strong>The Hitter\u2019s Edge, 3679 Eberhart Road, Whitehall, PA 18052<\/p>\n

Free Trial: <\/strong>Your free trial gives you one class to try<\/p>\n

About Alexandra (MacLean) Valenzuela<\/h4>\n

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\u2019s 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 \u2014 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.<\/p>\n

About The Hitter\u2019s Edge<\/h4>\n

The Hitter\u2019s 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\u2019s Edge\u2019s dedicated early childhood enrichment channel, with credentialed educators, intentional curriculum, and its own brand identity built around five developmental pillars.<\/p>\n

To enroll or learn more:<\/h5>\n

Call: 610.443.0424<\/p>\n

Email: alex@7dsfp.com<\/a> Follow: @hittersedge | @7dsfp<\/p>\n

Every Champion Starts Here.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Information provided to TVL by Hayden Rinde on behalf of Chamber member The Hitter’s Edge<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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