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Girl Power

For girls entering grades 3 – 6

This fun and funky all-girls camp will focus on creativity, making friends, and building confidence. Activities include scrapbooking, arts and crafts, jewelry making, team building, spa day, journaling and more! New programming each session, so participants may sign up for multiple weeks.

Location: YMCA Sports Center located at the Archdiocesan Center at St. Thomas Seminary
Time: Drop Off 7:00 – 9:00 a.m. Pick Up 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Dates:

Session 3: July 7 – 11
Session 4: July 14 – 18
Session 8: August 11 – August 15
Session 9: August 18 – August 22

Fee: $220 per session


Summer Theater

For campers entering grades 3 – 6

This TWO WEEK program is designed for children interested in the performing arts, with all levels of experience. Activities include dance, acting, improvisation, making props, script writing and more. The week will culminate with a performance for family and friends. All materials provided.

Location: YMCA Sports Center located at the Archdiocesan Center at St. Thomas Seminary
Time: Drop Off 7:00 – 9:00 a.m. Pick Up 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Dates: Session 5/6: July 21 – August 1
Fee: $400


Write On! (Journalism)

For campers entering grades 3 – 6

We will explore the exciting world of the journalist. Each child will help to create our “Magazine of Memories” to chronicle the events of the summer. Skills will include photography, poetry, interviewing techniques, and article writing. Come join us and be the reporter you’ve always wanted to be!

Location: YMCA Sports Center located at the Archdiocesan Center at St. Thomas Seminary
Time: Drop Off 7:00 – 9:00 a.m. Pick Up 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Dates: Session 10: August 25 – August 29
Fee: $220


Secret Agent Camp

For children entering grades 3 – 6

Come learn how to be a Jr. Detective. Have fun while learning the tools of the trade including fingerprinting and searching for clues. Campers will have fun adventures and will develop a sense of personal achievement through teamwork and problem solving.

Location: YMCA Sports Center located at the Archdiocesan Center at St. Thomas Seminary
Time:
Drop Off 7:00 – 9:00 a.m. Pick Up 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Dates: Session 7: August 4 – August 8
Fee: $220 per session


Youth All-Star Sports Camp

For children entering grades 3 – 6

The focus of our program is learning the fundamentals of a variety of sports while having fun and meeting new friends. Daily schedules will include conditioning, skill stations, contests and scrimmages. Sports include Street Hockey, Basketball, Baseball, Lacrosse, Soccer and more.

Location: YMCA Sports Center located at the Archdiocesan Center at St. Thomas Seminary
Time: Drop Off 7:00 – 9:00 a.m. Pick Up 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Dates:

Session 8: August 11 – August 15
Session 9: August 18 – August 22

Fee: $220


Football Training Camp

For campers entering grades 3 – 6

Get prepared for Fall Football Season! A safe, positive and enjoyable introduction to fl ag football! Players will learn and enhance the fundamental skills and strategies of fl ag football while instilling the values of “team” play.

Location: YMCA Sports Center located at the Archdiocesan Center at St. Thomas Seminary
Time: Drop Off 7:00 – 9:00 a.m. Pick Up 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Dates: Session 10: August 25 – August 29
Fee: $200


Girls Volleyball Camp

For girls entering grades 3 – 6

Calling all 3rd through 6th grade girls! Join us for a fun-filled time as we introduce you to the increasingly popular sport of volleyball. We’ll have a ball learning the fundamentals of setting, passing and spiking. Its all about fun, friends and teamwork! Grab some knee pads and register today!

Location: YMCA Sports Center located at the Archdiocesan Center at St. Thomas Seminary
Time: Drop Off 7:00 – 9:00 a.m. Pick Up 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Dates: Session 7: August 4 – August 8
Fee: $200


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Summer Adventure Camp Family Nights

Each summer we have family nights that give Campers the opportunity to show parents around Camp, meet other families, and have fun together. We have three nights planned for this summer.

They are as follows:

  • July 11th - All-American Family BBQ
  • August 1st - International Potluck Dinner (please bring your favorite international treat to share!)
  • August 22nd - Farewell to Summer Carnival

Please check with your Campers counselor for more information! We hope you’ll join us!

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