2023-2024 Viewbook

GRADE SCHOOL

20th-21st Century Teenage Fashion 2025-2026 GRADE LEVEL: 5 • 6 • 7 June 2-6 | 8-10 a.m.

Interested in fashion, hair styles and makeup trends? Join us as we explore iconic styles from different decades.

Each day, we’ll learn the history behind the trends and recreate the looks with guidance from CJA students.

Instructor: Mrs. Allison Gray, CJA Faculty Fee: $125/$150 after May 15

3D Design

Choir Camp 2025-2026 GRADE LEVEL: 6 • 7 • 8 PLUS: CLASS OF ‘29 (incoming freshmen) June 2-6 | 1-3 p.m.

Come have a great musical experience and bond with current CJA choir members! Students will spend the week honing their musical talents and working on a final performance for the last day of camp.

Instructor: Mrs. Addie Akin, CJA Faculty Fee: $125/$150 after May 15

Click & Create

2025-2026 GRADE LEVEL: 6 • 7 • 8 June 9-13 | 8-10 a.m.

Bring your ideas to life! In this introductory camp, students will learn the basics of 3D design and use the Engineering Design Cycle to turn their concepts into 3D models. With the help of a 3D printer, campers will create their own items to take home!

Instructor: Mr. Tim Mulhall Fee: $150/$175 after May 15

2025-2026 GRADE LEVEL: 6 • 7 • 8 PLUS: CLASS OF ‘29 (incoming freshmen) June 9-13 | 1-3 p.m.

In this interactive class, campers will use the Canva and Adobe websites to develop essential graphic design skills and create engaging projects such as infographics, animated videos, social media posts, and logos.

Instructor: Mrs. JoEllen Sarich, CJA Faculty Fee: $125/$150 after May 15

Babysitting 101

Coding & Electronics

2025-2026 GRADE LEVEL: 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 June 2-6 OR June 9-13 | 10:15 a.m. -12:15 p.m.

Build confidence as a babysitter with tips from CJA faculty and students!

Learn fun games, basic first-aid, emergency handling and role-play real-world scenarios. Plus, get advice on marketing your services and managing your earnings!

Instructor: Mrs. April Remiger ‘98, CJA Faculty Fee: $125/$150 after May 15

2025-2026 GRADE LEVEL: 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 June 9-13 | 10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Join us for a week of learning the basics of electronics, programming and coding. No prior knowledge is necessary. We will work on exciting activities, covering concepts like current, voltage and resistance, while developing skills such as problem solving and critical thinking.

Instructor: Mr. Tim Mulhall Fee: $125/$150 after May 15

Creative Crafts

Dance (Competitive)

2025-2026 GRADE LEVEL: 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 June 2-6 | 10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Explore your creative side during a week of arts-and-crafts fun. An array of crafting techniques and supplies will be used to create projects to take home.

Instructor: Mrs. Jill King ‘84 Fee: $125/$150 after May 15

2025-2026 GRADE LEVEL: 6 • 7 • 8 June 2-6 | 10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Designed for competitive dancers, this camp focuses on jazz, pom and hip-hop routines. Campers will learn fun combos while expanding their skillset, then showcase their talent in a performance on the final day!

Instructor: Ms. Mia Manfrede ‘23 Fee: $125/$150 after May 15

Creative Writing 2025-2026 GRADE LEVEL: 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 June 2-6 | 8-10 a.m.

Are you interested in writing?

Do you enjoy engaging activities that will sharpen your storytelling skills and bring your characters to life? In this class, we will explore different types of creative writing and develop multiple pieces throughout the week.

Instructor: Mrs. April Remiger ‘98, CJA Faculty Fee: $125/$150 after May 15

Dance (All Levels) 2025-2026 GRADE LEVEL: 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 June 9-13 | 10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Join us for an action-packed, funfilled rhythm and dance camp.

Dancers will practice ballet, jazz, and tap routines while learning about rhythms and choreography.

All levels of dance welcome!

Instructor: Ms. Allie Villhard ‘22 Fee: $125/$150 after May 15

Register online at corjesu.org/camps.

Camp fees increase on May 15,2025.

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Drama 2025-2026 GRADE LEVEL: 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 June 2-6 OR June 9-13 8-10 a.m.

Campers will experience the magic of theatre and self expression while being on stage and using props and costumes. Through imagination, expression, diction, movement, voice and character development, campers will explore the many aspects of drama and strengthen their ability to express themselves.

Campers will be immersed in role playing, pantomime, improvisation skits, and a variety of theatre games which will help build acting skills, experience, and confidence.

Instructor: Mrs. Anna Millar Fee: $125/$150 after May 15

Go Figure!

2025-2026 GRADE LEVEL: 6 • 7 • 8 June 2-6 OR June 9-13 10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

In this engaging and interactive math seminar, students will improve critical problem solving skills, build math vocabulary and solve problems with new friends (contined on next page).

The fun will continue as we build financial literacy in real-life scenarios, explore contributions of female mathematicians and celebrate Pi Day in June!

Instructor: Ms. Ellen Schleicher Fee: $125/$150 after May 15

Intramural Sports & Games 2025-2026 GRADE LEVEL: 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 June 9-13 | 1-3 p.m.

Enjoy a variety of fun activities in a relaxed, no-pressure environment! Play flag football, floor hockey, ultimate frisbee, kickball, volleyball, pickleball, badminton, relays and more while making new friends. All skill levels are welcome!

Instructor: Ms. Julie Dame ‘94, CJA Staff Fee: $125/$150 after May 15

Let’s Cook! With Flynn’s Foods 2025-2026 GRADE LEVEL: 6 • 7 • 8 June 2-6 OR June 9-13 8-10 a.m.

Hang out with CJ’s very own Chef Zach and Flynn’s Foods! Learn simple recipes, kitchen safety and basic knife skills while preparing a meal or snack each day to enjoy or take home.

Students will use a chef’s knife, sauté in hot pans, bake, and wash their own dishes—all while gaining confidence and independence in the kitchen.

Students should wear well-fitting, comfortable, closed toe shoes.

Instructor: Mr. Zach Flynn, CJA Chef Fees: $125/$150 after May 15

Newsroom Ninjas (Digital Media)

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2025-2026 GRADE LEVEL: 6 • 7 • 8 June 2-6 | 1-3 p.m.

Step into the world of TV news production in the CJTV Studio. A summer camp designed for middle schoolers read to create their own show! Campers will explore the

exciting process of producing a TV show, learn how to operate the cameras and equipment, write scripts, and create video content. By the end of the week, you will work with your team to produce a complete news broadcast. Lights, camera, action!!

Cell phones recommended for creating videos but not required.

Instructor: Mrs. JoEllen Sarich, CJA Faculty Fee: $125/$150 after May 15

Passport Around the World 2025-2026 GRADE LEVEL: 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 June 9-13 | 1-3 p.m.

Interested in different cultures and countries? Cor Jesu’s Passport Camp allows students to explore and learn about 5 different countries, one each day of the week. Campers will experience hands-on learning including crafts and cooking from each country/region, and grow in understanding of different cultures around the world. Explore the world with us!

Instructor: Mrs. April Remiger ‘98, CJA Faculty Fee: $125/$150 after May 15

Photography 2025-2026 GRADE LEVEL: 6 • 7 • 8 June 2-6 OR June 9-13 10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

What you see is what you get… or is it? Learn how to take stunning photos beyond the point-and-shoot method!

Explore compositional techniques like angles, leading lines, and the rule of thirds. Then, transform your images with Photoshop, adjusting color, light, and structure. Students are welcome to bring their own digital camera or use one provided by the school.

Instructor: Mrs. JoEllen Sarich, CJA Faculty Fee: $125/$150 after May 15

Physics & the Natural World 2025-2026 GRADE LEVEL: 6 • 7 • 8 June 2-6 | 8-10 a.m.Want to learn about the natural world around you? This beginner level class will have hands-on activities with physical concepts that help shape our understanding of the Universe!

Whether you enjoy looking at the night sky or wonder about the materials in our Universe, these activities will serve your curiosity!

Instructors: Ms. Morgan Hopkins and Ms. Sabrina Weldon Fee: $125/$150 after May 15

Robotics 2025-2026 GRADE LEVEL: 6 • 7 • 8 June 2-6 | 1-3 p.m.

Are you ready to unleash your creativity and build the future through robotics? Students will learn the basics of robotics from Cor Jesu Academy’s FIRST Robotics Competition Team with XRP Robots. Students will learn skills like the engineering design process, coding, critical thinking, teamwork, and marketing. No experience is needed! On the last day, students will show off their robots and new skills in a competition.

Instructors: Mrs. Michelle EmnettEickhoff ‘87, Mr. Sean Eickhoff and students of the CJA Robotics Team Fees: $150/$175 after May 15

Standardized Test Prep 2025-2026 GRADE LEVEL: 6 • 7 • 8 June 2-6 OR June 9-13 8-10 a.m.

This camp is geared toward improving knowledge and

problem-solving for standardized tests. Students will work on skills to improve test taking, get familiar with the format of standardized tests, and work on sample test problems aimed at helping them improve their performance during the test week.

Instructor: Ms. Ellen Schleicher Fee: $125/$150 after May 15

Study Skills 2025-2026 GRADE LEVEL: 6 • 7 • 8 June 2-6 | 10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Learn the skills you need to shine bright in the classroom! This course teaches organizational skills as well as different note-taking methods. Campers will learn how to read and analyze text as well as how to study and prepare for different types of tests.

Instructor: Mrs. Allison Gray, CJA Faculty Fees: $125/$150 after May 15

Yarn Crafts 2025-2026 GRADE LEVEL: 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 June 9-13 | 8-10 a.m.

Want to learn a new hobby that is fun to do with others? Learn different techniques to crochet and knit. The perfect hobby to make gifts and colorful creations!

Instructor: Ms. Morgan Hopkins & Ms. Taylor Hopkins Fees: $125/$150 after May 15

Want to see camps organized by date and time?

Scroll to pages 16-18 for a quick and easy view of all offerings by week!

2025-2026 GRADE LEVEL: 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 June 16-20 | 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Join CJA’s “Charger for a Week” camp to experience Cor Jesu Academy at this new, full-day summer camp!

High school camp counselors will lead groups each day through a sampling of sports, activities, board games, strategy games and more. Campers will use their bodies and brains to be active and have fun!

Instructors: Mrs. Julie Flatley Dame ‘94, Ms. Emily Erbs ‘17, and CJA students Fee: $300/$325 after May 15

Daily schedule: 8a.m. - Drop off begins (light breakfast included) 9 A.M. - 2 P.M. - Structured camp time (lunch included) 3 P.M. - Final Dismissal

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2025-2026 GRADE LEVEL: 7 • 8 June 23-24 | 8 p.m. - 6 a.m.

Are you ready to explore the halls of Cor Jesu after the sun goes down? Get ready to be a Charger for a Night and experience CJA’s first ever sleepover! Prepare yourself for a night full of Charger cheer that will range from high-energy to chill & relaxed. A wide variety of activities, games, food and fun will be provided in this lock-in style sleepover. Bring your PJ’s and sleeping bags, but who knows if you will sleep!

Instructors: Mrs. Julie Flatley Dame ‘94, Ms. Natalie Gorla ‘17, and CJA students Fee: $150/$175 after May 15

Basketball 2025-2026 GRADE LEVEL: 4 • 5 • 6 June 2-6 3-5 p.m. at CJA’s gym 2025-2026 GRADE LEVEL: 7 • 8 June 2-6 5-7 p.m. at CJA’s gym Join CJA players and coaches to improve your individual ballhandling, shooting, rebounding and defensive skills. This camp focuses on fundamentals and individual instruction through competitive drills, contests and scrimmages.

Facilitated by: CJA Coaching Staff, Andrew Althage and Mallory Ronshausen, and CJA players.

Fee: $125/$150 after May 15

Cross Country 2025-2026 GRADE LEVEL: 6 • 7 • 8 June 9-13 6-8 p.m. at Cor Jesu (Mon); 6-7:30 p.m. Various Parks (Tues-Fri) A great introduction to the sport of running for those interested in cross country or for anyone looking to improve their aerobic condi­tioning over the summer.

In case of extreme heat, the start time will be 7 p.m.

Facilitated by: CJA Cross Country Coach Katie Mannhard Helbig ‘00, CJA Assistant Coach John Monda and CJA athletes.

Fee: $125/$150 after May 15

Field Hockey 2025-2026 GRADE LEVEL: 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 June 16-20 4-5:30 p.m. on CJA’s Back Field With 18 Final Four appearances in the last 20 years, the Cor Jesu Coaching Staff and players will teach the basic skills and core components of field hockey that have been the secret to their success. Sticks and eyewear will be available for campers, but please bring a mouth guard.

Facilitated by: CJA Varsity Coach Audrey Lampe Ploesser ‘06, CJA assistant coaches and CJA players.

Fee: $90/$115 after May 15

Golf 2025-2026 GRADE LEVEL: 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 June 9-13 1-2:30 p.m. at Tower Tee Meet in CJA Commons on Monday, June 10 CJA Golf Coach Mark Tueth will teach you the skills that you need to be a successful golfer. Grip, stance, swing and club selection are included in this instructional camp. The rules of the game and golf etiquette will be taught through fun drills and contests.

Participants will need to bring at least one iron and one putter.

Facilitated by: CJA Golf Coach Mark Tueth.

Fee: $90/$115 after May 15

Special Note: A Medical and Emergency Release form must be completed for all campers.

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Lacrosse

Softball (one-day camp)

2025-2026 GRADE LEVEL: 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 June 23-27 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. on CJA’s Side Field Learn the ins and outs of this popular sport from one of the top programs in the St. Louis area. Coach Andrew Shipp and his staff will introduce the skills of throwing, catching, scooping and protecting the ball. For those looking to try something new, this lacrosse camp is for you! Please bring a mouth guard.

Facilitated by: CJA Varsity Coach Andrew Shipp and CJA assistant coaches.

Fee: $125/$150 after May 15

2025-2026 GRADE LEVEL: 4•5•6•7•8 July 25 9 a.m. -12 p.m. at Affton Athletic Fields This one-day camp will help the beginning softball player build a solid foundation of skills and the advanced player hone theirs.

Hitting, throwing and fielding techniques will be covered in this skills camp, as well as beginning and experienced pitching skills.

Facilitated by: CJA Varsity Coach Ashleigh King Belleville ‘10 and staff.

Fee: $40/$50 after May 15

Little Chargers Soccer Camp 2025-2026 GRADE LEVEL: 2 • 3 • 4 June 9-12 9-11 a.m. on CJA’s Back Field Join us for a week of fun as we introduce little Chargers to the beautiful game of soccer!

Facilitated by: Nina Bono Murphy ‘05 Fee: $125/$150 after May 15

Soccer 2025-2026 GRADE LEVEL: 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 June 9-12 5:30-8 p.m. on CJA’s Back Field Experience Cor Jesu’s rich tradition on the pitch! Coach Rachel Brcic will lead campers through drills and small-sided games that emphasize shooting, passing, game tactics and team play.

Facilitated by: CJA Varsity Soccer Coach Rachel Brcic ‘08, and CJA assistant coaches.

Fee: $125/$150 after May 15

Stronger U Summer Training 2025-2026 GRADE LEVEL: 6 • 7 • 8 5 weeks starting June 10 Mon-Thurs | 7 - 8:30 p.m. at CJA’s Gym Cor Jesu soccer coach Ellen Summers has more than 15 years of teaching and coaching strength and conditioning. This new conditioning program is for any girl, middle school-aged or enrolled at Cor Jesu, who wants to build a “Stronger U.” All daily activities will encourage building endurance, strength, balance and flexibility to help shape more wellrounded athletes. This camp will look at three categories: strength, speed and agility. Emphasis will be placed on proper technique in all movements, geared toward developing stronger athletes through core lifts, auxiliary lifts, mobility training exercises and dynamic movements.

Facilitated by: Lydia Elking Fee: $200 for 6 weeks/ $225 after May 15

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Swim Stroke Clinic 2025-2026 GRADE LEVEL: 6 • 7 • 8 One Day Camps 2-4 p.m. at Chaminade June 14 - Freestyle June 21 - Backstroke June 28 - Butterfly July 12 - Breaststroke July 19 - All Strokes Dive into our Swim Stroke Clinic, designed for 6th-8th graders eager to sharpen their skills in specific strokes. This unique camp lets you choose the strokes you want to master, whether you join us for one session or all five. Perfect your technique, gain confidence, and make a splash!

Facilitated by: CJA Coaches Fee: $25/$35 after May 15 price is per session.

Tennis 2025-2026 GRADE LEVEL: 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 June 2-6 4-6 p.m. at Dwight Davis Tennis Center This camp introduces tennis skills to beginners and fine tunes the skills of the competitive players who want to play in high school.

Grips, forearm and backhand strokes, lob shots and serving will be taught through personal instruction, drills and fun, competitive games.**Please bring a racquet, water and towel.

Facilitated by: CJA Coaches Fee: $125/$150 after May 15

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Volleyball 2025-2026 GRADE LEVEL: 3 • 4 July 7-11 8-10 a.m. at CJA’s Gym 2025-2026 GRADE LEVEL: 5 July 7-11 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at CJA’s Gym 2025-2026 GRADE LEVEL: 6 July 7-11 1-3 p.m. at CJA’s Gym 2025-2026 GRADE LEVEL: 7 • 8 July 7-11 3-5 p.m. at CJA’s Gym The CJA Volleyball team will teach and demonstrate skills designed to enhance your game. This camp will focus on serving, passing, setting, attacking, blocking and defense.

Facilitated by: CJA Coach Tim Haffner Fee: $125/$150 after May 15

Challenger Volleyball Camp 2025-2026 GRADE LEVEL: 7 • 8 July 14-18 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at CJA’s Gym The Challenger Camp is designed for volleyball players with select/ club experience and focuses on practicing and developing skills essential to competitive volleyball.

We’ll cover all the basics at a fast pace and high level.

Facilitated by: CJA Coach Tim Haffner Fee: $125/$150 after May 15

Online registration is available at corjesu.org/camps.

Registrations received after May 15,2025, will be charged a $25 per camp late fee. Printable registration forms are available for download from Cor Jesu’s website. When registering online, ALL campers will be asked to complete a media release form. ALL campers must also complete a medical and emergency release form. Each enrichment camp will have a minimum of six students, maximum of 25, unless otherwise noted. Early registration is recommended, as class sizes are limited.

Parents will receive a confirmation letter or e-mail after May 15, 2025. In the event that a class is canceled due to insufficient enrollment, parents will be notified.

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Middle schoolers are invited to join the Cor Jesu Chargers at a variety of admissions events this school year! We want to learn how you share your light with the world!

High School Nights • Open House • 8th Grade Shadow Days • Cor Jesu Night • 7th Grade Preview Day • 6th Grade Backyard Bash www.corjesu.org/visit