Sports CAMPS

For Cor Jesu Students

Basketball

CLASS OF ‘27 • ‘26 • ‘25 • ‘24

June 26-30

5-7 p.m. at CJA’s gym

Are you looking to hone your competitive basketball skills?

This camp with Coach Mary Kaye Banks and CJA assistant coaches will develop skills needed to prepare you for the upcoming high school season.

Facilitated by: CJA Varsity Coach

Mary Kaye Banks and CJA assistant coaches: Kristina Schmelter, Kevin Youngblood, Emily Erbs, JoEllen Sarich and past CJA players.

Fee: $125/$150 after May 15

Freshman Cross Country

CLASS OF ‘27

June 5-9

6-7:30 p.m. at Cor Jesu (Monday); Various Parks (Tuesday-Friday)

Enjoy 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, CJA Assistant Coach John Monda and CJA athletes.

Fee: $125/$150 after May 15

Freshman Field Hockey

CLASS OF ‘27

June 19-23

6-7:30 p.m. on CJA’s Back Field

If you are interested in playing field hockey in the fall or just want to meet some of your future classmates, this camp is for you. No experience in field hockey is necessary. The team, which has appeared in 16 Final Fours in 20 years, will give you a taste of what the CJA field hockey program is all about.

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

Fee: $90/$115 after May 15

Golf

CLASS OF ‘27 • ‘26 • ‘25 • ‘24

June 19-23

1-2:30 p.m. at Tower Tee (Monday is at CJA)

You will learn the skills that have made CJA’s golf team successful. 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. You will need to bring at least one iron and one putter. Facilitated by: CJA Golf Coach Mark Tueth.

Fee: $125/$150 after May 15

Lacrosse

CLASS OF ‘27 • ‘26 • ‘25 • ‘24

July 24-28

8-10 a.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

Soccer

CLASS OF ‘27 • ‘26 • ‘25 • ‘24

June 12-16

4-6 p.m. on CJA’s Back Field

Coach Rachel Brcic will introduce the incoming freshmen to the rich tradition of Cor Jesu soccer, while also preparing the program for an exciting 2024 season. Shooting, passing, game tactics and team play will be emphasized through drills and small-sided games.

Facilitated by: CJA Varsity

Soccer Coach Rachel Brcic and CJA assistant coaches.

Fee: $125/$150 after May 15

Stronger U Summer Training

CLASS OF ‘27 • ‘26 • ‘25 • ‘24

6 weeks starting June 19

(no camp on July 4)

Mon-Thurs | 12 - 1:30 p.m. at CJA’s Gym

Cor Jesu soccer coach Ellen Summers has more than 15 years of experience teaching and coaching strength and conditioning. This 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:

CJA Coach Ellen Summers

Fee: $200 for 6 weeks/ $225 after May 15

Tennis

CLASS OF ‘27 • ‘26 • ‘25 • ‘24

June 5-9

4-6 p.m. at Dwight Davis

Tennis Center

This camp will introduce the skills of this lifetime sport to beginners, as well as fine tune the skills of the competitive players who are interested in playing in high school. Grips, forearm and backhand strokes, lob shots, and serving will be taught through personal instruction, drills, and fun, competitive games.

Facilitated by: CJA Coach

Erin Haberkorn

Fee: $125/$150 after May 15

Volleyball

CLASS OF ‘27

July 17-21

8-10 a.m. at CJA’s Gym

CLASS OF ‘26 • ‘25 • ‘24

July 17-21

12:30-2:30 p.m. at CJA’s Gym

Prepare for fall tryouts with skill instruction and team play.

Facilitated by: CJA Coach Tim

Haffner and CJA coaching staff.

Fee: $125/$150 after May 15

Camp

Online registration is available at corjesu.org/camps.

Registrations received after May 15, 2023, will be charged a $25 per camp late fee. Printable registration forms are also available for download from Cor Jesu’s website, or you can tear out the form in this brochure. When registering online, ALL campers will be asked to complete a media release form. ALL sports 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, 2023. In the event that a class is canceled due to insufficient enrollment, parents will be notified.