2024 Grade School Summer Camps

Summer Camps

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If your daughter is attending more than one camp each day and there is a gap between start times, we will be offering new “Cor Jesu-inspired” programming to keep your daughter entertained and engaged throughout her entire time on our campus. Our administrative team, admissions team and ambassadors will be present and facilitating fun activities between camps and during lunchtime. We can’t wait to welcome your daughters to CJA!

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20th-21st Century Teenage Fashion 2024-2025 GRADE LEVEL: 4 • 5 • 6 June 3-7 | 8-10 a.m.

Interested in fashion, hair styles and makeup? Join us to create flapper boas, cat eyes and crazy 80s hairsyles. Each day we will learn about the history and the fashion trends of a different era in the 20th and 21st centuries.

With assistancefrom current Cor Jesu students, camp participants will create cool looks from the past! Enrollment is limited to 18 students.

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

Babysitting 101 2024-2025 GRADE LEVEL: 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 June 10-14 | 8-10 a.m.

OR 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Would you like to make money taking care of kids?

Gain confidence by learning from CJA students who are experienced babysitters. We will learn simple games and crafts for small children, how to market your skills to parents, and ideas for investing your hard-earned cash. We will also cover emergency situations, basic first aid and have role-playing scenarios. Enrollment is limited to 18 students.

Instructor: Mrs. April Remiger Fee: $125/$150 after May 15

Choir Camp

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2024-2025 GRADE LEVEL: 6 • 7 • 8 PLUS: CLASS OF ‘28 (incoming freshmen) June 3-7 | 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 Fee: $125/$150 after May 15

CJ Camp DRAMA! 2024-2025 GRADE LEVEL: 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 June 3-7 OR June 10-14 8-10 a.m. (both weeks) Campers will experience the magic of theatre and self-expression. Will you have a lot of fun? Yes! Will you be on stage? Yes! Will you wear costumes and use props? Yes! Through imagination, expression, diction, movement, voice and character development, campers explore the many aspects of drama and strengthen their ability to express themselves. Throughout the week, you will be immersed in roleplaying, 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

Coding/Electronics Camp 2024-2025 GRADE LEVEL: 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 June 3-7 | 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 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 important 21st century skills, such as problem solving and critical thinking.

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

Creative Crafts

Dance Camp - Competitive

2024-2025 GRADE LEVEL: 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 June 3-7 | 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 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: Ashleigh King Belleville ‘10 and Jill Minda King ‘84 Fee: $125/$150 after May 15

2024-2025 GRADE LEVEL: 4 • 5 • 6 June 3-7 | 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Charger dance campers will be taught jazz, pom and hip hop combinations. On the last day the campers will show what they have learned at a performance for their guest.

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

Creative Writing Bonanza

Dance Camp - Competitive

2024-2025 GRADE LEVEL: 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 June 3-7 OR June 10-14 1-3 p.m. (both weeks) 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 Fee: $125/$150 after May 15

2024-2025 GRADE LEVEL: 6 • 7 • 8 June 10-14 | 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Charger dance campers will be taught jazz, pom and hip hop combinations. On the last day the campers will show what they have learned at a performance for their guest.

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

Dance to the Music!

2024-2025 GRADE LEVEL: 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 June 10-14 | 1-3 p.m.

Calling all 5th-8th graders! 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.

New to dance or an experienced veteran? All levels of dance experience are welcome!

Instructor: Mrs. Michelle Westerman Fee: $125/$150 after May 15

Register online at corjesu.org/camps.

Digital Photography 2024-2025 GRADE LEVEL: 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 June 3-7 OR June 10-14 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

What you see is what you get...or is it? Are you ready to go beyond the trusty point-and-shoot method of photography? Learn to take a great photo and watch it magically change as you apply compositional techniques, such as angles, leading lines and the rule of thirds.

Manipulate a photo’s color, light and structure with lessons in Photoshop.

Students are encouraged to bring their own digital cameras. The class is limited to 15 students.

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

Camp fees increase on May 15,2024.

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Get Crafty!

Shine Bright Study Skills

2024-2025 GRADE LEVEL: 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 June 10-14 | 10:30-12:30 p.m.

Push your creative limits creating projects each day. Learn about upcycling and repourposing old items into new. Campers will have something to take home at the end of each day.

Instructor: Mrs. Ashleigh King Belleville ‘10 and Mrs. Jill Minda King ‘84 Fee: $125/$150 after May 15

2024-2025 GRADE LEVEL: 6 • 7 • 8 June 10-14 | 8-10 a.m.

Learn creative skills for studying and test taking from a Cor Jesu faculty member. This course teaches organizational skills, as well as outlining and note-taking skills. It will also cover how to read and analyze text.

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

Intro to 3D Design 2024-2025 GRADE LEVEL: 6 • 7 • 8 June 10-14 | 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

In this introductory class, students will learn the fundamentals of 3D design. Students will use the Engineering Design Cycle to take their creations from idea to 3D model. By the end of the week, students will use a 3D printer to create their items and take them home.

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

Passport Around the World 2024-2025 GRADE LEVEL: 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 June 3-7 | 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Would you like to learn how to design henna tattoos or Mexican worry dolls? Or learn how to make Brazilian cheese bread, sushi and Russian crepes? Make your way around the world and learn more about a different culture each day by making fun crafts and snacks! Enrollment is limited to 18 students.

Instructor: Mrs. April Remiger Fee: $125/$150 after May 15

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Standardized Test Prep 2024-2025 GRADE LEVEL: 6 • 7 • 8 June 3-7 | 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.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. Enrollment is limited to 20 students.

Instructor: Ms. Debbie Repp Fee: $125/$150 after May 15

What’s Cooking?

2023-2024 GRADE LEVEL: 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 June 3-7 OR June 10-14 8-10 a.m. (both weeks) Come stir things up in the kitchen during this fun, hands-on cooking camp. Each day, the student chefs will prepare different recipes while learning various cooking and baking techniques. Enrollment is limited to 20 students. *If you have food allergies, please note that a variety of ingredients will be used.

Instructors: Mrs. Ashleigh King Belleville, Mrs. Jill Minda King ‘84 and Ms. Gretchen Kroll ‘12 Fee: $150/$175 after May 15

New Camp!

Charger for a Week Camp!

2024-2025 GRADE LEVEL: 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 June 17,18, 20 & 21 (no camp on June 19)

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!

Instructor: Mrs. Julie Flatley Dame ‘94 + CJA students Fee: $275/$300 after May 15 Daily Schedule: 8 a.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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Basketball

Field Hockey

2024-2025 GRADE LEVEL: 4 • 5 • 6 June 24-28 3-5 p.m. at CJA’s gym

2024-2025 GRADE LEVEL: 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 June 3-7 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

2024-2025 GRADE LEVEL: 7 • 8 June 24-28 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 Varsity Coach Jen Cleary Steinway ‘08 and CJA assistant coaches: Emily Erbs ‘17, JoEllen Sarich and past CJA players.

Fee: $125/$150 after May 15

Cross Country 2024-2025 GRADE LEVEL: 6 • 7 • 8 June 10-14 6-7:30 p.m. at Cor Jesu (Monday); Various Parks (Tuesday-Friday) 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

Golf 2024-2025 GRADE LEVEL: 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 June 10-14 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 sports campers.

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Lacrosse

Softball (one-day camp)

2024-2025 GRADE LEVEL: 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 June 17-21 10 a.m. - 12 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

2024-2025 GRADE LEVEL: 4•5•6•7•8 July 10 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 2024-2025 GRADE LEVEL: 2 • 3 • 4 • June 17-20 9-11:30 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 2024-2025 GRADE LEVEL: 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 June 17-20 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

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Stronger U Summer Training 2024-2025 GRADE LEVEL: 6 • 7 • 8 6 weeks starting June 17 Mon-Thurs | 10:30 a.m. - 12 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: CJA Coach Ellen Summers Fee: $200 for 6 weeks/ $225 after May 15

Tennis

Challenger Volleyball Camp

2024-2025 GRADE LEVEL: 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 June 3-7 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 Erin Haberkorn and Beatriz Juan Fee: $125/$150 after May 15

2024-2025 GRADE LEVEL: 7 • 8 July 15-19 | 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

Volleyball 2024-2025 GRADE LEVEL: 3 • 4 July 8-12 8-10 a.m. at CJA’s Gym 2024-2025 GRADE LEVEL: 5 • 6 July 8-12 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at CJA’s Gym 2024-2025 GRADE LEVEL: 7 • 8 July 8-12 12:30-2:30 p.m. at CJA’s Gym The 2021 State Volleyball Champions 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

Online registration is available at corjesu.org/camps.

Registrations received after May 15,2024, 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, 2024. In the event that a class is canceled due to insufficient enrollment, parents will be notified.

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JUNE 10-14

JUNE 17-21

JUNE 17 JULY 25

JUNE 24-28

JULY 8-12

JULY 10

JULY 15-19

OFF CAMPUS

JUNE 3-7

AT CJA

Camp ENRICHMENT

20th-21st Century Teenage Fashion

8 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.

Babysitting 101 Choir Camp

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8 a.m.

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1 p.m.

CJ Camp DRAMA!

8 a.m.

Coding/Electronics

10:30 a.m.

Creative Crafts

10:30 a.m.

Creative Writing Bonanza

1 p.m.

Dance to the Music!

8 a.m.

1 p.m.

1 p.m.

Dance Camp - Competitive 10:30 a.m.

(4th-6th grade) Dance Camp - Competitive 10:30 a.m.

(6th-8th grade)

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Digital Photography

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10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m.

Get Crafty!

10:30 a.m.

Intro to 3D Design

10:30 a.m.

Passport Around the World 10:30 a.m.

Shine Bright Study Skills

8 a.m.

Standardized Test Prep

10:30 a.m.

What’s Cooking?

8 a.m.

8 a.m.

SPORTS

3-5 p.m.

Basketball Cross Country Field Hockey

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5-7 p.m.

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6 p.m.

4 p.m.

Golf

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1 p.m.

Lacrosse

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10 a.m.

5:30-8 p.m.

Soccer

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(June 17-20)

Softball (1 DAY - JULY 10)

Tennis Volleyball Challenger Volleyball Camp

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9 a.m.

Mon-Thurs 6 weeks 10:30 a.m.

STRONGER U Summer Training

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4 p.m.

8 a.m.

10 a.m.

12:30 p.m.

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2024 Cor Jesu Summer Camp Registration Register online at corjesu.org/camps. Or, complete the form below and mail it with a check payable to Cor Jesu Academy; credit cards also accepted.

Mail by May 15,2024, to Cor Jesu Academy; Attn: Summer Camps; 10230 Gravois Road; Saint Louis, MO 63123. Registrations postmarked after May 15,2024, will be charged a $25/per camp late fee.

CAMPER’S FIRST AND LAST NAME

ADDRESS

CITY STATE

GRADE IN2024-25

ZIP

SCHOOL

PARENT/GUARDIAN NAME:

PARENT/GUARDIAN NAME

PARENT/GUARDIAN PRIMARY PHONE

PRIMARY EMAIL

EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME

PHONE

RELATIONSHIP

My mom is a CJA graduate.

MOM’S NAME

YEAR

My grandma is a CJA graduate.

GRANDMA’S NAME

YEAR

2024 Camps Attending: 1.

$

CAMP NAME

FEE

2.

$

CAMP NAME

FEE

3.

$

CAMP NAME

FEE

4.

$

CAMP NAME

FEE

Camp T-shirt Size (please check one): Youth L

Adult S

Adult M

Adult L

Late Fee (for registering after 5/15/22)

$25 x

=

$

Total

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# OF CAMPS

A check payable to Cor Jesu Academy is enclosed.

AMEX

(no extra charge)

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VISA

MasterCard

CARD NUMBER

SECURITY CODE

SIGNATURE

EXP. DATE

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Visit CJA!

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.

Upcoming Middle School Events High School Nights (fall) Open House (fall) 8th Grade Shadow Days (fall) Cor Jesu Night (fall) 7th Grade Preview Day (spring) 6th Grade Backyard Bash (spring)

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Authorization Form for Media/Marketing Materials Must be completed for ALL CAMPERS. Cor Jesu produces marketing/informational brochures, ads and newsletters. Signing this form authorizes the school to capture still and moving images of your child(ren) and use those images in publications and marketing materials or feature stories. The marketing materials may be part of the CJA website and social media posts.

Permission is granted for: Permission is not granted for:

CAMPER’S NAME (PLEASE PRINT)

PARENT OR GUARDIAN PRINTED NAME

PARENT OR GUARDIAN SIGNATURE DATE

Medical and Emergency Releases The following medical and emergency release must be completed for ALL SPORTS CAMPERS. I, (parent of ), understand that although Cor Jesu Academy has taken precautions to provide proper use and supervision for the Summer Camps at Cor Jesu Academy, it is impossible to guarantee absolute safety. Also, I understand that I share the responsibility for the safety of my child/myself during the activity and assume that responsibility. Further, I hold Cor Jesu Academy harmless and waive any claim which may arise against Cor Jesu Academy and/or its employees, agents and administrators.

PARENT OR GUARDIAN SIGNATURE DATE

is covered by:

CAMPER’S NAME (PLEASE PRINT)

INSURANCE COMPANY POLICY NUMBER

In case of accident or serious illness, I request Cor Jesu Academy contact me. If the school is unable to reach me, I hereby authorize the school to call the physician indicated below and to follow his/her instructions. If it is impossible to contact the physician, the school may make whatever arrangements seem necessary.

LOCAL PHYSICIAN’S NAME

ADDRESS

OFFICE PHONE NUMBER

EXCHANGE PHONE NUMBER

ALLERGIES/OTHER CONCERNS

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10230 Gravois Road Saint Louis, MO 63123

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