HIGH SCHOOL
Choir Camp
2025-2026 GRADE LEVEL: 6 • 7 • 8
PLUS: CLASS OF ‘29 (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
Freshman English Sampler
CLASS OF ‘29
June 2-6 AND June 9-13
9 -11 a.m. OR 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
(this class is a 2-week commitment offered at both times)
The purpose of this workshop is to offer incoming freshmen an introduction to English classes at Cor Jesu. Activities include acquiring reading strategies for successfully approaching various types of literature, gathering some useful grammar tips and practicing the kinds of composition and creative writing you will see as a freshman. During this class, we will also discuss the required freshman summer reading selection. Enjoy getting to know your classmates while learning and reviewing some valuable reading and writing skills.
Instructor: Mrs. Cheri Dunn
Fee: $225/$250 after May 15
Freshman Math Sampler
CLASS OF ‘29
June 2-6 AND June 9-13 9 - 11 a.m. OR 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
(this class is a 2-week commitment offered at both times)
If fractions frighten you, if percents perplex you, this class is for you! This course will help you master concepts necessary for success in Algebra I. Some topics include computations with fractions, decimals, percents, applications of formulas, ratio and proportion, operations with signed numbers, one-step equations, word problems and an introduc tion to the coordinate plane. This class is designed to help you improve your pre-algebra skills with emphasis given to the skills needed for the freshman summer math packet.
Instructor: Mrs. Dennetta Podnar Fee (2-week course): $225/$250 after May 15
Robotics
2025-2026 GRADE LEVEL: 6 • 7 • 8
PLUS: CLASS OF ‘29 (incoming freshmen)
June 2-6 | 1-3 p.m.
Special Note: Members of the Class of 2029 will not be able to sign up for high school summer camps until they are officially enrolled at Cor Jesu Academy and attend Freshman Registration Night.
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
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Basketball
CLASS OF ‘29 • ‘28 • ‘27 • ‘26
May 27-30
4:00-6:30 p.m. at CJA’s gym
Are you looking to hone your competitive basketball skills? This camp with coaches Andrew Althage and Mallory Ronshausen will develop skills needed to prepare you for the upcoming high school season.
Facilitated by: CJA Coaching Staff and CJA players.
Fee: $125/$150 after May 15
Freshman Cross Country
CLASS OF ‘29
June 9-13
6-8 p.m. at Cor Jesu (Monday);
6-7:30 p.m. at various parks (Tues-Fri)
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 staff and CJA athletes.
Fee: $125/$150 after May 15
Freshman Field Hockey
CLASS OF ‘29
June 16-20
5:30-7 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 ‘06, CJA assistant coaches and CJA players.
Fee: $75/$100 after May 15
Freshman Field Hockey
Preview Days
CLASS OF ‘29
June 4 and July 23
6-7:30 p.m. on CJA’s Back Field
Come try out the sport of field hockey either for the first time or get some training in before the fall season!
Facilitated by: CJA Varsity Coach
Audrey Lampe Ploesser ‘06, CJA assistant coaches and CJA players.
FREE!
Golf
CLASS OF ‘29 • ‘28 • ‘27 • ‘26
June 16-20
1-2:30 p.m. at Tower Tee (Monday meet in CJA’s Student Commons) 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 ‘29 • ‘28 • ‘27 • ‘26
June 23-27
6:30-8:30 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
Soccer High School Kick Arounds
CLASS OF ‘29 • ‘28 • ‘27 • ‘26
June 10 | 4-5:30 p.m.
June 12 | 4-5:30 p.m.
July 8 | 6-8 p.m.
July 10 | 6-8 p.m.
July 29 | 6-8 p.m.
July 30 | 6-8 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 2026 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 ‘08 and CJA assistant coaches. FREE!
Stronger U Summer Training
CLASS OF ‘29 • ‘28 • ‘27 • ‘26 5 weeks starting June 10
Mon-Thurs | 7-8:30 p.m. at CJA’s Gym
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 well-rounded 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-Novas, CJA Assistant Athletic Director Fee: $200 for 5 weeks/ $225 after May 15
Tennis
CLASS OF ‘29 • ‘28 • ‘27 • ‘26
June 2-6
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. **Please bring racquet, water and towel.
Facilitated by: CJA Coaching Staff Fee: $125/$150 after May 15
Volleyball
CLASS OF ‘29
July 14-18
8-10 a.m. at CJA’s Gym
CLASS OF ‘28 • ‘27 • ‘26
July 14-18
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
Online registration is available at
corjesu.org/camps.
Registrations received after May 15,2025, will be charged a $25 per camp late fee. When registering online, ALL campers will be asked to complete a media release and a medical and emergency release form. If you’d prefer to mail in a paper registration, please reach out to our Athletic Directior, Liz Biedenstein, at lbiedenstein@corjesu.org for more information.
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.
