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Oldenburg Academy is excited to offer a variety of camps for elementary and middle school students! Our summer enrichment and athletic camps focus on a variety of interests. Tis is a great opportunity to explore OA's campus, make new friends, and have some fun this summer!
Camps will be held between June 2nd and July 9th. Please submit your registration forms and payment by May 17, 2025.
Questions? Please reach out to Mrs. Molly Freeland in Admissions mfreeland@oldenburgacademy.org | 812.934.4440 ext. 250
Registration forms are also available in the OA Main School Ofce.
oldenburgacademy.org/summer-camps
Date: June 2-5, 2025
Location: Oldenburg Academy Feldhaus
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:45 PM (Incoming 4th - 6th graders) 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (Incoming 7th & 8th graders and 6th graders w/ club volleyball experience) Ages: Incoming 4th - 8th Graders (2025-2026 School Year)
Cost: $45 | Checks payable to Oldenburg Academy
Contact: Mrs. Debbie Gregg, OA Head Volleyball Coach & Campus Ministry | dgregg@oldenburgacademy.org
Description: Te camp will feature two courts: 1 court for newer/developing players and 1 court for more experienced players. OA coaching staff and current OA team members will be instructors. Campers will get individual skill instruction and team play each day.
OA Summer Creative Arts Camp
Date: June 9-12, 2025
Time: 9:00 - 11:00 AM
Location: ICA Hall | 4th Floor Art Room Ages: Incoming 5th - 9th Graders (2025-2026 School Year)
Cost: $60 | Checks payable to Oldenburg Academy
Contact: Mrs. Teresa Murphy, Oldenburg Academy Art Dept. | tmurphy@oldenburgacademy.org
Description: Four days of exploring the media of watercolor, tempera paint, printmaking and collage. Te camp will be led by Oldenburg Academy Art teacher, Mrs. Teresa Murphy. Tis is a hands-on camp. Students will experience a variety of materials and will learn how to create using different techniques. Grades 5-9 boys and girls. Wear clothing appropriate for creating or bring an art shirt or an apron if preferable.
Boys Basketball Youth Camp
Date: June 9-12, 2025
Location: Oldenburg Academy Feldhaus
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM (Incoming 5th - 8th graders) 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM (Incoming 1st - 4th graders)
Ages: Incoming 1st - 8th Graders (2025-2026 School Year)
Cost: $45 | Checks payable to Oldenburg Academy
Contact: Mr. Michael Higdon | mhigdon@oldenburgacademy.org
Description: Join our high school players and coaches for a week of basketball fun! Te camp will highlight and teach shooting, passing, and dribbling skill development, and defensive fundamentals. Tere will also be games, contests, and prizes!
Girls Basketball Youth Camp
Date: June 9-12, 2025
Location: Oldenburg Academy Feldhaus
Time: 2:00 - 3:30 PM
Ages: Incoming 3rd - 8th Graders (2025-2026 School Year)
Cost: $50| Checks payable to Oldenburg Academy
Contact: David Disbro | oagirlsbasketball@gmail.com
Description: Join our high school players and coaches for a week of basketball fun! Te camp will highlight and teach shooting, passing, and dribbling skill development, and defensive fundamentals.
Dance Camp
Date: June 11 &12, 2025
Location: Oldenburg Academy Feldhaus
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Ages: Incoming 7th - 12th Graders (2025-2026 School Year)
Cost: $65 | Checks payable to Oldenburg Academy
Contact: Katie Lake | leapoffaithdanceteams@gmail.com
Description: If you love to dance, please join our OA Dance Team for a 2 day summer dance camp! Tis camp is designed for all levels beginner to advanced and is designed to focus on basic fundamentals in various styles, technique, and skill building. Also learn Choreography for the 2025/26 OA Game Day routine!
Please bring water bottle. Have hair pulled back and secured. Wear dance or athletic wear and bring dance shoes or gym shoes.
Service Camp
Date: June 16 - 19, 2025 Time: 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: Oldenburg Academy Ages: Incoming 6th - 8th Graders (2025-2026 School Year)
Cost: $45 | Checks payable to Oldenburg Academy
Contact: Mrs. Debbie Gregg | dgregg@oldenburgacademy.org
Description: Give your children an opportunity to experience the Franciscan value of serving others in our Twister Service Camp. Tis camp will feature a servie activity each day of camp along with a daily prayer and reflection. Campers will leave the oa campus everyday and travel via twister mini bus to organizations throughout the area (all within a 15-minute commute) in order to serve communities in need.
OA Summer Chess Camp (Play and 3D create!)
Date: June 16 -19, 2025
Time: 12:30 – 2:30 PM
Location: OA Main Building | MakerSpace (2nd floor) Ages: Incoming 6th - 8th Graders (2025-2026 School Year)
Cost: $60 | Checks payable to Oldenburg Academy
Contact: Mr. David Jensen, OA Math Instructor & Chess Club Moderator | djensen@oldenburgacademy.org
Description: Come learn and/or hone your chess skills. Whether you are receiving instruction how to play or opportunities to improve your skills, the games, activities, and instruction provided throughout chess camp will help learn the fundamentals and enhance your abilities. We will include variations on chess such as speed chess and All Queens Chess to give quick matchups with other campers, as well as time to practice the time-honored strategy game in its purity. In addition to playing chess, we will use a 3-D printer to print a few chess pieces of your choice. Learn the process and how to work the 3-D printer in the OA MakerSpace!
OA Summer Archery Camp
Dates: June 16-19, 2025
Location: OA Feldhaus and OA Barn
Cost: $60 | Checks payable to Oldenburg Academy
Times: 9:30 - 11:30 AM
Ages: Incoming 5th - 9th graders (2025-2026 School Year)
Contact: Mr. David Jensen, OA Math Instructor & OA Archery Club Moderator | djensen@oldenburgacademy.org
Description: With a focus on Archery safety, eye dominance, range rules, scoring, and Archery etiquette, skill development will be achieved through engagement in fun activities, repetition, and certified instruction. Our NASP certified instructor and OA Archery Team Members will ensure the safety and skill development of participants while orchestrating a fun environment for all. All experience levels are welcome whether you are new to archery or have been shooting for a few years. We will be providing Genesis Bows to use while at camp, but you may bring your own Genesis bow as well. Te summer camp curriculum will include a variety of Archery games, such as tic-tac-toe, cards games, and balloon pop! Come be a part of this fun and exciting sport!
Music Composition Camp
Dates: June 16 -19, 2025
Times: 12:30 - 2:30 PM
Location: OA Main Building Ages: Incoming 3rd - 8th graders (2025-2026 School Year)
Cost: $65 | Checks payable to Oldenburg Academy
Contact: Mrs. Amanda Jensen | djensen@oldenburgacademy.org
Description: Come to start or develop your music writing ideas and skills! Open to musicians Grades 3-8, any instrument/voice. (If it's portable, bring your instrument!) We will explore different approaches for improvising and music writing, and depending on the personal projects and ability level of the campers, we will work to develop your song ideas, make recordings, and use an online music composition program to write down your ideas. We will listen to creative examples, and talk about song structure, melody, accompaniment, rhythm, and more. You'll have the opportunity for an optional performance on the last day in the OA auditorium, for campers who would like to share some music they have created. Amanda Jensen has collaborated to help write nearly 200 songs for vocal/piano and other instruments. She will encourage students in creating their own music, and in building confidence to continue using and developing those skills at home. Bring any lyrics or song ideas you want to dive into, and if you don't have any yet, just bring your creativity!
Cheer Camp
Date: June 16 &17, 2025
Location: Oldenburg Academy Feldhaus
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Ages: Incoming K - 8th Graders (2025-2026 School Year)
Cost: $60 | Checks payable to Oldenburg Academy
Contact: Rachel Roll, Peggy Pierce | rollfamily3@hotmail.com
Description: Come and learn the fundamentals of cheerleading with us ! You will learn new cheers and a fun new dance routine. We will also play games, make new friends and spend time with the OA cheerleaders as they share their spirit and skills! We hope you can join us and we can't wait to cheer with you!
Theater
Camp
Date: June 17-19, 2025
Location: Oldenburg Academy Feldhaus
Time: 10:00 - 11:30 AM Ages: Incoming 6th - 8th Graders (2025-2026 School Year)
Cost: $60 | Checks payable to Oldenburg Academy
Contact: Morgan Straber | drama@oldenburgacademy.org
Description: Join our theater summer camp at OA for a fun, creative experience. Develop your acting skills, play fun theater games, build your confidence on stage, and get a sneak peak into OA’s drama program. No experience needed! Just bring your enthusiasm and imagination!
OA Boys and Girls Soccer Camp (18th annual)
Date: July 7-9, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Gillespie Soccer Park (Delaware Rd. in Batesville) Ages: 4 years to 14 years – boys and girls
Cost: $35 or $30 (if sibling of an OA student) | Checks payable to Oldenburg Academy
Registration Deadline: Preregistration is encouraged by July 4, 2025 but walk ups are welcome
Contact: Mr. Ken Getz, OA Head Boys Soccer Coach | kgetz@jtmfoodgroup.com | 513-407-2635
Mr. Andrew Alig, OA Head Girls Soccer Coach | 812-212-8370
Description: Campers will experiment individual skill development, team concepts, 3v3 tournament (prizes for winners) and most of all fun! Te camp is led by OA Boys and Girls Coaches, players, and past players.
