Saint Joseph Academy Summer Camps

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ACADEMY 2015

SAINT JOSEPH ACADEMY

2015 SUMMER CAMP GUIDE

QUICK REFERENCE CAMP CALENDAR The below grade levels pertain to the 2015-16 school year.

JUNE 8-11 BASKETBALL Girls Grades 3-5 (8:30 - 11:30 a.m.)

Girls Grades 6-9 (12:30 - 3:30 p.m.)

JUNE 8-11 DANCE Girls Grades 6-8 (8:30 -11:30 a.m.)

JUNE 8-JUNE 26 SUMMER ENRICHMENT Girls Grades 7-8 (8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.)

JUNE 15-18 VOLLEYBALL Girls Grades 4-6 (8:30 - 11:30 a.m.)

Girls Grades 7-9 (12:30 - 3:30 p.m.)

JULY 6-8 GOLF Boys & Girls Grades 4 - 12 (9 a.m. - 12 p.m.)

JULY 6-10 LEADERSHIP Girls & Boys Grades 5-8 (9 a.m. - 3 p.m.)

JULY 6-10 CREW CAMP #2 Girls Grades 6-9 (8:30 - 10:30 a.m.)

JULY 13-16 SOCCER Boys & Girls Grades K-5 (12:30 - 3:30 p.m.)

Girls Grades 6-8 (8:30 -11:30 a.m.)

JULY 13-17 DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY Boys & Girls Grades 5-8 (8:30 - 11:30 a.m.)

JULY 20-23 CROSS COUNTRY Girls & Boys Grades 4-8 (9 a.m. - 12 p.m.)

JULY 20-23 RUGBY Girls Grades 6-9 (9 a.m. - 12 p.m.)

JULY 20-24 CREW CAMP #3 Girls Grades 6-9 (8:30 - 10:30 a.m.)

JUNE 22-26 CREW CAMP #1 Girls Grades 6-9 (8:30 - 10:30 a.m.)

AUGUST 3-7 THEATER: PRINCESS CAMP Girls Grades 1-4 (9:30 - 11:30 a.m.)

JUNE 22-26 GARDEN SCULPTURE ART Girls Grades 5-8 (8:30 -11:30 a.m.)

AUGUST 3-7, 10-14 MUSIC & THEATER Girls Grades 5-8 (12:30 - 3:30 p.m.)

SPEND YOUR SUMMER WITH SAINT JOSEPH ACADEMY Sign up now for a unique and fun time at a Saint Joseph Academy Summer Camp! Whether your interest is sports, drama, technology, art, enrichment, or learning leadership skills, we’ve got the camp for you! Space is limited for each camp, so register early.

To register visit www.sja1890.org/summercamps

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IMPORTANT REMINDERS • Please note the registration deadline for each camp. Late registration may not guarantee desired T-shirt size.

• No refunds will be issued once a camper is registered.

• The cost of each camp includes a T-shirt or similar item relative to the camp.

• For athletic camps, please bring your own water bottle and wear appropriate shoes.

• Unless specified, camp location is at Saint Joseph Academy.

• Students must be entering the grades designated for each camp.

• Please be sure to register using an email address so specific camp information may be forwarded.

• For more information on any of our summer camps, please contact Jill Hudak, Admissions Event Coordinator, at 216.251.6788 x272 or jhudak@sja1890.org

SUMMER ENRICHMENT | JUNE 8 – JUNE 26 Girls Entering Grades 7-8 (8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.) • $300 100 CAMPERS MAXIMUM This 3-week experience will challenge, A B inspire and motivate students by providing exposure to academic curriculum in a unique and hands-on fashion. The core subjects of D English, math and science will be Cemphasized with extraordinary experiences in robotics, art, social studies, pre-engineering and real world interactions. There will also be a focus placed on test preparation for the Saint Joseph Academy Admissions exam. Each student will benefit from this preparation.

Students also will enjoy daily recreational activities and occasional field trips to explore the real-world applications of the academic curriculum. Our distinguished Saint Joseph Academy faculty will direct this program.

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Camp Director | Saint Joseph Academy Faculty and Staff Registration Deadline | June 2

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LEADERSHIP | JULY 6-10 Girls & Boys Entering Grades 5-8 (9 a.m. - 3 p.m.) • $285 75 CAMPERS MAXIMUM

Saint Joseph Academy is proud to again partner with The Effective Leadership Academy (ELA) to offer an innovative, youth leadership program. Leadership skills and important life skills are what every student A Bcan master in our life-changing Camp LEAD program!

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Every student should nuture their Camp LEAD utilizes games and outdoor team activities, healthy competition and collaboration with a focus on: • Understanding leadership and leadership of self • Developing and achieving personal goals (GO Smart acronym) • Prioritizing time and time management skills • Understanding how to negotiate success while working in a team • Enhancing communication and presentation skills This brand new curriculum will help your child make the upcoming school year count.

Give your 5-8th grader an advantage!

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Please register at www.effectivela.org Camp Director | Effective Leadership Academy Staff Registration Deadline | June 30

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BASKETBALL | JUNE 8-11

Girls Entering Grades 3-5 (8:30 - 11:30 a.m.) • $100 Girls Entering Grades 6-9 (12:30 - 3:30 p.m.) • $100 60 CAMPERS MAXIMUM PER SESSION She shoots, she scores! Enhance your fundamental basketball skills while competing in individual and team games, drills and contests. Please bring a water bottle and appropriate shoes.

Camp Director | Mrs. Maggie Ferrando, Head Jaguar Basketball Coach Registration Deadline | June 1

VOLLEYBALL | JUNE 15-18

Girls Entering Grades 4-6 (8:30 - 11:30 a.m.) • $100 Girls Entering Grades 7-9 (12:30 - 3:30 p.m.) • $100 75 CAMPERS MAXIMUM PER SESSION

Develop or improve your volleyball skills through individual and group instruction focusing on proper techniques, team strategy and fun drills. Please bring a water bottle, knee pads and appropriate shoes.

Camp Director | Mrs. Kate Latkovic, Head Jaguar Volleyball Coach Registration Deadline | June 8 A B

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GOLF | JULY 6-8

Boys and Girls Entering Grades 4-12 (9 a.m. - 12 p.m.) • $85 40 CAMPERS MAXIMUM Beginner and Intermediate Levels. Location: Day 1 at SJA and Days 2 & 3 at Washington Park Golf Course. Transportation is not provided. Golf is a sport for everyone! Campers will learn the fundamental skills of golf in a fun environment where each skill level will be improved. You will get better, regardless of your starting point, and have a great time. If campers have golf clubs, they should bring them to camp, along with a water bottle and appropriate shoes.

Camp Director | Mr. Joe Battaglia, Head Jaguar Golf Coach Registration Deadline | June 30

SOCCER | JULY 13-16

Boy and Girls Entering Grades K-5 (12:30-3:30 p.m.) • $100 Girls Entering Grades 6-8 (8:30-11:30 a.m.) • $100 100 CAMPERS MAXIMUM PER SESSION Beginner and Intermediate Levels. Keep existing soccer skills fresh while learning some new fundamentals of the beautiful game of soccer. Campers will experience a fun yet challenging environment, including demonstrations from the Saint Joseph Academy soccer players, skill and technique training and countless games and activities. The sessions are designed to be fun and educational for the players. Please bring a water bottle, soccer ball, shin guards, and appropriate shoes.

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Camp Director | Ms. Danielle Hubka, Head Jaguar Soccer Coach Registration Deadline | July 6

CROSS COUNTRY | JULY 20-23 Girls & Boys Entering Grades 4-8 (9 a.m. - 12 p.m.) • $100 75 CAMPERS MAXIMUM

This camp is designed to help improve the running techniques of runners at all levels. Camp is directed by Fred Kieser, past winner of the Cleveland Marathon, participant in the U.S. Marathon Trials and coach of the very successful Jaguar track and cross country teams. Please bring a water bottle and appropriate shoes.

Camp Director | Mr. Fred Kieser, Head Jaguar Track & Cross Country Coach and Science Teacher Registration Deadline | July 13

RUGBY | JULY 20-23

Girls Entering Grades 6-9 (9 a.m. - 12 p.m.) • $100 75 CAMPERS MAXIMUM A B

Beginner C D and Intermediate Levels. Players will learn and improve core fundamentals necessary to be a competitive athlete in rugby. Learn more about a traditional sport that is making its reappearance in the 2016 Summer Olympics. Please bring your own cleats (soccer cleats are permitted), water bottle and mouth guard.

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Camp Director | Mrs. Jaime Barnes, Head Jaguar Rugby Coach Registration Deadline | July 13

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CREW This camp, offered by Saint Joseph Academy in partnership with the Cleveland Rowing Foundation, will teach the fundamental skills and basic rules of rowing. The instructor is Mr. Russell Eckles, an internationally trained and certified rowing coach.

CAMP LOCATION Cleveland Rowing Foundation Boathouse 1003 British Street Cleveland, OH 44113

Camp Director | Mr. Russ Eckles, Head Saint Ignatius High School Freshmen Crew Coach A B C D

#1 | JUNE 22-26

Girls Entering Grades 6-9 (8:30-10:30 a.m.) • $225 24 CAMPERS MAXIMUM Registration Deadline | June 15

#2 | JULY 6-10

Girls Entering Grades 6-9 (8:30-10:30 a.m.) • $225 24 CAMPERS MAXIMUM Registration Deadline | June 30

#3 | JULY 20-24

Girls Entering Grades 6-9 (8:30-10:30 a.m.) • $225 24 CAMPERS MAXIMUM Registration Deadline | July 13

THEATER: PRINCESS CAMP | AUGUST 3-7

Girls Entering Grades 1-4 (9:30 – 11:30 a.m.) • $100 30 CAMPERS MAXIMUM

Let your little princess take center stage and shine! In this weeklong introductory course, students will learn elements of theater through games, singing, dancing and acting all with a princess theme. Camp will culminate in a performance on the final day.

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Camp Director | Ms. Anne Chriszt, Drama Director & Ms. Kathleen Cooper, Performing Arts Teacher Registration Deadline | July 28

MUSIC & THEATER | AUGUST 3-7 & 10-14 Girls Entering Grades 5-8 (12:30-3:30 p.m.) • $150 50 CAMPERS MAXIMUM

WALK OUR RED CARPET: THE SJA MUSIC & THEATER CAMP Join us for our musical theater intensive camp! In this two week camp, students will have training in music, acting and dance.

Musically, students will incorporate handbells, a cappella singing and perform show choir selections, classical and popular music.

From auditions to curtain call, students will learn each step that goes in to putting on a show. Camp will culminate in a performance on the final day for parents and families. Join us to walk our red carpet and have fun learning in a fast-paced, non-traditional music and theater experience!

A B D Anne Chriszt, Drama Director & Ms. Kathleen Cooper, Performing Arts Teacher Camp DirectorsC| Ms. Registration Deadline | July 28

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DANCE | JUNE 8-11 Girls Entering Grades 6-8 (8:30 – 11:30 a.m.) • $120 18 CAMPERS MAXIMUM

GPA Join the SJA Dance Club for an interactive week of dance training and learning. We will keep campers on their toes by exploring different genres of dance, including lyrical, jazz and modern day hip hop. Learn a few dance moves and explore the elements of this art with our own Saint Joseph Academy faculty and students. Camp includes a T-shirt, personalized dance instruction and performance on the concluding day of camp. Hope your daughter can step up and join us this year!

Camp Directors | Ms. Adriane Hicks, Dance Team Advisor and School Counselor, & Ms. Samantha Spoerndle, French Teacher Registration Deadline | June 1

GARDEN SCULPTURE ART | JUNE 22-26 Girls Entering Grades 5-8 (8:30 – 11:30 a.m.) • $140 18 CAMPERS MAXIMUM

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Love art and the outdoors? Join us on the beautiful campus of Saint Joseph Academy this summer and enjoy the great outdoors while making beautifully handmade art items. We will work with a variety of materials to make garden stepping stones, stone bird houses, wind chimes, bird baths and garden flags.

Camp Director | Ms. Tammy Sparks, Art Teacher Registration Deadline | June 15

CREATIVE DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY | JULY 13-17 Boys and Girls Entering Grades 5-8 (8:30 – 11:30 a.m.) • $120 18 CAMPERS MAXIMUM

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This camp is for all the budding photographers out there! Bring a digital camera (or phone) and plenty of enthusiasm! During this week-long camp, we will explore the campus of Saint Joseph Academy, while learning digital photography and Adobe Photoshop basics.

Camp Director | Mr. Peter Nezovich, Digital Photography Teacher Registration Deadline | July 6

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