2022 Summer Programs

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DATES AT-A-GLANCE June 13-15

Golf

Girls Grades 5-9

June 13-16

Junior Global Ambassadors

Girls Grades 7-8

Makerspace Innovation Academy

Girls Grades 3-5

NEW June 13-16 June 13-17

Summer Enrichment: Culinary Creations Girls Grades 7-8

June 13-17

Soccer

Girls Grades 4-8

Art Exploration

Girls Grades 4-5

June 14-16

Go With the Flow: Yoga and Wellness

Girls Grades 5-8

June 14-17

Basketball

Girls Grades 3-4

June 14-17

Basketball

Girls Grades 5-6

June 14-17

Basketball

Girls Grades 7-8

June 21-23

Go With the Flow: Yoga and Wellness

Girls Grades 5-8

Junior Jaguar All-Stars

Girls Grades 3-5

June 21-24

Summer Enrichment: Cleveland Rocks

Girls Grades 7-8

June 21-24

Lacrosse

Girls Grades 4-5

June 21-24

Lacrosse

Girls Grades 6-8

June 21-24

Rugby

Girls Grades 6-8

Formula of Sports

Girls Grades 7-8

Crew

Girls Grades 7-9

NEW June 13-17

NEW June 21-24

NEW June 27-29 June 27-30

COVID-19 Protocols: Saint Joseph Academy understands the fluidity regarding COVID-19 health and safety recommendations and will follow the guidance of the scientific community in what is outlined by the Ohio Departments of Health and Education in making decisions. To view the most current information, please visit www.sja1890.org/covid19.

Supervised Lunch: A 30-minute supervised lunch break is available for girls attending an afternoon program that begins 30 minutes after their morning program concludes.

Campers are responsible for bringing their own lunch and beverage.

Registration for individual programs will close two weeks prior to the first day of the camp.

June 27-July 1 Summer Enrichment: STEAM in Sports

Girls Grades 7-8

July 11-14

Crew

Girls Grades 7-9

July 11-14

Makerspace Innovation Academy

Girls Grades 6-8

July 11-14

Volleyball

Girls Grades 3-4

July 11-14

Volleyball

Girls Grades 5-6

July 11-14

Volleyball

Girls Grades 7-8

July 11-15

Picture It: Digital Photography

Girls Grades 5-8

July 18-21

Cross Country

Girls Grades 4-8

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July 18-21

Makerspace Innovation Academy

Girls Grades 6-8

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July 18-21

M*A*S*H Medical Applications of Science and Health

Girls Grades 6-8

July 18-21

Tennis

Girls Grades 4-9

July 18-22

Picture It: Digital Photography

Girls Grades 5-8

July 25-28

Softball

Girls Grades 3-8

July 25-29

Art Exploration

Girls Grades 6-8

July 25-29

Art Exploration

Girls Grades 6-8

NEW July 25-29

SJA Stars!

Girls Grades 3-5

NEW July 25-29

SJA Stars!

Girls Grades 6-8

When registering your daughter for a summer program, please use the grade she will be enrolled in for the 2022-2023 school year.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

No refunds will be processed after June 1, 2022 unless Saint Joseph Academy cancels a camp due to unforeseen circumstances.

For additional information, please contact summer@sja1890.org.

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This year, there are more program offerings for girls entering grades 3-5.

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Girls are invited to fill their summer with adventures at the Academy! Our summer programs empower girls entering grades 3-9 to enhance their skills or explore new ones in an all-girls environment. Whether their interests are sports, yoga, inventing, cooking, STEAM or health sciences, campers will have fun learning from our talented facilitators, coaches and current students.

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Formula of Sports is new to our athletic offerings for girls entering grades 7 and 8. Led by our assistant athletic director and SJA studentathlete captains, this program will teach campers how to create team chemistry and develop leadership skills for the playing field and beyond.

SJA Stars! is back by popular demand! Girls who love to perform will take center stage at our musical theater camp as they explore the creative process of preparing for a musical production. Singing, dancing and acting techniques will be taught through a variety of games and exercises.

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R E M SUM HMENT C I R EN RAM G O PR

Saint Joseph Academy Summer Enrichment Program (SEP) cultivates scholastic, social and cultural enrichment opportunities for girls entering seventh and eighth grades for the 2022-2023 school year. Through a combination of academic, athletic, art and music opportunities, SEP creates an exciting environment that prepares girls for the challenges of high school while introducing them to their peers from an array of backgrounds. SEP is the perfect opportunity for girls to begin their journey as a Jaguar.

This program is designed to keeps girls challenged, engaged and intrigued on an academic level. The hands-on curriculum allows them to explore new ideas through collaborative learning. Topics covered are taught by the Academy’s esteemed faculty.

Campers represent many schools throughout the greater Cleveland area with diverse backgrounds. SEP’s focus on building relationships and creating a culture of belonging allows girls to build upon important skills such as peer-to-peer based group work, collaboration and the ability to creatively problem solve. Through this program, campers are able to experience firsthand the welcoming and supportive community Saint Joseph Academy provides to its students.

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CULINARY CREATIONS June 13-17 | 8 a.m.-12 p.m. | Girls Grades 7-8 | $165

Registration Deadline: May 30, 2022 Girls will visit the West Side Market to explore its diverse offering of ingredients which will serve as inspiration for various projects throughout the week. Campers will concoct a recipe for creative writing, practice storytelling and compose free verse poetry through imaginative prompts.

Confectionery treats will be made in the kitchen using chocolate molds produced on the 3D printers in the Howley Makerspace innovation lab. These hands-on experiences will help girls to understand the importance of chemistry and math in the art of cooking.

CLEVELAND ROCKS June 21-24 | 8 a.m.-1 p.m. | Girls Grades 7-8 | $165

Registration Deadline: June 7, 2022 Girls will take a field trip to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, where they will find poetry in music by analyzing their favorite tunes and be inspired to practice songwriting techniques to craft their own lyrics.

Campers will experience and research the characteristic geology, as well as the “rock” sound that is unique to the Cleveland area. Girls will use the laser engraver in the Howley Makerspace innovation lab to create picture frames and key chains.

STEAM IN SPORTS June 27-July 1 | 8 a.m.-12 p.m. | Girls Grades 7-8 | $165

Registration Deadline: June 13, 2022 Does your daughter know how to calculate the speed of a softball pitch? Is she interested in how math plays an important role in sports? During this camp, girls will explore scientific principles that are used in a variety of sports and how they relate to the mechanics of the human body. Campers will learn about a variety of math concepts from calculating speed and velocity to the probabilities and percentages used in calculating athletes’ performance statistics.

Girls will practice archery, visit The Foundry rowing facility, and explore the design process for sports logos and apparel while using the vinyl cutter in the Howley Makerspace innovation lab to create spirit items.

Camp Director: Mrs. Kristen Barrett, Science Teacher

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ARTS, SCIENCES & WELLNESS ART EXPLORATION NEW June 13-17 | 9-11 a.m.

Girls Grades 4-5 | $150

Registration Deadline: May 30, 2022

July 25-29 | 12:30-3:30 p.m.

Girls Grades 6-8 | $150

Registration Deadline: July 11, 2022

July 25-29 | 8:30-11:30 a.m.

Girls Grades 6-8 | $150

Registration Deadline: July 11, 2022 Girls ​will have a ​week packed with imaginative, creative and fulfilling art projects. We believe in inspiring campers to​​make a difference through their art. Girls will develop their artistic abilities through various methods, mediums and materials while letting creativity flow. Project elements will include painting, drawing, building and designing and campers will produce a variety of works of art each day. The week will conclude with an art show for family and friends.

Camp Director: Mrs. Tammy Sparks, Visual Arts Department Chair and Teacher

GO WITH THE FLOW: YOGA AND WELLNESS June 14-16 | 4-6 p.m.

Girls Grades 5-8 | $100

Registration Deadline: May 31, 2022 June 21-23 | 4-6 p.m.

Girls Grades 5-8 | $100

Registration Deadline: June 7, 2022 Go With the Flow Yoga will empower girls to engage in the areas of health, fitness, creativity, friendship and leadership through the practice of yoga. Campers will stretch, strengthen and energize their minds and bodies while learning various yoga styles. Activities are specially chosen for their enriching qualities and alignment with the goal of offering a healthy, educational and creative camp experience.

Camp Director: Mrs. Heather Gillespie, Certified Yoga Instructor 6

JUNIOR GLOBAL AMBASSADORS June 13-16 | 12:30-3:30 p.m.

Girls Grades 7-8 | $150

Registration Deadline: May 30, 2022 What does it mean to be a global citizen? Girls will discover the dynamics of being globally-minded as they engage with local refugees from around the world, investigate and simulate solutions to world issues and sample delicious ethnic cuisine. Campers will learn to be attentive and openminded to the diversity of other cultures as they become global ambassadors! A new perspective on the world awaits!

Camp Director: Ms. Rebecca Levis, Global Scholars Program Director and World Languages Teacher

MAKERSPACE INNOVATION ACADEMY NEW June 13-16 | 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Girls Grades 3-5 | $150

Registration Deadline: May 30, 2022 July 11-14 | 12-2:30 p.m.

Girls Grades 6-8 | $150

Registration Deadline: June 27, 2022 July 18-21 | 12:30-3 p.m.

Girls Grades 6-8 | $150

Registration Deadline: July 4, 2022 The Engineering & Design Honors Program presents an innovative summer camp that will inspire girls to invent, program and create! Held in Saint Joseph Academy’s new Howley Makerspace innovation lab, campers will be immersed in each of the STEAM fields (science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics) throughout the week.

Girls will learn the basics of 3D design with casts and molds, laser engraving and cutting, transforming 2D designs to 3D, and virtual reality in a hands-on learning environment.

The camp fosters a culture of creativity and innovation while providing space to explore technology through collaboration with new friends. This exciting camp will engage girls in summer STEAM fun!

M*A*S*H MEDICAL APPLICATIONS OF SCIENCE AND HEALTH July 18-21 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Girls Grades 6-8 | $150

Registration Deadline: July 4, 2022 Calling future doctors, nurses, veterinarians and other healthcare professionals! This camp is for girls who are interested in helping others through the Health Sciences. Whether creating a model heart, practicing suturing, playing brain games or working with medical professionals, campers will take part in hands-on experiences as they engage in the caring and compassionate side of healthcare.

Camp Director: Ms. Claire Toole, Health Sciences Honors Program Coordinator

PICTURE IT: DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY July 11-15 | 8:30-11:30 a.m.

Girls Grades 5-8 | $150

Registration Deadline: June 27, 2022 July 18-22 | 8:30-11:30 a.m.

Girls Grades 5-8 | $150

Registration Deadline: July 4, 2022 This camp is for aspiring photographers. Girls will learn a wide variety of technical and artistic approaches as they explore our beautiful campus and learn the skills necessary for capturing the perfect shot. Throughout this interactive week, the focus will be digital photography and the basics of Adobe Photoshop. Digital cameras will be provided for use during this camp but if campers prefer, they can bring their own digital camera or phone.

Camp Director: Mr. Pete Nezovich, Digital Photography Teacher

Camp Directors: Mr. Rob Zdankiewicz, Engineering & Design Honors Program Coordinator and Mr. Bryce Ormiston, Science Teacher 7

SJA STARS! NEW July 25-29 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Girls Grades 3-5 | $150

Registration Deadline: July 11, 2022

NEW July 25-29 | 1-4 p.m.

Girls Grades 6-8 | $150

Registration Deadline: July 11, 2022 Girls who love to perform will take center stage at our musical theater camp! This camp will provide training in music and dance in the style of Broadway.

Campers will incorporate singing and dance to perform selections from a variety of musical theater selections, ranging from classic to popular, modern musicals. Through this camp, girls will develop their performance style as they explore the creative process of preparing for a musical through theater games, vocal coaching and dance techniques.

The program will culminate in a star-studded performance on the final day for family and friends.

Camp Directors: Mrs. Hilary Watts, Music Education Teacher and Mrs. Sarah Heffner ’12, Registered Dance/Movement Therapist and Choreographer

ATHLETICS BASKETBALL June 14-17 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Girls Grades 5-6 | $125

Registration Deadline: May 31, 2022 June 14-17 | 12:30-2:30 p.m.

Girls Grades 7-8 | $125

Registration Deadline: May 31, 2022 June 14-17 | 3-5 p.m.

Girls Grades 3-4 | $125

Registration Deadline: May 31, 2022 Girls will hoop it up while joining Jaguar coaches and team players for basketball skill development and fun!

These camps strike the right balance between drills and games that each grade level is sure to enjoy while enhancing each girl’s game. Campers should bring a water bottle and appropriate shoes.

Camp Director: Mrs. Karen Swanson Haan, Varsity Basketball Head Coach

CREW June 27-30 | 8:30-11 a.m.

Girls Grades 7-9 | $200

Registration Deadline: June 13, 2022 July 11-14 | 8:30-11 a.m.

Girls Grades 7-9 | $200

Registration Deadline: June 27, 2022 Crew campers will have fun during the week learning to row on the Cuyahoga River from the award-winning Saint Joseph Academy rowing team and coaching staff. All experience levels are welcome; no prior rowing experience is required!

Girls will be grouped by ability and experience to provide the best environment for skill and rowing development.

Registered campers are responsible for their own transportation.

Camp Director: Mr. Rob Zdankiewicz, Varsity Crew Head Coach Note: Campers are required to complete a 2022 Cleveland Rowing Foundation (CRF) Waiver and CRF Swim Test Form.

Registrants will not be allowed to participate until forms are received by the camp director. More information, including forms and swim test locations will be emailed to participants upon registration and should be turned in on the first day of camp.

Cleveland Rowing Foundation 1003 British Street Cleveland

CROSS COUNTRY July 18-21 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Girls Grades 4-8 | $125

Registration Deadline: July 4, 2022 Girls of all athletic abilities will lace up and get running while learning how to improve their form, endurance and strategy which are the key skills needed to compete in long-distance running. Jaguar coaches and cross country team members will provide high-quality training and insights to help improve running technique and build perseverance. Runners should bring a water bottle and appropriate running shoes.

Camp Directors: Mrs. Michelle Jarc P’24 & Ms. Caitlin Smith ’05, Varsity Cross Country Assistant Coaches

FORMULA OF SPORTS NEW June 27-29 | 12:30-2:30 p.m.

Girls Grades 7-8 | $100

Registration Deadline: June 13, 2022 Team chemistry is just as important for athletes as skill and practice no matter the sport played. Understanding chemistry is an interesting philosophical problem; creating it is a practical one. Whether it is teamwork, trust, communication, leadership or conflict resolution, girls will learn ways to create chemistry, build relationships, encourage strengths and find leadership traits that will provide guidance through each sport’s season. Saint Joseph Academy’s student-athlete captains will assist with this program.

Camp Director: Ms. Erin Hoffert, Assistant Athletic Director

GOLF June 13-15* | 1-3 p.m.

Girls Grades 5-9 | $125

Registration Deadline: May 30, 2022 Girls will tee up for three days of fun as they develop and improve their golf skills. Campers should bring their own golf clubs including a putter, a water bottle and appropriate shoes. Athletes are also responsible for their own transportation. Golfers will play nine holes at Mastick Golf Course on the final day.

Camp Director: Mrs. Maureen Fallon Adler ’79, Varsity Golf Head Coach *June 13-14 at Sportsville 37500 Center Ridge Road North Ridgeville June 15 at Mastick Golf Course 19900 Puritas Avenue Cleveland

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JUNIOR JAGUAR ALL-STARS NEW June 21-24 | 9-11 a.m.

Girls Grades 3-5 | $125

Registration Deadline: June 7, 2022 Calling all athletes! Does your daughter enjoy participating in a variety of sports? Does she find it thrilling to lead her team to victory? Is she interested in improving her skills while competing in fun, fast-paced and challenging games?

Campers will have a blast improving basic athletic skills (throwing, kicking, shooting, swinging, etc.) while integrating sportsmanship ideals, wellness strategies and sports safety. Be sure she brings her game face!

Camp Director: Mrs. Shannon Lembach ’01, SEL/Physical Education Electives Teacher

LACROSSE June 21-24 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

June 21-24 | 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Girls Grades 4-5 | $125

Girls Grades 6-8 | $125

Registration Deadline: June 7, 2022

Registration Deadline: June 7, 2022

Girls will have fun learning the fundamentals of the game from the Jaguars’ lacrosse coaches and student-athletes. Through this program, campers will improve their game by learning skill development, position work and full-field concepts. Campers should bring a lacrosse stick, goggles, water bottle and mouthguard.

Camp Director: Ms. Laureen Antall, Varsity Lacrosse Head Coach

RUGBY June 21-24 | 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Girls Grades 6-8 | $125

Registration Deadline: June 7, 2022 Experience the sport of rugby from the award-winning Saint Joseph Academy Rugby team. In addition to the 2016 National Championship, Saint Joseph Academy Varsity players have been crowned State champions in 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017. Girls will develop and improve core fundamentals necessary to be a competitive rugby athlete. Campers should bring cleats (soccer cleats are permitted), a water bottle and mouth guard.

Camp Director: Ms. Mary Wunderle, Varsity Rugby Head Coach

SOCCER June 13-17 | 4-7 p.m.

Girls Grades 4-8 | $125

Registration Deadline: May 30, 2022 Keep existing soccer skills fresh while learning and improving upon the fundamentals of the game. Girls will experience a fun yet challenging environment that will include demonstrations from Saint Joseph Academy soccer players, skills, drills, countless games and activities.

Campers should bring a water bottle, soccer ball, shin guards and appropriate shoes.

Camp Director: Mr. Mario Houston, Varsity Soccer Head Coach

VOLLEYBALL July 11-14 | 9-11 a.m.

Girls Grades 3-4 | $125

Registration Deadline: June 27, 2022 July 11-14 | 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Girls Grades 5-6 | $125

Registration Deadline: June 27, 2022 July 11-14 | 2-4 p.m.

Girls Grades 7-8 | $125

SOFTBALL July 25-28 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Girls Grades 3-8 | $150

Registration Deadline: July 11, 2022 Led by Jaguar head coach and members of the softball team, girls will learn how to improve all-around softball skills, including an emphasis on hitting, bunting, fielding and throwing. Skill levels will be grouped accordingly.

In 2021, the Jaguar softball team became District Champions for the second time in the Academy’s history.

Numerous members of the program have gone on to play softball at the collegiate level. Girls should bring a water bottle, softball mitt and athletic footwear. Campers are responsible for their own transportation.

Camp Director: Ms. Katie Jones ‘15, Varsity Softball Head Coach Victory Sports Park 7777 Victory Lane North Ridgeville

Registration Deadline: June 27, 2022 The Jaguars’ volleyball program has established itself as one of the top volleyball programs in the state of Ohio.

In the last six years the Jaguars won five District titles, three Regional Championships and have made three OHSAA Division I Final Four appearances. Girls will focus on various skills and game play while fully experiencing Jaguar volleyball. Campers should bring knee pads, a water bottle and appropriate shoes.

Camp Director: Mrs. Kate Latkovic, Varsity Volleyball Head Coach

TENNIS July 18-21 | 3-6 p.m.

Girls Grades 4-9 | $150

Registration Deadline: July 11, 2022 Tennis camp will serve up fundamentals, skills and matchplay strategy for athletes at all levels. Girls will focus on groundstrokes, volleys, serving and tactics for success on the court. Sessions will include drills and fun activities to reinforce skills learned. Athletes should bring a water bottle, athletic footwear and tennis racquet. Campers are responsible for their own transportation.

Camp Director: Mr. Dan Mitoff, Varsity Tennis Head Coach Impett Park 3207 W. 153rd Street Cleveland

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