Summer Camps and Courses

You Asked, We Listened: Welcome to the Summer of 2026!

Notre Dame High School is getting an overhaul this summer, and our summer camps want you to be part of the excitement with our new and improved offerings! Join us for a summer camp season filled with new options and enhanced flexibility.

What’s New?

Refined Age Groups: Our recreational camps are now tailored for 2nd- to 9th-graders.
Level-Up Athletics: Sports camps are now split into 2nd–5th and 6th–9th grade divisions, ensuring every athlete gets the right level of coaching and competition.
Flexible Scheduling: Need an early drop-off or a later pick-up? We’ve added extended care options to fit your day. Early drop-off at 7:30 AM is available for an additional fee.
Discounted Camps: Each camp is eligible for a $50 discount for each additional enrichment camp after two camps. Please note the discount is per student, not family.

Premium Learning Opportunities Challenge your mind with our latest additions:

HSPT Prep Course: A comprehensive course for the future Class of 2031(Rising 8th Graders) that includes a final, official test administration.
ND Academics: Rigorous academic programs continue to be offered exclusively for current Notre Dame students.

Come make lasting memories and friendships. We can’t wait to welcome you to the new Notre Dame! If you have questions, please email us at summer@ndnj.org.

Athletics

Baseball Camp

Boys Basketball Camp

Boys Lacrosse Camp

Boys Soccer Camp

Dates: July 13 - July 16
Time: 5:00 PM - 8: 30 PM
Fee: $250
Group 1: Grades 3-5
Group 2: Grades 6-9
Open to the Public: Yes

Head Coach Bryan Fisher and the Notre Dame Soccer Camp Staff invite you to join us for a great training experience. Notre Dame Soccer Camp is geared toward players who are seeking an opportunity to elevate their soccer skills to the next level. Our Summer Camp is offered for boys at every level, whether you are hoping to make your travel team, or looking to play at the High School level. Our Staff is ambitious and will help create a “development through competition” atmosphere and have activities that are appropriate for all players. We look forward to seeing you at our NEW turf facility on Notre Dame's campus!

Cheerleading Camp

Field Hockey Camp

Dates: July 20 - July 24
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Fee: $250
Group 1: Grades 3-5
Group 2: Grades 6-9
Open to the Public: Yes

Varsity Coach Cheryl Harris and the Notre Dame Field Hockey Staff would love to have you join us for a week of Field Hockey Camp. This camp will focus on stick skills, team play, and agility and will include a guest speaker. This is a great camp for anyone who has never played before, as well as anyone who would like to improve their game play or even challenge their current skill level.

Football Camp

Dates: July 6 - July 10
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Fee: $250
Group 1: Grades 3-5
Group 2: Grades 6-9
Open to the Public: Yes

Notre Dame invites all youth players to learn the fundamentals of football including safe tackling, blocking, passing, running and catching. Learn from current and former ND players and coaches. This is a great camp for all level players and even those who just want a fun week of ND Football! Equipment NOT required.

Girls Basketball Camp

Dates: July 20 - July 24
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Fee: $250
Group 1: Grades 3-5
Group 2: Grades 6-9
Open to the Public: Yes

Join us this summer for our Notre Dame Girls Basketball Camp. This camp will focus on perimeter moves, ball handling, post moves, shooting, defense and much more. This is a great camp for any level player. Come join our varsity basketball coach for a fun week of shooting hoops.

Girls Soccer Camp

Dates: July 6 - July 10
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Fee: $250
Group 1: Grades 3-5
Group 2: Grades 6-9
Open to the Public: Yes

Head Coach Lauren Diaz and the Notre Dame Soccer Camp Staff invite you to join us for a great week of soccer. Girls Soccer Camp will focus on fundamental, technical, and tactical skills: speed, agility, side games, competitions, and guest speakers.

Girls Lacrosse Camp

Dates: July 13 - July 16
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Fee: $250
Group 1: Grades 3-5
Group 2: Grades 6-9
Open to the Public: Yes

Coach Bryan Fisher and the Summer Irish Girls Lacrosse Camp invite all lady lacrosse players to attend. Join our committed team of coaches and lax alum on a great week of lacrosse. The Camp will focus on skills/drills & mini game scenarios to improve stick work and 7v7 play.

Girls Volleyball Camp

Dates: July 20 - July 24
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Fee: $250
Group 1: Grades 3-5
Group 2: Grades 6-9
Open to the Public: Yes

Varsity Coach Tony Carpenter and the Notre Dame Volleyball Staff and Team invite you to a fun week of Volleyball Camp. You'll participate in drills to sharpen your skills and positioning. This is a great opportunity for novice as well as experienced players to bump, set, and spike as well as many other valuable fundamentals.

Softball Camp

Tennis Camp

Dates: July 6 - July 10
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Fee: $250
Group 1: Grades 3-5
Group 2: Grades 6-9
Open to the Public: Yes

TENNIS ANYONE? How about Tennis everyone! The Irish tennis camp is a perfect place for boys and girls to start on the journey of a lifetime, TENNIS! Basic skills, short strategy and rules will be introduced, demonstrated, and reinforced through the efforts of the Notre Dame coaches along with current high school players. This is a fantastic opportunity to start your child/player on a fantastic tennis lifetime journey, put the ball in your court!

Track and Field Camp

Dates: July 13 - July 17
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Fee: $250
Group 1: Grades 2-5
Group 2: Grades 6-9
Open to the Public: Yes

Notre Dame High School is pleased to offer an opportunity to experience the unique world of Track and Field. Learn about the only sport that truly has ‘a little something for everyone,’ as you push your limits, physically and mentally. Whether you are a returning runner preparing for your next season, or a new runner with a ‘can-do attitude,’ we can help you improve your fundamental skills, or try a new event. Our week-long training program will offer individual experience to help you run faster, jump higher, and throw farther as you develop speed, strength, and stamina.

Enrichment

High School Placement Test Prep Course and Test

Dates: June 22 - June 26 (Class), June 29 - Essay Writing, June 30 - Test/Interviews, July 1 (additional time for interviews)
Test Date: June 30
Time: 9:00 AM - 12 PM
Location: TBD
Fee: $250
Students: Rising 8th Graders (Class of 2031)
Open to the Public: Yes

Step into high school with the tools you need to showcase your academic strength for the placement test. Campers will build test-taking skills in reading comprehension, vocabulary, and mathematics. In addition, students will develop a collection of strong writing techniques useful for both test-taking and application writing. At the conclusion of this course, an HSPT test will be administered on June 30, 2026. This test may be used as part of your application for Notre Dame. All attendees will receive a Class of 2031 application waiver.

Film Camp

Dates: August 3 - August 7
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Fee: $375
Students: Rising 7th - 11th grade
Pre-Requisites: None
Open to the Public: Yes

Learn the ins and outs of Film Production, from distribution to development. Campers will also learn the skills to create their own short film, view a film, and discuss important aspects of film criticism and theory.

Note: Students must pack their own lunch; they are not allowed to leave campus or have food delivered.

Notre Dame Irish Cares Service Camp

Dates: August 3 - August 7
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Fee: $250
Students: 5th–9th Grade
Open to the Public: Yes

At the camp, students grade 5-9 will work with Notre Dame service leaders to help plan micro-projects each day that serve different communities in the area. The students will work on
several different service projects that touch the lives of unique communities in need. Each student will also have the opportunity to fulfill their Parish specific service requirement. Students who attend will earn 15 hours of service while experiencing what a service learning program can be. The Notre Dame service camp is great for 7th and 8th grade students working toward their confirmation service hours.

New Student Experience Day Trips

Topgolf
Date: August 4
Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Fee: $45
Meet fellow incoming students, no golf experience required! Up to 6 students will be designated a climate-controlled bay where they will be provided with the equipment necessary to play a game of their choosing. Aim at targets to score points or go for the distance! The fee includes the bus ride, TopGolf and lunch. Meet at Notre Dame at 9:15 AM and return by 1:00 PM.

Bowling
Date: August 20
Time: 12:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Fee: $35
This fun-filled trip includes bowling, laser tag, pizza, ice cream & soft drinks for lunch. Spend some time bowling with your new friends or having a game of laser tag. Bring extra money for the arcade if you want to play games. Meet at Colonial Bowling & Entertainment at 12:45 PM for a 1:00 start and be picked up by 3:00 PM.

Class of 2030 Service Day

Date: August 7
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Fee: $35
Meet at Notre Dame High School and travel locally to perform community service at a location to be determined. Spend the day with members of the Class of 2030 serving your community, embracing Pope Francis’s Laudato Si, and meeting members of your Notre Dame Class. Students come dressed to work in their Class of 2030 shirt.

ND Summer Academic Offerings

Notre Dame High School summer classes are fully accredited academic offerings that provide students, in grades 9-12, with the opportunity to earn credits over the summer that will be applied to their Notre Dame Transcript. All academic, attendance and behavioral requirements and expectations as outlined in the Notre Dame Student Handbook are applicable to the summer session with the exception of the uniform requirement. Attire must meet dress down requirements.

Academic Summer Courses

Academic Enhancement

Required Attendance: 30 in-person classroom hours per course
Dates: July 6 - August 6
Time: Monday - Thursday 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Bring your own lunch (students are not permitted to leave ND and return or have food delivered)
Fee: $650 (second class $350)
Students: Grades 9-12

Course Description: The Credit Enhancement program is designed to support academic success for students enrolled in College Preparatory academic courses, who earned a grade of 65 to 75, or students enrolled in Honors academic courses, who earned a 65-72. By completing a supplemental summer course in the same subject, students will be able to master the academic material better while also having the opportunity to improve their grades on the official transcript. Grades reflected on the official transcript will be calculated using the original course grade as 2/3 and the enhancement grade as 1/3. In our Summer Academic Enhancement program, students will be registered for an online Educere course, receive teacher-supported study, and have their in-person exam scheduled. Time on a task will be closely monitored. Students are not required to attend all scheduled hours; time off for vacation or other commitments can be accommodated.

Please Note: Students completing Credit Enhancement for honors level courses will receive the 3-point grade factor on the 2/3 course grade, not the 1/3 enhancement grade. The enhanced grade will be identified as College Prep on the transcript.

College Boot Camp

Session 1: July 20 - July 23, 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Session 2: July 27 - July 30, 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Fee: $350
Students: Rising Seniors
Prerequisites: None
Please note: This course is only available for in-person classroom instruction

Course Description:
Get a head start on senior year college applications with this 4-day intensive workshop designed exclusively for Rising Seniors. Led by the Notre Dame College Placement Office, this program provides a distraction-free environment to launch your college application process before the fall rush begins.

Students will utilize ND-specific data and systems to ensure accuracy and strategic alignment. The goal is not just to "start," but to leave with a clear roadmap and a working essay draft.

Program Outcomes:

The Essay: Identify personal "pillars," determine a topic, and write a working draft of the Common App Personal Statement.
The Application: Complete the Common App data entry and sync accounts with Scoir to prevent future transcript errors.
The Strategy: Audit the college list using ND historical data (Scattergrams) and clarify Early Action vs. Regular Decision timelines.

Note: Space is limited to ensure individual attention.

Credit Recovery

Required Attendance: 30 in-person classroom hours per course
Dates: July 6 - August 6
Time: Monday - Thursday 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM, Wednesday 5 - 7 PM
Bring your own lunch (students are not permitted to leave ND and return or have food delivered)
Fee: $650 (second class $350)
Students: Grades 9-12

Student advantage: Notre Dame requires all students needing credit recovery to complete the Teacher-Assisted Credit Recovery program at Notre Dame. In our summer recovery program, students will be enrolled in an online Educere course, receive teacher-supported study, and have their exams proctored. Time spent on tasks will be closely monitored in the program. Students are not required to attend all scheduled hours; time off for vacation or other commitments can be accommodated.

Course Description: Students must complete at least 30 in-person classroom hours per course. Grades reflected on the official transcript will be calculated using the original course grade as 2/3 and the credit recovery grade as 1/3.

Drivers Education (Grade 10)

Dates: July 6 - July 24
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Credits: 2.5
Students: 10th Grade
Prerequisites: None
Fee: $720
Please note: This course is only available for in-person classroom instruction

Student Advantage: While attending Notre Dame High School, students can take Driver's Education over the summer and earn 2.5 credits toward the PE requirement. Academic and scheduling flexibility is the key advantage of this summer offering.

Course Description: (Course 9250) 2.5 credits (60 hours). This course is designed to produce safe, efficient, and defensive drivers. Students will be graded on written tests, projects, quizzes, and completion of the required state driver examination.

First Aid/Personal Fitness (Grade 11)

Physical Education Credits outline for 9th to 12th grade

Dates: July 6 - July 17
Classroom Hours: 20

Time: Weight Room is open from Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Fee: $720
Credits: 2.5
Students: Grade 11
Prerequisites: None
Please note: The PE portion of this course has a virtual option.

Student Advantage: Academic and scheduling flexibility is the key advantage of this summer offering.

Course Description: (Course 9310) 2.5 credits (60 hours total, divided into 40 hours of PE and 20 hours of classroom First Aid curriculum). The American Red Cross First Aid course requires 20 classroom hours. The course prepares students to recognize and appropriately respond to home and community emergencies. Students will be trained in adult and pediatric First Aid, CPE, and AED, and may attain American Red Cross certification. Physical Education activities include weight training, running, and team activities. The classroom course offers valuable skills, helping students become safety-conscious and better able to handle emergencies.

Please Note: Beginning with the Class of 2023, students who complete First Aid/Personal Fitness during the summer will be required to complete their Junior Seminar during 12 Activity Period sessions in the school year.

Freshman Jump Start to High School Success

Session 1: July 6-17, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Session 2: July 6-17, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Bring your own lunch (students are not permitted to leave ND and return)

Please note: This course is only available for in-person classroom instruction. Students DO NOT wear uniforms during Jump Start and are expected to adhere to the dress-down policy.
Students: 9th Grade
Prerequisites: None
Fee: $350

The program will provide students with a jump-start on the academic expectations of the high school experience, along with social and behavioral acclimation game plans for a successful high school transition.

Course Description: Academically, the emphasis is on high school preparedness, STEM, Language, Algebra, Religion, English, History, and written and oral expression. Proven study skills and test-taking strategies geared to each specific content area will be provided. For the transition to high school, students will be equipped with an understanding of transitional social skills, mindfulness, and behavioral expectations, and will be taught appropriate high school classroom conduct. The program will be open to all interested incoming Notre Dame Freshman students. This course will be taught by members of the Notre Dame faculty.

Physical Education (Grades 10-12)

Virtual Dates: June 22 - August 14
In-Person Dates: July 6 - August 14
Weight Room Open: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Credits: 2.5
Students: Grades 10-12
Prerequisites: None
Fee: $720

Student Advantage: All upper-class students are required to take this Physical Education course. Academic and scheduling flexibility is the key advantage of this summer offering.

Course Description: (Course 9400) 2.5 credits (60 hours of PE). Physical Education activities include weight training, running, and team activities. Students are invited to complete their PE hours on campus by participating in our weight room offerings, using our fields and track, and also have the option to complete their PE hours virtually or flex between both offerings. Only two hours of exercise per day can be submitted through our Google Classroom PE submission form.

Physical Education and Health (Grade 9)

Dates: Monday, July 6 – Friday, July 17
Time: Weight Room is open from Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Scheduled Classroom Health Hours: Monday, July 6 - Friday, July 17, from 7:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Fee: $720
Credits: 2.5
Students: Grade 9
Prerequisites: None
Fee: $720

Student Advantage: All freshmen are required to take Physical Education and Health. Academic and scheduling flexibility is the key advantage to this summer offering.

Course Description: (Course 9150) 2.5 credits (60 hours total, divided into 40 hours of PE and 20 hours of classroom Health curriculum) Physical Education activities include: weight training, running, and team activities. Health provides information on health-related problems facing society with emphasis on those areas of immediate importance to the student.

Fine Arts and Performing Arts Camps

Summer Art Camp (Grades 4-9)

Dates: July 6 - July 10
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Fee: $250 per week or $475 for two weeks
Students: 4th - 9th Grade
Pre-Requisites: None
Open to the Public: Yes

First Week:
Nature-Inspired Painting

Join us for an exciting Art Summer Camp designed specifically for middle school students, where creativity meets the beauty of the great outdoors! In this immersive program, young artists will explore the wonders of nature through the vibrant medium of painting.

Campers will learn various techniques to capture the essence of landscapes, flora, and fauna, using both traditional and contemporary styles. Each day will feature hands-on activities that encourage self-expression and experimentation, from plein air painting sessions in scenic locations to collaborative projects that celebrate the environment.

Come unleash your creativity and discover the joy of painting nature-inspired subjects in a fun and supportive atmosphere!

Second Week:
Art Summer Camp: Storyboarding and Comic Strip Creation

Dive into the exciting world of storytelling at our Art Summer Camp, where middle school students will spend an entire week mastering the art of drawing storyboards and comic strips! This hands-on program is designed to ignite creativity and foster narrative skills as campers learn to visualize their ideas through sequential art.

Students will explore character design, plot development, and panel composition while participating in engaging workshops and collaborative projects.

Performing Arts Summer Session (Grades 6-12)

Performing Arts Week 1: Monday, July 6 - Thursday, July 9
Performing Arts Week 2: Monday, July 13 - Thursday, July 16
Performing Arts Week 3: Monday, July 20 - Thursday, July 23
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Students: 6th - 12th Grade
Fee: $145 for 1 week or $395 for all three weeks

Join us this summer for theater camp at Notre Dame High School! Students of all skill levels are welcome to develop their creativity in a fun environment. Each day includes voice training, dance, and acting, along with work on scenes and music from popular musicals. Don't miss this chance to enhance your talents and connect with fellow performers!

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