Summer Camps and Courses

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Summer Camp Brochure

Discover an exciting world of learning and fun at our summer camps in Lawrenceville, NJ, designed for 1st to 9th-grade students. Our half-day camps offer diverse activities, including sports, cooking, programming, acting, and much more! Whether your child wants to hone their skills or explore new interests, our engaging programs provide the perfect opportunity to make lasting friendships and create unforgettable memories.

Athletics

Baseball Camp (Grades 3–9)

Boys Basketball Camp (Grades 3–9)

Boys Lacrosse Camp (Grades 3-9)

Boys Soccer Camp (Grades 3-9)

Dates: Monday, July 21 - Friday, July 25
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Fee: $250
Students 3rd - 9th Grade
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 (Grades 3–9)

Field Hockey Camp (Grades 3-9)

Dates: Monday, July 21 - Friday, July 25
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Fee: $250
Students 3rd - 9th Grade
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 (Grades 3–9)

Dates: Monday, July 21 - Friday, July 25
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Fee: $250
Students 3rd - 8th Grade
Open to the Public: Yes

Head Coach Sean Clancy 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 (Grades 3-9)

Dates: Monday, July 14 - Friday, July 18
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Fee: $250
Students: 3-9th Grade
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 (Grades 3–9)

Dates: Monday, July 7 - Friday, July 11
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Fee: $250
Students 3rd - 9th Grade
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 (Grades 3-9)

Dates: Monday, July 14 - Friday, July 18
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Fee: $250
Students: 3rd–9th Grade
Open to the Public: Yes

Coach Erik Trost and the Summer Irish Girls Lacrosse Camp invites 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 (Grades 3-9)

Dates: Monday, August 4 - Friday, August 8
Time: 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Fee: $250
Students: 3rd–9th Grade
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 (Grades 3-9)

Tennis Camp (Grades 3-9)

Dates: Monday, June 23 - Friday, June 27
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Fee: $250
Students: 3rd–9th Grade
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 (Grades 1-9)

Dates: Monday, July 14–Friday, July 18
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Fee: $250
Students: 3rd–9th Grade
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, throw farther, as you develop speed, strength and stamina.

Enrichment

High School Placement Test Prep Course and Test

Dates: Monday, June 23 - Friday, June 27
Time: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Fee: $250
Students: Rising 7th-8th Graders
Open to the Public: Yes

Step into high school entrance assessment with the tools needed to show off academic strength. 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. This test may be used as part of your application for Notre Dame.

Cooking Camp

Dates: Monday, June 23 - Friday, June 27
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Fee: $300
Students: Rising 1st - 8th grade
Pre-Requisites: None
Open to the Public: Yes

Please join us for Notre Dame’s first Kids culinary camp. We will be exploring basic kitchen techniques and recipes in a safe and fun environment. All ages and skill levels are welcome to participate. Daily, each team of students will work on recipes together with student advisors to create a family meal for the class participants. Day 5 will conclude our week of fun and learning with a special final meal together in which class participants can invite their parents to come and enjoy their handiwork while sharing a final meal together. Curriculum recipes will be finalized closer to the start of camp.

Film Camp

Dates: Monday, July 28 - Friday, August 1
Time: 9:00AM - 3:00PM (with a 1 hour lunch break)
Fee: $375
Students: 7th - 11th Grade
Open to the Public: Yes

Film Camp will be an abridged version of both film classes offered at Notre Dame, Film Production and Film Studies. From 9 AM - 12 PM each day, students will learn the ins and outs of Film Production from distribution to development. By the end of the week, they will have the skills required to create their own short film, with a project each day to show their progress. After a lunch break, 1 PM - 3 PM will be reserved for the Film Studies portion of the day, where students will view a film that falls within the camp’s theme and discuss important aspects of film criticism and theory.

Model UN Camp

Dates: Monday, July 7 - Friday, July 11
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Fee: 250
Students: Rising 7th - 9th grade
Pre-Requisites: None
Open to the Public: Yes

This camp offers a great chance to make some new friends, develop your public speaking and critical thinking skills, and become more knowledgeable regarding world affairs. Our Model UN camp is meant to be a crash course that introduces middle school students to the process of preparing for, and competing in, a Model UN competition at the high school level. Staffed by one of ND’s Model UN moderators and members of ND’s Model UN team, this camp is a particularly great opportunity for members of the Class of 2029 to get a jump on meeting fellow Freshman and to get a foot in the door on ND’s award-winning Model UN team.

Notre Dame Irish Cares Service Camp

Dates: Monday, July 7 - Friday, July 11
Time: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
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.

Video Gaming and Design

Dates: Monday, June 23 - Friday, June 27
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Fee: $250
Students: Rising 7th-9th Graders
Pre-Requisites: None
Open to the Public: Yes

Calling all gamers and creators! Join us this summer at Notre Dame High School for an exciting and interactive camp where 6th to 9th graders can play their favorite games while learning to create their own. Using Fortnite Creative and Roblox Studio, campers will design custom games, build incredible worlds, and bring their unique ideas to life. Along the way, they'll develop skills in creativity, collaboration, and basic game development. Whether you're a Fortnite fan, a Roblox enthusiast, or just curious about game design, this camp is your chance to level up! No prior experience is required—just bring your imagination and a love for gaming!

TV Production Camp

Dates: Monday, July 14 - Friday, July 18
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Fee: $250
Students: 7th - 10th Grade
Open to the Public: Yes

Create and shoot your own material, scripts, shows and more at our TV Production Summer Camp! Notre Dame runs its own television studio and production facility on campus. Come to learn to use professional equipment, write a news story, and edit it all together into one exciting video!

You will learn the basics of the three-camera shoot, getting the opportunity to work on both sides of the camera. Anchor your own stories, operate the cameras, be the director, or become an editor who will assemble the entire video to be viewed on the last day of camp. Learn each component from teleprompting to cameras, from directing to editing and sound to the final of producing a technically advanced video announcement.

Podcasting

Dates: Monday, June 23 - Friday, June 27
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Fee: $250
Students: Rising 6th-9th Graders
Pre-Requisites: None
Open to the Public: Yes

Unleash your creativity this summer at our week-long Podcasting Camp for grades 6-9! Dive into the world of digital audio storytelling in a fun, collaborative environment. Perfect for students who love creating content but prefer to stay behind the scenes, this camp offers a hands-on experience working with recording equipment, audio editing software, and website design Whether you’re an aspiring storyteller, journalist, or just love to share your ideas, this is your chance to bring your voice to life! Campers will need a google account before the first day of camp so they can take their work with them.

New Student Experience Day Trips

Bowling
Date: Thursday, August 21
Time: 12:45 - 3 p.m.
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.

Topgolf
Date: Tuesday, August 5
Time: 9:15 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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.

Class of 2029 Service Day

Date: Friday, July 11
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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 2029 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 2029 shirt.

ND Summer Academic Offerings

Notre Dame High School summer classes are fully accredited academic offerings that provide students 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 (Grades 9–12)

Academic Enhancement

Required Attendance: 30 in-person classroom hours per course
Dates: Tuesday, June 24 - Thursday, July 31
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Bring your own lunch (students are not permitted to leave ND and return or have food delivered)
Fee: $600 (second class $325)
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.

AP Bootcamp (Social Studies)

Dates: Monday, July 21 - Friday, July 25
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fee: $315
Students: Grade 10-12
Prerequisites: None
Please note: This course is only available for in-person classroom instruction

Course Description: Rising sophomores, juniors and seniors will be able to attend a session that will give them a head start in any AP Social Studies courses that they are enrolled in or interested in taking. Throughout the 1 week session, teacher guided instruction will provide students with the opportunities to hone and practice skills that will be relevant to courses and their exams in the following subject areas: AP US History, AP US Government and Politics, AP Psychology, AP European History, and AP Economics. The workshops are designed to help students understand the general course requirements and pacing, the content and skills necessary for success in their Social Studies courses, and the design of the College Board examination. Teachers facilitating these sessions will be using AP level resources to reinforce important skills, themes, and reading and writing skills relevant to each course. Students who wish to transition into the AP Classroom for the first time and feel more comfortable and confident in these rigorous courses should enroll in this session.

Kickstart to Algebra 1

Dates: Monday, July 7 - Thursday, July 10 and Monday, July 14 - Thursday, July 17
Time: 7:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Fee: $300
Students: Grade 9
Prerequisites: None
Please note: This course is only available for in-person classroom instruction

Course Description: This course is open to all incoming Freshman students who wish to strengthen the skills needed for Algebra 1. Students will build upon the skills necessary to complete the summer packet required for the course successfully. Students will also be able to begin learning topics taught in our Algebra 1 course, including solving equations and graphing. Students will be given time daily to work on their summer packet.

Kickstart to Algebra 2

Dates: Monday, July 7 - Thursday, July 10 and Monday, July 14 - Thursday, July 17
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Fee: $300
Students: Grades 9-10
Please note: This course is only available for in-person classroom instruction

Course Description: This course is open to all incoming freshmen and sophomores who wish to strengthen their skills for Algebra 2. Students will solidify their skills in order of operations, solving multi-step linear equations and inequalities, graphing linear equations and inequalities, and writing linear equations in slope intercept form. They will also be given time daily to work on their summer packet.

Kickstart to PreCalculus

Dates: Monday, July 7 - Thursday, July 10 and Monday, July 14 - Thursday, July 17
Time: 7:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Fee: $300
Students: Grades 10-12
Prerequisites: None
Please note: This course is only available for in-person classroom instruction

Course Description: Any sophomore, junior, or senior interested in working on their summer math packet for PreCalculus or Advanced Algebra is encouraged to enroll. Students will solidify their skills in graphing linear and quadratic equations/inequalities, laws of exponents, radical expressions, simplifying and factoring polynomial expressions, simplifying rational expressions/equations, writing and solving linear and quadratic word problems, domain, and range. Opportunities will be provided to answer questions regarding summer assignments.

Executive Functioning Course

Dates: Session 1: July 8 - July 10
Session 2: July 15 - July 17
Times: 9 - 11 a.m.
Fee per session: $315
Students: Grades 10-12
Open to the Public: Yes

Course Description: Do your child's grades not reflect their actual ability? Do you see missing assignments, procrastination, or a messy binder in which materials disappear? This program will provide strategies to help students succeed at Notre Dame and beyond. Carol Cooper-Braun, Learning Specialist and Executive Functioning Coach will work with students struggling with organization, time management, planning, working memory, and/or task persistence to build confidence and self-determination before the new school year.

Credit Recovery

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 signed up for an online Educere course, receive teacher-supported study, and have their exam 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.

College Essay Writing

Dates: Monday, July 14 - Friday, July 18
Session 1: 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Session 2: 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Dates: Monday, July 21 - Friday, July 25
Session 3: 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Session 4: 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Fee: $300
Students: Grade 12
Open to the Public: Yes

Course Description: Need help with that college essay? A Notre Dame English teacher will be happy to help you brainstorm and get your essay complete before senior school year begins! Sign up for either Session 1 or Session 2.

Drivers Education (Grade 10)

Dates: Tuesday, June 24 – Tuesday, July 15 (there will be no classroom hours Friday, July 4)
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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 Drivers Education over the summer and earn 2.5 credits toward the PE requirement. Academic and scheduling flexibility is the key advantage to 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)

FIRST AID/PERSONAL FITNESS (GRADE 11)

Dates: Tuesday, June 24 – Friday, August 15 (there will be no classroom hours Friday, July 4)

Time: Weight Room is open from Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Weight Room will be closed Friday, July 4)

Scheduled Classroom First Aid Hours: Tuesday, June 24 - Tuesday, July 8 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (no classroom hours Friday, July 4)

FRESHMAN PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND HEALTH (GRADE 9)

Dates: Tuesday, June 24 – Friday, August 15 (there will be no classroom hours Friday, July 4)

Time: Weight Room is open from Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Weight Room will be closed Friday, July 4)

Scheduled Classroom Health Hours: Tuesday, June 24 - Tuesday, July 8 from 7:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. (no classroom hours Friday, July 4)

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 to 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 is required for 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 as students become safety conscious and more capable of handling 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

Dates: Tuesday, June 24 – Thursday, July 3
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.
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 for Jump Start and are expected to adhere to the dress down policy.
Students: 9th Grade
Prerequisites: None
Fee: $395

The program will provide the students a jump start to 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 there is an emphasis on high school preparedness, STEM, Language, Algebra, Religion, English, History, as well as written and oral expression. Proven study skills and test taking strategies geared to each specific content area will be provided. For transition to high school, students will be equipped with an understanding of transitional social skills, mindfulness, behavioral expectations, and 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.

Freshman Physical Education and Health (Grade 9)

Dates: Tuesday, June 24 – Friday, August 15 (there will be no classroom hours Friday, July 4)
Time: Weight Room is open from Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Weight Room will be closed Friday, July 4)
Scheduled Classroom Health Hours: Tuesday, June 24 - Tuesday, July 8 from 7:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. (there will be no classroom hours Friday, July 4)
Fee: $720
Credits: 2.5
Students: Grade 9
Prerequisites: None
Fee: $720
Please note: The PE portion of this course has a virtual option.

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.

Physical Education (Grades 10-12)

Dates: Tuesday, June 24 – Friday, August 15 (there will be no classroom hours Friday, July 4)
Time: Weight Room is open from Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Weight Room will be closed Friday, July 4)
Credits: 2.5
Students: Grades 10-12
Prerequisites: None
Fee: $720
Please note: The PE course has a virtual option this year

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.

Pre-STEM (Grade 9)

Dates: Monday, July 7 - Thursday, July 10 and Monday, July 14 - Thursday, July 17
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Fee: $300
Students: Grade 9
Pre-Requisites: None
Please note: This course is only available for in-person classroom instruction

Course Description: This class is designed to further develop the computational skills and conceptual understanding needed to confidently undertake and succeed in the college preparatory science curriculum. Students will better understand mathematical concepts as they apply to the Notre Dame Science curriculum. They will also develop the skills to complete algebraic manipulation, solve for probability, do data mapping, do scientific graphing, and perform trend analysis. The program will include hands-on learning group projects.

Summer Reading in the Classroom

Dates: Monday, July 21 - Friday, July 25
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Fee: $315
Students: Grades 9-12
Prerequisites: None
Please note: This course is only available for in-person classroom instruction

Course Description: Freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors can work on their summer English reading assignments in this program. Teacher-guided instruction will help students with their summer reading and the accompanying summer packet assignments. Students must provide the required text, which can be found on the Notre Dame website.

Fine Arts and Performing Arts Camps

Summer Art Camp (Grades 4-9)

Dates: Monday, July 14 - Friday, July 18 and Monday, July 21 - Friday, July 25
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)

Dates: July 8 - 11, July 15 - 18, July 22 - 25
Time: 9 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Students: 6th - 12th Grade
Fee: $145 for 1 week or $395 for all three weeks

Mr. Louis Gibilisco, Notre Dame’s performing arts and music director and his team invite students from all levels of training to join us this summer for theater camp. Notre Dame High School has an active and well-regarded Performing Arts department which is widely known throughout the area. Each student will receive an hour of voice training, dance and acting daily. This camp will also be working on the scenes, music and dances from next year’s musical.