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2024 Camp Schedule ACTIVITY CAMPS FINE ARTS CAMPS ATHLETIC CAMPS Introduction to Programming 4 Projects with Paper 4 Creative Painting 5 Digital Photography 5 Coach Young’s Football Camp 9 Quarterback & Wide Receiver Camp 9 Summer Strength & Speed Training 10 Fencing for Beginners 11 Crusader Rugby Clinic 11 Girls Basketball Skills & Competition Camp 12 Girls Basketball Shooting Camp 12 Boys Basketball Skills & Competition Camp 13 Boys Basketball Shooting Camp 13 Girls Volleyball Camp 14 Boys Volleyball Camp 15 Junior Crusader Wrestling Camp 15 Get involved at CMH with our exciting summer camps! There is a camp for every interest. Summer camps are a great way for kids to get active, build their skill sets and meet new friends! Athletic camp times vary by sport. Masks and Movement 6 Theatre Games! 6 Dialect Workshop 7 Kids on Stage 7 Fairytales Collide 8
3 REGISTRATION INFO • Register your child for the grade they’ll be entering for the 2024-2025 school year. • All fees listed are per child, per session. • High school students do NOT need to be attending Catholic Memorial High School to register for summer programs. CANCELLATION POLICY Camp fee will be refunded for cancellations received one week prior to the start of the camp. Full reimbursement of a camp fee and transaction fee will be made if a camp is cancelled by Catholic Memorial High School. Please email Sue Lehsten (slehsten@ catholicmemorial.net) if a cancellation is necessary. By enrolling your child in any of the CMH camps, you hereby authorize school officials to take whatever action is deemed necessary, in their judgment, for the health of your child. You accept full responsibility for all costs related to such treatment. You also certify that your student is in good health and give your permission for your student to participate in any or all programs. Please note that photographs and video footage will be taken throughout the summer camps. These may be used by CMH for marketing and publicity in our publications, on our website and in social media or in any third party publication. Please contact Sue Lehsten ([email protected]) if you have any concerns or if you wish for your child(ren) to be exempted. For any questions, please feel free to call us at (262) 542-7101, ext. 500. CATHOLIC MEMORIAL SUMMER CAMPS 2024 Register at CatholicMemorial.net or scan the QR code today!
Activity Camps HANDS-ON ART This one-week course is designed to give students an opportunity to try out programming via the Scratch coding platform. Students will learn about variables, Boolean expressions, if statements, event handlers and basic loops. Students will then incorporate what they have learned to create a small game. No prior experience is expected. Materials Required: Students may bring their own devices, but none are required. JULY 8 - JULY 12 8:30am - 11:30am Monday - Friday PARTICIPANTS: Minimum 5 / Maximum 20 LOCATION: CMH Room 205 FEE: $100 INSTRUCTOR: Mr. John Marquardt current CMH PLTW Computer Science teacher. INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING For students entering grades 5-12 Come to this camp ready to craft several works of art using paper. We will learn how to fold, curl, and construct with paper. We will even create handmade paper from recycled pulp. Students will learn to stitch paper together to create beautiful bound books and build with papier-mâché to create a sculptural work of art. Students will leave this summer camp experience with their own origami, quilling, books, and sculptures. Materials Required: Students may want to bring a paint shirt or smock to protect their clothing. JUNE 10 - JUNE 13 10:00am - Noon Monday - Thursday PARTICIPANTS: Minimum 5 / Maximum 40 LOCATION: CMH Art Room, 006/008 FEE: $100 INSTRUCTOR: Mr. Dan Burau has been a K-12 art instructor for over two decades and teaches art at Catholic Memorial High School. He is also a photographer, painter, and sculptor with a Master of Fine Arts degree in graphic design. PROJECTS WITH PAPER For students entering grades 1-8 4
Activity Camps HANDS-ON ART Join us as we explore painting techniques and materials. In this summer art camp, students will decorate a piece of pottery and paint on canvas. We will use glaze, watercolor, and acrylic paint to create several works of art while learning new skills and taking creativity to new heights. Students will leave camp with several works of art they will be thrilled to use and hang on their walls. Materials Required: Students may want to bring a paint shirt or smock to protect their clothing. JUNE 10 - JUNE 13 8:00am - 10:00am Monday - Thursday PARTICIPANTS: Minimum 5 / Maximum 40 LOCATION: CMH Art Room, 006/008 FEE: $100 INSTRUCTOR: Mr. Dan Burau has been a K-12 art instructor for over two decades and teaches art at Catholic Memorial High School. He is also a photographer, painter, and sculptor with a Master of Fine Arts degree in graphic design. CREATIVE PAINTING For students entering grades 1-8 In this hands-on summer camp, we will learn the basics of digital photography. Learn about lighting and exposure while we control our camera’s aperture and shutter speed to create amazing photos. Freeze action shots and slow down time to capture ghostly images or light writing in the dark. We will explore composition and digital photo editing as we learn Photoshop and Lightroom. We’ll touch up photos, use layers, combine images, and add other incredible effects. Students will leave camp with a flash drive of their pictures along with a few quality prints. Materials Required: Students can bring a flash drive with a few digital photos for editing. JUNE 10 - JUNE 13 12:00PM - 2:00PM Monday - Thursday PARTICIPANTS: Minimum 4 / Maximum 30 LOCATION: CMH Art Room, 006/008 FEE: $100 INSTRUCTOR: Mr. Dan Burau has been a K-12 art instructor for over two decades and teaches art at Catholic Memorial High School. He is also a photographer, painter, and sculptor with a Master of Fine Arts degree in graphic design. DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY For students entering grades 5-12 5
Fine Art Camps THEATER CAMPS Bring your imagination and creativity as we create unique characters with masks and then bring them to life! This camp focuses on how physical movement can inspire stories and build relationships with fellow actors on stage. Please wear comfortable clothes for movement and bring a water bottle. JUNE 17 - JUNE 21 9:00am - 11:00am Monday - Friday PARTICIPANTS: Minimum 5 / Maximum 15 LOCATION: CMH Auditorium FEE: $100 (includes the cost of supplies) If you want an intro to theater skills, build on those skills you already have, or simply want a way to have fun and make new friends, then this camp is for you! We will focus on developing skills through games and improv exercises. Please wear comfortable clothes for movement and bring a water bottle. JUNE 24 - JUNE 28 9:00am - 11:00am Monday - Friday PARTICIPANTS: Minimum 5 / Maximum 15 LOCATION: CMH Auditorium FEE: $75 MASKS & MOVEMENT For students entering grades 5-8 THEATRE GAMES! For students entering grades 5-8 INSTRUCTOR: Mr. Eric Scherrer, CMH Theater Director, BFA Acting, BA Theater Education 6
Fine Art Camps THEATER CAMPS Learn to talk the talk of different regions around the world. The camp will focus on awareness of the human voice as an instrument and how it can create different sound qualities. Common stage dialects including American Southern, British, Irish, and more will be taught and practiced. Please wear comfortable clothes for movement. JUNE 24 - JUNE 28 Noon - 2:00pm Monday - Friday PARTICIPANTS: Minimum 5 / Maximum 15 LOCATION: CMH Auditorium FEE: $100 INSTRUCTOR: Mr. Eric Scherrer, CMH Theater Director, BFA Acting, BA Theater Education DIALECT WORKSHOP For students entering grades 9-12 Campers will spend the 1-week session exploring and engaging in fun theatre games, building characters, and creating original stories. Throughout this process, campers will create and perform their own play. Participants will build confidence in their choices and abilities, use active listening, and explore their creativity. This camp will end with a final open performance for family and friends. Campers will take away a new sense of storytelling, character building, performance experience, and most of all fun! Campers should bring a cold lunch, snack, and beverage. Lunch will be supervised by Mr. Bailey. JULY 8 - JULY 12 9:00am - 3:00pm Monday - Friday PARTICIPANTS: Minimum 10 / Maximum 20 LOCATION: CMH Auditorium FEE: $249 INSTRUCTOR: Mr. Nick Bailey, Waukesha Catholic, CMH Kids Cast Director for 3 years, and independent film maker. KIDS ON STAGE: WRITING, DIRECTING, AND ACTING IN YOUR OWN PLAY! For students entering grades 4-8 7
Fine Art Camps THEATER CAMPS This camp is perfect for kids who are new to theater, want to expand their skills, or just feel like trying something new! Welcome to the magical world of fairy tales where, together, we will blend these well-known stories to create an immersive musical play! While campers go behind the scenes to learn about how a theatrical show is put together, they will also be playing creative games, learning lines, and putting on their own show for family and friends! JULY 15 - JULY 19 9:00am - Noon Monday - Friday PARTICIPANTS: Minimum 10 / Maximum 20 LOCATION: CMH Auditorium FEE: $125 FAIRYTALES COLLIDE – A THEATER CLASS FOR BEGINNERS For students entering grades 1-4 INSTRUCTOR: Mr. Nick Bailey, Waukesha Catholic, CMH kids Cast Director, and independent film maker 8
Athletic Camps Development of Quarterback and Wide Receiver skills have become more important than ever with the spread offense and vertical passing game. Come and work your skills with the varsity coaching staff and players for a week of instruction and repetition. Participants should bring their own football, cleats, gym shoes, and a water bottle. CMH Skills Camp T-Shirt sizes available: YS, YM, YL, and YXL. JULY 8- JULY 11 10:00am - Noon Monday – Thursday PARTICIPANTS: Minimum 20 / Maximum 100 LOCATION: CMH Turf Field FEE: $85 COACHES: CMH Varsity Football Offensive Coordinators Scott Rice and Mike Bichanich. QUARTERBACK & WIDE RECEIVER CAMP For students entering grades 3-8 FOOTBALL The camp will focus on the skill development of youth football players. It will also focus on teaching the defensive and offensive techniques used at the varsity level here at CMH. Each player will have the opportunity to work with the varsity coaching staff and varsity players throughout the camp. Players should wear cleats and athletic clothes and bring a water bottle. Come get coached by Hall of Fame Coach Bill Young, fresh off his 400th career win. Catholic Memorial has one of the strongest football programs in the state of Wisconsin. Come and be a part of this great tradition! JULY 13 11:00am - 12:30pm Saturday PARTICIPANTS: Minimum 15 / Maximum 100 LOCATION: CMH Track, CMH Turf Field and Weight Room FEE: $40 COACH: Bill Young, Hall of Fame Head Football Coach, 46 years at CMH. Contact information: [email protected] and [email protected]. COACH YOUNG’S FOOTBALL CAMP For students entering grades 1-8
The objective of summer strength training is to help athletes achieve their goal of excelling at their sport(s) of choice. We believe that an athlete’s physical preparedness enhances his or her mental image which equates to improvement in their athletic performance. The keys to an athlete’s success go beyond the practice and drills they do for a single sport. It takes a depth of skills and abilities to bring an athlete from aver-age to exceptional. Only by improving all parts of the physical system will an athlete reach the next level of success. Through our Summer Strength and Speed Program, you will see increased mobility, increased strength, increased speed, enhanced cardio-vascular health, improved self-confidence, positive self-image, and work ethic that remains with you for life. Athletic Camps Players must wear gym shoes and gym clothing and bring a water bottle marked with camper’s name. Bring cleats as well for field agility work. Highly recommended for all boys interested in competing in athletics at CMH. Note: Note there will not any AM classes the week of July 1st. PM sessions only on July 1st and July 2nd and all are invited to come to the PM sessions on July 1st and July 2nd. No sessions on July 3rd and July 4th SESSION 1: Grades 7-9 June 10 - July 25 7:00am - 8:30am Monday – Thursday | Note: No classes on July 3rd or 4th SESSION 2: Grades 10-12 June 10 - July 25 4:00pm - 6:00pm Monday – Thursday | Note: No classes on July 3rd or 4th PARTICIPANTS: Minimum 25 / Maximum 250 LOCATION: CMH Turf Field, Track, and Weight Room FEE: $125 COACHES: Bill Young, Hall of Fame Coach, Head Football, and Head of Strength and Conditioning, 44 years at CMH. Matt Bergan, Athletic Director, Coach, 14 years at CMH. Come work on your fitness, strength, and speed with other girls from CMH athletics. Athletes must wear gym shoes, gym clothing, and water bottle. JUNE 10 - JULY 25 11:30am - 1:00pm Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday PARTICIPANTS: Minimum 10 / Maximum 200 LOCATION: CMH Turf Field and Weight Room FEE: $100 COACH: Ryan Frye, Current Fitness and Wellness Teacher at Catholic Memorial and Assistant Football Coach. SUMMER STRENGTH & SPEED TRAINING For boys entering grades 7-12 / For girls entering grades 9-12 BOYS GIRLS 10
Fencing is a sport that teaches self-discipline, requires athletic ability and a keen sense of problem solving. Fencers need to think a couple of moves ahead of their opponent. This class teaches the fundamentals of the sport. Campers should wear athletic attire, shorts or warm up pants, t- shirt and athletic shoes. JUNE 11 - JUNE 13 6:00pm - 7:30pm Tuesday - Thursday PARTICIPANTS: Minimum 6 / Maximum 25 LOCATION: CMH Julia Weber Gym FEE: $70 COACH: Daniel Torchia, certified fencing coach by the US Fencing Association and current Varsity Fencing Coach. FENCING FOR BEGINNERS For students entering grades 4-12 FENCING & RUGBY Athletic Camps CRUSADER RUGBY CLINIC For girls entering grades 6-11 At the Crusader Rugby Clinic, girl athletes at any level of knowledge and experience can develop their fundamental rugby skills. In this 8-session clinic, we will cover passing, catching, kicking, rucking, as well as proper defensive techniques. As we work on these physical skills, we will also learn basic rugby rules and proven winning strategies. Participants should bring a labelled water bottle, wear athletic clothing, soccer cleats , a mouth guard, and a positive attitude. JUNE 3 - JUNE 13 5:30pm - 7:30pm Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday Week 2: Monday - Thursday Note: No class on June 5th PARTICIPANTS: Minimum 6 / Maximum unlimited LOCATION: CMH Turf Field FEE: $75 COACH: Roy Bowler, Assistant CMH Varsity Rugby Coach. Played collegiate rugby for Marquette University. 11
Athletic Camps GIRLS BASKETBALL GIRLS SKILLS AND COMPETITION CAMP For girls entering grades 3-9 GIRLS SHOOTING BASKETBALL CAMP For girls entering grades 3-9 This camp is specifically focused on teaching players proper offensive and defensive fundamentals. Players will gain a better understanding of what it takes to play at the next level, while having the ability to display skills in a structured environment. Please bring your own basketball and water bottle. SESSION 1: Grades 6-9 July 22 - July 25 10:00am - Noon Monday – Thursday SESSION 2: Grades 3-5 July 22 - July 25 12:30pm - 2:00pm Monday – Thursday PARTICIPANTS: Minimum 10 / Maximum unlimited LOCATION: CMH Inpro Athletic Center and Julia Weber Gyms FEE: $100 per session/player This camp will go over shooting form, shot preparation, and the mental side of shooting a basketball. Feedback will be provided on the individual’s mechanics. Our goal is to give players the necessary skills to become a great shooter. Please bring your own basketball and water bottle. SESSION 1: Grades 6-9 July 29 - August 1 10:00am - Noon Monday – Thursday SESSION 2: Grades 3-5 July 29 - August 1 12:30pm - 2:00pm Monday – Thursday PARTICIPANTS: Minimum 10 / Maximum unlimited LOCATION: CMH Inpro Athletic Center and Julia Weber Gyms FEE: $100 per session/player COACH: Bob Wellenstein, Current CMH Head Coach for Girls Basketball 12
COACH: Kyle Johnson CMH Boys Head Varsity Coach, 10 years of coaching experience and played colligate basketball for 5 years. Athletic Camps BOYS BASKETBALL BOYS SHOOTING BASKETBALL CAMP For boys entering grades 1-9 13 BOYS SKILLS AND COMPETITION CAMP For boys entering grades 1-9 Players will learn the fundamentals of basketball from the CMH varsity basketball coaches. Also assisting, will be current and former players. Through various drills, the fundamentals will be broken down and taught. Our goal is for each player to have a ton of fun, and to leave the CMH basketball clinic with improved skills and confidence in their basketball abilities. Campers should bring their own basketball and water bottle. SESSION 1: Grades 1-3 June 17 - JUNE 20 8:30am - 10:00am Monday – Thursday SESSION 2: Grades 4-6 June 17 - JUNE 20 10:15am - 11:45am Monday – Thursday SESSION 3: Grades 7-9 June 17 - JUNE 20 Noon - 1:30pm Monday – Thursday PARTICIPANTS: Minimum 10 / Maximum unlimited LOCATION: CMH Inpro Athletic Center and Julia Weber Gyms FEE: $125 The Crusader staff will teach the camper to perfect their shot through intense, repetitive drills that lock the necessary shooting technique into the camper’s muscle memory. This will enable the student-athlete to execute proper fundamentally-sound shooting mechanics. We will break the shot down into several stages, ensuring the shooter fully understands and learns each step. It is a process that requires great attention to detail; but if you are willing to put in the work, this shooting camp will help improve your shooting confidence, technique, and understanding of the overall shooting mechanics. Campers should bring their own basketball and water bottle. SESSION 1: Grades 1-3 June 24 - June 27 8:30am - 10:00am Monday – Thursday SESSION 2: Grades 4-6 June 24 - June 27 10:15am - 11:45am Monday – Thursday SESSION 3: Grades 7-9 June 24 - June 27 Noon - 1:30pm Monday – Thursday PARTICIPANTS: Minimum 10 / Maximum unlimited LOCATION: CMH Inpro Athletic Center and Julia Weber Gyms FEE: $125
Athletic Camps Whether a beginner or advanced, the Catholic Memorial Volleyball Camps have options for you. Join in for the beginner and intermediate camps for specific skills, or fine tune your skills in the Elite/Incoming Freshmen camp. Specific skill camps allow athletes to focus on one skill at time. Join in for the Elite camp to fine tune those skills at a more advanced level. There are great options for everyone at every skill level and both camps will train with our current Catholic Memorial Volleyball Staff and Varsity Athletes! We look forward to you training with us this summer. Campers will receive a T-shirt. Sizes available: AS, AM, AL, AXL. Athletic Attire and Gym Shoes – Athletes should bring their own water bottle. If attending all 3 positional camps, we recommend packing a snack as well. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL CAMP For girls entering grades 5-9 JULY 15 - 18 Monday – Thursday SESSION 1 4:00pm - 7:00pm Incoming Freshman/Elite Camp FEE: $150; Min. 12 / Max. 60 campers For grades: 9 & advanced 8th graders SESSION 2 2:00pm - 3:30pm Setting/Attacking Camp FEE: $50; Min. 12 / Max. 60 campers For grades: 5-8 SESSION 3 12:45pm - 1:45pm Serving Camp FEE: $40; Min. 12 / Max. 60 campers For grades: 5-8 SESSION 4 11:00am - 12:30pm Defense/Passing Camp FEE: $50; Min. 12 / Max. 60 campers For grades: 5-8 THREE-SESSION SPECIAL: Sign up for all three positional camps (Session 2, 3, & 4) and receive the special price of $130 per camper LOCATION: Inpro Athletic Center and Julia Weber gyms. Check In will be set up in the gym lobby. COACH: Samantha Derynda, CMH Varsity Head Coach along with other CMH coaches and varsity players. 14
Whether you love volleyball, want to learn more about it, or just want to have some fun while staying active this summer, the CMH Boys Volleyball camp is right for you! Our camp is designed for boys entering 5th-9th grade, and all levels of experience are welcome. You don’t need to be attending CMH to join. We will cover a variety of volleyball skills while participating in drills and actual games. Athletic attire including gym shoes is expected and campers should bring their own water bottle/drink. Campers will receive a T-shirt upon completion of the camp. T-shirt sizes available: YL, AS, AM, AL, AXL. This introductory level wrestling camp is designed to expose your son or daughter to the foundational aspects of Folkstyle Wrestling and learn how to have fun, and exercise, in a competitive way! The sport of wrestling gives many advantages to a young student, namely self-pride and self-defense, competitiveness, body control, and above all, the combination of all these mental and physical aspects of the sport inspires CONFIDENCE! Learn from current Head Coach, and former CMH Wrestler, Mike “Csani” Bichanich and the varsity wrestling team Come see for yourself. It is preferred that campers wear wrestling shoes. BOYS VOLLEYBALL & WRESTLING Athletic Camps SESSION 1: Grades 5-8 July 8 - July 11 8:30am - 11:00am Monday – Thursday SESSION 2: Grade 9 July 8 - July 11 12:30pm - 3:00pm Monday – Thursday PARTICIPANTS: Minimum 15 / Maximum 48 LOCATION: CMH Inpro Athletic Center and Julia Weber Gyms FEE: $125 COACH: CMH Varsity coach Danny Brozynski has been coaching volleyball for five years, in his first two seasons as head coach of the Crusaders, they won the state championship in 2022 and were sectional finalists in 2023. SESSION 1: Grades 1-8 June 17 - June 20 8:00am - 10:00am Monday – Thursday SESSION 2: Grades 1-8 June 17 - June 20 4:00pm - 6:00pm Monday – Thursday PARTICIPANTS: Minimum 8 / Maximum 40 LOCATION: Inpro Athletic Center: Wrestling Pit FEE: $75.00 per session/camper COACH: Mike Bichanich, Coach Csani, former CMH Wrestler and current CMH Varsity Wrestling Coach. BOYS VOLLEYBALL CAMP For boys entering grades 5-9 JUNIOR CRUSADER WRESTLING CAMP For boys & girls entering grades 1-8 15
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