WELCOME
Dear Camp Families,
Welcome to Chaminade’s Center for Excellence Summer Camp!
We’re excited to have your young Eagles join us for a summer filled with discovery, creativity, and fun.
Our camps provide an engaging mix of activities designed to spark curiosity and inspire hands-on learning. Whether exploring STEAM projects, outdoor adventures, or our Eagle Explorer programs, campers will make new friends, build confidence, and explore their interests in a dynamic and supportive environment.
At Chaminade, your child’s safety and well-being are our top priorities. We’ve created a secure and nurturing space where every camper can express themselves, take on new challenges, and grow academically and personally.
Our 2025 Summer Academy offers even more opportunities for students in grades K-12. Our weekly sessions provide hands-on learning with exciting themes, from robotics to reading and art to engineering. Our specialty camps—Musical Theater, VEX Robotics, and Sports Camps—let students dive deeper into their passions.
We look forward to a fantastic summer of learning, laughter, and unforgettable experiences!
Sincerley, Chaminade Center
For Excellence Team
16- July 25
Week 1: June 16 - 20*
Week 2: June 23 - 27
Week 3: June 30 - July 3
Week 4: July 7 - 11
Week 5: July 14 - 18
Week 6: July 21 - 25
General Information
Meet Our Site Directors
Mrs. Ristiff
Loves dancing, singing, trying new foods, reading at the beach, watching her kids excel in baseball and dance, and is passionate about social justice. Mr. Sedik Loves to hang out with family and friends, BBQ, and going to the beach!
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Drop Off/ Pick Up
Drop-Off (7:50–8:15 AM)
• Enter through the Cohasset Gate and follow the traffic pattern marked by cones.
• Proceed up the hill to the Bob Hope Student Center for check-in.
• Drop-off options:
◦ Curbside: Stop in front of the Student Center/Cafeteria, where staff will check in your student.
◦ Walk-In: Park along the Tutor Center and walk your student to check-in.
• DO NOT drop off at the field or gym.
Check-In Location:
• Check-in takes place in front of the Bob Hope Student Center—look for the Center for Excellence Check-In sign.
• DO NOT check in at the front office, as this is for high school summer school.
Pick-Up Times:
• Morning Camp: 11:35 AM – 12:00 PM
• Afternoon Camp: 3:05 – 3:25 PM.
Traffic Flow & Exiting:
• Exit through the Keswick Gate (one-way only)
• DO NOT enter through the Keswick Gate.
Summer Cafe
Get in the Spirit!
Each week of camp features a special theme, and campers are encouraged to dress up on Wednesdays to show their camp spirit!
Week 1: Under the Sea
Week 2: Superheroes Assemble
Week 3: Stars, Stripes, and Summer Fun
Week 4: Animal Planet
Week 5: Out of the World
Week 6: Prehistoric Adventure
Camper Checklist
Stay hydrated bring a refillable water bottle
Comfortable shoes for adventuring
A great atititude
Breakfast (Included in all morning programming)
• Breakfast Quesadilla (Eggs & Cheese)
• Breakfast Egg Sandwich
• Yogurt with fresh fruit
• Wheat Pancakes with sausage or bacon (Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays)
• French Toast (Tuesdays, Thursdays)
Lunch ($8.75/day)
• Chicken Fingers
• Hamburgers, Cheeseburgers & Veggie Burgers
• Pasta with marinara sauce & breadsticks
• Chicken or Cheese Quesadilla
• Turkey Dogs or Turkey Corn Dogs
• Pizza
• Grilled Cheese
Drinks
Stay hydrated bring a refillable water bottle
Comfortable shoes for adventuring
Milk | Orange Juice | Apple Juice
A great atititude
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Minecraft Redstone Engineers
Step beyond simply “playing” Minecraft and become a true Redstone engineer. Expand your Redstone knowledge by constructing your carnival with various mini-games, roller coasters, and attractions powered by Redstone. Learn how to use Command and Structure blocks to incorporate them into your builds. Activate your skills and take your Minecraft structures to the next level!
ROBLOX Coders
Discover the Lua coding language while designing experiences in ROBLOX®, an online universe where you can create anything you dream of. This class combines game design concepts, coding, and fun! New developers will learn to use Roblox’s Studio software to reimagine the popular game genres with their own custom code! Student-created games will be available on a password-protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program
Young Coders
Every child can code! Develop your skills as a young coder by exploring block coding, JavaScript, and Python concepts while making your playable mini-games. Designed to get elementary-aged students excitedThis introductory coding course is about technology through a series of hands-on and engaging learning challenges. Student-created games will be available on a password-protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program.
cutting-edge technology. This program combines artificial intelligence with coding to create an unforgettable learning adventure. Students will construct machine learning models that use image and text recognition within block-based coding software to build a portfolio of projects. Student-created projects will be available on a password-protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program.
Video Game Animation
In this camp, you will go well beyond the limitations of the traditional 2D game design classes and create an immersive 3D world. Students will learn the physics behind bringing your animations to life with design tools used by real game developers! Create sophisticated sprite animations using simple-to-learn techniques that you can use in any 2D editor. Squash, stretch, and shade your creations to make your characters pop! Students do not need prior experience i n game design, animation, or sketching. Student-created games will be available on a password-protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program.
Young Game Designers
This beginner game development course is designed to excite elementary-age students about technology through hands-on and engaging learning activities. Recreate classic video games while exploring level design and digital arts concepts. Experience child-friendly software while learning the game development process. Show off the awesome games you create on a special, password-protected website to share with your friends and family!
YouTube
Content Creators
Find your voice and leave your mark on the world! Whether you are six or sixteen, it’s time to start a career as the next YouTube star. Explore the variety of content and personalities on YouTube and how to find your niche. Learn the Dos and Don’ts of the platform and how to practice good digital citizenship. Develop your on-camera presence, channel branding, and professional editing skills. Take home a plan for launching your channel with the content created in class! Student projects will be available on a password-protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program.
Drone Adventures
The Drones are here! Let the battles begin. This hands-on, interactive class will teach you how to fly drone robots safely. Working in teams, you can code your drone to compete in missions that will prepare you for the ultimate team challenge at the end of the week. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program.
Robotics For Competition
Join Chaminade’s internationally recognized Eagle Engineering robotics team! Learn basic engineering concepts in a way that’s so fun you’ll forget that it’s preparing you as the next generation of innovators, inventors, and technicians. Students work in teams and create and operate a robot to compete in a game inspired by this year’s VEX Robotics Competition. No experience is necessary. The course fee includes a healthy snack and lunch every day of the week!
Palette of Art
A fun, creative camp designed for artists to explore different mediums and techniques. Activities include building paper creatures, friendship bracelets, sculpting and painting figures, drawing, and more! This week is all about creativity and exploration.
Artistic Crafts Camp
Students will explore ceramics, printing/ stamp making, and acrylic painting, creating multiple pieces each week using the designated material. At the end of the camp, students will be able to showcase their work at an “art show” for friends, family, and other summer students to attend.
Ultimate Drawing Foundations
Unlock the secrets of drawing with personalized instruction! Start with the basics: shapes, proportions, and shading, and progress to more complex compositions. Students will work on drawings, observational studies, and tonal
Art
Camp Cricut Create!
It doesn’t take an artist to create one-of-a-kind projects. Using the computer program Design Space, students can easily tap into their creative side to create images on tablet computers. Watch their designs come to life as they create one-of-a-kind tote bags, water bottles, t-shirts, and more. Creativity and technology come together in this camp as students print their designs on Cricut Makers.
Mine Design
It doesn’t take an artist to create one-of-a-kind projects. Using the computer program Design Space, students can easily tap into their creative side to create images on tablet computers. Watch their designs come to life as they create one-of-a-kind tote bags, water bottles, t-shirts, and more. Creativity and technology come together in this camp as students print their designs on Cricut Makers.
Anime and Cartoon Animation
Step into the world of animation! Students will create hand-painted animation cels using acrylic paint. Learn about color, line work, and layering techniques to bring your favorite anime and cartoon inspirations to life.
Cardboard Superheroes
JJoin us for an exciting week-long camp where students can bring their creativity to life and experience the magic of Cardboard Superheroes firsthand! We are proud to partner with Cardboard Superheroes, a non-profit organization that fosters creativity, innovation, and the arts in education. As a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) driven organization, Cardboard Superheroes pushes the boundaries of learning, inspiring the next generation through hands-on artistic exploration.
Founded by the creators of life-sized cardboard models—including Iron Man, Groot, Wall-E, Wonder Woman, and Hulkbuster—Cardboard Superheroes is
PerformingArts
Musical Theater Intensive
This summer, students entering grades 7-12 will present SEUSSICAL by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Faherty.
Three weeks of rehearsing daily from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, beginning June 9, will culminate in THREE performances on June 26, 27, and 28 at 7:30 pm on the Tutor Family Center for the Performing Arts stage. Participate in one of the most-performed shows in America!
REGISTER NOW!
Seussical is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza lovingly bringing to life all of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, Mayzie La Bird, and a little boy with a big imagination – Jojo.
The powers of friendship, loyalty, family, and community are at the heart of this musical fable. Horton finds a speck of dust containing the Whos and must protect it from all who do not believe while guarding an abandoned egg left in his care. We travel from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of the Whos in song, dance, and cirque!
Guided by Broadway professionals, students will sharpen their skills and have fun in a supportive, non-competitive environment. Casting will take place by Saturday, June 7, with a placement audition. Information will be emailed by end of May.
Director: Yvette L. Bishop
Music Director: Dan Redfeld
Choreographer: Nancy Dobbs Owen
Aerial Coach: TBA
Introduction to Musical Theater
This one-week course is designed to give students entering 2nd-6th grade the opportunity to develop their skills and techniques in the following areas: music, movement, and acting. Students will work on scenes and songs from SEUSSICAL by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Faherty.
This course will use Musical Theatre repertoire appropriate for the age, skill, talent, and ability of the students. Students will develop basic skills and knowledge in the rehearsal process and promote confidence in their performance abilities. Students will have an opportunity to show off their talents to friends and family at the end of the workshop July 11 at 2:00 pm at the Tutor Family Center for the Performing Arts
Dance
Join our whimsical world where young dancers embark on a journey of self-expression, creativity, and rhythmic exploration. This vibrant camp is specially crafted for children in the elementary age group, offering a delightful blend of movement, as they learn and try various dance genres.
Campers will have the opportunity to express themselves through various dance styles, fostering a sense of confidence and individuality.
In addition, movement, through fun group activities and collaborative dance routines, campers develop essential social skills. Friendships blossom as they share the excitement of mastering new dance moves together, in a supportive and inclusive environment.
No prior dance experience necessary.
Join us at our Dance Explorations, where every twirl, leap, and pirouette contribute to a magical week of learning, friendship, and creative expression!
Attire: Campers should come in athletic clothing that they are able to easily move in. Dance shoes are not necessary. Campers should be prepared to dance barefoot or in sneakers (hip hop).
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Dance Intensive
Don’t miss your chance to work with our Chaminade Dance Director and LA Rams Cheerleader, Jacqueline Ward. This dance intensive will assist dancers in refining their technique in multiple dance styles. Master guest instructors and choreographers will also be a part of the instructional team. We hope to have you join us to boost your fundamental techniques to a more advanced level.
Dance and Cheer
Let’s dance and cheer now that summer is near! Dance fundamentals and cheer will be the foundation of this camp. Learn cheers and fun choreography to perform for your friends and family at the end of the week. Join Chaminade’s Dance Director and L.A. Ram’s cheerleader, Jacquelyn Ward, to experience this fun-filled, funky week of dance!
SPORTS CAMPs
Football
Basketball
Join us in the coolness of the gym with the varsity basketball coaching staff and players this summer to learn the skills and develop new ones! Players will learn offensive and defensive skills as well as have a great time. Players will be grouped by level of play and skill.
Indoor/Outdoor Soccer
At our summer camp indoor soccer, participants learn sport-specific fundamentals and achieve personal-best performances.
Join our Coach Machuca and Coach Riley, as well as our varsity coaching staff and players, this summer to learn the skills needed to compete at the next level. Players will develop a strong foundation in football fundamentals, including passing, catching, tackling, and teamwork.
Boys' Lacrosse
Join our Chaminade varsity coaching staff to see what Eagle Lacrosse is all about! Players will learn offensive and defensive skills as well as have a great time. Players will be grouped by level of play and skill.
Volleyball Camp
Join Coach Troy this summer in the gym to elevate your game! Troy Magorien, a former Division 1 Men's Volleyball player and current professional athlete, will help you sharpen your skills and take your performance to the next level.
Girls' Volleyball Camp
Join Coach Suarez, head coach of Chaminade’s state championship girls’ volleyball team, and train like a champion. Sharpen your skills, enhance your technique, elevate your game, and experience what it’s like to be part of Eagle Volleyball!
Baseball Camp
Join us on the field with the varsity coaching staff and players this summer to learn the skills needed to compete at the next level. Players will learn offensive and defensive skills as well as have a great time. Player will be placed in groups according to ability.
Advanced Baseball Skills
This advanced skills camp is for students entering 6th – 8th grade in the Fall of 2024. Learn advanced skills to get you ready to compete at the high school level.
Let the Games Begin!
Ever play 4-Square Volleyball....Air Pong...Basketball Bonanza....Frisbee Bowling?
Join us for a unique sports experience - a new activity each day!
Sports Mania
Join us for some fun in the sun with Frisbee golf, Badminton, Whiffle Ball, Ping Pong, and much much more
Mock Trial
Learn about the criminal justice system from the coaches of the five-time Los Angeles County Champion Chaminade Mock Trial Team. Students will learn the skills of trial advocacy including rules of evidence, how to examine witnesses, give opening statements, and make closing arguments. On the last day of camp, students will have the opportunity to present a criminal trial for parents and family. Open to all 6th, 7th, and 8th graders.
Spark Academy
Eagle Explorer Camp
This camp offers an enriching experience through its exploration of our weekly themes and are designed to captivate students in cross-disciplinary activities. This program ignites a lifelong passion for learning while fostering essential skills in language arts, science, engineering, and art and movement. Each week unveils a distinct curriculum, ensuring a dynamic and engaging educational journey without repetition. Students in our Eagle Explorer Camp participate in a series of activities carefully crafted to build upon one another. You can find more detailed information on the weekly program in the registration system by week. The weekly themes for this summer are:
Week 1: Under The Sea
Week 2: Superheroes Assemble!
Week 3: Starts, Stripes, and Summer Fun
Week 4: Animal Planet
Week 5: Out of the World
Week 6: Prehistoric Adventure
Spark the Imagination! Dream it, design it, build it! Campers will unleash their imagination and problem-solving abilities to bring their ideas to fruition. Each week, campers have the opportunity to develop new skills and tackle new challenges, with our weekly theme influencing the project curriculum. The themes for the camp are indicated in the registration system. Weekly themes for SPARK are:
Week 1: Going Green
Week 2: Inventors and Imagination
Week 3: Mission Impossible
Week 4: Enchanted Forest
Week 5: Around the World in 80 Days
Week 6: Wonderful Wizarding World
Policies and Procedures
Registration Changes and Updates
The Center for Excellence strives to accommodate your needs while maintaining efficient program operations. Please note the following policies regarding registration changes:
Making Changes to Your Registration
• Email Required: All changes must be submitted via email to centerforexcellence@chaminade.org
• Form Modifications: Once submitted, forms cannot be edited directly by participants.
• Change Fee: Effective May 1, 2025, a $25 administrative fee will apply to all camp changes
Cancellation Policy
• Full Refund: Available for cancellations made at least one week prior to the program start date.
• Written Notice: Must be sent to centerforexcellence@chaminade.org
• Late Cancellations: No refunds for cancellations made less than one week before start date
• Credit Option: Fees from late cancellations may be applied to future programming
What to Bring to Camp
To ensure your child has the best possible experience, please bring:
• Refillable Water Bottle: Stay hydrated throughout our active day
• Comfortable Shoes: Perfect for exploring and adventuring
• Positive Attitude: Essential for making friends and having fun!
Please Do Not Bring
• Outside toys or personal play items
• Note: Any unauthorized items may be held by staff until the end of the day
General Information
• Each student will be assigned to a counselor who will be responsible for taking students to class and assisting them during the day.
• All program materials will be provided to students in their classrooms, it is not necessary to bring any classroom supplies to summer programs.
• If you are participating in a sports camp, please be sure to wear appropriate athletic attire during the day, bring water and sunscreen.
• Dress code during the summer includes modest, school-appropriate summer attire and closed-toe shoes. No flip-flops please.
Aftercare 3:00 pm - to 5:30 pm daily
• Available for an additional weekly fee
• Located in Campus Ministry (to the right of the main entrance).
• Please pre-register for aftercare if you anticipate needing this service during the week to ensure that this service is appropriately staffed to guarantee the safety of all the children attending.
• If you pick up your child after 3:15 pm, you will pick them up in the Student Center and charged the appropriate fee.
• Aftercare ends promptly at 5:30 pm. If you are late picking up your child from aftercare, please note that campers picked up after 5:30 p.m. will be charged $1 per minute to be paid directly to the aftercare supervisor upon pick-up.
Important Deadlines to Remember
• Registration changes: Up to one week before program start
• Cancellation for full refund: Minimum 7 days notice
• Change fee implementation: May 1, 2025
