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Welcome to Montini Catholic Sports Summer Camps!

Wherever your athletic interests lie, we are sure that you will find that there is something here for you.

Our coaches look forward to conducting our athletic camps each summer, and offer a wide variety of fundamental camps for all ages, as well as specific camps in several sports. They are committed to working with you every day to hone and improve your knowledge and skills. We are always hearing from happy parents about how much their children are learning during our athletic camps.

We are also proud to offer a variety of academic and fine arts camps to both boys and girls. Our teachers have created many interesting educational programs to expose you to learning that is both challenging and fun.

Registration is going on now! Go to www.montini.org/SummerCamp23, browse our Sports Camp Viewbook and click on the ‘Register for Camps’ button. Add Montini Catholic to your summer plans - we guarantee it will be one unforgettable summer.

Hope to see you.

Kevin Beirne

Principal

630-627-6930 (x102)

kbeirne@montini.org

Boys Grades 4 - 8

Head Coach Rich Janor

Montini’s Future Broncos Summer Baseball Camp will provide campers the opportunity to work with Coach Rich Janor and members of the 2019 State Champion Montini Catholic Broncos varsity team and staff. Skills covered will include hitting, pitching, catching, defense, and base running in an instructional and fun-filled environment. (The camp will be moved into the Field House if necessary due to weather.)

Campers should bring a bat, glove, spikes (gym shoes in case of inclement weather) and water.

Questions regarding this camp? Contact Coach Janor at: rich@usabaseballntis.com.

Basketball

Girls Grades 4 - 8

Head Coach Shannon Spanos

Shooting & Ball Handling - This exciting camp will focus on the basic techniques used to be a successful Lady Bronco and concentrate on shooting and ball handling mechanics needed for success on the court.

Fundamentals - The Fundamentals Camp will focus on all the basic techniques used to be a successful Lady Bronco!

Campers should bring basketball shoes, gym apparel, and water.

Questions regarding this camp? Contact Coach Spanos at: sherold23@hotmail.com.

Basketball

Boys Grades 4 - 8

Head Coach Adam De Mong

Skills - Do you want to get better? Join us this summer! Head Coach Adam De Mong will focus on the fundamentals of shooting, dribbling, passing, defense, and much more. Campers will learn skills through drills, station work, game situations and game-play. Coach De Mong will help players sharpen their skills, establish strong fundamentals and learn the "intangibles" that all good players possess.

Offensive Skills - Become a lights out shooter at this awesome camp focusing extensively on shooting. Players will learn proper footwork and shooting techniques to fine tune their ability to shoot off-the-catch and dribble. A mix of shooting drills, shooting games and game scenarios will help players build confidence and grow as a shooter.

All campers should bring basketball shoes, gym apparel, and water.

Questions regarding this camp? Contact Coach De Mong at: adamdemong@gmail.com.

Broncettes

Girls Grades 2 - 9

Head Coach Eugenia Scavone

Questions regarding this camp? Contact Coach Scavone at: escavone@sbcglobal.net.

Cheerleading

Girls Grades 4 - 8

Head Coach Maille O’Connor

Come join Montini Catholic’s 6x IHSA State finalists Cheerleading Team for an awesome three day skills camp this summer. Coach Maille O’Connor and members of the Bronco’s award winning cheer team will be teaching jump technique, proper stunting, tumbling and choreography! The big finale - a performance for all parents!

Campers should bring athletic apparel and water.

Questions regarding this camp? Contact Coach O’Connor at: mailleoc@gmail.com.

Cross Country

Girls Grades 5 - 8

Head Coach Alex Zasso

Please join Head Coach Alex Zasso and our Bronco Girls' Cross Country Team for summer distance running this July. We will meet on the Illinois Prairie Path in Villa Park (Gazebo at Ardmore Avenue and Park Blvd). This supervised camp will give young athletes a range in training from workouts, hills, and long runs on the trails of the prairie path and at the park. We welcome all grade school girls as well as junior high students as we train at all ability levels.

Please wear proper shoes and workout clothes and bring a water bottle.

Questions regarding this camp? Contact Coach Zasso at: azasso@gmail.com.

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Cross Country

Boys Grades 5 - 8

Head Coach Eric Brechtel

Please join Head Coach Eric Brechtel and the Bronco coaching staff and prepare yourself for the upcoming grade school cross country season! Learn what it takes to be a great teammate and a champion!

Please wear proper shoes and workout clothes and bring a water bottle.

Questions regarding this camp? Contact Coach Brechtel at: ebrechtel@montini.org.

Boys Grades 5 - 8

Head Coach Mike Bukovsky

Come join Head Coach, Mike Bukovsky's youth skills football camp. The Broncos have won 6 IHSA State Championships! This non-contact camp will focus on the basic fundamentals with a strong emphasis on movement skills. All campers will receive a Bronco Football t-shirt.

Big Man Camp is a one day specialty camp for offensive and defensive linemen. The Bronco coaching staff has produced over two dozen Division I linemen earning scholarships to some of the top schools in the country. This intensive non-contact camp will focus on the basic skills needed to play on the offensive and defensive lines, including stance, movement, hand fighting pad level, and strikes. All campers will receive a special Bronco ‘Big Man’ t-shirt.

Campers should bring cleats, athletic apparel and water.

Questions regarding this camp? Contact Coach Bukovsky at: mbukovsky@montini.org.

Golf

Coed Grades 4 - 8

Head Coach Eric Scott

All youth golf enthusiasts are invited to join Head Coach Eric Scott for this exclusive camp. Golfers will spend five days on the range, at the putting, green and on the golf course. Coaches will cover proper golf etiquette, course management, ball striking swing mechanics, chipping/approach, and putting.

Campers should bring their own golf clubs, golf shoes, dress in golf attire, and bring water.

Questions regarding this camp? Contact Coach Scott at: escott@montini.org.

Lacrosse

Girls Grades 4 - 8

Head Coach Jacqueline Ruff

Face off this summer and learn the fundamentals of lacrosse, the oldest organized sport in North America! The camp will cover basic skills as well as what it takes to be successful at the high school level. Equipment will be provided.

Campers are required to bring cleats, athletic apparel, and water.

Questions regarding this camp? Contact Coach Kellogg at: caseykellogg33@gmail.com

Soccer

Coed Grades 4 - 8

Head Coach Barry Briggs

Head coaches Barry Briggs and Kathryn Perry are proud to host this coed camp focusing on the proper fundamentals, skills, and techniques of successful players. The focus will be on learning and refining skills, learning and perfecting new moves for taking players on 1-on-1.

Campers need to bring cleats, tennis shoes, shin guards and water.

Questions regarding this camp? Contact Coach Briggs at: bbriggs@montini.org.

Softball

Girls Grades 1 - 8

Head Coach Erin Bradarich

prepare your success playing at the next level!

Campers must provide their own gloves. Softball pants and cleats are not required, but strongly suggested.

Questions regarding this camp? Contact Coach Bradarich at: ebradarich@gmail.com..

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Speed & Agility

Coed Grades 5 - 8

Head Coach Eric Brechtel

This popular Bronco camp will focus on training proper running form and techniques to get the most out of an athlete’s ability. Not only will we focus on straight ahead speed, but also proper multi-direction agility techniques will be taught and drilled. Runners will notice a difference in their speed and form by the end of the camp. They will also receive drills that they can practice on their own.

Campers need to bring proper shoes and water.

Questions regarding this camp? Contact Coach Brechtel at: ebrechtel@montini.org.

Volleyball

Girls Grades 3 - 8

Head Coach Tricia Samolinski

The Montini Lady Broncos are coming off of a successful 2021-22 season! 2A State Champions!

Coach Samolinski has over 20 years of coaching experience! She and her experienced Lady Bronco Staff will offer an energetic and enthusiastic approach to developing fundamentals for beginners and advanced instruction for the more competitive campers. Choose from a 3-day camp (#1) or a 2-day camp (#2).

Campers will be split up by age and skill levels. Campers are required to wear athletic apparel, gym shoes and bring a water bottle (knee pads are optional).

Questions regarding this camp? Contact Coach Samolinski at: ptlinnig@yahoo.com.

Volleyball

Boys Grades 5 - 8 Head Coach Brian Opoka

5-8 Skills - The Montini Boys Volleyball Team is coming off its best season ever including a conference championship in 2019 in the Chicago Catholic League. Come on out and join Head Coach Brian Opoka. He will help you fine tune all your techniques.

Please bring volleyball gear and a water bottle.

Questions regarding this camp? Contact Coach Opoka at: bopoka@montini.org.

Small Fry

Ages 4-7

Head Coach Brian Opoka

(Ages 4-7) Junior Broncos Small Fry Coed Introduction to Sports - Led by Head Boys

Volleyball Coach Brian Opoka. Coach Opoka will be introducing the young athletes to a wide range of sports from basketball, soccer, baseball, volleyball, track and dance. Parent, guardian or babysitter required to stay on site during this camp.

Please bring athletic apparel and a water bottle.

Questions regarding this camp? Contact Coach Opoka at: bopoka@montini.org.

Wrestling

Boys Grades 3-8

Head Coach, Mike Bukovsky

Youth Skills - For wrestlers of all ages and skill levels. Campers will be divided by skill sets. Beginners with limited or no wrestling experience will focus on an "intro to wrestling" with an emphasis on body control techniques, tumbling and the basics of the sport. Intermediate & Advanced wrestlers will focus on continued development of skills and fundamentals with a deeper curriculum of techniques designed to help wrestlers be successful in competition.

Questions regarding this camp? Contact Coach Bukovsky at: mbukovsky@yahoo.com.

Graphic Novels

Boys and Girls Grades 6-8

Mr. Ben Tripp

In this class/workshop we will take a look at the relationship between comics, stories, and literature. In addition to learning about the styles and techniques that go into crafting graphic novels, students will learn new skills and approaches when drawing and writing their own. We'll have lots of fun reading, sharing, and drawing avatars, storyboards, and panel comics. Students will finish the class loaded with new ideas and enthusiasm for their favorite story-telling method! For students of any reading and drawing ability.

Materials: Students are encouraged to bring their favorite art supplies. Additional art supplies, as well as a reader and workbook, will be distributed.

Questions regarding this camp? Contact Mr. Ben Tripp: btripp@montini.org.

Beginning Painting

Boys & Girls Grades 5-8

Teacher Stephanie Kuecker

This camp is for exploring painting techniques and skill building for artists from 5th to 8th grades! Students will explore the differences between watercolor, tempera, and acrylic paint. They will have the option to choose the content of their paintings but they will be provided with multiple examples to spark their imaginations. We will supply the canvas, paint, and paint brushes for all the various paint types. We also have some cloth smocks that the students can use to protect their clothes. Students may bring snacks if they would like to take a break during the lesson. This will be a fun way to learn the difference between paint textures and learn the different techniques for each paint type. Two dates to choose from.

Questions regarding this camp? Contact Ms. Kuecker at: mkuecker@montini.org.

Beginning Ceramics

Boys & Girls Grades 5-8

Teacher Stephanie Kuecker

This camp is for exploring ceramic techniques and skill building for artists from 5th grade to 8th grade! Students will explore different ways to build art pieces using clay. The students will learn how to create a coil pot, a pinch pot, and will make various small ornaments. We will provide the clay and tools needed for creating the art. I will provide one small, table size Christmas tree for the students to hang their ornaments. We also have some cloth smocks that the students can use to protect their clothes. Students may bring snacks if they would like to take a break during the lesson. This will be a fun way to learn how to work with clay.

Questions regarding this camp? Contact Ms. Kuecker at: mkuecker@montini.org.

X-tremeScience

Boys & Girls Grades 5-8

Science Department Chair, Sandy Deiber

Looking for a fun and educational summer camp for your young scientist? Check out Montini’s X-treme Science Summer Camp, where young scientists will enjoy a week of scientific exploration, cool experiments, new friendships and lots of FUN! Campers will participate in a wide range of engaging activities from across the sciences, both in the science lab and outdoors.

• Build a rocket (competitions)

• Build a bridge (competitions)

• Unique airplane building (competitions)

• Catapult Challenge (accuracy and power competitions)

• Create your own crystals & slime

(Maximum number for class - 24) Questions regarding this camp? Contact Mrs. Deiber at: sdeiber@montini.org.

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Boys and Girls Grades 6-8

Theater Director Kenn Cramer

Montini's Summer Theater Camp is for any rising 6th-8th grader who is interested in developing and improving their acting skills and techniques and wants to build their confidence on stage! This camp will teach students the fundamentals of acting and improv culminating in a low-key performance of scenes and a few improv games for family and friends on the last day of camp. Whether you’re a veteran on the stage or want to dip your toes into the pool of acting; all are welcome this summer!

Questions regarding this camp? Contact Mr. Cramer at: kcramer@montini.org.

Reading Camp

Boys & Girls Grades 4-6

Speech Teacher Ms. Alexxis Johnson

We will be reading a book based on a well known book series and MOVIE! On the last day of camp, we will watch the movie together. The book we will be reading is Wonder by R.J. Palacio. You DO NOT need to purchase a copy in advance. A new copy of the book will be provided to students on the first day of camp.

When: Every Wednesday beginning June 14th through July 26th from 1:00-3:00PM (We will not meet the week of July 4th)

Questions regarding this camp? Contact Ms. Johnsonr at: mjohnson@montini.org.

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YA Reading Camp

Boys & Girls Grades 7-Incoming Freshmen

Speech Teacher Ms. Alexxis Johnson

We will be reading a book based on a well known book series and MOVIE! On the last day of camp, we will watch the movie together. The book we will be reading is Divergent by Veronica Roth. You DO NOT need to purchase a copy in advance. A new copy of the book will be provided to students on the first day of camp.

When: Every Thursday beginning June 15th through July 27th from 1:00-3:00PM (We will not meet the week of July 4th)

Questions regarding this camp? Contact Ms. Johnsonr at: mjohnson@montini.org.

Baking Camp

Boys & Girls Grades 5-8

Baking Club Moderator Ms. Alexxis Johnson

We will be baking different treats each week! The campers will have the opportunity to decide what we will bake and take home some sweet treats to share with their families!

When: Every Tuesday beginning June 13th through July 25th from 12:30-2:00 PM (We will not meet the week of July 4th)

Questions regarding this camp? Contact Ms. Johnsonr at: mjohnson@montini.org.

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Public Speaking

Boys & Girls Grades 7-Incoming Freshmen

Speech Teacher Ms. Alexxis Johnson

Does speaking in front of others intimidate you? Or maybe you love to talk, but don’t feel confident in your skills? Well this is the camp for you! Campers will be introduced to basic skills of public speaking. They will be able to collaborate with others and improve their confidence and speaking skills, all while playing games and HAVING FUN!

When: Every Tuesday beginning June 13th through July 25th from 2:00-3:00 PM (We will not meet the week of July 4th)

Questions regarding this camp? Contact Ms. Johnsonr at: mjohnson@montini.org.

Technology

Boys & Girls Grades 5 - 8

Technology Director, Peter Farina ‘87

Video Game Coding Camp – A fun STEM-based camp for students entering grades 5-8. In four sessions, you will code your own unique playable video games that can be shared with family and friends. Campers will learn the basics of programming using the Scratch system. Scratch is a visual programming language developed by researchers at M.I.T.’s Media Lab as an engaging way to teach coding skills to students of all ages. Students need no prior programming experience to succeed and have fun coding with Scratch in this camp. Limited to 20 campers per session.

LEGO Robotics Camp – A hands-on STEM-based camp for students entering grades 5-8. Have you ever wanted to create a robot and code it to carry out useful tasks? Would you like to have your robot compete against other robots? If your answer is, “Yes!”, then this camp is for YOU! In four sessions you will create several different robots and program them to complete various useful tasks. We will build and code using LEGO’s EV3 robotics kits. Previous Scratch or LEGO EV3 experience is recommended but not required. Limited to 20 campers per session.

Questions regarding this camp? Contact Mr. Farina at: pfarina@montini.org.

Steam Camp

Boys & Girls Grades 5-8

Math Chair, Chrissy McManus

Are you curious? Do you want to know the how and why? This camp is for you. Each day will provide hands-on activities to stimulate the brain and build critical thinking skills. Activities include building bridges, patterns in art, strategies for games, and more.

Questions regarding this camp? Contact Mrs. McManus at: cmcmanus@montini.org.

Vacation Bible School

Boys & Girls Grades 5 - 8

Technology Director, Peter Farina ‘87

Montini Catholic Peer Ministry will be running a Vacation Bible School this summer for incoming Kindergarteners through 5th graders.

Questions regarding this camp? Contact Mr. Farina at: pfarina@montini.org.

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Steam Camp

Boys & Girls Grades 5-8

Math Chair, Chrissy McManus

Are you curious? Do you want to know the how and why? This camp is for you. Each day will provide hands-on activities to stimulate the brain and build critical thinking skills. Activities include building bridges, patterns in art, strategies for games, and more.

Questions regarding this camp? Contact Mrs. McManus at: cmcmanus@montini.org.

Lego Stem Workshops

We Learn. We Build. We Play at Bricks 4 Kidz. Bricks 4 Kidz workshops provide an extraordinary atmosphere for children, where we learn, we build, we play... with LEGO® bricks. Programs are built around our proprietary model plans, designed by engineers and architects, with exciting themes such as space, construction, and amusement parks. Our specially designed project kits and theme-based models provide the building blocks for the Bricks 4 Kidz approach to educational play. At Bricks 4 Kidz, we believe that kids learn best through activities that engage their curiosity and creativity.

Questions for Bricks 4Kidz® Camps please contact Mike or Betsy Russo at: b4oakbrook@gmail.com.

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LEGO® City Engineering & Architects Camp

Explore the structures and landscapes of a city: Campers will work in teams to design and build the city of their dreams,using LEGO® bricks! The architects may plan a road, propose a monument, design a park or school, or imagine a skyscraper. Builders will put on their “safety hats” and assemble motorized models of construction vehicles and equipment. Using our proprietary kits and model plans, campers will construct one-of-a-kind LEGO® City models using LEGO® bricks! Our specialized model plans incorporate beams, gears, axles, motors, battery packs and other technic LEGO® components. Learn what it takes to become a LEGO® City planner! At Bricks 4 Kidz camps, we use LEGO® bricks to build amazing worlds of fun in a variety of exciting themes that engage children in STEM-enriched activities and making new LEGO®-loving friends. Our creative camps feature LEGO® mosaics, 3D LEGO® Builds, motorized technic LEGO® projects, daily take home crafts and more!

JEDI Engineering: Mission to Space Summer Camp

Join us on an adventurous journey through space! Build a world where rebels and the dark side start epic battles. Throughout the week, students will learn about real-life space exploration during our engaging lessons. Then using our proprietary project kits and model plans, the students will use their engineering skills to build different moving models each day. We'll build motorized models that represent spacecraft from Star Wars and models related to the NASA space program. Our one-of-a-kind models incorporate beams, gears, axles, motors & battery packs! During this camp, students will learn some of the science behind launching things into orbit, will hear about the most-distant man-made object in the universe, and discuss what it is like to be an astronaut in space. Are you a budding astronaut? An adventurer who loves space exploration? Then you’ll love our space theme projects. We’ll provide the bricks; all you need to bring for this adventure is your imagination! Our creative camps feature LEGO® mosaics, 3D LEGO® Builds, motorized technic LEGO® projects, daily take home crafts and more!

Mining & Crafting Adventures Summer Camp

Experience the exciting world of Minecraft® using LEGO® bricks this summer! This fun & exciting camp takes a whole lot of LEGO® Bricks, a background in STEM, children’s natural creativity, and inspiration from the popular game to build on a week of learning fun — the Bricks 4 Kidz way! From Pigs, Mooshrooms and Chickens to Mine Carts, Zombies and Skeletons, we’ll explore and build different stories each day in our LEGO® Mining and Crafting world! Kids will start by crafting their shelters, mob characters, critters and tools using LEGO® bricks. Students will face new challenges each day, building models and crafting key elements from the popular Minecraft® game. Using our proprietary kits and model plans, campers will construct one-of-a-kind Minecraft® models using LEGO® bricks! Our specialized model plans incorporate beams, gears, axles, motors, battery packs and other technic LEGO® components.