Spend the Summer@Villa!

Athletic Camps

Soccer Camp
July 23, 2018 – July 27, 2018
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Cost: $150
Eligibility: For rising grades 4-9

Rowing Camp
July 30, 2018 – August 3, 2018
8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Core Creek Park
Cost: $200
Eligibility: Current Villa students (no height requirement); Incoming Freshmen (no height requirement); rising 8th graders (height requirement of 5’); or sisters of present VJM rowers (over the age of 12)
Limited to 20 participants

For questions/general inquiries, please contact VJMAthletics@vjmhs.org

We are unable to offer our Softball or Volleyball camps this year due to construction taking place on our campus over the summer months. We apologize for any inconvenience!

For more information or to register by phone, please contact Becky Flynn Hensel at VJMAthletics@vjmhs.org or 215-357-8810, ext. 125.

G.O.A.L. (Go Out And Lead!)

(Dates and rates to come)

G.O.A.L. is a week-long summer program for rising 5th- through 7th-grade girls who strive to become leaders among their peers. The course will include public speaking and team-building exercises, enhancing critical skills for any leadership position in school, on a team, or in the community. Students will be encouraged to consider various types of leadership and various roles for student-leaders. Led by members of Villa’s Campus Ministry Department, G.O.A.L. will inspire and educate young student leaders.

For more information or to register by phone, please contact Bailey Gorman at bagorman@vjmhs.org or 215-357-8810, ext. 209.

Portfolio-Building For Young Artists: Grades 6-9

(Dates and rates to come)

This two-week program introduces young artists entering grades 6-9 to the elements of art, principals of design and importance of portfolio-building. Students will learn about and apply these visual tools while creating their own works of art. Taught by a classically trained artist and Villa teacher (MFA), this course will offer students 1-on-1 instruction. Working from both observation and imagination, students will develop critical thinking skills, studying still life drawing and painting, printmaking and collage. Students applying for high school art scholarships will benefit greatly from this course. The course will culminate with a classroom show of the students work following the last day of class.

The EDGE

(Dates and rates to come)

Two-week preparatory program for students interested in applying to Catholic high schools. This course focuses on HSPT preparation, resume writing, and interview skills. Strategies and skills learned at the EDGE will benefit students on entrance exams and all future standardized tests. It's a fun and educational program whether your student is looking for a refresher or a drastic improvement in scores. Limited to 45 students.

For more information or to register by phone, please contact Bailey Gorman at bagorman@vjmhs.org or 215-357-8810, ext. 209.

Creative Arts & You

(Dates and rates to come)

Surprise yourself with how creative you can be with paint, tie-dye, photos, jewelry-making, and more! No previous art experience needed. Bring a passion for self-expression, fun, and color! Registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Limited to 30 students.

For more information or to register by phone, please contact Bailey Gorman at bagorman@vjmhs.org or 215-357-8810, ext. 209.

F.I.R.S.T. (Freshmen Involved in Reflective Service Together)

(Dates and rates to come)

A service program for incoming Freshmen designed to introduce new students to Campus Ministry. On-campus and on-site service opportunities will give young students the change to become active members of Villa's prolific community service program and to serve as service leaders among their peers.

C.R.A.M. 1 (Critical Reading And Math)

(Dates and rates to come)

Free for students enrolled in the Transcend Program

Students will learn the basics of high-school essay composition and writing. Activities include pre-test, final evaluation with individual interview, audio/visual materials, "Jeopardy" grammar games, and essay/intro/thesis modeling. Students will be introduced to analysis techniques necessary for high school-level reading and interpretation. Readings will be works of poetry, short prose, long prose, and plays. This program will engage participants in a wide variety of unique and interesting problems that aren't always posed in a standard math class, and teach students numerous general problem-solving strategies that will give them the means to tackle difficult problems. Unlike a traditional math course, this program focuses more on the "how" of solving problems, giving students the confidence to think critically, a skill that transcends the classroom.

For more information or to register by phone, please contact Bailey Gorman at bagorman@vjmhs.org or 215-357-8810, ext. 209.

Instrumental Music Camp

(Dates and rates to come)

For enrolled Villa students entering grades 9-12

For more information, please contact Sonny Facenda, Band Director, at sfacenda@vjmhs.org.

Portfolio-Building For Young Artists: Grades 10-12

(Dates and rates to come)

This two-week program introduces young artists entering grades 10-12 to the elements of art, principals of design and importance of portfolio-building. Students will learn about and apply these visual tools while creating their own works of art. Taught by a classically trained artist and Villa teacher (MFA), this course will offer students 1-on-1 instruction. Working from both observation and imagination, students will develop critical thinking skills, studying still life drawing and painting, printmaking and collage. Students applying for high school art scholarships will benefit greatly from this course. The course will culminate with a classroom show of the students work following the last day of class.

For more information or to register by phone, please contact Bailey Gorman at bagorman@vjmhs.org or 215-357-8810, ext. 209.

Philadelphia Neighborhood Immersion Experience

(Dates and rates to come)

Students will serve at a variety of inner-city Philadelphia sites, which tend to the needs of the city's most vulnerable populations. Sites may include Aquinas Center (children), Inglis House (wheelchair-bound), and Sarnelli House (homeless and hungry). Limited to 12 students.

For more information or to register by phone, please contact Bailey Gorman at bagorman@vjmhs.org or 215-357-8810, ext. 209.

APPortunity Week

(Dates and rates to come)

Rising Seniors are invited to participate in this one-week intensive preparation program for the upcoming college admissions season. Our guidance counselors, with the help of admissions specialists, will prepare students for college applications, interview, and essay components. Students will create their Common Application account and will be advised on its process. Students will develop a master schedule for their intended schools, which will include important due dates, required submissions, standardized test policies, financial aid deadlines, and on-campus opportunities. Don’t miss this APPortunity to alleviate the often-stressful process of organizing and readying college apps!

For more information or to register by phone, please contact Bailey Gorman at bagorman@vjmhs.org or 215-357-8810, ext. 209.

Please see the 2019 Summer Course Selection Book for details.