Spend the Summer@Villa!

Villa Joseph Marie presents the following summer camp programs to educate, excite, and inspire students throughout the summer.

All 2023 summer camps are now closed. Check back in the spring to register for 2024 summer camps at Villa!

Athletic Camps (Rising Grades 4-12)

Soccer Camp

For girls entering grades 4–9

July 24 to July 28, 9 am to 1 pm

Cost: $225

Softball Camp

For girls entering grades 3–8

July 10-14, 9 am to 1 pm

Cost: $225

Rowing Camp

For current Villa students and incoming freshmen: No height requirement

For girls entering grade 8: Height requirement of 5 ft

For sisters of present VJM rowers: Over the age of 12

July 31 to August 4, 8 am to 12 pm

Core Creek Park

Cost: $300

Limited to 20 participants

Volleyball Camp

For girls entering grades 5–9

July 17 to July 21, 9 am to 1 pm

Cost: $225

To register for our available athletic camps, please click here to visit our Family ID site now. A separate payment form will be sent to you at a later date. Anyone who would like to be placed on the waitlist for Volleyball Camp should reach out to Amy at ABarr@vjmhs.org.

For more information about athletics, please contact VJMAthletics@vjmhs.org or 215-357-8810, ext. 125.

F.I.R.S.T.: Freshmen Involved in Reflective Service Together (Rising Grade 9)

For Villa students entering grade 9

August 7 to August 10, 9 am to 12 pm (off campus)

Cost: $300 (includes transportation to service sites)

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 chance to become active members of Villa’s prolific community service program and to serve as service leaders among their peers.
Limited to 20 students

SOAR Study Skills (Rising Grades 6-8)

For girls entering grades 6–8

July 31 to August 3, 9 am to 1 pm

Cost: $350

The most common struggle in school includes the areas of organization and study skills. Join us for a week filled with learning all about what it takes to get organized for a successful school year. Using the research-based study skills program called SOAR, students will participate in activities to cultivate the areas of the SOAR curriculum including Setting goals, Organizing, Asking questions, and Recording progress. Camp will culminate with creating a SOAR Study Skills binder that will automatically set participants up for a more organized and successful school year. This camp is perfect for any student who struggles with organization, who has ADHD, learning difficulties, executive functioning difficulties, or who just needs to start this school year off better. Participants will come away empowered and ready to take on their new school year with new competencies and confidence! Materials will be provided.

Instrumental Music Camp (Rising Grades 9-12)

For enrolled Villa students entering grades 9–12

Wednesdays, June 14 through August 9

Cost: $250

Orchestra – 9 am to 10 am

Concert Band – 10 am to 11 am
Jazz Band – 11 am to 12 noon
Guitar Group – 12 noon to 1 pm
Drum Line – 1 pm to 2 pm

As an introduction to Villa’s music program, the Instrumental Music Camp is for all students interested in playing an instrument AND joining the Villa Band and /or Orchestra. Experienced and non- experienced students are welcome. An instrument can be provided through the instructor, if needed.

For-Credit Coursework (Enrolled Villa students only)

Common App Bootcamp (Rising Grade 12) *CLOSED

For non-Villa students entering grade 12

August 9 and August 10

9 am to 2 pm *Please pack a snack/lunch.

Cost: $750 / Early bird registration before May 15: $650

Rising seniors are invited to participate in this 2-day intensive preparation program for the upcoming college admission season. Our counselors will be joined by college admissions professionals to work with students on their Common Application, interview skills, and essay review. Students will create their Common Application (2024-2025) and work towards completion. Please join us and get a jump start on the application process and alleviate unnecessary stress!

Growing Through Games (Rising Grades 6-8) *CLOSED

For girls entering grades 6–8

July 31 to August 3, 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm

Cost: $250

It’s ALL fun and games! Studies have shown that playing board and card games increases many key school-related skills including being social, following directions/rules, having patience, waiting your turn, working collaboratively, thinking critically, planning ahead, being proactive, setting goals, and accepting outcomes. In this truly fun camp, participants will play a wide variety of games with the intention of learning and growing together. On the final day of camp, students will create their own unique game using qualities of their favorites that were played throughout the week. Headbands, Yahtzee, Monopoly, Life, Scattegories, Taboo, Uno, Crazy8s, Rummy, Rumikub, Skippo, Phase 10, Checkers, Chess, and many more games await campers in this brand new camp experience.

The Drama Club's Musical Theatre Camp (Rising Grades 1-9) *CLOSED

For girls and boys entering grades 1–9

June 12 to June 30 (Mondays-Fridays)

Cost : $525 - 9:30 am to 1:00 pm (1st–4th grade)

Cost : $650 - 9:30 am to 2:30 pm (5th–9th grade)

Production: Peter Pan Jr.

Peter and his mischievous fairy sidekick, Tinkerbell, visit the nursery of the Darling children late one night and, with a sprinkle of pixie dust, begin a magical journey across the stars that none of them will ever forget. In the adventure of a lifetime, the travelers come face to face with a ticking crocodile, the fierce Brave Girls, a band of bungling pirates and, of course, the villainous Captain Hook.

Maria Theodorou ’97, owner of The Drama Club in Bensalem, will direct this family-friendly musical. This production is for kids who love performing on stage and want to develop their acting, singing, and dancing skills. Younger performers (1st–4th graders) will focus on singing and dancing in ensemble numbers. Limited cast size offers individualized attention and an opportunity to stand out and be featured. Two final performances will take place on Thursday, June 29, and Friday, June 30, at 7:00 pm in Villa’s state-of-the-art Performing Arts Center.

Registration for this camp is available directly on The Drama Club's website — www.thedramaclubpa.com/programs.

UnScripted Productions’ Improv Camp (Rising Grades 6-8) *CLOSED

For girls entering grades 6–8

June 19 to June 22, 9 am to 11:30 am

Cost: $250

In this improvisation camp, students will learn the fundamental concepts of improvisation and their direct application to everyday life. Through games and exercises, campers will cultivate the core competencies of listening, effective communication, problem-solving, risk taking, collaboration and innovation — all in a safe, judgment free environment. This improv camp is a 100% screen-free experience for the modern world. For more information about UnScripted Productions, visit them at www.unscriptedproductions.com.

Young Women and Faith Immersion (Rising Grades 6-8) *CLOSED

For girls entering grades 6–8

June 26 to June 29, 9:00 am to 11:30 am

Cost: $250

Reflect and pray on what our Catholic faith means through “Always more, always better, always with love.” Spend a few days immersing yourself in prayer, films, journaling, art, and nature! In this camp, students will experience a Biblical women reflection, a nature retreat, faith in action, creative ways to pray, alumnae speakers, a mission-based retreat, empowerment of our sisters, the idea of creating a culture of encounter, and information about the Sisters of St. Casimir.

Portfolio-Building for Young Artists (Rising Grades 7-9) *CLOSED

For girls entering grades 7–9

July 10 to July 20, 1 pm to 4 pm (Mondays-Thursdays only)

Cost: $450 (includes portfolios and materials)

This two-week program introduces young artists to the Elements of Art and Principles of Design. Students will use these visual tools in creating their own works of art. Working from observation and imagination, students will develop critical thinking skills as they study still life drawings & painting, printmaking, and collage. An emphasis will be placed on portfolio building and student work will be individually reviewed. The course will culminate with each student preparing their pieces for a portfolio presentation of their best works on the last day of class. Students applying for high school art scholarships will benefit greatly from this course. Each student will leave with a portfolio to continue building in the future. Portfolios will be provided.

Build Core Confidence (Rising Grade 9) *CLOSED

For Villa students entering grade 9

Math: July 24 to July 28, 9 am to 11:30 am

English: July 24 to July 28, 12 pm to 2:30 pm

Cost: $300 – Choose Math OR English (half day)

Cost: $450 – Includes Math AND English (full day)

Do you feel like your 9th grader missed out on truly learning major sections of her English/Math curriculum? Based on the results of our entrance test, this camp will highlight and review major areas that will help students get caught up with information that may have been missed during their 7th/8th grade years. This camp will set students up to be most successful in their core classes at Villa. *Is there a topic or area of interest that you know your student specifically needs to work on? Let us know in advance so that we can incorporate your student’s needs into the curriculum.

The EDGE (Rising Grades 7-8) *CLOSED

For girls entering grades 7–8

July 10 to July 20, 9 am to 11:30 am (Mondays-Thursdays only)

Cost: $550 / Early bird registration before May 1: $475

Two-week preparatory program for students interested in applying to Catholic high schools. This course focuses on HSPT preparation, (English and math), 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 an improvement in scores.
Limited to 45 students

For more information, please contact the Villa Admissions Department at admissions@vjmhs.org or 215-357-8810, ext. 209.

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Spend the Summer@Villa!

All 2023 summer camps are now closed. Check back in the spring to register for 2024 summer camps at Villa!

Athletic Camps (Rising Grades 4-12)

F.I.R.S.T.: Freshmen Involved in Reflective Service Together (Rising Grade 9)

SOAR Study Skills (Rising Grades 6-8)

Instrumental Music Camp (Rising Grades 9-12)

For-Credit Coursework (Enrolled Villa students only)

Common App Bootcamp (Rising Grade 12) *CLOSED

Growing Through Games (Rising Grades 6-8) *CLOSED

The Drama Club's Musical Theatre Camp (Rising Grades 1-9) *CLOSED

UnScripted Productions’ Improv Camp (Rising Grades 6-8) *CLOSED

Young Women and Faith Immersion (Rising Grades 6-8) *CLOSED

Portfolio-Building for Young Artists (Rising Grades 7-9) *CLOSED

Build Core Confidence (Rising Grade 9) *CLOSED

The EDGE (Rising Grades 7-8) *CLOSED

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