Spend the Summer@Villa!

Villa Joseph Marie presents the following summer camp programs to educate, excite, and inspire students in grades 4-12 throughout the summer.

Registration for 2021 Summer@Villa will open on February 4. Click the photo above to view or download a PDF of the 2021 Summer@Villa camp listings and descriptions. Scroll down to read the guidelines and precautions that Villa is taking to keep our students safe.

Athletic Camps (Rising Grades 4-12)

Soccer Camp

For girls entering grades 4–9

July 26 to July 30, 9 am to 1 pm

Cost: $200

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

August 2 to August 6, 8 am to 12 pm

Core Creek Park

Cost: $250

Limited to 20 participants

Volleyball Camp

For girls entering grades 5–9

July 19 to July 23, 9 am to 1 pm

Cost: $200

To register for our athletic camps, please fill out this informational form and make your payment below.

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

The EDGE (Rising Grades 7-8)

For girls entering grades 7–8

July 6 to July 15, 9 am to 11:30 am

Cost: $500 / Early bird registration before May 1: $450

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

SOAR Study Skills (Rising Grades 6-12)

For girls entering grades 6–8

August 2 to August 5, 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.

Post-Pandemic Prep (Rising Grade 9)

For incoming 9th grade Villa students

English: July 19 to July 23, 9 am to 11:30 am

Math: July 26 to July 30, 9 am to 11:30 am

Cost: $250 – One Week – Choose English OR Math

Cost: $425 – Two Weeks – Includes English AND Math

Do you feel like your 9th grader missed out on truly learning major sections of her 8th grade 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 virtual learning last year. 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.

APPortunity Week (Rising Grade 12)

For Villa students entering grade 12

August 2 to August 5, 12 pm to 3 pm

Cost: $300 / Early bird registration before May 1: $260

Registration will close on July 12.

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!

G.O.A.L.: Go Out And Lead (Rising Grades 5-7)

For girls entering grades 5–7

June 28 to July 2, 9 am to 1 pm

Cost: $300

G.O.A.L. is a week-long summer program for 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. G.O.A.L. will inspire and educate young student leaders.

Instrumental Music Camp (Rising Grades 9-12)

For enrolled Villa students entering grades 9–12

Wednesdays, June 16 through August 11

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

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

Registration for this camp is now closed, as it has reached max capacity.

For girls entering grades 7–9

July 6 to July 15, 1 pm to 4 pm

Cost: $350

This two-week program introduces young artists entering grades 7-9 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.

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

Registration for this camp is now closed, as it has reached max capacity.

For incoming 9th grade Villa students

August 9 to August 12, 9 am to 2 pm

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.
Registration will close three weeks prior to this camp.
Limited to 16 students

For-Credit Coursework (Enrolled Villa students only)

For more information, please contact the Villa Admissions Department at admissions@vjmhs.org or 215-357-8810, ext. 193.

Summer Camp Guidelines and Precautions

The health and safety of our students and staff is our top priority. We will adhere to the following guidelines listed below in order to have the most successful and healthy camp experiences. We appreciate your anticipated understanding.

All student belongings should be brought in one backpack-style bag.
Class sizes will be limited, so that desks can be spaced out at least 6 feet apart, all facing in one direction.
There will be daily temperature checks upon entering the building, utilizing no touch forehead thermometers.
Rooms/restrooms and high traffic items (doorknobs, light switches, desks) will be cleaned daily.
Sanitizer, gloves, and extra masks will be available in each classroom.
If needed for camp, supplies for the white board (markers and erasers) will be provided to each individual student.
Group snack breaks will not be permitted. Students are encouraged to bring their own water and snack.
Electronic devices will not be shared.
Masks must be worn at all times.
Summer classes and additional camps that are running simultaneously will be in separate locations of the school to minimize interaction among all individuals in the building. We will utilize the Main Building, St. Joseph’s Wing, and Maria Hall.
Students will be given a specific entrance in order to enter the school. If you arrive earlier than 15 minutes prior to the camp's start time, you will be asked to wait in your vehicle.
Throughout the course, if your daughter should feel ill at any time, we ask that she stay home.
We will update these guidelines in accordance with current CDC recommendations at the time of each camp.

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