2024 Summer Activities for Youth at Bishop O’Gorman Catholic Schools are open to the community.
Costs, session dates and other details vary depending on the camp.
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Summer Camps and Classes
Boys Athletics
- Boys Basketball
- Football
- Boys Soccer
- Track & Field
- Junior High Summer Training
- O'Gorman Knights & Lady Knights Summer Training
Boys Basketball
Boys Basketball Camps
May 28 - 31 (T-F) O’Gorman High School Gymnasium
Grade 3-4: 11:45 am-12:45 pm • $75
Grade 5-6: 9:50-11:30 am • $90
Grade 7-8: 8:00-9:40 am • $90
Grade 9-12: 1:00-3:00 pm • $90
(Open to younger players also with Coach’s permission.)
Boys Basketball Specialty Camps
All players are encouraged to attend both sessions. Advanced skill work incorporated at all age groups. Important to attend both sessions to help yourself develop into a versatile basketball player. A must attend for all basketball players that want to elevate their game!
O’Gorman High School Gymnasium
Jun 3-4 (M-T) Session 1: Ball Handling, Shooting, Passing Skills • *$55
Jun 5-6 (W-Th) Session 2: Attacking & Finishing in the Lane/Post • *$55
*Both Sessions: $90
3rd-5th: 11:15 am-12:45 pm
6th-8th: 9:00 -11:00 am
9th-12th: 1:00- 3:00 pm
Football
Football Camps
Jul 11 (Th) • Grade 1-6: McEneaney Field @ OGHS
1:00-3:00 pm • $25
Jul 8-10 (M-W) • Grade 7-9: McEneaney Field @ OGHS
1:00-3:00 pm • $70
Jul 8-11 (M-Th) • Grade 10-12: McEneaney Field @ OGHS
7:00-11:00 am • $95
Summer Training - Varsity Knights
Offered to O'Gorman Knight athletes. Athletes must sign-up for their designated training time with Coach Poppinga.
Grades: 10th - 12th
May 28 - July 25, 2024
Lifting/On-field training will be held Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 6:15 AM or 7 AM at O’Gorman.
Acceleration training will be held Tuesdays at 6 am, 8:15 am or 9:15 am at Avera.
Cost : $310
(Registration and payment are due prior to the start of training. Participation WILL NOT be allowed until registration/waiver and payment are received.)
Boys Soccer
Track & Field
Junior High Summer Training
Offered to O’Gorman Knight athletes entering grades 7-8
May 28 - July 25, 2024
Lifting/On-field training will be held Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 9am at O’Gorman.
Acceleration training will be held Tuesdays 10:15am at Avera.
Cost : $310
(Registration and payment are due prior to the start of training. Participation WILL NOT be allowed until registration/waiver and payment are received.)
O'Gorman Knights & Lady Knights Summer Training
With the end of the school year fast approaching, Avera Sports eagerly announces summer sports performance training programs for O’Gorman Knight athletes. Focusing on speed, strength, conditioning and agility, these programs will be overseen and delivered by members of the Avera Sports training staff. A key emphasis of these training programs will be on reducing the risk of injury and addressing the specific needs of the high school athlete.
O’Gorman Knight athletes choosing to participate in these programs will complete training at both O’Gorman High School and Avera Sports. For example, strength training, agility training and much of the conditioning will take place at the school; while one day each week—an emphasis on developing proper sprint mechanics—will occur at Avera Sports.
Grades: 9th - 12th
When: May 28 - July 25, 2024
(Lifting/On Field - M/W/Th at 10am OGHS)
(Acceleration Training - Tuesdays at 11:15am at Avera)
Cost: $310
(Registration and payment are due prior to the start of training. Participation WILL NOT be allowed until registration/waiver and payment are received.)
Girls Athletics
- Girls Basketball
- Volleyball
- Girls Soccer
- Girls Track & Field
- Gymnastics
- Lady Knights Summer Training
Girls Basketball
Girls Basketball Camps
May 28 - 31 (T-F) O’Gorman High School Gymnasium
Grade 3-4: 11:45 am-12:45 pm • $75
Grade 5-6: 9:50-11:30 am • $90
Grade 7-8: 8:00-9:40 am • $90
Grade 9-12: 1:00-3:00 pm • $90
(Open to younger players also with Coach’s permission.)
Girls Basketball Specialty Camps
All players are encouraged to attend both sessions. Advanced skill work incorporated at all age groups. Important to attend both sessions to help yourself develop into a versatile basketball player. A must attend for all basketball players that want to elevate their game!
O’Gorman High School Gymnasium
Jun 3-4 (M-T) Session 1: Ball Handling, Shooting, Passing Skills • *$55
Jun 5-6 (W-Th) Session 2: Attacking & Finishing in the Lane/Post • *$55
*Both Sessions: $90
3rd-5th: 11:15 am-12:45 pm
6th-8th: 9:00 -11:00 am
9th-12th: 1:00- 3:00 pm
GIRLS BASKETBALL 4-ON-4 LEAGUE
Looking for a great opportunity to play basketball, work on your skills and have some fun? This 4-on-4 League is the perfect option for you. 4-on-4 allows players to touch the ball more often and have more space to operate and improve their skills. Players will sign up as “individuals” and be placed on teams that morning based on age and skills by the O’G coaching staff. This 4-on-4 League is open to all kids in and out of Bishop O’Gorman Catholic School system. We previously have had this league at night and seem to run into too many conflicts. If our numbers happen to warrant, we will have a 4-on-4 Half-court League. Hoping to have some varsity players help coach the girls during game activity. We are excited to be able to offer this unique opportunity to gain valuable game experience.
Grades: 3-8
Cost: $50
Dates: June 10 & 11
Time: 10-11:30am
O’Gorman High School Gymnasium
Volleyball
Volleyball All Skill Camps
Jul 8-10 (M-W) O’Gorman High School Gymnasium
Grade 3-4: 8:00-9:30 am • $90
Grade 5-6: 9:30-11:00 am • $90
Grade 7-8: 12:00-1:30 pm • $90
Grade 9-12: 1:30 – 3:30 pm • $90
Volleyball Position Camps
O’Gorman High School Gymnasium
Jul 11 (Th)
Serve, Pass, Dig Grade 7-8: 8:30-10 am • $60*
Setting, Hitting & Blocking Grade 7-8: 10-11:30 am • $60*
*Both $100
Serve, Pass, Dig Grade 9-12: 12:30-2:30 pm • $60
Setting, Hitting & Blocking Grade 9-12: 2:30-4:30pm • $60*
*Both $100
Girls Soccer
Girls Track & Field
Gymnastics
Lady Knights Summer Training
With the end of the school year fast approaching, Avera Sports eagerly announces summer sports performance training programs for O’Gorman Knight athletes. Focusing on speed, strength, conditioning and agility, these programs will be overseen and delivered by members of the Avera Sports training staff. A key emphasis of these training programs will be on reducing the risk of injury and addressing the specific needs of the high school athlete.
O’Gorman Knight athletes choosing to participate in these programs will complete training at both O’Gorman High School and Avera Sports. For example, strength training, agility training and much of the conditioning will take place at the school; while one day each week—an emphasis on developing proper sprint mechanics—will occur at Avera Sports.
Grades: 9th - 12th
When: May 28 - July 25, 2024
(Lifting/On Field - M/W/Th at 10am at OGHS)
(Acceleration training - Tuesdays at 11:15am at Avera)
Cost: $310
(Registration and payment are due prior to the start of training. Participation WILL NOT be allowed until registration/waiver and payment are received.)
Performing Arts
Orchestra
Beginner Orchestra Camp
Beginner Orchestra Camp is designed to give students who are entering grades 4 - 5 a jump start on the school year. Students will learn basic concepts and techniques of string playing and get a head start on Orchestra. Students with playing experience will refine the skills they have learned and will learn new techniques. Students will receive both individual and group instruction on the violin, viola, cello, or bass, they will have the opportunity to perform in a concert at the end of the week, as well as interact with orchestra students from other schools through playing and musical activities and games. Whether a student is a beginner or has string playing experience, this is a great way to retain skills and to boost success during the school year. Students will provide their own instruments.
Location: OGHS
Instructor: Jessica Perkins
Cost: $90
When: July 15-19 (M-F) 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Intermediate Orchestra Camp
Intermediate Orchestra Camp is designed to give students who are entering grades 6-8 a jump start on the school year. Students will receive both individual and group instruction on the violin, viola, cello, or bass, working to refine the skills they have already learned as well as being introduced to new techniques. Opportunities to work on Middle School All-State Orchestra audition material will be available for interested students. Students will interact with orchestra campers from other schools through playing and musical activities and games and will present a concert for friends and family at the end of the week. Regardless of skill/experience level, this is a great way to retain skills and to boost success during the school year in a positive, engaging atmosphere. Students will provide their own instruments.
Location: OGHS
Instructor: Jessica Perkins
Cost: $90
When: July 15-19 (M-F) 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Big Band / Jazz Camp
Big Band/Jazz Camp
This camp is open to incoming 6th and 7th graders.
Why not start the school year off strong with your friends?! This fun camp is open to any band member regardless of instrument who wants to learn the basics of Jazz Music. This also includes piano, guitar and bass guitar! We will Rock, Roll and Swing as we learn how to play together as a group. We will also learn some tricks for improvising a new groovy song! We will have a little performance on Friday for our parents complete with Root Beer Floats for all of the kids! This camp is perfect for introducing jazz to students who are interested in playing in the Jazz Band in JH or for anyone who LOVES to play!
BONUS: We will take a trip to the High School on Thursday to watch the O'Gorman HS Marching Band practicing on the field! This is always a hit!
Location: O'Gorman Junior High Music Room
Dates: August 5-9 (M-F)
Time: 8:30 - 11 AM
Cost: $90
Performance Time on Friday August 9th at 10:30
Concepts Taught:
Blues and Rock Music
Improvisation and basic Jazz Theory
Blues Scale and Dorian Scale
Playing together and listening as a group
Academics
* Registration Deadline is March 30, 2024 for Achievement Academy Academic Classes.
For any questions, please email aisaacson@ogknights.org.
- Camp Invention*
- Preschool Classes*
- Kindergarten Readiness*
- Orton-Gillingham Reading Instruction*
- Reading, Writing and Arithmetic*
- Number Sense: Strengthening Your Math Skills*
- Strengthening Social Skills*
- Welcome to Junior High
Camp Invention*
Camp Invention: Illuminate!
Entering Grades: K-6
Our 2024 program, Wonder, is designed to inspire students to become problem finders and problem solvers. Through hands-on activities and challenges, children build confidence, investigate STEM concepts, use their imaginations and learn that everyone can be creative. Click here to learn more.
Where: Christ the King Elementary
Cost: $275
When: May 20-24 (M-F) 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Instructor: Bishop O’Gorman Catholic Schools Staff
Preschool Classes*
All preschool classes provide a wide variety of developmentally appropriate structured activities based around a theme. Skills worked on during this week of camp include social skills, gross and fine motor skills, readiness skills, music, language and art. Let your preschooler join in on the fun!
Cost: $130
Where: Christ the King Elementary
Instructor: Rachel Osterberg
At the Beach: June 10-13 (M-TH) 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Outer Space Adventure: June 17-20 (M-TH) 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Bubble Fun: July 15-18 (M-TH) 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: St. Lambert Elementary
Instructor: Melissa Haupt
Bugs and Insects: June 3-6 (M-TH) 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Ocean Adventures: June 10-13 (M-TH) 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Space Exploring: June 17-20 (M-TH) 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Kindergarten Readiness*
This week is an opportunity to help prepare students who will be entering the world of Kindergarten. During this week, students will participate in a wide variety of structured activities to help your child be successful in Kindergarten. Your child will spend time exploring and learning through a variety of science, math, reading and writing activities. These activities will not only help strengthen their readiness skills but also provide opportunities to improve their social and communication skills important to Kindergarten success.
Grade(s): Entering Kindergarten
Cost: $130
Where:
Christ the King: July 22-25 (M-TH) 8:00 AM -11:00 AM
Instructor: Rachel Osterberg
St. Lambert: June 24-27 (M-TH) 8:00 AM -11:00 AM
Instructor: Melissa Haupt
St. Mary Class 1: July 15-18 (M-TH) 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Instructor: Brynn Gage
St. Mary Class 2: July 22-25 (M-TH) 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Instructor: Brynn Gage
Orton-Gillingham Reading Instruction*
This 36-hour class is specifically designed to work with students with dyslexia or who struggle with reading. The Orton-Gillingham approach is designed to help struggling readers by explicitly teaching the connections between letters and sounds by using multisensory strategies paired with systematic, sequential lessons focusing on phonics. Instructors have been trained and certified in the Orton-Gillingham method of Reading. Each class is limited to 3 students.
Grades: Entering 1st-6th grades
Cost: $800
Location: Christ the King Elementary
Instructor: Amy Isaacson
Class 1:
May 28 - June 6 & June 18 - June 27 (T/W/Th),
July 1 - 10 (M/T/W) & July 23 - August 1 (/T/W/Th) 1:00 - 2:30PM
Class 2:
May 28 - June 6 & June 18 - June 27 (T/W/Th),
July 1 - 10 (M/T/W) & July 23 - August 1 (/T/W/Th) 2:30 - 4:00PM
Reading, Writing and Arithmetic*
This option is designed to improve and strengthen each child’s skills in reading, writing and arithmetic. This program will individually evaluate reading and math abilities of each student and design a program specifically to each child’s skills. A variety of tools may be used including: Sonday I & II, LiPS, The Phonics Program, Rite Flight Reading Fluency, Sound Reading Solutions, Earobics and HearBuilders. Orton-Gillingham strategies utilized in this program are proven to be effective with students with Dyslexia. Strategies for Study Success will be incorporated into the lessons along with FASTT Math (Fluency and Automaticity through Systematic Teaching and Technology). Other strategies will include sequencing activities and following directions to increase memory. These classes offer 30 hours of instruction. Student-teacher ratio 4:1.
Grade(s): students entering 1st - 6th grade
Cost: $475
Location: Christ the King Elementary
Instructor: Amy Isaacson
Class 1: May 28 - June 6 (T/W/TH) & June 18-27 (T/W/Th) 8:00-10:30 AM
Class 2: May 28 - June 6 (T/W/TH) & June 18-27 (T/W/Th) 10:30 AM-1:00 PM
Class 3: July 1-10 (M/T/W) & July 23 - August 1 (T/W/Th) 8:00-10:30 AM
Class 4: July 1-10 (M/T/W) & July 23 - August 1 (T/W/Th) 10:30 AM-1:00 PM
Location: St. Katharine Drexel Elementary
Instructor: Becky Hirschman
Class 1: June 4 - 27 (T/W/TH) 8:00-10:30 AM
Class 2: June 4 - 27 (T/W/TH) 10:30 AM-1:00 PM
Location: St. Mary Elementary (Grades 1-4 only)
Instructor: Maddie Dilly
Class 1: June 4 - 27 (T/W/TH) 8:00-10:30 AM
Class 2: June 4 - 27 (T/W/TH) 10:30 AM-1:00 PM
Number Sense: Strengthening Your Math Skills*
This class is designed to tap into every child's innate sense of numbers and facilitate their understanding of numbers in a variety of situations and contexts. Through a variety of fun activities, your child will gain confidence with their basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division facts, and a better understanding of numbers and how they fit into our everyday lives.
Grade(s): entering 1st-6th
Location: Christ the King Elementary
Instructor: Jessica Williams
July 15-18 (M-Th)
Grades 1-3: 8:00-9:00 AM Cost: $75
Grades 4-6: 9:15-11:00 AM Cost: $110
Strengthening Social Skills*
Through a variety of fun, interactive games your child will learn how to positively communicate, take turns, share, develop game strategies, improve memory, problem solve, work as a team, and show good sportsmanship. This class is designed to be fun and entertaining while incorporating important social and cognitive skills necessary when playing all types of games. An assortment of age-appropriate activities will be used throughout the sessions to expose the students to a variety of situations and skills.
Grade(s): entering 2nd-6th
Cost: $100
Location: St. Mary Elementary
Instructor: Katie Travis
June 12, 14, 19, 21 (W/F) 1:00-3:00PM
Location: Christ the King Elementary
Instructor: Rachel Osterberg
June 17-20 11:30 AM-1:00PM
Location: St. Katharine Drexel Elementary
Instructor: Becky Hirschman
June 5-26 (W) 1:00-3:00PM
Location: St. Lambert Elementary
Instructor: Sophia Salter
June 5-26 (W) 12:30-2:30PM
Welcome to Junior High
Meet new friends, practice your locker combination, walk through your class schedule, meet some of the staff and review some of the essential reading, math, language and study skills necessary for 7th grade! These are just a few of the things that will be utilized to assist students in getting acquainted with students from other schools and become more familiar with the O’Gorman Junior High buildings and routines.
Location: O'Gorman Junior High
Cost: $75
When: Aug 5 - 8 (M-TH)
Section 1: 8:00 - 10:00 am
Section 2: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Section 3: 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Need-based scholarships available. Please contact Mr. Wade Charron: wcharron@ogknights.org