2022 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
Boys Basketball Camps
May 31 - June 3 (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 encourage 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 6-7 (M-T) Session 1: Ball Handling, Shooting, Passing Skills
Jun 8-9 (W-Th) Session 2: Attacking & Finishing in the Lane/Post
1 Session: $55
*Both Sessions: $85
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 14 (Th) • Grade 1-6: McEneaney Field @ OGHS
1:00-3:00 pm • $25
Jul 11-13 (M-W) • Grade 7-9: McEneaney Field @ OGHS 1:00-3:00 pm • $70
Jul 11-14 (M-Th) • Grade 10-12: McEneaney Field @ OGHS
7:00-11:00 am • $95
Summer Training
Grades: 10th - 12th
May 31st - July 28th, 2022
Lifting/On-field training will be held Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 6:15 AM, 7 AM at O’Gorman.
Acceleration training will be held Tuesdays at 6:15 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
Junior High Summer Training
Offered to O’Gorman Knight athletes entering grades 7-8
May 31st - July 28th, 2022
Lifting/On-field training will be held Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 9am at O’Gorman.
Cost : $310 - Registration and payment are due prior to the start of training. Participation WILL NOT be allowed until registration/wavier and payment are received.
O'Gorman 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 31st - July 28th
(Lifting/On Field - M/W/Th at OGHS)
(Acceleration training - T 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
Girls Basketball Camps
May 31 - June 3 (T-F) OGHS 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 encourage 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 6-7 (M-T) Session 1: Ball Handling, Shooting, Passing Skills
Jun 8-9 (W-Th) Session 2: Attacking & Finishing in the Lane/Post
1 Session: $55
*Both Sessions: $85
3rd-5th: 11:15 am-12:45 pm
6th-8th: 9:00 -11:00 am
9th-12th: 1:00- 3:00 pm
GIRLS BASKETBALL 3-ON-3 LEAGUE
Looking for another great opportunity to keep playing basketball in the summer? Our 3-on-3 nights are the perfect option for you! 30-on-3 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 night based on age and skills by the O'G coaching staff. The dates for the 3-on-3 nights are June 13 and June 16 from 6-7:15pm. These 3-on-3 nights are open to all kids in and out of the Bishop O'Gorman Catholic Schools system. We are really excited to start up this new summer basketball experience.
All times subject to change depending on numbers.
Cost : $20 (1 night) & $30 (2 Nights)
June 13 & 16 - 6:00 -7:15 pm
Volleyball
Volleyball All Skill Camps
Jul 11 - 13 (W-F) 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 14 (TH)
Setting Grade 6-8: 12:30-2:30 pm • $85*
Hitting & Blocking Grade 6-8: 1:30-3:30 pm • $85*
*Both Setting/Hitting & Blocking $115
Jul 15 (F)
Serve, Pass, Dig Grade 6-8: 1:30-4:00 pm • $85
Jul 14 (TH)
Serve, Pass, Dig Grade 9-12: 9:00-11:30 am • $85
Jul 15 (F)
Setting Grade 9-12: 9:00-11:30 am • $85*
Hitting & Blocking Grade 9-12: 10:00am-12:30 pm • $85*
*Both Setting/Hitting & Blocking $115
Girls Soccer
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 31st - July 28th
(Lifting/On Field - M/W/Th at OGHS)
(Acceleration training - T 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
Band
When: August 8-12, 2022
Time: 8:30-11:00 a.m.
Location: O'Gorman Junior High (band room)
Cost: $90
Students will...
* Learn how to assemble their instrument
* Learn how to clean and care for their instrument
* Learn basic music reading skills
* Receive small- and large-group instruction
* Participate in a performance for parents on
Friday, August 12 from 10:30-11:00 a.m.
The daily instruction of the camp allows students to progress very quickly. By the end of the week students will know how to properly take care of their instrument and they will also already be playing “songs.” Since students only have group band and band lessons once a week during the school year, one week of band camp instruction is equivalent to approximately five weeks of instruction during the school year.
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 18 - 22 (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 18 - 22 (M-F) 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Intro to Piano
Embarking on the awarding journey of learning piano is a major commitment for both student and parent! This class is designed to introduce the piano to students and enable the student and parent to get a glimpse of what studying piano is like before taking the plunge! All materials will be provided for this class. Students will learn about the piano, basic piano technique as well as how to play a few songs!
Location: O'Gorman Junior High Music Room
Instructor: Louise Welbig
When:
May 24 & 26 (T/TH) 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM & 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
May 31 & June 2 (T/TH) 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM & 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Academics
For any questions, please email aisaacson@ogknights.org.
- Entering Preschool
- Kindergarten Readiness
- Reading, Writing and Arithmetic
- Orton-Gillingham Reading Instruction
- Camp Invention
- Junior High Math Prep
- Welcome to Junior High
Entering Preschool
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: St. Mary Elementary
Instructor: Hallee Hall
Under the Big Top:
June 13 - 16 (M-TH) 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Under the Sea:
June 20 - 23 (M-TH) 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Christmas in July:
July 11 - 15 (M-TH) 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Christ the King Elementary
Instructor: Rachael Osterberg
Ocean:
June 6 -9 (M-TH) 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
At the Zoo:
June 27 - 30 (M-TH) 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Great Outdoors:
July 18 - 21 (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
Where: St. Mary
Instructor: Hallee Hall
Cost: $130
July 18 - 21 (M-TH) 8:00 AM -11:00 AM
July 25 - 28 (M-TH) 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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. Each class will be held for 2 ½ hour sessions, three days per week for four consecutive weeks. Student-teacher ratio 4:1.
Grade(s): students entering Kindergarten - 6th grade
Cost: $475
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Location: Holy Spirit Elementary
Instructor: Lauren Fink
May 24 - June 16 (T/W/TH) 8:00-10:30 AM
May 24 - June 16 (T/W/TH) 10:30 AM-1:00 PM
Instructor: Leanne Schlotterback
May 31 - June 23 (T/W/TH) 8:00-10:30 AM
May 31 - June 23 (T/W/TH) 10:30 AM-1:00 PM
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Location: Christ the King Elementary
Instructor: Amy Isaacson
May 31 - June 9 & June 21 - June 30 (T/W/TH) 8:00-10:30 AM
May 31 - June 9 & June 21 - June 30 (T/W/TH) 10:30 AM-1:00 PM
May 31 - June 9 & June 21 - June 30 (T/W/TH) 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
July 5 - 28 (T/W/TH) 8:00-10:30 AM
July 5 - 28 (T/W/TH) 10:30 AM-1:00 PM
July 5 - 28 (T/W/TH) 1:00 PM-3:30 PM
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Orton-Gillingham Reading Instruction
These 4 & 8 week classes are 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
8 week course: May 31 - June 9 & June 21 - June 28 (T/W/Th) 1:00-3:30 PM
Location: Holy Spirit Elementary
Instructor: Lauren Fink
Cost: $400
4 week course: May 24 - June 16 (T/W/Th) 1:00 - 2:30 PM
Camp Invention
Camp Invention: EXPLORE!
Entering Grades: K-6
Our 2022 program, Explore, 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: St. Mary
Cost: $250
When: May 23-27 (M-F) 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Junior High Math Prep
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 8 - 11 (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