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Summer Camp 2010

To the parents of our Summer Camp Program:

Effective Immediately:

ALL Holy Cross Summer Camp information will be communicated through e-mail.

The Parent Orientation Booklet was sent to you via e-mail on May 27, 2010. Please read and review all policies and procedures with your child. Print and fill out the last two pages of the booklet: the Summer Camp Emergency Data/Medical Release and the Policies and Procedure Forms.

The forms can also be dowloaded here.

The Camp Car Pool form can be downloaded here.

These forms may be turned in at Parent Orientation, but must be returned by the first day of attendance.

We appreciate your attention to this and cooperation with all Summer Camp matters. For questions or concerns, please feel free to call or e-mail Eric Rebaudo at 504 942-1884 or erebaudo@holycrosstigers.com.



About the Camp…

The camp is a unique summer program for boys and girls between the ages of 4 and 13. The camp runs Monday through Friday from 8:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. with before-care starting at 7:30 a.m. and after-care lasting until 5:30 p.m. The program provides fun and excitement for its participants while offering skill development in a variety of athletic clinics as well as intellectual and/or life skill activities.

About Our Schedule…

There are four 75 minute clinics / activity blocks in the typical day:

6 – 9 Year Olds: 10 – 13 Year Olds:
7:30 – 8:45 Before-care 7:30 – 8:45 Before-care
8:45 – 10:00 Period 1 8:45 – 10:00 Period 1
10:00 – 10:25 Nutrition Break 10:00 – 11:15 Period 2
10:25 – 11:45 Period 2 11:15 – 11:45 Lunch
11:45 – 12:15 Lunch 11:45 – 12:15 Recess
12:15 – 1:30 Period 3 12:15 – 1:30 Period 3
1:30 – 2:45 Period 4 1:30 – 2:45 Period 4
2:45 – 5:30 After-care 2:45 – 5:30 After-care

During the process of registering for the program, a camper must select which activity they want for a given Period. Each clinic may only be chosen once.

Early Childhood Summer Camp

About our Clinics and Workshops…

Our camp is designed to offer participants an opportunity to enjoy activities of their choice while benefiting from technique and skill development. All clinics are conducted by Holy Cross faculty members or other adult professionals with expertise in the clinic area. Activities include:

Academic Enrichment

Keep your math skills sharp, expand your reading, and become more organized and prepared for classes.

Through the use of games, puzzles, and hands-on activities, campers will be able to review, refresh, and expand their math skills. Students explore basic skills such as measurement, fractions, money, estimation, patterns, and logic problems.

Through the use of games, activities, and discussions, campers will improve their skills in finding the main idea, making inferences, using context clues, reading comprehension, and getting facts.

Computer Skills Workshop

This workshop offers a variety of computer experiences valuable to all participants whether they are a beginner, intermediate, or advanced in computer skills. Utilizing Dell PC’s, the goal of the Computer Workshop is to begin and / or continue a student’s education regarding the use of computer technology and the Internet as an educational tool. Emphasis is placed on computer skills for students of all abilities.

Art Workshop

Draw, paint, sculpt, be creative and have a blast in the Art Workshop. If you like to explore your imagination and create, this is the place for you. A wide range of two and three-dimensional materials will be available for you to explore your creativity.

Music

This clinic includes introduction into several musical instruments and chorus. A music instructor will guide students into a high level of musical performance.

Karate

The Karate Clinic is intended to promote good character in its participants. Self-discipline, confidence and compassion are the focus for the instruction of this strong martial art. Students learn Basic Self-Defense, Form and Sparring with minimal contact to ensure respect of the individual. In addition, cross training is sometimes utilized in order to reinforce the movements vital to the practice of Karate.

Wrestling Clinic

This clinic focuses on the basic moves that are essential to developing a sound wrestling foundation. In addition, various games will be conducted that enhance the skills needed to succeed in this ancient sport.

Football Clinic

Interested in football and the conditioning to prepare to play the sport? Come join members of the Tiger Football Coaching Staff. Football skills such as passing, catching, blocking, and receiving are taught from the ground up. Our staff also teaches the proper way to use conditioning and agility drills. Don’t miss out on learning the skills and techniques necessary to increase your enjoyment of the game of football.

Basketball Clinic

Develop and improve your basketball skills in the Basketball Clinic. Daily sessions will include instruction and practice on the fundamentals of the game as well as 3 on 3 and 5 on 5 games. If you are serious about your game, then this is the clinic for you.

Baseball Clinic

Are you looking for some fun and excitement from the game of baseball? Experience some the latest techniques and skills as members of the Holy Cross Baseball Staff take you through different phases of the game. Learn to improve such skills as hitting, bunting, pitching, catching, infield play, outfield play, and base running. Baseball has never been more rewarding as you learn and expand upon the skills of the game.

Soccer Clinic

Early Childhood Summer Camp

Soccer requires skill, discipline, speed, stamina, and team effort. But unlike football, basketball, and hockey, soccer does not require exceptional strength or height. The Soccer Clinic focuses on skills development through individualized and team training. The intention of this clinic is to help each boy and girl strive to reach his or her individual potential for the game.

Cheerleading/Dance Clinic

Boys and Girls will be allowed to learn basic cheerleading and dance fundamentals including: tumbling, pyramid building, etc. Students will also perform cheerleading and dance routines.

Water Activities

Includes: water slides, slip and slide, water balloon activities, etc.

Lagniappe

Assorted Activities (Kickball, Cabbageball, Capture the Flag, etc.)

***4 & 5 year old campers will have their own curriculum under the Early Childhood Program.***


About Lunch…

Campers have lunch together. Campers may either buy or bring their own lunch. A lunch menu will be provided at the parent meeting in June.



About Field Trip Days…

We will be attending off sight field trips once a week (Usually Thursdays). A schedule of field trips will be available at a later date.

We will be swimming at an off-sight location twice a week. Time and location will be announced at a later date.



About Services and Fees…

Non-Refundable Registration Fee - $50

**Registration is $35 if received by May 1st**

**Campers will receive 2 T-shirts with Registration**

Additional T-Shirts - $10 per shirt

Tuition - 1 Child: $315 per session or $130 per week

- 2 Children: $265 per session or $110 per week (per child)

- 3 or more Children: $225 per session or $95 per week (per child)

(There are no additional charges for before-care and after-care)

Late Fee - $5 per 10 minutes



About What to Wear…

Students ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR CAMP ISSUED T-SHIRTS, shorts, socks and tennis shoes. Bring swimsuit and towel everyday.

For more information, call (504) 942-1884 or contact erebaudo@holycrosstigers.com.

All checks should be made payable to Holy Cross School and sent to:

Eric Rebaudo
Holy Cross Summer Camp
5500 Paris Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70122