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McAuley Fine Arts Department Chairperson and art teacher Mrs. Kathy Gordon Davis, who is known to many businesses, schools, and individuals as an esteemed artist in the Chicago-land area, once again is offering Art Camp – a favorite experience among many young students! The camp encompasses two weeks of fun, creativity, and adventures in art. Through a variety of practice activities, individualized instruction, and creative projects, campers will develop drawing, painting, and sculpting skills and techniques.

McAuley Art Wing

McAuley Fine Arts Department Chairperson and art teacher Mrs. Kathy Gordon Davis, who is known to many businesses, schools, and individuals as an esteemed artist in the Chicago-land area, once again is offering Art Camp – a favorite experience among many young students! The camp encompasses two weeks of fun, creativity, and adventures in art. Through a variety of practice activities, individualized instruction, and creative projects, campers will develop drawing, painting, and sculpting skills and techniques.

McAuley Art Wing

Mrs. Kathy Gordon-Davis

Join Dr. Katie Baal in a baking adventure this summer! Enjoy the once-in-a-summer opportunity to learn fundamental baking skills and fun recipes with the principal of Mother McAuley. Campers will explore and develop their creativity and problem-solving skills through baking tasty treats.

Mother McAuley Dining Hall

Dr. Katie Baal

Join the Brother Rice and Mother McAuley Summer Band Camp for a rewarding experience including Marching, Performing, and Team Building. You will enjoy working with both the Mother McAuley and Brother Rice bands regardless of experience! Come join Mr. Alifantis, Mr. Eberhard, and the wonderful BRMM Band Students and make lifelong memories this summer at Band Camp! 

McAuley Music Room and Brother Rice

Rich Alifantis and Jeremy Eberhard

In his second season at McAuley, Coach Curtis Lewis and his staff will teach campers to sharpen their basketball skills appropriate for their age level and enjoy fun games, participate in competitive contests, and earn cool prizes.

McAuley Athletic Center

Curtis Lewis

In his second year coaching at McAuley, Coach Curtis Lewis and  his staff will teach campers to sharpen their basketball skills appropriate for their age level and enjoy fun games, participate in competitive contests, and earn cool prizes.

McAuley Athletic Center

Curtis Lewis

In his second year coaching at McAuley, Coach Curtis Lewis and  his staff will teach campers to sharpen their basketball skills appropriate for their age level and enjoy fun games, participate in competitive contests, and earn cool prizes.

McAuley Athletic Center

Curtis Lewis

In his second year coaching at McAuley, Coach Curtis Lewis and  his staff will teach campers to sharpen their basketball skills appropriate for their age level and enjoy fun games, participate in competitive contests, and earn cool prizes.

McAuley Athletic Center

Curtis Lewis

Build your basketball ball handling skills in this specialty clinic with Coach Curtis Lewis and his coaching staff!

McAuley Athletic Center

Curtis Lewis

Build your basketball defensive and rebounding skills in this specialty clinic with Coach Curtis Lewis and his coaching staff!

McAuley Athletic Center

Curtis Lewis

Build your basketball IQ in this specialty clinic with Coach Curtis Lewis and his coaching staff!

McAuley Athletic Center

Curtis Lewis

Build your basketball shooting skills in this specialty clinic with Coach Curtis Lewis and his coaching staff!

McAuley Athletic Center

Curtis Lewis

Student Life Center

Elaine Gralak

Campers will foster their creative writing talents through a variety of writing workshop opportunities and word-play games. From paper and pencil compositions to mixed media platforms, we will explore journaling, poetry, short stories, comics, and more! Each camper will receive a keepsake journal and have access to supplies that will encourage creative self-expression.

Student Life Center

Lauren Prunckle

Crochet Camp is a hands-on class to learn how to crochet. We will learn basic stitches and compete a small project.  Students can show off their creativity with this timeless activity.

Mother McAuley

Jamie Guardi

Campers will explore a culinary experience in preparing, cooking, and tasting a variety of foods.

Dining Hall

Sarah Shinners

Campers will learn different photographic processes with digital cameras. They will learn the basics of photography and how to get the “optimal exposure” within their shots.

McAuley Art Wing

Director

Learn and hone your diving skills with Coach Vinnie Arias.

If you have questions, please reach out to Mike Levasseur at mlevasseur@mothermcauley.org / 773-881-6525.

Brother Rice Swimming Pool

Vinnie Arias

Campers will learn the fundamentals of the video games played competitively on the Mother McAuley/Brother Rice Mighty Crusaders esports team. Video game titles include Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Splatoon 3, League of Legends, Overwatch 2, and Rocket League. The video games have an ESRB rating from E for everyone to T for teen. Controllers and other video game equipment can be brought, but it is not required. 

Brother Rice - Gaming Room

Tom Bochenczak

This summer, golf campers can expect to learn some of the basics of golf including club grip, swing techniques, and proper club selection all according to their skill and age level. More experienced golfers will practice specialized putting skills and chipping and targeting techniques. Both camps include prizes and contests to help participants develop and improve their golf skills.

Stony Creek - Oak Lawn

Caitlin Carney

This summer, golf campers can expect to learn some of the basics of golf including club grip, swing techniques, and proper club selection all according to their skill and age level. More experienced golfers will practice specialized putting skills and chipping and targeting techniques. Both camps include prizes and contests to help participants develop and improve their golf skills.

Stony Creek Golf Course - Oak Lawn, IL

Caitlin Carney

Our coaches. led by Annie Hopkins, will sharpen the skills of both younger and experienced lacrosse players. Collectively, the coaches bring diverse experience to the team including Division I playing experience and lacrosse coaching experience. During camp, participants will learn the rules of the game, practice and refine playing skills, and compete together through contests and team games.

McAuley Lacrosse Field

Annie Hopkins

Our coaches. led by Annie Hopkins, will sharpen the skills of both younger and experienced lacrosse players. Collectively, the coaches bring diverse experience to the team including Division I playing experience and lacrosse coaching experience. During camp, participants will learn the rules of the game, practice and refine playing skills, and compete together through contests and team games.

McAuley Lacrosse Field

Annie Hopkins

Campers will have the opportunity to learn about what goes into putting a story together for the news, and will also get to play around with some of the equipment we have (green screen, microphones, etc) and even put together some on the go reports around the school.

Room 116

Mary Kate Duffy

This enrichment camp has hands-on, project based sessions that give girls the opportunity to explore in a creative environment and look at things in a new way. Each day will have a different theme with sessions in art, music, theater, creative writing, technology, science and cooking. The goal of our enthusiastic faculty and camp counselors is to make learning and problem-solving fun!

Mother McAuley

Nancy Lynch

Become a star this summer! Mrs. Carrie Alifantis ‘87 and Mrs. Julie McKee ‘93 direct “Curtain Call”, a two-week musical theatre experience. Campers will rehearse singing, dancing and acting in preparation for the performances at the end of the camp! Boys and girls welcome!

Our older campers will have the chance to perform in Matilda Jr. on Thursday, June 27 at 3:00 pm and Friday, June 28 at 10:00 am! This spirited favorite has so many great musical numbers, and many great roles, which will be open to both boys and girls.

McAuley Auditorium

Carrie Alifantis, Julie McKee

McAuley alumna Kelly Malone returns for her 10th year coaching the Mighty Mac Cross Country Team. As a former standout runner, Coach Malone continues to instruct, challenge, and motivate runners to reach their potential. At camp, girls will learn middle to long distance running (0.5 - 3 miles), how to warm up and cool down properly, and proper hydration and nutrition.

McAuley Athletic Center

Kelly Malone Andrasko

Under the guidance of Coach Megan McCauley and her staff, campers will practice the fundamentals of soccer, build their endurance and learn the strategies of the game. 

McAuley Soccer Field

Megan McCauley

Under the guidance of Coach Megan McCauley and her staff, campers will practice the fundamentals of soccer, build their endurance and learn the strategies of the game. 

McAuley Soccer Field

Megan McCauley

McAuley Softball Field

Caitlin Migawa

McAuley Softball Field

Caitlin Migawa

Stage Crew camp gives students 6th-9th grade the opportunity to learn set and prop construction, scene painting and stage makeup techniques and a glimpse into lighting and sound design. Students will assist in the construction of the stage for the Curtain Call Camp show.

McAuley Auditorium

Katie McCasland

Campers will have the opportunity to explore various scientific fields, from biology and chemistry to engineering and everything in between!  We will apply the STEM skills of problem solving and inquiry based learning by investigating real world scenarios.

Room 131

Caitlin Gallagher

Strings Camp is an opportunity for String players of all levels of experience to be part of a fun and engaging orchestra!  Beginners will enjoy the excitement of starting a new instrument while experienced players will develop leadership. Violins, Violas, Cellos, and Basses are supplied to those who do not own a personal instrument free of charge. This is a great introduction to the Strings family of instruments!

McAuley Music Room

Jeremy Eberhard

Come join Coach Joel Staszewski and learn how to improve your swimming strokes and ability!

Brother Rice Pool

Joel Staszewski

Players will focus on conditioning and footwork, sharpening fundamental skills, and match play. Through drills, fun games and contests.  The Coaching staff will introduce younger campers to the basics of the game, including forehand, backhand, volleys, and serves.

If you have questions, please reach out to Mike Levasseur at mlevasseur@mothermcauley.org / 773-881-6525.

TBD

Lisa Lebold

Players will focus on conditioning and footwork, sharpening fundamental skills, and match play. Through drills, fun games and contests.  The Coaching staff will introduce younger campers to the basics of the game, including forehand, backhand, volleys, and serves.

If you have questions, please reach out to Mike Levasseur at mlevasseur@mothermcauley.org / 773-881-6525.

TBD

Lisa Lebold

The Mighty Mac Volleyball program is led by Head Coach Jen DeJarld, who through 18 seasons as head coach has led the program to 8 state tournament appearances.  As a former Mighty Mac Volleyball player herself, Coach DeJarld won two state titles and went on to play at the collegiate level at University of Iowa. Coach DeJarld and staff have designed McAuley volleyball camp to provide campers of all ability levels a rewarding and enjoyable experience.  Campers will receive training in fundamentals, tactics, and technique in all skills in a challenging and fun atmosphere.

McAuley Athletic Center

Jen DeJarld

The Mighty Mac Volleyball program is led by Head Coach Jen DeJarld, who through 18 seasons as head coach has led the program to 8 state tournament appearances.  As a former Mighty Mac Volleyball player herself, Coach DeJarld won two state titles and went on to play at the collegiate level at University of Iowa. Coach DeJarld and staff have designed McAuley volleyball camp to provide campers of all ability levels a rewarding and enjoyable experience.  Campers will receive training in fundamentals, tactics, and technique in all skills in a challenging and fun atmosphere.

McAuley Athletic Center

Jen DeJarld

The Mighty Mac Volleyball program is led by Head Coach Jen DeJarld, who through 18 seasons as head coach has led the program to 8 state tournament appearances.  As a former Mighty Mac Volleyball player herself, Coach DeJarld won two state titles and went on to play at the collegiate level at University of Iowa. Coach DeJarld and staff have designed McAuley volleyball camp to provide campers of all ability levels a rewarding and enjoyable experience.  Campers will receive training in fundamentals, tactics, and technique in all skills in a challenging and fun atmosphere.

McAuley Athletic Center

Jen DeJarld

Join Coach Jen DeJarld for a specialty volleyball clinic on attacking!

McAuley Athletic Center

Jen DeJarld

Join Coach Jen DeJarld for a specialty volleyball clinic on defense and setting!

McAuley Athletic Center

Jen DeJarld

Join Coach Jen DeJarld for a specialty volleyball clinic on serving and passing!

McAuley Athletic Center

Jen DeJarld

If you have questions, please reach out to Mike Levasseur at mlevasseur@mothermcauley.org / 773-881-6525.

Brother Rice Swimming Pool

Maggie Bax