The dates for the 2023 Summer Sports Camp are as follows:
June 12-16 Week One (Boys Only)
June 19-23 Week Two (Girls Only)
Registration is online only. Follow the Registration link for information and to register!
The cost is $125.00 per camper per week and is due at the time of registration. The registration fee is not refundable after the registration deadline.
No. Campers are guaranteed a spot in camp when their completed form and fee have been received by the camp director. This is on a "first-come, first-served" basis.
Camp begins each day at 9:45am. Each morning campers participate in soccer and a rotating "sport of the day." After lunch, campers participate in the afternoon games (tetherball and killerball, both camp favorites), as well as daily activities such as hiking, and team reflection time. Camp ends each day at 3:00 pm..
Each camp consists of 4 teams which are managed by one "coach" and two counselors. Coaches are high school upperclassmen and college-aged young adults. Counselors are often first or second year counselors. All coaches, counselors, and other volunteers over the age of 18 are required to participate in the "Protecting God's Children" program provided by the Cleveland Diocese. Nearly all of our counselors started out as campers in our programs.
Campers should bring a lunch to camp every day. Children do not need to bring any kind of sporting equipment, although they will be informed about what kind of equipment they may bring if they would like to. Most parents like to send their kids with sunscreen and bug-spray. For precautionary health reasons, we will not have the extended hours of camp on Thursdays, this year.
Although this does often times disrupt the flow of camp, as well as the spirit of the team, we understand that kids are very busy and will allow them to leave early for other commitments. We do ask that before parents register their children, they take into consideration the amount of time their kids will be missing, and weigh it with the fact that many children are closed out each year due to the overwhelming popularity of the camps.
Unfortunately, no. With the large number of campers, it would be impossible to place everyone on teams with their friends. We have learned from experience to let the teams happen as they do, and encourage the campers to make new friends.
All children are welcome to attend the CSJ Summer Sports Camp. Parents should know that we begin and end each day in traditional Catholic/Christian prayers, and that Catholic themes are commonly discussed at camp.
It is best to speak directly with the camp director about any medical concerns your child may have. All campers should be cleared medically before participating in the camp.