Rec Camp is a whirlwind slate of activities designed to help your son engage the world around him through hands-on science, building, and making as well as the world within through reading, prayer, and puzzles. 9:00 a.m. – 3:25 p.m. for any combination of weeks

Before- and after-care available 7:30–9:00 a.m. and 3:30–5:00 p.m. 

Rec Camp is a whirlwind slate of activities designed to help your son engage the world around him through hands-on science, building, and making as well as the world within him through reading, prayer, and puzzles. 9:00 a.m. – 3:25 p.m. for any combination of weeks. Rec Camp can be taken in combination with any of the other classes or camps available at grade level.

English I is a class dedicated to fundamental English skills. Boys will practice reading for comprehension and analysis as well as expressing their thoughts in writing. Class meets one hour per day for the entire length of Summer Programs.

Math I is dedicated to the arithmetic of whole numbers with a hint towards fraction operations. Boys will develop their math skills and their math fluency while also working on habits of rigor in homework. Class meets one hour per day for the entire length of Summer Programs.

Before- and after-care available 7:30–9:00 a.m. and 3:30–5:00 p.m. 

Sport + Rec Camp. Each week focuses on one team sport for two hours under the leadership of Cistercian’s varsity head coaches (Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Tennis).  Boys will then join Rec Camp for the rest of the day where each boy will engage the world around him through hands-on science, building, and making as well as the world within through reading, prayer, and puzzles. 9:00 a.m. – 3:25 p.m. weekly for any combination of weeks.

Sport+Rec Camp can be taken in combination with any of the other classes or camps available at grade level.

Math II is a review of the Cistercian 5th grade math curriculum. By reviewing the concepts and practicing the skills boys will build a firmer foundation and grow in confidence; homework is given daily. One hour per day for the entire length of the Summer Programs.

Latin II is a review of the Cistercian 5th grade Latin curriculum. Students in this class review key concepts and practice grammar and vocabulary from the previous year of Latin; daily homework is expected. By reinforcing habits of Latin study, boys will grow not only in their Latin knowledge but also in their ability to become better Latin students for the years to come. One hour per day for the entire length of the Summer Programs.

Latin for New Students is a Latin class for boys new to Latin or new to Cistercian. Students will move as quickly as possible through elementary grammar concepts and basic vocabulary in order to establish a foundation for continued Latin study. Anyone taking this class should also plan on continued independent study throughout the summer to be ready for a Latin class in August. Two hours per day for the entire length of the Summer Programs.

Before- and after-care available 7:30–9:00 a.m. and 3:30–5:00 p.m.7th Grade

Sport + Strength Camp.  Boys will practice the sport of the week (Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Tennis) under the leadership of Cistercian’s varsity head coaches and then close out the morning with an hour of strength training. 9:00 a.m. – 11:55 a.m. weekly for any combination of weeks.

Strength Camp is designed not only to help the boys get stronger, but also to teach them how to continue to workout on their own for rest of the summer and hopefully the rest of their lives. 11:00 a.m. – 11:55 a.m. weekly for any combination of weeks, NB this is already included in the Sport+Strength Camp.

Math III is a review of the Cistercian 6th grade math curriculum. By reviewing the concepts and practicing the skills, boys will build a firmer foundation and grow in confidence. This class will identify and focus on areas of weakness while touching on concepts the boys have already mastered; daily homework is expected. One hour per day for the entire length of the Summer Programs.

Latin III is a review of the Cistercian 6th grade Latin curriculum. Students in this class review key concepts and practice grammar and vocabulary from the previous two years of Latin; daily homework is expected. By reinforcing habits of Latin study, boys will grow not only in their Latin knowledge but also in their ability to become better Latin students for the years to come. One hour per day for the entire length of the Summer Programs

Latin for New Students is a Latin class for boys new to Latin or new to Cistercian. Students will move as quickly as possible through elementary grammar concepts and basic vocabulary in order to establish a foundation for continued Latin study. Anyone taking this class should also plan on continued independent study throughout the summer to be ready for a Latin class in August. Two hours per day the entire length of the Summer Programs.

Arduino is a family of micro-controller boards designed for education and electronic project building. In this course, students will learn about the Arduino by writing small programs and building simple electronics circuits (no soldering), while learning some electronics theory along the way. Three hours per day for one week.

Ancient Board Games will introduce students to the ever ancient, ever new games that have survived the test of time like Go and Mancala. Three hours per day for one week.

Board (not Bored) Games will teach boys to play new games each day – and the winner keeps the game! Three hours per day for one week.

Robotics. Under the guidance of Cistercian’s award-winning Robotics club, boys will be introduced and practice being a member of the robotics club. Each week focuses on a different aspect of the Robotics team: Lego Mind Storm, Maker 101, PackBot, and the business side of the club. Three hours per day for one week, multiple weeks with different themes.

Summer Theater Act 1 focuses on character development and plot development. Students will collaboratively create characters and stories. Three hours per day for one week.

Summer Theater Act 2 focuses on staging and production. Students will collaboratively create produce the scenes/shorts from Act 1. It is not necessary to attend both Act 1 and Act 2, but it is encouraged. Three hours per day for one week.

Weaving: Looms, Warps & Wefts

Students enter the mesmerizing world of weaving as they construct looms and create their own woven design with tabby weave, twill, twining, and other weave techniques.  Three hours per day for one week.

Before- and after-care available 7:30–9:00 a.m. and 3:30–5:00 p.m.

Sport + Strength Camp.  Boys will practice the sport of the week (Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Tennis) under the leadership of Cistercian’s varsity head coaches and then close out the morning with an hour of strength training. 9:00 a.m. – 11:55 a.m. weekly for any combination of weeks.

Strength Camp is designed not only to help the boys get stronger, but also to teach them how to continue to workout on their own for rest of the summer and hopefully the rest of their lives. 11:00 a.m. – 11:55 a.m. weekly for any combination of weeks, NB this is already included in the Sport+Strength Camp.

Math IV is a review of the Cistercian 7th grade math curriculum. By reviewing the concepts and practicing the skills boys will build a firmer foundation and grow in confidence. This class will identify and focus on areas of weakness while touching on concepts the boys have already mastered; some homework is expected. One hour per day for all three weeks of the Summer Programs.

Latin IV is a review of the Cistercian 7th grade Latin curriculum. Students in this class review key concepts and practice grammar and vocabulary from the previous three years of Latin; some homework is expected. By reinforcing habits of Latin study, boys will grow not only in their Latin knowledge but also in their ability to become better Latin students for the years to come. One hour per day for all three weeks of the Summer Programs

Latin for New Students is a Latin class for boys new to Latin or new to Cistercian. Students will move as quickly as possible through elementary grammar concepts and basic vocabulary in order to establish a foundation for continued Latin study. Anyone taking this class should also plan on continued independent study throughout the summer to be ready for a Latin class in August. Two hours per day the entire length of the Summer Programs.

Arduino is a family of micro-controller boards designed for education and electronic project building. In this course, students will learn about the Arduino by writing small programs and building simple electronics circuits (no soldering), while learning some electronics theory along the way. Three hours per day for one week.

Ancient Board Games will introduce students to the ever ancient, ever new games that have survived the test of time like Go and Mancala. Three hours per day for one week.

Board (not Bored) Games will teach boys to play new games each day – and the winner keeps the game! Three hours per day for one week.

Robotics. Under the guidance of Cistercian’s award-winning Robotics club, boys will be introduced and practice being a member of the robotics club. Each week focuses on a different aspect of the Robotics team: Lego Mind Storm, Maker 101, PackBot, and the business side of the club. Three hours per day for one week, multiple weeks with different themes.

Summer Theater Act 1 focuses on character development and plot development. Students will collaboratively create characters and stories. Three hours per day for one week.

Summer Theater Act 2 focuses on staging and production. Students will collaboratively create produce the scenes/shorts from Act 1. It is not necessary to attend both Act 1 and Act 2, but it is encouraged. Three hours per day for one week.

Weaving: Looms, Warps & Wefts

Students enter the mesmerizing world of weaving as they construct looms and create their own woven design with tabby weave, twill, twining, and other weave techniques.  Three hours per day for one week.

Before- and after-care available 7:30–9:00 a.m. and 3:30–5:00 p.m.

Strength and Conditioning is designed not only to help the boys get stronger, but also to teach them how to continue to workout on their own for rest of the summer and hopefully the rest of their lives. 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Mon-Thurs for six weeks.

Arduino is a family of micro-controller boards designed for education and electronic project building. In this course, students will learn about the Arduino by writing small programs and building simple electronics circuits (no soldering), while learning some electronics theory along the way. Three hours per day for one week.

Ancient Board Games will introduce students to the ever ancient, ever new games that have survived the test of time like Go and Mancala. Three hours per day for one week.

Board (not Bored) Games will teach boys to play new games each day – and the winner keeps the game! Three hours per day for one week.

Robotics. Under the guidance of Cistercian’s award-winning Robotics club, boys will be introduced and practice being a member of the robotics club. Each week focuses on a different aspect of the Robotics team: Lego Mind Storm, Maker 101, PackBot, and the business side of the club. Three hours per day for one week, multiple weeks with different themes.

Summer Theater Act 1 focuses on character development and plot development. Students will collaboratively create characters and stories. Three hours per day for one week.

Summer Theater Act 2 focuses on staging and production. Students will collaboratively create produce the scenes/shorts from Act 1. It is not necessary to attend both Act 1 and Act 2, but it is encouraged. Three hours per day for one week.

Weaving: Looms, Warps & Wefts

Students enter the mesmerizing world of weaving as they construct looms and create their own woven design with tabby weave, twill, twining, and other weave techniques.  Three hours per day for one week.

Strength and Conditioning is designed not only to help the boys get stronger, but also to teach them how to continue to workout on their own for rest of the summer and hopefully the rest of their lives. 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Mon-Thurs for six weeks.

Algebra Review is a review of the Cistercian Algebra I curriculum. By reviewing the concepts and practicing the skills boys will build a firmer foundation and grow in confidence. This class will identify and focus on areas of weakness while touching on concepts the boys have already mastered; daily homework is expected. One hour per day four days a week for the entire month of Summer Programs.

 Relief Printmaking In this course students will create editions of prints using a variety of relief techniques, with linoleum as the primary substrate.  In addition to black-and white printing, students will develop images using reduction and multiple plate printing. The overarching goals of this course will be to improve each student’s compositional and expressive abilities. Students are required to have a sketchbook (preferably 9”x12” in size) and complete sketches or ideation exercises. Evaluation will consist of sketchbook assignments, completed projects, following directions, stewardship, effort, creativity, and excellence. No prerequisite necessary.

Strength and Conditioning is designed not only to help the boys get stronger, but also to teach them how to continue to workout on their own for rest of the summer and hopefully the rest of their lives. 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Mon-Thurs for six weeks.

 Relief Printmaking In this course students will create editions of prints using a variety of relief techniques, with linoleum as the primary substrate.  In addition to black-and white printing, students will develop images using reduction and multiple plate printing. The overarching goals of this course will be to improve each student’s compositional and expressive abilities. Students are required to have a sketchbook (preferably 9”x12” in size) and complete sketches or ideation exercises. Evaluation will consist of sketchbook assignments, completed projects, following directions, stewardship, effort, creativity, and excellence. No prerequisite necessary.

Strength and Conditioning is designed not only to help the boys get stronger, but also to teach them how to continue to workout on their own for rest of the summer and hopefully the rest of their lives. 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Mon-Thurs for six weeks.

 Relief Printmaking In this course students will create editions of prints using a variety of relief techniques, with linoleum as the primary substrate.  In addition to black-and white printing, students will develop images using reduction and multiple plate printing. The overarching goals of this course will be to improve each student’s compositional and expressive abilities. Students are required to have a sketchbook (preferably 9”x12” in size) and complete sketches or ideation exercises. Evaluation will consist of sketchbook assignments, completed projects, following directions, stewardship, effort, creativity, and excellence. No prerequisite necessary.