This advanced skills camp is for students entering 6th - 8th grade in the fall of 2023
Join the varsity coaching staff as well as the Chaminade Eagle baseball players at an advanced skills camp aimed to get you ready to compete at the next level, high school baseball. Both offensive and defensive skills will be addressed, including hitting, base running, pitching, and outfield and infield defensive skills. Come see what it's like to be part of Eagle baseball! You can attend one session or both!
Location: West Hills Campus Baseball Field (High School) Session 1 Dates: June 17 – 20 (M-TH) Time: 8:30 – 11:30 am Cost: $275
Join our Coach Machuca and Coach Riley, as well as our varsity coaching staff and players, this summer to learn the skills needed to compete at the next level. Players will develop a strong foundation in football fundamentals, including passing, catching, tackling, and teamwork.
Date: June 17 – 21 Time: 8:30 am - 11:30 am Location: West Hills Fee: $152
This skills camp is for girls entering 7th - 9th grade in the fall of 2024
Join varsity girls volleyball coach to learn from the best! This camp is designed to challenge young women and hone their volleyball skill to get them ready to compete at the high school level. Come see what it’s like to be part of Eagle Volleyball!
Location: West Hills Campus Gym (High School)
Session Dates: June 17 - 21 No camp on the 19th - Federal Holiday)
In this class presented by Chaminade’s internationally recognized Eagle Engineering robotics team, you will be introduced to basic engineering concepts in a way that’s so fun, you’ll forget that it’s preparing you as the next generation of innovators, inventors, and technicians. Students will work in teams create and operate a robot to compete in a game inspired by this year’s VEX Robotics Competition. No experience necessary. Involves hand tools and light metal work. Closed-toed shoes required. The course fee includes a healthy snack and lunch every day of the week!
Are you ready to take your game design skills to another level? With Unity, an industry-grade design software, aspiring game designers will learn level editing, 3D modeling, impactful gameplay creation, as well as how to utilize scripts and variables. Student-created games will be available on a password-protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Returning students can create more advanced projects that build on previous years.
Date: June 16 - June 20 ( No camp June 19th federal holiday) Time: 12:00pm - 3:00 pm
It doesn’t take an artist to create one-of-a-kind projects. Using the computer program Design Space, students can easily tap into their creative side to create images on tablet computers. Watch their designs come to life as they create one-of-a-kind tote bags, water bottles, t-shirts, and more. Creativity and technology come together in this camp as students print their designs on Cricut Makers.
Join us on our beach volleyball courts with the varsity coaching staff and players this summer. Learn the skills needed to compete at the next level. Players will learn ball control skills and offensive and defensive game strategies. Players will be grouped according to ability.
Dates: June 17 - June 21 Time: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Location: West Hills
Entering 6th grade - For Students New to Chaminade Middle School This half-day workshop will immerse new students in a daily three-hour experience specially designed to prepare them for starting the new school year off right at Chaminade’ s Chatsworth campus. Each student will attend two classes daily to expose them to the skills and knowledge expected of entering Chaminade students. The classes will include an “Introduction to Chaminade”, a class designed to familiarize students with Chaminade culture, meet program directors, ask pertinent questions and meet their classmates, and “Study Skills”, in which students will learn important skills for organization, time management, note-taking, and test preparation. Students will utilize tablet computers daily in each class to practice keyboarding and learn the basic functions of the laptops in a classroom setting.
Location: Chatsworth Campus (Middle School) Session 1: June 17 – June 29 (no class on June 19th due to federal holiday) Time: 8:30 am – 11:30 am
Entering 7th and 8th grade - For Students New to Chaminade Middle School This half-day workshop will immerse new students in a daily three-hour experience specially designed to prepare them for starting the new school year off right at Chaminade’ s Chatsworth campus. Each student will attend two classes daily to expose them to the skills and knowledge expected of entering Chaminade students. The classes will include an “Introduction to Chaminade”, a class designed to familiarize students with Chaminade culture, meet program directors, ask pertinent questions and meet their classmates, and “Study Skills”, in which students will learn important skills for organization, time management, note-taking, and test preparation. Students will utilize tablet computers daily in each class to practice keyboarding and learn the basic functions of the laptops in a classroom setting.
Location: Chatsworth Campus (Middle School) Session 1: June 17 – June 29 (no class on June 19th due to federal holiday) Time: 8:30 am – 11:30 am
Let’s dance and cheer now that summer is near! Dance fundamentals and cheer will be the foundation of this camp. Learn cheers and fun choreography to perform for your friends and family at the end of the week. Join Chaminade’s Dance Director and L.A. Ram’s cheerleader, Jacquelyn Ward, to experience this fun filled funky week of dance!
At our summer camp indoor soccer, participants learn sport-specific fundamentals and achieve personal-best performances. Focused on skill development, the indoor setting provides a consistent and comfortable environment for learning. Our camp goes beyond refining soccer skills; it instills confidence, sportsmanship, and a lifelong passion for the game.
Dates: June 24 -28 (No camp June 19th federal holiday) Time: 8:30 am - 11:30 am Location: West Hills Fee: $190
Join us in the coolness of the gym with the varsity basketball coaching staff and players this summer to learn the skills and develop new ones! Players will learn offensive and defensive skills as well as have a great time. Players will be grouped by level of play and skill. test
Discover the Lua coding language while designing experiences in ROBLOX®, an online universe where you can create anything you dream of. This class combines game design concepts, coding, and fun! New developers will learn to use Roblox’s Studio software to reimagine the popular game genres with your own custom code! Student-created games will be available on a password-protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program.
Date: June 24 - 28 Time: 12:00 - 3:00 Location: West Hills
Entering 6th grade - For Students New to Chaminade Middle School This half-day workshop will immerse new students in a daily three-hour experience specially designed to prepare them for starting the new school year off right at Chaminade’ s Chatsworth campus. Each student will attend two classes daily to expose them to the skills and knowledge expected of entering Chaminade students. The classes will include an “Introduction to Chaminade”, a class designed to familiarize students with Chaminade culture, meet program directors, ask pertinent questions and meet their classmates, and “Study Skills”, in which students will learn important skills for organization, time management, note-taking, and test preparation. Students will utilize tablet computers daily in each class to practice keyboarding and learn the basic functions of the laptops in a classroom setting.
Location: Chatsworth Campus (Middle School) Session 1: June 17 – June 29 (no class on June 19th due to federal holiday) Time: 8:30 am – 11:30 am
Entering 7th and 8th grade - For Students New to Chaminade Middle School This half-day workshop will immerse new students in a daily three-hour experience specially designed to prepare them for starting the new school year off right at Chaminade’ s Chatsworth campus. Each student will attend two classes daily to expose them to the skills and knowledge expected of entering Chaminade students. The classes will include an “Introduction to Chaminade”, a class designed to familiarize students with Chaminade culture, meet program directors, ask pertinent questions and meet their classmates, and “Study Skills”, in which students will learn important skills for organization, time management, note-taking, and test preparation. Students will utilize tablet computers daily in each class to practice keyboarding and learn the basic functions of the laptops in a classroom setting.
Location: Chatsworth Campus (Middle School) Session 1: June 17 – June 29 (no class on June 19th due to federal holiday) Time: 8:30 am – 11:30 am
Fee: $525
Week Three June 30 - July 3 (No camp July 4th and 5th)
Join us in the coolness of the gym with the varsity soccer coaching staff and players this summer to learn the skills and develop new ones! Players will learn offensive and defensive skills as well as have a great time.
Discover the Lua coding language while designing experiences in ROBLOX®, an online universe where you can create anything you dream of. This class combines game design concepts, coding, and fun! New developers will learn to use Roblox’s Studio software to reimagine the popular game genres with your own custom code! Student-created games will be available on a password-protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program.
Date: June 30 - July 3 ( No camp July 4) Time: 8:30 am - 11:30 am Location: West Hills
Discover the Lua language through a visual block coding system while designing worlds in ROBLOX®, an online universe where you can create anything you dream of. This new class combines game design concepts, coding, and fun! Young entrepreneurs will also learn how to navigate ROBLOX’s fast-growing marketplace to publish their games. Student-created games will be available on a password protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family.
Join us in the coolness of the gym with the varsity basketball coaching staff and players this summer to learn the skills and develop new ones! Players will learn offensive and defensive skills as well as have a great time. Players will be grouped by level of play and skill.
This one-week course is designed to give students the opportunity to develop their skills and techniques in the following areas: music, movement, and acting. Students will work on scenes and songs from DISNEY’S HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL. This course will use Musical Theatre repertoire appropriate for the age, skill, talent, and ability of the students. Students will develop basic skills and knowledge in the rehearsal process and promote confidence in their performance abilities. Students will have an opportunity to show off their talents to friends and family at the end of the workshop.
Performance on July 12th at 2 pm on the Tutor Family Center for the Performing Arts stage
Date: July 8 - July 12 Time: 8:30 - 11:30 Location: West Hills, Tutor Family Center for Performing Arts
Take the next step beyond simply “playing” Minecraft and become a true Redstone engineer. Expand your Redstone knowledge by constructing your own carnival with a variety of mini-games, roller coasters, and attractions powered by Redstone. Learn how to use Command and Structure blocks to incorporate them into your builds. Activate your skills and take your Minecraft structures to the next level!
We are proud to be partnering with Cardboard Superheroes - a non-profit organization with a mission to promote creative thinking and learning as well as the arts in education. The are a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) driven organization pushing the boundaries educating the next generation.
Cardboard Superheroes was founded by the creators of the life-sized cardboard models such as Iron Man, Groot, Wall-E, Wonder Woman, Hulkbuster, and more! Connor Lee (Chaminade class of ’23) and Bauer Lee (current Chaminade High School student) have also created the Pop-Culture STEAM Curriculum used by over 250,000+ students, have designed exhibitions for museums/organizations, and more! Come join us in the week long camp to see what its all about. You can check out their website here
At our summer camp indoor soccer, participants learn sport-specific fundamentals and achieve personal-best performances. Focused on skill development, the indoor setting provides a consistent and comfortable environment for learning. Our camp goes beyond refining soccer skills; it instills confidence, sportsmanship, and a lifelong passion for the game.
Dates: July 8 – 12 Time: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Location: West Hills
Join Chaminade’s internationally recognized Eagle Engineering robotics team! Learn basic engineering concepts in a way that’s so fun you’ll forget that it’s preparing you as the next generation of innovators, inventors, and technicians. Students work in teams and create and operate a robot to compete in a game inspired by this year’s VEX Robotics Competition. No experience is necessary. The course fee includes a healthy snack and lunch every day of the week!
This workshop will immerse new students in a three-hour daily experience specifically designed to familiarize NEW Chaminade students with the middle school culture and meet their classmates. Students will also learn important skills for organization, time management, note-taking, and test preparation. Students will utilize tablet computers daily to practice keyboarding and learn the basic functions of the laptops in a classroom setting.
This workshop will immerse new students in a three-hour daily experience specifically designed to familiarize NEW Chaminade students with the middle school culture and meet their classmates. Students will also learn important skills for organization, time management, note-taking, and test preparation. Students will utilize tablet computers daily to practice keyboarding and learn the basic functions of the laptops in a classroom setting.
Explore the world of artificial intelligence to design fully interactive games and experiences using cutting-edge technology. This program combines artificial intelligence with coding to create an unforgettable learning adventure. Students will construct machine learning models that use image and text recognition within block-based coding software to build a portfolio of projects. Student-created projects will be available on a password-protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program.
Grades 6 - 9 Bring your animations to life with design tools used by real game developers! Create sophisticated sprite animations using simple-to-learn techniques that you can use i n any 2D editor. Squash, stretch, and shade your creations to make your characters pop! Students do not need any prior experience i n game design, animation, or sketching. Student-created games will be available on a password-protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program.
This advanced skills camp is for students entering 6th - 8th grade in the fall of 2024
Join the varsity coaching staff as well as the Chaminade Eagle baseball players at an advanced skills camp aimed to get you ready to compete at the next level, high school baseball. Both offensive and defensive skills will be addressed, including hitting, base running, pitching, and outfield and infield defensive skills. Come see what it's like to be part of Eagle baseball! You can attend one session or both!
Location: West Hills Campus Baseball Field (High School)
Session 2 Dates: July 15 – 18 (M-TH) Time: 8:30 – 11:30 am Cost: $275
Join us in the coolness of the gym with the varsity basketball coaching staff and players this summer to learn the skills and develop new ones! Players will learn offensive and defensive skills as well as have a great time. Players will be grouped by age, level of play and skill.
Come join Coach Bri Evers. , her staff and current Chaminade Field Hockey player on our blue turf field. Players will go through skill drills, simulate game play as well as a few actual games in this week-long camp.
Location: West Hills camps, football field Dates: July 15 - 19 Cost: $190
This dance intensive is for students entering 6th - 9th grade in the fall of 2024.
Don’t miss you chance to work with our Chaminade Dance Director and former L.A. Rams Cheerleader, Jacqueline Ward. This dance intensive will assist dancers on refining their technique in multiple styles of dance. Master guest instructors and choreographers will also be a part of the instructional team. We hope to have you join us to boost your fundamental techniques to a more advanced level.
Jacqueline Ward was a competition dancer her whole life before attending Chapman University’s prestigious dance program. Upon graduation, she signed with a talent agency and dances professionally in Los Angeles. She is currently a Cheerleader (dancer) for The Los Angeles Rams.
Dates: July 15 - 19
Time: 8:30 am – 11:30 am
Location: West Hills Tutor Center Dance Studio Fee: $275
In this class presented by Chaminade’s internationally recognized Eagle Engineering robotics team, you will be introduced to basic engineering concepts in a way that’s so fun, you’ll forget that it’s preparing you as the next generation of innovators, inventors, and technicians. Students will work in teams create and operate a robot to compete in a game inspired by this year’s VEX Robotics Competition. No experience necessary. Involves hand tools and light metal work. Closed-toed shoes required. The course fee includes a healthy snack and lunch every day of the week!
This is your chance to make the friendship bracelets! Join us for a camp that lets you personalize and accessorize you own fashion, jewelry and accessories. Campers will get to let their imagination and creativity run wild as they design hats, tote bags, necklaces. Supplies are included and the use of a Cricut machine will be used to aid in the campers amazing creations!
Teach your kids the secrets of building financial wealth and security! Whether you want to build the next great American company, become a Wall Street tycoon, or be the millionaire next door by investing wisely - this camp is for you! In this course, you will learn the basics of investing in the stock market, the difference between assets and liabilities, the importance of diversification, and how to evaluate companies. You will also develop your own business plan and present your ideas to your peers to compete for their investments in a mock Shark Tank-style activity. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program.
Find your voice and leave your mark on the world! Whether you are six or sixteen, it’s time to start a career as the next YouTube star. Explore the variety of content and personalities that exist on YouTube and how to find your own niche. Learn the Dos and Don’ts of the platform and how to practice good digital citizenship. Develop your on-camera presence, your own channel branding, and professional editing skills. Take home a plan for launching your own channel with the content created in class! Student projects will be available on a password-protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program.
This workshop will immerse new students in a three-hour daily experience specifically designed to familiarize NEW Chaminade students with the middle school culture and meet their classmates. Students will also learn important skills for organization, time management, note-taking, and test preparation. Students will utilize tablet computers daily to practice keyboarding and learn the basic functions of the laptops in a classroom setting.
This workshop will immerse new students in a three-hour daily experience specifically designed to familiarize NEW Chaminade students with the middle school culture and meet their classmates. Students will also learn important skills for organization, time management, note-taking, and test preparation. Students will utilize tablet computers daily to practice keyboarding and learn the basic functions of the laptops in a classroom setting.
Join us in the coolness of the gym with the varsity basketball coaching staff and players this summer to learn the skills and develop new ones! Players will learn offensive and defensive skills as well as have a great time. Players will be grouped by level of play and skill.
Date: July 22-26 Time: 8:30 am - 11:30 am Location: West Hills
Join Chaminade’s internationally recognized Eagle Engineering robotics team! Learn basic engineering concepts in a way that’s so fun you’ll forget that it’s preparing you as the next generation of innovators, inventors, and technicians. Students work in teams and create and operate a robot to compete in a game inspired by this year’s VEX Robotics Competition. No experience is necessary. The course fee includes a healthy snack and lunch every day of the week!
Explore the world of artificial intelligence to design fully interactive games and experiences using cutting-edge technology. This program combines artificial intelligence with coding to create an unforgettable learning adventure. Students will construct machine learning models that use image and text recognition within block-based coding software to build a portfolio of projects. Student-created projects will be available on a password-protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program.
Students will explore ceramics, printing/ stamp making, and acrylic painting and create multiple pieces each week using the designated material. At the end of the camp, students will be able to showcase their work at an “art show” for friends, family, and other summer students to attend.
Teach your kids the secrets of building financial wealth and security! Whether you want to build the next great American company, become a Wall Street tycoon, or be the millionaire next door by investing wisely - this camp is for you! In this course, you will learn the basics of investing in the stock market, the difference between assets and liabilities, the importance of diversification, and how to evaluate companies. You will also develop your own business plan and present your ideas to your peers to compete for their investments in a mock Shark Tank-style activity. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program.
Date: July 21 - July 25 Time: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: West Hills
Fee: $285
Chatsworth
Camp Leadership
Wendy Cowgill
Director of Center for Excellence
Chantelle Ghebrial Program Coordinator
Chris Sedik
West Hills Site Director
April Risteff
Chatsworth Site Director
If you need to make changes to your registrations or information on forms already submitted, please email us at centerforexcellence@chaminade.org, as you are not able to change registration or edit a form yourself once it has been submitted.
Changes to your registration can be made up to one week prior to the program/course start date, with a full refund of course fees by sending a written request to centerforexcellence@chaminade.org.
Cancellations with less than a week's notice will NOT be eligible for refunds, but fees paid may be applied towards future programming.