Archbishop Carroll High School offers a wide array of academic, athletic, and arts-focused summer camps for young learners. Please contact the camp director if you have questions about procedures and policies about an individual camp.
Boys' Basketball
This camp features instruction by varsity players and coaches, daily guest speakers, ball handling and special emphasis drills, offensive and defensive station work, free throw shooting. Each camper is provided with a camp t-shirt. Campers will experience hard work, competition, and fun through contests and awards, daily games, and camp champions at the end of the week!
Cost: $100; Use gym entrance for pickup and drop off; Walk-up registration available 30 minutes prior to the start of the first day of each camp session.
Contact Camp Director Tim Cogan for more information.
Session I (Grades 2-5): June 3-6, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Girls' Basketball
Join the Carroll Women's Basketball program for four days of personal and group instruction on the fundamental skills of the game: passing, dribbling, shooting, rebounding, and man-to-man-defense. This camp is open to girls entering grades 4-9. Please contact Camp Director Cecilia Grosselin for more information.
June 10-13, 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.; Cost: $75; Use gym entrance for pickup and drop off
Youth Soccer
The Carroll Soccer Camp offers the developing player a comprehensive week of exciting and educational soccer! Emphasis will be placed on individual skills, positional training, team tactics, small-side games and match play. Creativity will be encouraged in order to develop confidence in our campers. Our goal is to foster a positive attitude toward the game of soccer. Passing, receiving, dribbling, defending and finishing will be a major focus of our sessions. Players will be grouped according to age, ability and experience.
A feature of the Carroll Soccer Camp is Goalkeeper Training. Interested campers will be grouped according to age and ability and our camp staff will instruct the proper technical, tactical and psychological dimensions of the position.
Our Team Camp option allows teams to remain together during camp and be trained as a unit. Team training can be customized while individuals still receive the complete soccer camp experience! All campers will receive a Carroll Soccer Camp Shirt and participate in our World Cup Tournament!
This camp is offered to boys and girls ages 8-14. Please contact Camp Director Scott Molfenter for more information.
Cost: $100; Walk-up registration available starting at 8:30 a.m. on the first date of camp; Pick up and drop off at Patriot Stadium. Camp runs 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. each day.
Girls' Soccer Academy
This camp is for girls entering grades 1-8.
The Girls' Summer Soccer Academy provides an introduction to the game for younger players and advanced training comparable to the Carroll Varsity Women's Soccer Program for girls in junior high. Coaches, players, and alumni from the varsity program will lead individual skill development and training as well as fun and competitive games during the camp. Participants will be separated into two groups based on age and/or ability level. Contact Camp Director Morgan Plummer for more information.
July 22-25, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.; Cost: $75
Bowling
King & Queen of the Lanes Bowling Camp
This camp is hosted at Poelking Lanes -- 1403 Wilmington Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45420.
Youth Camp (students entering grades 5-8 for 2024-25): July 29 - August 1, 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m., $80
- Day 1: Basic instruction and drills from Archbishop Carroll High School coaches
- Day 2: Advanced drill work followed by full games
- Day 3: Camp wide singles tournament for the King & Queen of the Lanes Belt
- Day 4: Campers will be divided into teams and bowl a full high school match following OHSAA guidelines
High School Camp: July 29 - August 1, 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., $80
- Day 1: Advanced drill work followed by single games
- Day 2: Advanced drill work followed by baker-style games
- Day 3: 4 total singles games counting total pinfall
- Day 4: 4 total singles games combining total pinfall to crown King of the Lanes
- Each day will include one special guest speaker
Contact Camp Director Mitch Weitz with any questions.
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Volleyball
Improve your individual and team skills with the Archbishop Carroll High School Volleyball coaching staff through progression training and daily team play. This camp focuses on ball handling, serving, hitting training, setting, individual and team defense, and team offense. Walk-ups are accepted on the first day of camp. For information about girls' camps, contact Camp Director Tim O' Brien. For information about boys' camps, please contact Camp Director Logan Kerlin (times and dates TBA).
Pick up and drop off at gym entrance
High School Girls: July 15-19, 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.; Cost: $125
Middle School Girls (Grades 7-8): July 22-24, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.; Cost: $75
Youth Girls (Grades 4-6) July 22-24, 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.; Cost: $75
High School Boys: July 15-18, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.; Cost: $65
Youth Boys: July 15-18, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.; Cost: $65
Youth Football
Campers receive on-field instruction and application of football fundamentals and will learn foundational skills from varsity athletes and coaches. Athletes will be taught multiple position-specific drills and techniques that will jump start their youth football experience. Every athlete who registers by July 10 will receive a camp t-shirt. Registration is open until the first day of camp. Varsity football players are looking forward to passing on their experience to the next group of future Patriots!
Varsity Head Coach Cody Byrd invites all youth parents to the camp kick-off meeting on July 10th. Athletes and parents should sit in the home bleachers. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. immediately followed by the start of camp. Coach Byrd will present the outline of the camp, detail the mission of Carroll football, and speak to the vital relationship between our youth and varsity programs. Any questions parents have can be answered at this time. We are looking forward to meeting you! Please contact Coach Byrd for more information.
This camp is offered to students in grades 2-8. July 10-12, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.; Cost: $40; Pick up and drop off at Patriot Stadium
Boys' Lacrosse
The Patriot Youth Boys' Lacrosse Camp provides instruction in basic lacrosse skills. All instruction is provided by the Archbishop Carroll High School Men's Lacrosse Staff and Varsity players. Fun drills and competitions will be conducted each day – great experience for new and veteran players! Campers should bring their own lacrosse stick and cleats. Please contact Coach Clay Roberts if you need a stick or for more information about the camp.
June 18-20, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (Camp begins at 6:30 p.m. on June 20); Cost: $75; Pick up and drop off at Patriot Stadium. This camp is offered to students entering grades 2-8.
Girls' Lacrosse
This clinic focuses on three areas:
- Drills & Games - Promotes the ability of the player to move quickly and agilely in all directions in a lacrosse environment.
- Individual Skills - Improve stick work using both hands, footwork, and body positioning on offense and defense.
- Using learned skills in small-sided games to improve each player's field sense.
Register by May 28 to guarantee a reversible practice jersey! Participants should bring lacrosse stick and goggles (some available to borrow), mouthpiece, athletic shoes/molded cleats, and a water bottle. Contact Camp Director Mike Hilton for more information.
This camp is available to students entering grades 5-9. June 25-27, 6:30-8:00 p.m.; Cost: $60; Pick up and drop off at Patriot Stadium.
Track & Field
A fun four-day camp for students entering grades 1-9 (Grades 1-4:, 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; Grades 5-9: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.) that focuses on the fundamentals of Track & Field. All campers will receive a camp t-Shirt if registered by May 20. Walk-up registration is allowed prior to the start of each session. Campers may sign up for camp even if they can't attend all four days. The camp will offer instruction from Carroll coaches and athletes in sprinting, distance running, relays, hurdles, long jump, high jump, pole vault (coaches' approval required), shot put, and discus. Contact Coach Mike Triola for more information about this camp.
June 3-6; Cost: $20; Pick up and drop off at Patriot Stadium
Cross Country
A fun 3-day camp for students entering grades 1-8 that introduces the awesome sport of cross country and prepares campers for success. Carroll Cross Country coaches and athletes will lead fun activities focusing on endurance, speed, strength, mobility, and running form. The final day of the camp will feature camp races of various distances, depending on the level and ability of each camper. All campers will receive a camp t-shirt. Contact Coach John Agnew for more information.
August 5-7, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.; Cost: $25; Pick up and drop off at the Carroll baseball field.
PATS Camp
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PATS Camp, or Patriot Adaptive Training and Sports Camp, is a four-day camp provided by Archbishop Carroll High School for anyone ages 3-21 with special needs. Each day, the camp focuses on a different sport with support from current Carroll athletes. PATS Camp is completely free of charge, and campers can attend any or all sessions they choose! Each camper will receive a free t-shirt among other things throughout the week. Contact Camp Director Allie Monell for more information.
June 17-20, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Youth Band Pop Music Camp
Come and learn to play pop music charts with your friends! This music experience is geared for traditional band instruments, but we welcome guitar, bass, and drumset players as well! Students will learn popular favorites and build technique on their instruments. This camp is for musicians entering grades 6-8 who have some experience playing the instrument of their choice. Family and friends are invited to our closing recital concert on June 27 at 2:15 p.m.! Students must provide their own instrument. Contact Camp Directors Carl Soucek or Brooke Butler for more information.
June 25-27, 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.; Cost: $25; Pick up and drop off at gym entrance
Theatre Arts & Drama
This camp will teach the fundamentals of acting by implementing a series of programs tailored for students entering grades 5-9. Students will learn improvisation, character development, acting, singing, dancing, fundamentals of set construction, stage makeup, costume design, technical theatre, and scene design. A t-shirt, daily snack, and Friday pizza provided for the students. The camp ends with a student show for families at noon on the big stage with sound and lights! Register before June 1 to save on your camp fee. Contact Camp Director Toni Weitz for more information.
June 24-28, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.; Cost: $75 on or before May 31, $85 on or after June 1; Pick up and drop off at main entrance.
Young Artist Camp
Campers will get to act and feel like real artists all week long with all new camp content for 2024! Our young artists (entering grades 5-8) will experience many mediums and techniques while learning about famous artists and their styles. At the end of the week, campers will be rewarded with a pizza party for all their hard work and will host an art show for their family. Additionally, campers will receive their very own sketchbook and blank tote bag to design throughout the week. For all who enjoy art, this camp will not disappoint! All art materials, snacks, and drinks provided during the week. Please contact Camp Director Renee Merland for more information.
June 17-21, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.; Cost: $125; Pick up and drop off at main entrance
Woodworking
Young woodworkers (entering grades 6-8) will make one project and custom plaques using CNC/Laser Jet Printer under instruction and guidance from Carroll students and Industrial Technology Chair Mike Lakin. Campers are also invited to a pizza party at the end of camp. Please contact Camp Director Mike Lakin for information.
June 4-7, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.; Cost: $150; Pick up and drop off at woodshop entrance behind school loading dock
Patriot STEM
In this engaging science camp, students will encounter lessons and hands-on activities involving anatomy, microbiology, chemistry, physics, and earth science. The fee for this camp covers all materials and safety equipment, snacks, and a t-shirt for participants. T-shirt sizes are only guaranteed for those who register before June 1, 2024. Contact Camp Director Meghan Mulligan for more information.
This camp is for students entering grades 6-8. June 24-26, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.; Cost: $110; Pick up and drop off at main entrance
Bailemos, es verano - Spanish Camp
Do you love to sing and dance? Do you like learning about other cultures and want to learn some Spanish while having a blast through engaging activities? This Spanish Camp is just what you are looking for this summer! Students will be engaged in learning exploratory Spanish through music, dance, and stories with two of Archbishop Carroll High School’s P-12 licensed Spanish teachers, Señorita Ashworth & Señorita Koesters. No prior knowledge or Spanish-speaking ability required! Each camper will also receive supplemental materials to take their learning a step further -- new this year -- Holi-DAY!
What to expect: Spanish vocabulary and phrases (numbers, colors, family members, conversation, animals, days of the week, months, and much more), Hispanic culture (dances, food recipes, and visits from native speakers), Crafts (piñatas, barriletes (kites), paper flowers, and many other craft projects), Practice conversations with other campers, teachers, and teacher assistants, Examine authentic materials like videos, commercials, music, cartoons, money, magazines, Spanish songs and games, and much more.
If you register after May 1, your t-shirt order may arrive late.
Contact Camp Director Tara Ashworth for more information.
June 4 - 7; Cost: $100; Pick up and drop off at main entrance