Many Catholic schools in the Diocese of Buffalo offer Vacation Bible School programs. Some offer summer day camps as well. An extensive summer camp program is also offered at Camp Turner in Allegany State Park. Camp Turner is operated by the diocesan Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry. Click here for more information.
Camp Turner Catholic Summer Camp for Boys and Girls
Camp Turner, our diocesan Catholic summer camp for boys and girls ages 7-15, is preparing for its 87th season of operation! Located in Allegany State Park, Camp Turner offers a traditional overnight camping experience. Registration is open and we are operating this summer.
Want to see Camp and learn more about it? Camp Turner’s Open House is Saturday, July 3rd, 2010 from Noon till 4 pm. Meet the administration and staff, tour the facilities, have a free hotdog.
You can also visit www.CampTurner.com to learn more about summer camping sessions and sign up for camp.
Camp Turner’s mission is to honor God in the children confided to our care. We want to teach campers that:
--God is here in ourselves, in other campers and staff, and in nature.
--Each person here has value and it’s our job to find it.
--Staff is here to listen to campers and help them enjoy their time at camp.
--We can have fun and learn new things about ourselves at the same time.
--We can try new things without fear of failing.
--We can experience success without the failure of others.
St. Joseph Collegiate
Collegiate Summer http://www.sjci.com/collegiate-summer.php
Collegiate Summer! is a four-week program designed exclusively for students entering their 8th grade year. By participating in Collegiate Summer! 8th graders get a chance to experience St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute and develop skills that will be useful as they prepare for high school. The program runs for the month of July from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day.
Summer Sports Camps http://www.sjci.com/summer-sports-camps.php
BASKETBALL
June 28 - July 2 (8:30 a.m. - noon)
St. Joe's - Gym
Open to boys entering grades 7, 8 and 9 in Sept. 2010
The coaching staff of St. Joe's, MMHSAA Manhatttan Cup champions four times since 2002, hosts this exciting and popular camp. Learn and develop fundamental basketball skills the "St. Joe's way" in a competitive and fun environment. Trophies are awarded for team and individual competitions and to the "most improved camper."
CAMP DIRECTOR - Mark Simon (Varsity Head Coach)
COST - $85
FOOTBALL
July 26 - 30 (9 a.m. - noon)
St. Joe's - Robert T. Scott, AFSC Athletic Field Complex
Open to boys entering grades 7, 8 and 9 in Sept. 2010
The St. Joe's Football program, 21-time MMHSAA champions, hosts it camp at the beautiful new Robert T. Scott, AFSC Athletic Field Complex on the St. Joe's campus. The camp will cover skills relative to offense, defense, and special teams along with strength, conditioning and nutrition. This is a non-contact camp. All campers should bring shorts, a t-shirt, turf spikes or sneakers and a mouth guard.
CAMP DIRECTOR - Dennis Gilbert '84 (Varsity Head Coach)
PLUS special guests including NFL Hall of Famer Jim Kelly!
COST - $90
HOCKEY
August 2 - 6 (1 - 2:30 p.m.)
Amherst Ice Center (formerly the Pepsi Center)
Open to boys entering grades 7, 8 and 9 in Sept. 2010
The St. Joe's Hockey Camp is intended for the serious hockey player. Hard work, accountability, sportsmanship and being a good teammate are the foundations of the St. Joe's Hockey program. This winning formula will be integrated throughout the camp. Learn the fundamentals of hockey, improve your skating, passing, and shooting sills as the St. Joe's Varsity Hockey program, six-time NYCHSAA State Champions, helps elevate your game to the next level. Limited to the first 35 campers.
CAMP DIRECTOR - Rich Crozier '94 (Fed. Head Coach)
COST - $175
SOCCER
July 26 - 30 (6 - 8 p.m.)
St. Joe's - Robert T. Scott, AFSC Athletic Field Complex
Open to boys entering grades 7, 8 and 9 in Sept. 2010
Our popular Soccer Camp is back again for a week of fun and learning. hosted by the St. Joe's Soccer program, 20-time MMHSAA Champions, the goal of this camp is to help participants learn and develop fundamental soccer skills. All campers should bring shorts, a t-shirt, and turf cleats or sneakers.
CAMP DIRECTOR - Mike Thoin (Varsity Head Coach)
COST - $85
INTRO TO WRESTLING
August 2 - 5 (6 - 8 p.m.)
St. Joe's - Auxiliary Gym/Wrestling Room
Open to boys entering grades 2 through 9 in Sept 2010
The goals of this camp are to introduce participants to wrestling, develop basic wrestling skills in a safe and fun environment, and promote a healthy lifestyle. The camp is hosted by the hugely-successful St. Joe's Wrestling program, champions of the MMHSAA for two years running. The storied Wrestling program has experienced tremendous individual success with 77 All-Catholic individual championships and 12 NYCHSAA individual state championships.
All skill levels are welcome. Campers will be paired with other wrestlers of equal size and experience. All campers should bring shorts, a t-shirt, and sneakers or wrestling shoes.
CAMP DIRECTOR - Pete Kennedy '97 (Varsity Head Coach)
COST - $60 (Additional campers from the same family FREE!)
LACROSSE
Tuesday & Thursday evenings June 29 - July 22 (6 - 7:30 p.m.)
St. Joe's - Robert T. Scott, AFSC Athletic Field Complex
Open to boys entering grades 6, 7 and 8 in Sept. 2010
Brand new in 2010 is a Lacrosse camp brought to you by the successful St. Joe's Lacrosse program. Learn the basics and compete in scrimmages on the state-of-the-art playing surface. All skill levels welcome.
CAMP DIRECTOR - Pete Hudecki '92 (Varsity Head Coach)
COST - $150
Mount St. Mary Academy
Mount St. Mary Academy is proud to present Summer Sessions 2010 for girls entering grades 5-8. The program, running from August 2-6 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the school, will include a combination of athletic, art and educational sessions.
The camp offers two morning sessions and two afternoon sessions. Classes include: cooking, acting, journalism, ceramics, forensic science, cooking, Zumba, and more. In the afternoon, participants may choose: international sports, baking, singing, cheerleading, digital photography, babysitting and more. The camp costs $185 per child and includes a t-shirt and all necessary supplies and materials for each of the sessions.
Mount St. Mary will also be presenting separate summer sports camps for lacrosse and basketball. These camps are also open to girls entering grades 5-8 and will be led by the school’s coaches and players. Basketball camp will be held at the school from July 12-16 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for $125. Lacrosse camp will run from July 26-30 from 9 a.m. to noon at a cost of $80. Each camp focuses on fundamentals of the game and serves as a stepping point to high school sports. Players of all experience levels are welcome. The registration fee includes a camp t-shirt.
For more information, parents may download a brochure from the school’s website at
www.mt-st-marys.org or call Mount St. Mary Academy at 877-1358.
Mount St. Mary Academy, founded by the Sisters of St. Mary of Namur, is an all-girls, Catholic college-preparatory high school located at 3756 Delaware Avenue in Kenmore. Mount St. Mary’s is ranked in the top 5% of all Western New York high schools.
Holy Angels Academy will host the following Summer Sports Camps in our state-of-the-art athletic facility for girls 8-14 years of age ,24 Shoshone Rd. Buffalo, NY
BASKETBALL CAMP June 28 - July 2 , 8:00 am - 12:00 noon - The Camp instructors will be Mr. Fran Snyder, Varsity Coach and assisted by our JV Coach Jenny Snyder Poppenberg, and Assistant Coach Jamie Snyder as well as present and alumnae players.
VOLLEYBALL CAMP - August 2 - 6, 8:00 am - 12:00 noon - The Camp instructor will be Mrs. Kim Foster, she will be assisted by present and alumnae players.
SOCCER CAMP - August 2 - 6 , 1:00 - 5:00 PM - The Camp instructor will be Mr. Bob Lichtenthal ,Varsity Soccer Coach and will be assisted by current and alumnae playersThe Camps will include drills, conditioning, skills, scrimmages and strategy. Also topics related to fitness, health, nutrition and wellness.For more information please contact Mrs. Kathy Hartrick, Athletics Director at 834-7120, ext 337
Cardinal O'Hara High School
Click here to download the brochure and flier
Baseball
(ages 6-12)
July 12th - 16th
9:00am to 3:00pm daily
cost = $160
Soccer
(ages 7-13)
July 19th - 23rd
9:00am to 11:30am
Cost is $65
Summer Camps at Mt. Mercy Academy
GAL CAMP (Girl’s Athletic League)
Looking for a way to keep your daughter occupied, interested and active this summer? Mt. Mercy Academy will offer three different summer camp opportunities for girls this year. First, the popular GAL Sports Camp will return from July 12-16, 2010. Offering instruction by qualified coaches and staff, this camp holds sessions in basketball, soccer, golf, lacrosse, tennis and volleyball. Fun programs in arts & crafts, swimming, and other activities are included in the camp. Fees are $175 for new members and $135 for siblings, and $165 for returning campers and $125 per returning sibling. Registration forms are available in the Main Office at Mt. Mercy Academy or can be downloaded at www.mtmercy.org. Please call 825-8796 if you would like a brochure for this camp or any of the camps mailed to your home.
Mt. Mercy Summer Basketball Camp
For girls in grades 4, 5, 6 and 7, a basketball camp will run from 10:00 AM – Noon from Monday, June 28th -Friday July 2nd at the Mt. Mercy Academy gymnasium. A second session will run from Monday, August 16th – Friday, August 20th from 10:00 AM –Noon, as well. Each 5 day session costs $75.00.
For students in grades 7 and 8, the basketball camp will run on the same days, Monday, June 28th –Friday July 2nd from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM and a second session will run from Monday, August 16th – Friday, August 20th from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Each 5 day session costs $75.00. This camp offering includes coaching from Mt. Mercy Academy Basketball coaches, players and alumnae, an MMA tee-shirt, and prizes for outstanding skill, commitment and sportsmanship. Each session is limited to only 25 participants, so reserve your spot now! Deadline for application nd payment is Monday, May 31, 2010. For more information contact MMA Athletic Director Mr. Doug Webster at 825-8796 x 108 or dwebster@mtmercy.org.
Mt. Mercy Academy Summer Magic Imagination Camp
Offering a variety of opportunities for girls entering grades 5, 6, 7 and 8, these sessions will appeal to girls interested in developing academic and creative skills. The Summer Magic Imagination Camp will run from July 19th-23rd, 2010 at the Academy on Red Jacket Parkway in Buffalo. A full day camp, from 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM offers activities including scrapbooking, painting, creative writing, games and a day trip to the Buffalo Zoo. A light breakfast, all art and crafts materials, a reusable “green” water bottle and travel and admission to the Buffalo Zoo for the cost of $150 is a bargain!
A half day Summer Magic Imagination Camp is also available. At a morning session focusing on Fun Science, campers will have hands-on learning experiences learning about the science of toys, food chemistry, the science of cosmetics, healthy body science, and chemistry magic! Offered for $75.00, this camp includes a 5 day light breakfast, daily snack, all science lab materials and a reusable “green” water bottle.
An afternoon one session Summer Magic “The Beautiful You” Imagination Camp will run on Tuesday, July 20th and Thursday, July -22nd , (choose one session) from noon until 3:00 PM. Covering such topics as body image and self confidence, the session includes discussion on how young women can learn through scripture how Jesus wants them to see themselves. This camp includes a daily snack, all materials and a reusable “green” water bottle for $25.00 per one day 3 hour session.
Please call the Mt. Mercy Academy Main Office to request a registration brochure or visit www.mtmercy.org to download a registration form. All registration and payments must be received by June 4, 2010.
Mount Mercy Academy, in Buffalo, NY, is a distinctly Catholic college preparatory high school for young women. Sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy, in the tradition of Catherine McAuley, their foundress, Mount Mercy Academy is rooted in the message of Jesus and seeks to maintain a nurturing atmosphere where Mercy students are called to be women of faith, knowledge, integrity and compassionate service.