Enrichment Camp Program Information

2025 Enrichment Camps

Co-Ed Mini Monarch Recreational Camp (Rising K-4 Grade)
Session 1: Monday, June 23 - Friday, June 27
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
$600
Last Day to Drop: June 16, 8AM

Session 2: Monday, July 7 - Friday, July 11
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
$600
Last Day to Drop: June 30, 8AM

Session 3: Monday, July 14 - Friday, July 18
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
$600
Last Day to Drop: July 7, 8AM

Junior Monarch camps create spaces where children can experience fairness, kindness and the value of trying new activities and of expanding on skills. Campers will explore and engage in fun group activities with the goals of making new friends and peer relationships, growing moving muscles, learning problem solving skills as a working member of a team, and testing their responsibility and independence in a safe environment.  Participants are required to wear athletic shoes & apparel, and bring a bottle of water each day.  Daily nutritious snacks and lunch are provided.

Digital and Performing Arts

Musical Theatre (Rising 6-8 Grade)
Monday, June 16 - Wednesday, July 2 [No Camp on Thursday, June 19th]
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
$775
Last Day to Drop: June 9, 8AM

Journey “under the sea” with Ariel and her aquatic friends in Disney’s The Little Mermaid JR, adapted from Disney’s Broadway production and the motion picture. Come work with AMHS Performing Arts faculty and perform in a Broadway-style musical in only two weeks of rehearsal. The fun begins Monday, June 16th and ends with an hour-long performance on Wednesday, July 2nd at 11:00 AM in the Kinkade Center for the Arts.  Camp is directed by Doug Santana, Director of Performing Arts.

Sketch Comedy & Improvisation Camp (Rising 6-9 Grade)
Monday, June 16 - Wednesday, June 25 [No Camp on Thursday, June 19th]
12:50 PM - 2:50 PM
$300
Last Day to Drop: June 9, 8AM

Want to know what it's like to be a cast member of the popular AMHS Sketch Comedy group, Pardon My French? Now is your chance to learn long and short form improvisation games and develop your own comedic sketches with our Director of Performing Arts and Pardon My French director, Mr. Doug Santana. This gut-busting six day camp will end with a performance on the afternoon of Wednesday, June 25th in the Kinkade Center for the Arts. Camp is directed by Doug Santana, Director of Performing Arts.

 
Creating Comics and Graphic Novels (Rising 7-9 Grade)
Monday, July 7 - Friday, July 11 
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$200
Last Day to Drop: June 30, 8AM
 
Unleash your inner artist and storyteller this summer! Our week-long Graphic Novel Summer School will guide you through the exciting process of creating your very own graphic short story. From brainstorming captivating characters and thrilling plots to mastering panel layouts, you'll learn all the essential skills to bring your stories to life. Dive into a world of creativity and leave with a finished graphic short story you can proudly share. Join us for a fun and immersive experience where your imagination takes center stage!  Camp is directed by Jeffer Person, Digital Media Instructor.


Debate (Rising 8-10 Grade)
Monday, July 14 - Friday, July 18
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
$600
Last Day to Drop: July 7, 8AM

More details about this camp to come!  Camp will be directed by Michaela Northrop, AMSH Speach and Debate Staff Member.


Music Production (Rising 6-9 Grade)
Monday June 23 - Friday, July 3
1:00PM - 3:00PM
$400
Last Day to Drop: June 16, 8AM

In this enrichment camp, students will learn the fundamentals of music production, guiding them through the process of collaborating in groups to create, record, and present their own song by the end of the camp.   This camp will be lead by Lauren Bevilaqua, director of AMHS liturgical band Exodus, with support from Christian Ramos, a Mitty alum with extensive experience in music production. 


Dance Audition Prep (Rising 6-9 Grade)
Monday, July 14 - Friday, July 18
10:15AM - 12:15PM
$200
Last Day to Drop: July 7, 8AM

Do you want to be a member of the AMHS Royals Dance Ensemble or get better at auditioning for dance calls...this is the class for you. This fast paced dance class will better prepare you to learn choreography and combos utilizing various dance styles. This camp is directed by Anethra Rhodes, Dance Director.

Recreational Dance: Hip Hop & Jazz Funk (Rising 5-9 Grade)

Monday July 7 - Friday July 11
10:15 - 12:15PM
$200
Last Day to Drop: June 30, 8AM

Come have fun and dance with us this summer in the AMHS Caputo Dance Studio. Learn fun, popular dance moves in a positive carefree environment.  This camp is directed by Anethra Rhodes, Dance Director.


Social Media Marketing (Rising 8-9 Grade)
Monday, July 7 - Friday, July 18
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
$400
Last Day to Drop: June 30, 8AM

This two-week course for rising 8th and 9th grade students will focus on learning the foundations of marketing and digital media. Exploring various facets of marketing, students will gain new insight on consumer behavior, media literacy, rebranding, among other subtopics. Featuring guest speakers with backgrounds in marketing, journalism, and public health, students will draw connections between content and application in various careers.  Camp will be directed by Elizabeth Eckman, Religious Studies Teacher.

Literature

Sports Literature (Rising 6-8 Grade)
Monday, June 23 - Thursday, July 3 [No Class on Friday, July 4th]
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
$400
Last Day to Drop:  June 16, 8AM

This two-week course for middle school students will focus on reading and listening to stories, podcasts, poetry, and informational texts all related to sports. All reading and activities will take place during class time. They will read the nonfiction graphic novel Dragon Hoops by Gene Luen Yang, and discuss various ideas that come up in the book, including teamwork, overcoming adversity, facing fears, and following dreams. Students will practice the skills of reading comprehension and supporting opinions in a compelling manner through close reading and writing activities. At the end of the course, students will work with groups to create and play a new sport!  Camp will be directed by Amy Olein, English Teacher.

 

S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics)

AI Explorers (Rising 7-9 Grade)
Monday June 23 - Friday, June 27
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
$200
Last Day to Drop: June 16, 8AM

Join us for an exciting week of hands-on tech exploration at AI Creators Summer Camp, where you’ll use a new cutting-edge AI tool each day to bring your creative ideas to life! Whether you're into storytelling, podcasting, video-making, or design, this camp will introduce you to the future of creativity. No prior experience needed—just bring your imagination and curiosity! By the end of the week, you'll walk away with new skills, cool projects, and a glimpse into how AI is shaping the world of creativity.  Camp will be directed by Rachel Marrion, Social Studies Teachers.

World Languages

Introduction to American Sign Language (ASL)
Monday, June 23 - Friday, June 27
10:15 AM - 12:15PM
$200
Last Day to Drop: June 16, 8AM

This engaging, interactive one-week course introduces students in grades 6-9 to the fundamentals of American Sign Language (ASL) and Deaf culture. Through hands-on activities, games, and real-life applications, students will develop basic ASL communication skills while gaining an appreciation for the Deaf community. This course  will be taught by Mitty's ALS instructor Dean Papalia.

Ciao Amici (Introduction to Italian Language and Culture)
Monday, June 23 - Friday, June 27
10:15 AM - 12:15PM
$200
Last Day to Drop: June 16, 8AM

Learn basic communication skills and discover Italian culture through games, music, food and fun!  This course will be taught by Lori Carbone, Modern Languages Department Chair.

Vive le français! (Introduction to Fench Language and Culture)
Monday, June 23 - Friday, June 27
8:00 AM - 10:00PM

Learn basic communication skills and discover French culture through games, music, food and fun!  Lori Carbone, Modern Languages Department Chair.