Mother McAuley Announces 2015 Summer Camps

Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School announces their summer camps for 2015. Athletes, artists, actresses, scientists and authors from kindergarten through high school age are given the opportunity to develop skills by learning from and interacting with experienced staff. McAuley camps include 12 athletic camps, art camp, creative writing camp, science camp, the NEW “Curtain Call” theatre camp, and the popular miniMAC enrichment camp for girls in grades 1 – 8. Registration for all camps is now available online at mothermcauley.org.

miniMAC Camp
Grades 1 – 8 | June 15 – 18 | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. | $130
Start your summer out at our GIRLS ONLY camp with hands-on, project-based sessions that give girls the opportunity to explore in a creative environment and look at things in a new way. Each day will have a different learning experience including art, music, theatre, creative writing, technology, science, sports and world cultures. Our enthusiastic faculty and camp counselors’ goal is to make learning and problem-solving fun!

Fine Arts Camps
Grades K – 9 | Ages, dates, times and prices vary by camp
McAuley offers two different Fine Arts Camps: Art and the new “Curtain Call” Theatre Camp. These two camps offer girls and boys the opportunity to expand their knowledge and skills. Campers will be able to paint a masterpiece at the two-week Art Camp or play a part in the Curtain Call productions of The Jungle Book for K – 5th graders or Shrek Jr. for 6th – 9th graders, at the end of this two-week theatre camp.

Academic Camps
Grades 4 – 8 | Ages, dates and times vary by camp | $80
McAuley offers two Academic Camps: Science Camp and the NEW Creative Writing Camp. Work with our skilled faculty members in both areas to have fun in these two subject areas! With sessions in Science Camp including CSI McAuley, Engineering Marvels, Moving and Grooving and Magic Potions, girls will learn how to use chemistry, biology and physics in their everyday life! In Creative Writing, participate in a variety of creative writing activities using iPad technology designed for girls who love to write!

Athletic Camps
Grades 1 – 12 | Ages, dates and times vary by camp | $80
McAuley’s athletic program has a rich tradition, built on success, hard work and Mighty Mac pride. Join their coaches for camps in basketball, bowling, diving, golf, lacrosse, running, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, volleyball and water polo.

Athletic camps are taught by the current McAuley coaches, most of whom not only have plenty of experience in teaching, but have played and excelled at their respective sports throughout their lives. Mrs. Kathy Gordon Davis, Fine Arts Department Chairperson, is an esteemed artist in the Chicagoland area and will head the two-week Art Camp, while Curtain Call, a two-week camp, will be run by the dynamic duo, Mrs. Julie McKee, Director of the McAuley A Cappella Choir, Hidden Talents and the McAuley All-School Musical; and Mrs. Carrie Alifantis, professional actress, singer, Director of the McAuley Mac Melody Choir and Music Director of the McAuley All-School Musical. The Science Camp will be facilitated by Mrs. Kim Turnbull, McAuley Science Department Chairperson, and Mrs. Jan Wilson, science teacher, while the new Creative Writing Camp will be led by Mr. Patrick Sullivan, McAuley English and Theatre teacher. The miniMAC Camp also will be facilitated by faculty members from multiple disciplines at Mother McAuley. All camps provide an opportunity to learn new skills, have fun and experience the Lifetime Advantage McAuley offers its students every day.

PHOTO: “MMc Summer Camps:” The popular miniMAC Camp is back for its second year, and, in response to demand, is now open to girls in grades 1-8.