Camps

Boy's Basketball | June 19 - 22, 2023 | 9:00am - 12:00p | Open to rising 5th-8th graders

Coach: Tyler McClenahan, Varsity Boys Basketball Head

Girl's Basketball | June 19 - 22, 2023 | 12:00pm - 2:30 | Open to rising 6th-9th graders

Got game? Coaches and current players work with campers to develop individual offensive moves, passing, shooting, rebounding, and ball handling. The camp operates from a team perspective, working within the offensive and defensive systems implemented at the high school level. There will be competitive contests throughout the week.

Coast to Coast! Looking to improve your individual lacrosse skills, have fun and meet new friends? Our lacrosse camps are geared to lax players of all ability levels from experienced players to beginners. Equipment is provided or you are welcome to bring your own. Come learn from our varsity coaches and players cutting edge lacrosse techniques while also stressing the importance of developing teamwork and being a good sport. Come out and develop your skills, passion, and confidence in this awesome sport! 

This camp is designed with the beginner, intermediate and advanced player in mind. Campers will develop and enhance coordination, balance, technique, and skill. Emphasis is placed on passing and receiving, dribbling, shooting, heading, movement into space with and without the ball, possession, and various defensive and offensive techniques.

Cheer Camp | August 14-17, 2023 | 11:30 am - 2:00 pm | Open to rising K-8th graders

Coach: Dannaka Wylie, Cheer Head

Runners, take your mark! Campers will learn about basic running technique, racing strategies, nutrition, and injury prevention. This age-appropriate introduction to running helps youth appreciate the benefits of this lifelong activity. Campers will meet at BBHS before starting running activities at Green Lake and Lower Woodland.

Go deep! In this non-contact, up-tempo camp, players learn the rules of the game, offensive and defensive formations, and the fundamentals of football (proper way to catch a football, how to run a route, proper backpedaling technique, and more). Come enjoy the action on Mickey Naish Field!

 

The BBHS Frosh Football Camp is open to all incoming 9th graders. This competitive camp focuses on teaching the fundamentals and techniques at every position. Testing, position drills, and competitions will be incorporated throughout. The Bishop Blanchet football coaching staff looks forward to welcoming and developing all levels of players during this four-day camp.

Bump, set, spike! Campers will develop skills in serving, passing, hitting, blocking, and defense. Emphasis is placed on individualized coaching and competitive drills among campers of similar skill sets. Join us to elevate your game in a positive and encouraging environment.

Open to rising 5th-8th graders

Instructor: Michelle, Carrasquilla Lander, Performing and Fine Arts Department Chair and Visual Arts Instructor

Do you like to build stuff? Learn some 3d rendering skills in sculpture. Camp goers will design a 3d sculpture using cardboard and other found materials.

Open to rising 5th-8th graders

Instructor: John VanDuinen, Audio Engineering and Band Teacher

Want to be a rock star? DJ? Producer? Join this class to learn the basics or Microphones, Recording Software, Music Production, and Recording. After taking this class, you will know how to create music on any computer and from there, the sky's the limit!

Open to rising 5th-8th graders

Prerequisite: Band Experience, an Instrument

 

Instructor: John VanDuinen, Audio Engineering and Band Teacher

Let’s take the concert band to the next level! If you take this class, you will develop group musicianship, expand repertoire, learn new exercises, and explore all the sounds that your instrument can create. There will be a small performance at the end of the week.

Open to rising 5th-8th graders

Instructor: Jesse McFeron, English Teacher

Pictures + text=magic! If you’ve never read a comic or have a stack at home, this is for you. Where do comics come from? What do comics look like in different parts of the world? Who is the greatest superhero? Can I really make my own strip by the end of the week? All of your questions will be answered.

Open to rising 5th-8th graders

Instructors: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Team

Be the change! Diversity Leadership camp is for campers from ALL backgrounds. Campers will be empowered to understand and celebrate differences, while also developing their skills in communication, problem-solving, listening, and accountability.

Open to rising 5th-8th graders

Instructor: Michelle, Carrasquilla Lander, Performing and Fine Arts Department Chair and Visual Arts Instructor

Are you artsy fartsy and  just a little bit sketchy? Learn to render with some foundational drawing. Camp goers will complete a series of small, mini drawing projects in various medias.

Open to rising 5th-8th graders

Instructor: Logan Brewster, Intramural Sports Coordinator

Have a competitive spirit or just want to move? Each day we’ll learn the rules of a new sport and play! Sports include flag football, kickball, capture the flag, soccer, and more. Sportsmanship and having fun are what we’re about!

Open to rising 5th-8th graders

Instructor: Dr. Steve Alkire, AP Physics Teacher

Build projects, solve puzzles, and find patterns interactively by working with your hands . Build, shape, and cut your way to new understandings and surprising outcomes. Math and art come together for an immersive, collaborative, and fun experience

Open to rising 5th-8th graders

Instructor: Dr. Steve Alkire, AP Physics Teacher

Do you like to play board games? Explore the logic and mathematical strategies behind them. Gain a competitive edge by coming up with your own strategies and putting them to the test. Get ready to try new games and puzzles and study the probability and decision making that makes them work.

Open to rising 5th-8th graders

Instructor: Leona Partridge, Improv Club Advisor

Calling all storytellers, comedians, and actors! If you like having fun making up scenes and characters, then Improv camp is the place for you! Come and learn to create characters and stories without scripts or rehearsal. No experience needed. You will learn along with everyone else and have an awesome time sharing a lot of laughs! 

Open to 5th-8th graders

 

Instructor: Matthew Shea, Tech Department & Library Manager

 

Are you interested in games, storytelling, or elaborate magic fights? Do you appreciate the Stranger Things in life? Do you like coming up with bonkers solutions to fantastical problems?  How do you feel about dungeons and/or dragons? If you've played a zillion role-playing games before or you are just curious how they work, come take part in a series of games where we will invent a whole fantasy world, create personalized characters, and then have a big thrilling adventure together over the course of the week!

Open to rising 5th-8th graders

 

Instructor: Rachel McGovern, certified yoga instructor

 

Vinyasa yoga is an energetic full-body flow of movements set to music. Yoga is beneficial for all bodies; it can be especially helpful in supporting injury prevention, fostering balance, and promoting mental discipline and stress relief through a focus on breath. (No yoga experience is necessary.)