DSHA Summer Cool Camp Descriptions

Escape Rooms are a type of physical adventure game in which a group of people are locked in  a room and have to solve a series of puzzles, find clues, and escape the room within a set time limit. Let’s try it at DSHA! We’ll devise  a challenge that will get you to use your detective skills and work as a team to solve the mystery.

July 10 - 14 | 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. 
$75
STEM | Leadership

Tie dye, puffy paint, and fabric markers, oh my! Each day, you’ll design and decorate a piece of clothing including socks, hats, and more. Creativity and individualism are strongly encouraged, and you will be able to work together to perfect fabulous fashion pieces! 

A list of required clothing pieces will be provided before camp begins.

Let’s practice our reading, writing, and rhyming skills using the books of Dr. Seuss. We’ll check out foxes in soxes, cats in hats, and other wild and wacky adventures, all while we practice our reading and rhymes. Come check out the fantastic creatures in so many of Dr. Seuss’s books. We’ll even create a fantastic creature of our own!

July 17 - 21 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. 
$75
Reading | Visual Arts

Where do chefs and cooks find the delicious ideas for the foods they create? They start with cookbooks! Let’s look at the art of creating good recipes and gathering them together. We’ll look at how cookbooks are arranged, written, and presented and then we’ll make our own.  At the end of the week, we’ll celebrate with snacks we’ve invented!

July 10 - 14 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. 
$85
STEM | Reading | Writing 

Do you love DIY projects? Then this camp is for you! We will spend all week creating projects using imagination and crafting techniques. Get ready to turn everyday household objects into art!

July 24 - 28 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
$110 
Visual Arts | STEM

Learn a new sport! Join the DSHA Varsity coaching staff, current players, and alums to learn the sport of field hockey. DSHA Head Coaches Sue Walline and Quinn Loucks will provide everything you need to know! 

June 19 - 23 | 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
$115 
Athletics

Come learn the fastest growing sport in Wisconsin! DSHA coaches will provide you with basic instruction in the fundamentals of the game, as well as offensive and defensive strategies.

Required equipment includes cleats or sneakers (for inside if it rains), a mouth guard, goggles, and a stick.

Do you love working with yarn? Have you ever wanted to create a small tapestry or basket? This is the class for you! We will spend the week weaving small tapestries, bracelets, wrapping baskets, and having fun!

June 26 - 30 | 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. 
$100 
Visual Arts | STEM 

Learn a new sport! Join the DSHA Varsity coaching staff, current players, and alums to learn the sport of field hockey. DSHA Head Coaches Sue Walline and Quinn Loucks will provide everything you need to know! 

June 19 - 23 | 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
$115
Athletics

Come learn about the exciting world of coding and robotics! The field of robotics is full of unique challenges, critical thinking, and creativity. During the week, campers will work with members of the Hilltopper Robotics FRC Team 1732, our cooperative team composed of Divine Savior Holy Angels and Marquette University High School students which has competed multiple times in the FRC World Championships. Through a variety of hands-on activities, campers will build and program a robot to perform fun and friendly challenges while learning the basics of mechanics, electronics, and coding.

Come learn the fastest growing sport in Wisconsin! DSHA coaches will provide you with basic instruction in the fundamentals of the game, as well as offensive and defensive strategies.

Required equipment includes cleats or sneakers (for inside if it rains), a mouth guard, goggles, and a stick.

How hard is it to find a needle in a haystack? Can water dripping on your forehead really drive you nuts? Based on the TV show of the same name, this camp will allow you to be the scientist. You'll put myths and urban legends to the test to find out which are true, and which are not. 

DSHA Head Volleyball Coach Caitie O’Brien Ratkowski, DSHA ’02, will provide instruction for those who want to improve the basic skills necessary to play competitive volleyball. A progression of all skills will be taught, along with some position-specific drills for those skills. Camp will include a combination of drills, fun, and games to put those skills to work, ending the week with competitive play. This five-day camp will provide a lot of learning and tons of fun. Come get ready for your upcoming season with one of the best high school coaches in the area! 

Note: Choose between week of 6/19 or 7/10. 

June 19 -23 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
or
July 10 - 14 | 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. 
$115
Athletics

Incoming freshmen— get a jump on tryouts and see what this sport is all about!  Join the DSHA Varsity coaching staff, current players, and alums to learn the sport of field hockey. DSHA Head Coaches Sue Walline and Quinn Loucks will provide everything you need to know! 

Come learn about the exciting world of coding and robotics! The field of robotics is full of unique challenges, critical thinking, and creativity. During the week, campers will work with members of the Hilltopper Robotics FRC Team 1732, our cooperative team composed of Divine Savior Holy Angels and Marquette University High School students which has competed multiple times in the FRC World Championships. Through a variety of hands-on activities, campers will build and program a robot to perform fun and friendly challenges while learning the basics of mechanics, electronics, and coding.

Come learn the fastest growing sport in Wisconsin! DSHA coaches will provide you with basic instruction in the fundamentals of the game, as well as offensive and defensive strategies.

Required equipment includes cleats or sneakers (for inside if it rains), a mouth guard, goggles, and a stick.

Here’s your chance to hone your skills before tryouts. DSHA Head Volleyball Coach Caitie O’Brien Ratkowski, DSHA ’02, coaches advanced techniques and skills while positional-specific skills are emphasized. If you are interested in trying out for a high school volleyball team, this camp is highly recommended.