Comic Book Appreciation and Creation

Co-ed Comic Book Appreciation and Creation (gr 5-8) – 1 week

• July 7 - 11, 9:00a – 12:00p
• $180

Description

ART. Comics have the power to bring people together through the beautiful images that are used to convey captivating stories. In this camp, 5th-8th graders will explore several stories told through the comic form, and students will also create their own comics. We will begin by reading and discussing some comics, and in the second half of the camp, students will create their own! Please consider joining us for this engaging camp!

Digital Photography 

Co-ed Digital Photography (gr 2-5) – 4 days

• June 16 - 20, 1:00p – 4:00p (4 days, Holiday: June 19, no camp)
• $145

Description

ART. Start taking the best possible photos on your mobile devices by learning how to see the world around you as a photographer does. You will learn how to search out the best lighting and subjects for your photos and create narratives within your frame. This digital course will cover the rules of composition, mobile editing, and how to best showcase your finished product. This course will prove that photography is not always about having the fanciest equipment, but about having the best technique. Tech requirements for photos: mobile device or tablet that can take photos and also download the free Adobe Lightroom app.

Co-ed Digital Photography (gr 6-8) – 1 week

• June 23 - 27, 1:00p – 4:00p
• $160

Description

ART. Come join this advanced section of Digital Photography camp! This camp is designed for graduates of Camp 1 or campers with some skill with digital photography and the Adobe Suite. Students in this camp should be entering grades 6, 7 or 8. Tech requirements for photos: mobile device or tablet that can take photos and also download the free Adobe Lightroom app. Not sure this course is for you? Email Kenny Castro at castror23@student.jhs.net for more information.

Tech requirements for photos: mobile device or tablet with the student at camp that can take photos and also download the free Adobe Lightroom app.

Do you want to play a game?

Co-ed Board Game Camp (gr 5-8) – 4 days

• June 30 - July 3, 9:00a – 12:00p (4 days, Holiday: July 4th, no camp)
• $165

Description

Do you love board games? If so, join us for a week of board games with others sharing your interest! Over the course of a week, we will play four different board games all varying in their strategy and style. Don’t worry: before playing each game, we will learn how to play. Please join us for this week of fun board game competition.

Co-ed Dungeons and Dragons Camp (gr 6-8) – 1 week

• June 23 - 27, 1:00p – 4:00p
• $165

Description

Dive into the world of fantasy and adventure in this exciting week-long summer camp! Students in grades 6-8 will learn the basics of Dungeons & Dragons, including how to create unique characters, craft engaging backstories, and explore the game’s mechanics like role-playing, skill checks, and combat. Participants will design their character’s appearance using tools like Hero Forge and bring them to life in epic adventures. Each day, students will practice teamwork, problem-solving, and storytelling, culminating in an epic finale where their imaginations take center stage. No prior experience is needed—just a sense of adventure!

Co-ed Dungeons and Dragons – GameMasters Camp (6-8) – 4 days

• ​June 30 – July 3, 1:00p – 4:00p (4 days, Holiday: July 4th)
• $150

Description

Do you love Dungeons & Dragons and want to take your game to the next level? In this 4-day, hands-on camp, you’ll learn how to become a Dungeon Master! You’ll create your own adventure, design memorable NPCs and monsters, and master the art of storytelling, improvisation, and running epic battles. Each day will focus on different DM skills, from world-building to combat mechanics, leading up to the final session where you’ll run your own mini-adventure for your fellow players. Whether you want to craft thrilling quests or bring legendary villains to life, this camp will give you the confidence and tools to lead your own D&D games!

Drama and Theater

Drama Camp (Middle School)

• June 16 – June 27, 9:00a – 12:00p (9 days, Holiday June 19th)
• $275

Jesuit High School’s summer theater camp is designed to bring a fun-filled musical theater experience to your summer, ending with an exciting showcase at the end of camp in Jesuit High School’s Black Box Theater! Students will learn skills like voice, movement, improv, and much more!  No previous experience necessary.  All are welcome!

Instructor: Tracey Freeman-Shaw

Tracey has worked for the past 20 years as a professional musical theater artist, choreographer, and dance educator all over the USA! She is originally from Sacramento where she graduated from Sacramento State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Theater & Dance. Apart from the 46 professional musical theater shows that she has performed in, Tracey was on the National tour of Evita and Jingle Bell Rock: A Rockin’ Christmas Revue. She has been working enthusiastically in Northern California school districts for the past 3 years, teaching students how to fall in love with movement, dance, and theater. Tracey also works for the Walt Disney Company in the Imagination Campus at Disneyland as a dance educator, where she teaches the important qualities of storytelling and performance through movement. She recently choreographed Jesuit Drama’s production of Mary Poppins Jr.!

Drama Camp (High School Level)

• June 16 – June 27, 1:00p – 4:00p (9 days, Holiday June 19th)
• $275

Jesuit High School’s summer theater camp is designed to bring a fun-filled musical theater experience to your summer, ending with an exciting showcase at the end of camp in Jesuit High School’s Black Box Theater! Students will learn skills like voice, movement, improv, and much more!  No previous experience necessary.  All are welcome!

Instructor: Tracey Freeman-Shaw

Tracey has worked for the past 20 years as a professional musical theater artist, choreographer, and dance educator all over the USA! She is originally from Sacramento where she graduated from Sacramento State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Theater & Dance. Apart from the 46 professional musical theater shows that she has performed in, Tracey was on the National tour of Evita and Jingle Bell Rock: A Rockin’ Christmas Revue. She has been working enthusiastically in Northern California school districts for the past 3 years, teaching students how to fall in love with movement, dance, and theater. Tracey also works for the Walt Disney Company in the Imagination Campus at Disneyland as a dance educator, where she teaches the important qualities of storytelling and performance through movement. She recently choreographed Jesuit Drama’s production of Mary Poppins Jr.!

Fashion Customization Clothes with Paint

Co-ed Fashion Customizing Clothes with Paint (gr 6-8) – 1 week

• July 7 - 11, 9:00a – 12:00p
• $180

Description

Customization of the wardrobe gives your personality and style a new voice! Aiming to take the basics of painting into the world of fashion, students will learn all the skills needed to customize their first piece of clothing. We will start with painting basics, learn about the idea/design conception process, and finish the week fully customizing our selected piece. From anime character to intricate flower, if you’ve ever thought your wardrobe needed something more, this is the place to start! Each student will need to bring a plastic container for a painting water bowl and MOST IMPORTANT a pair of canvas shoes (converse, vans, toms, etc.) or denim top/bottom (jackets, jeans, shorts, etc.) to customize in this class (cotton material items – ie: shirts, sweatshirts, etc. WILL NOT work for this class). Take home: canvas pouch, pencil/eraser, brush set, paint pots, clips/boards, and all original work.

Introduction to Art

Co-ed Introduction to High School Art (gr 6-8) – 4 days

• June 9 - 12, 9:00a – 12:00p
• $165

Description

Get a taste of what many high school art programs will teach! We will go over a rich variety of mediums, introducing a new one each day with an accompanying small project. Our week together will culminate in a large project applicable to all mediums we explore that students will be allowed to choose and customize to their liking.

Japanese Manga and Anime Drawing

Co-ed Japanese Manga and Anime Drawing (gr 6-8) – 1 week

• July 14 - 18, 9:00a – 12:00p
• $180

Description

Japanese manga dates back to the late 1700’s, yet today both manga and anime are multi-million dollar industries in the US alone! In this camp, students will look at the cultural history of manga/anime in Japan, learn popular mangaka (Japanese manga artist) styles alongside general drawing instruction, review common story building devices, and finish the week creating our own unique manga page combining all of the skills learned throughout the week. As we draw, anime adaptations of popular manga will play in the background to create a truly immersive manga/anime experience!- take home: art bag, pen sets, pencils/erasers, and all original work.

Learn to Crochet

Co-ed Crochet 101 – Level 1 (gr 6-8) – 1 week

• July 7 - 11, 1:00p - 4:00p
• $175

Description

In this enrichment course, students will learn the basics of the art of crocheting. Students will learn about the history of crocheting, and will master the basic single and double-crochet stitch to create scarves, hats, and more!

Co-ed Crochet 102 – Level 2 (gr 6-8) 

• July 14 - 18, 1:00p - 4:00p
• $175

Description

In this enrichment course, students will build on the foundations of Crochet 101 by learning more advanced stitches, how to create granny squares, the art of amigurumi, and tackling larger projects. This course is designed for students who can already crochet comfortably with single and double crochet stitches, and who are eager to expand their skills into more intricate and creative designs!

PhotoShop 

Co-ed PhotoShop – Level 1 (gr 5-8) – 1 week

• July 14 - 18, 9:00a – 12:00p
• $160

Description

This camp differs from the photography camps because its primary focus is photo editing. Photoshop camp will cover how to edit photos in Lightroom such as adjusting color, brightness etc, and it will also teach your camper how to Photoshop photos they will take throughout the week. At the end of camp they will be able to remove objects out of a photo, edit colors, and even make collages or ads of toys they will bring into class!

Co-ed PhotoShop – Level 2 (gr 5-8) – 1 week

• July 14 - 18, 1:00p – 4:00p
• $160

Description

This camp is for those who already have an understanding of Photoshop, and want to expand their Photoshop knowledge even further!

WaterColor Painting

Co-ed WaterColor Painting (gr 4-8) – 4 days

• June 30 - July 3, 9:00a – 12:00p (4 days, Holiday: July 4th, no camp)
• $160

Dive into the vibrant world of watercolors! In this hands-on enrichment course, young artists will explore fundamental watercolor techniques, learning to blend colors, create textures, and express their creativity on paper. Materials will be provided, but students are welcome to bring own supplies as well.