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Summer Programming

Saint Patrick Academy provides a variety of options to students of all ages! Most programs are open to the public. Through our programming, we strive to create an environment for students to grow in their faith, explore new opportunities, and make new friends.

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SHAMROCK DAY CAMP

SPORT & ACADEMIC SUPPORT CAMPS

SUMMER EMPLOYMENT

REGISTRATION

Welcome to Camp!

Dear Campers, Parents, and Community Members,

At Saint Patrick Academy, we believe that “education fully alive” means offering our students faith-based experiences that nurture the mind, body and spirit. With that in mind, I am excited to present our 2026 Summer Programs, highlighting the diverse array of camp options for summer 2026.

On this page you will find an exciting list of camps that will be offered this summer designed to foster personal growth, instill core values, and strengthen our faith foundations. These opportunities aim to create a welcoming environment, allowing students to engage in fun and engaging activities that will be sure to be the highlight of their summer!

We hope that your campers are intrigued by the offerings and excited to have a blast this summer!

With Gratitude,
Pam Mandsager
Director of Student Activities
studentactivities@saintpatrickacademy.org.

Camp was absolutely amazing; my children had an incredible time and can't wait to sign up again for next summer. They LOVED every minute of it and want to go back."

Weeks 1-6 | Shamrock Day Camp

Incoming PreK 4 & Kindergarten 

Little Shamrock

The daily schedule includes the weekly themed programming, arts and crafts, games and activities, and tons of fun! Each week has a different theme, and focuses on a different virtue. 

  • Offered exclusively to current SPA families.
  • ALL camp rosters will be posted on TeamSnap 
Week 1 : June 22nd - June 26th | Cooking Fun

Virtue of the week is SELF CONTROL.

Knowing that our bodies are a temple unto the Lord, our littlest campers will be cooking up a storm this week! They will be cooking breakfast, lunch, snacks and desserts, creating a recipe book and dressing the part. They will learn proper table manners and end the week with a catered lunch party!

Dates & Times : Monday – Friday, June 22nd – June 26th, 9AM – 3PM

Per Student Cost : $370

Week 2 : June 29th - July 2nd | Hero Fun

Virtue of the week is TRUSTWORTHINESS.

This week we will celebrate hometown heroes that serve and protect us each and every day, Campers will also focus on how God rescues us through His Son, Jesus Christ. We will meet different heroes each day!

Dates & Times : Monday – Thursday, June 29th – July 2nd, 9AM – 3PM (No camp on July 3rd)

Per Student Cost : $300

Week 3 : July 6th - July 10th | Nature Fun

Virtue of the week is FORTITUDE.

Campers will explore different aspects of nature, and focus on God’s loving and perfect nature! From fun nature crafts, to building forts, this is a week full of promise!  This week will end with a visit to York Zoo!

Dates & Times : Monday – Friday, July 6th – July 10th, 9AM – 3PM

Per Student Cost : $380

Week 4 : July 13th - July 17th | Frosty Fun

Virtue of the week is MAGNIFICENCE.

It’s Christmas in July! Frosty fun camp is all about Winter fun in the Summer sun. Kids will engage in all sorts of winter fun activities and crafts!  The week will end with a birthday party for Jesus and winter olympics!

Dates & Times : Monday – Friday, July 13th – July 17th, 9AM – 3PM

Per Student Cost : $370

Week 5 : July 20th - July 24th | Space Fun

Virtue of the week is RESPECT.

3,2,1…BLASTOFF! Campers will embark on a journey to space to learn all about stars, constellations, moon phases with Oreos, astronauts, rockets, go for a “moonwalk”, and many other space adventures!

Dates & Times : Monday – Friday, July 20th – July 24th, 9AM – 3PM 

Per Student Cost : $370

 

Week 6 : July 27th - July 31st | Water Fun

Virtue of the week is GRATITUDE.

Come ready to get wet! Come prepared for a week of water themed crafts and activities. Summer is hot, but a series of fun water games and challenges will help keep you cool, all while practicing the virtue of obedience. The week will end with a giant waterslide!

Dates & Times : Monday – Friday, July 27th – July 31st, 9AM – 3PM 

Per Student Cost : $380

Important Information

Daily Schedule

8:50am – 9:00am | Drop off

9:00am – 9:20am | Morning Meeting

9:20am – 12:00pm | Morning Program

12:00pm – 1:00pm | Lunch / Recess

1:00pm – 2:30pm | Story time / Rest time

2:30pm – 3:00pm | Pack up / Ending circle

3:00pm | Dismissal 

Drop off Instructions

Camp begins at 9:00 am. Drop off begins no earlier than 8:50 am. You are welcome to wait in your vehicle, but please do not drop off your camper without staff present.

Upon arrival, camp staff will be present on the sidewalk in front of the main building. Please pull up to the main building and a staff member will assist your camper out of the car. Adults do not need to exit the car.

Please exit through the parking lot, completing the one way loop on campus.

If you would like to walk your camper in, please park in the parking lot and utilize crosswalks whenever possible.

Please be careful backing out of parking spots as traffic will flow through the lot as cars exit campus.

Pick up Instructions

Campers will be ready for pickup at 3:00 pm.

Campers will be dismissed from the main building.

Please pull into the arch shaped driveway at the front of the building. Please pull as far forward as possible along the sidewalk.

For your first few pick-ups, adults may be asked to produce identification to ensure compliance with the authorized pick-up.

Camp Staff reserves the right to request identification for any adult during the dismissal process to ensure the safe dismissal of campers.

If you would like to park and pick up your camper, please park and wait at the Our Lady Seat of Wisdom Statue on the center island. Your camper will be released to you there. Please avoid crossing into the driveway as vehicle traffic is constant.

What to bring to camp

Snack and bagged lunch (reminder: refrigeration is not available)

Water Bottle – we will have filling stations available

Sunscreen – spray is preferable if your child will need assistance – Please be sure that your campers come with sunscreen already applied

Sunglasses or hat – we will spend most of our time outdoors

Wear or pack sneakers!

Towel in case we play water games

Change of clothes in case of incident or accident, or to change out of wet clothes

Underwear, socks, shorts, t-shirt in a plastic bag in their backpack/bag.

Pack items for rest, they will return with your camper on Friday.

  • Blanket
  • Lovey
  • Pillow

Incoming 1st – 4th Graders

CAMP SHAMROCK

The daily schedule includes the weekly themed programming, arts and crafts, games and activities, and tons of fun! Each week has a different theme, and focuses on a different virtue. 

  • Camp Shamrock registration is open to the public. 
  • ALL camp rosters will be posted on TeamSnap
Week 1 : June 22nd - June 26th | Sports Fun

Virtue of the week is SELF CONTROL.

Knowing that our bodies are a temple unto the Lord, this week we will get moving! Campers will spend the week playing and learning fun games and activities, as well as having a focus on good sportsmanship and creating sports focused arts and crafts. The week will end with a sports banquet!

Dates & Times : Monday – Friday, June 22nd – June 26th, 9AM – 3PM

Per Student Cost : $370

Week 2 : June 29th - July 2nd | Hero Fun

Virtue of the week is TRUSTWORTHINESS.

This week we will celebrate hometown heroes that serve and protect us each and every day. Campers will also focus on how God rescues us through His Son, Jesus Christ. We will meet different heroes each day!

Dates & Times : Monday – Thurdsay, June 29th – July 2nd, 9AM – 3PM (No camp on July 3rd)

Per Student Cost : $300

Week 3 : July 6th - July 10th | Medieval Fun

Virtue of the week is FORTITUDE.

Hear ye, hear ye! A fantastic adventure awaits campers at Medieval Fun Camp, where campers will learn about knights, kingdoms, castles, and fantasy creatures! Our inspiration from the week is Ephesians 6:18 “Put on the whole armor of God!” We will end this week with a medieval festival!

Dates & Times : Monday – Friday, July 6th – July 10th, 9AM – 3PM

Per Student Cost : $370

Week 4 : July 13th - July 17th | Frosty Fun

Virtue of the week is MAGNIFICENCE.

It’s Christmas in July! Frosty fun camp is all about Winter fun in the Summer sun. Kids will engage in all sorts of winter fun activities and crafts!  The week will end with a birthday party for Jesus and winter olympics!

Dates & Times : Monday – Friday, July 13th – July 17th, 9AM – 3PM

Per Student Cost : $370

Week 5 : July 20th - July 24th | Trip Fun

Virtue of the week is RESPECT.

Back by popular demand, Trip Week!  Campers will enjoy outings to Off the Wall Kidz, Old York, York Zoo, Hilltop Fun Center and Water Country!

Dates & Times : Monday – Friday, July 20th – July 24th, 9AM – 3PM 

Per Student Cost : $380

Week 6 : July 27th - July 31st | Water Fun

Virtue of the week is GRATITUDE.

Come ready to get wet! Come prepared for a week of water themed crafts and activities. Summer is hot, but a series of fun water games and challenges will help keep you cool, all while practicing the virtue of gratitude. The week will end with a giant waterslide!

Dates & Times : Monday – Friday, July 27th – July 31st, 9AM – 3PM 

Per Student Cost : $380

Important Information

Daily Schedule

8:50am – 9:00am | Drop off

9:00am – 9:20am | Morning Meeting

9:20am – 12:00pm | Morning Program

12:00pm – 1:00pm | Lunch / Recess

1:00pm – 2:45pm | Afternoon Program

2:45pm – 3:00pm | Pack up / Ending circle

3:00pm | Dismissal 

Drop off Instructions

Camp begins at 9:00 am. Drop off begins no earlier than 8:50 am. You are welcome to wait in your vehicle, but please do not drop off your camper without staff present.

Upon arrival, camp staff will be present on the sidewalk in front of the main building. Please pull up to the main building and a staff member will assist your camper out of the car. Adults do not need to exit the car.

Please exit through the parking lot, completing the one way loop on campus.

If you would like to walk your camper in, please park in the parking lot and utilize crosswalks whenever possible.

Please be careful backing out of parking spots as traffic will flow through the lot as cars exit campus.

Pick up Instructions

Campers will be ready for pickup at 3:00 pm.

Campers will be dismissed from the main building.

Please pull into the arch shaped driveway at the front of the building. Please pull as far forward as possible along the sidewalk.

For your first few pick-ups, adults may be asked to produce identification to ensure compliance with the authorized pick-up.

Camp Staff reserves the right to request identification for any adult during the dismissal process to ensure the safe dismissal of campers.

If you would like to park and pick up your camper, please park and wait at the Our Lady Seat of Wisdom Statue on the center island. Your camper will be released to you there. Please avoid crossing into the driveway as vehicle traffic is constant.

What to bring to camp

Snack and bagged lunch (reminder: refrigeration is not available)

Water Bottle – we will have filling stations available

Sunscreen – spray is preferable if your child will need assistance – Please be sure that your campers come with sunscreen already applied

Sunglasses or hat – we will spend most of our time outdoors

Wear or pack sneakers!

Towel in case we play water games

Change of clothes in case of incident or accident, or to change out of wet clothes

Underwear, socks, shorts, t-shirt in a plastic bag in their backpack/bag.

 

Weeks 7-8 | Sport & Academic Support Camps

Programs

Week 7 : August 3rd - 7th | Academic Support Camp

Virtue of the week is RESPONSIBILITY.

Incoming students in PreK 4 – 8th grade will come to engage in academic activities and receive support to prepare for the new school year in the half day academic support program. 

The aim of this program is to ensure that every child starts the new school year with confidence, enthusiasm, and the readiness to excel academically and socially. During the week, your child will engage in a variety of activities designed to prepare them for the academic challenges ahead. Our curriculum includes:

  • Academic Review Sessions: Our experienced teachers will conduct refresher sessions in key subjects to reinforce important concepts and skills.
  • Study Skills Workshops: Students will learn effective study techniques, time management strategies, and organizational skills to enhance their learning experience.
  • The morning schedule will include snack, recess, Bible time and academic support.

We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive academically and socially, and we are excited to be able to offer this valuable program to our community.

Middle School has an all day option. For the all day option, middle schoolers can choose the afternoon 5/6 soccer camp or the 7/8 basketball camp option. If chosen, middle school students would engage in Academic Support and then head to the field or court for the afternoon sports camp.

ALL camp rosters will be posted on TeamSnap


Dates & Times : Monday – Friday, August 3rd – 7th, 9AM – 12PM

Per Student Cost : $190 for half day; cost for academic camp and afternoon sports camp is $375

Academic Support camp is only open to current Saint Patrick Academy students.

Week 7 : August 3rd - 7th | 5 / 6 Soccer Camp

Virtue of the week is RESPONSIBILTY.

All students in 5th and 6th grade are eligible to participate in this soccer camp.  Students can come straight from academic support to the field. Or 5 / 6 graders can participate in the co-ed soccer camp with Coach Tufts on the field that begins at noon. To register for a full day, register your child for academic support and choose the 5 / 6 soccer camp option.  To register them for the afternoon soccer camp only, choose the 5/ 6 soccer camp only at registration.

Dates & Times : Monday – Friday, August 3rd – 7th, 12PM – 3PM

Per Student Cost : $190 for soccer camp only; cost for academic camp and soccer camp is $375.

Week 7 : August 3rd - 7th | 7 / 8 Basketball Camp

Virtue of the week is RESPONSIBILTY.

Any students in 7th and 8th grade are eligible to participate in this basketball camp.  Students can register for both the academic support and the co-ed basketball camp and come straight from academic support to on the court. Or 7 / 8 graders can register to only participate in the co-ed basketball camp with JP in SSH that begins at noon.

Dates & Times : Monday – Friday, August 3rd – 7th, 12PM – 3PM

Per Student Cost : $190 for basketball camp only; cost for academic camp and basketball camp is $375.

Week 8 : August 10th - 14th | 7 / 8 Soccer Camp

Virtue of the week is SELF CONTROL

An all day coed camp dedicated to preparing our varsity soccer players for the fall soccer season with Coach Tufts.

Dates & Times : Monday – Friday, August 10th – 14th, 9AM – 3PM

Per Student Cost : $375

Important Information

Drop off Instructions

Academic Support Camp begins at 9:00 am. Drop off begins no earlier than 8:50 am in front of the main building. Students will be greeted by their teachers in the foyer.

Campers for Sports camps will be dropped off in front of Saint Sebastian Hall. They will meet their coaches either on the field or in SSH.

Please exit through the parking lot, completing the one way loop on campus.

Please be careful backing out of parking spots as traffic will flow through the lot as cars exit campus.

Pick up Instructions

Campers will be ready for pickup at 3:00 pm from sports camps or 12:00 pm from Academic Support Camp.

Campers for sports camps should be picked up in front of Saint Sebastian Hall. Campers for Academic Support Camp will be dismissed from the main building.

For your first few pick-ups, adults may be asked to produce identification to ensure compliance with the authorized pick-up.

Staff reserves the right to request identification for any adult during the dismissal process to ensure the safe dismissal of campers. Please avoid crossing into the driveway as vehicle traffic is constant.

What to bring to camp

Academic Support Camp Only

  • Snack 
  • Water Bottle – we will have filling stations available
  • PreK 4 – K students only: Underwear, socks, shorts, t-shirt in a plastic bag in their backpack/bag.

Full Day Academic Support + Sport Camp

  • Snack and bagged lunch (reminder: refrigeration is not available)
  • Water Bottle – we will have filling stations available
  • Sunscreen – spray is preferable if your child will need assistance – Please be sure that your campers come with sunscreen already applied.
  • Wear sneakers!
  • Necessary sports gear (mouth guard, shin guards, etc.)

Summer Employment

The Most Rewarding Job You've Ever Had

We are seeking energetic high school and college-aged individuals to staff our summer programs!

Working at camp is a summer job like no other. It is a difficult job, but also a highly rewarding one that will build your resume, teach you life skills, and open opportunities. Apply today for the chance to work with children at one of Saint Patrick Academy’s summer programs.

To apply to join our summer staff, please email a resume to studentactivities@saintpatrickacademy.org

MEET THE STAFF
Our talented team of educators and counselors make our summer programs possible."

Registration

It's camp time!

Registration opens February 1st, 2026

Registration for all programs operated by Saint Patrick Academy is conducted through the registration system CampBrain. CampBrain is a secure camper management platform where families will have access to their children’s information, communication preferences, documents, and important details. 

ALL camp rosters will be posted on TeamSnap.

Payment plan options are available.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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