Summer Camps
Notre Dame Preparatory School and Marist Academy youth summer camps provide safe, fun and skill-focused experiences for kids entering kindergarten through grade 12. NDPMA’s summer program offers camps in volleyball, soccer, baseball, football, basketball, tennis, wrestling and cheer. This year, creative writing and math have been added to the summer program. Summer camps range from two to five-and-a-half hours per day and offer instruction for all skill levels, from introductory to advanced. All camps are run by NDP faculty members or varsity coaches.
NDPMA has been providing quality and fun-filled summer-camp experiences for more than 10 years and maintains a proven safety track record. Under the expert care of our camp coaches, kids not only learn individual, sport-oriented or creative skills, but also develop personally and socially, learning teamwork and building life skills through interaction with fellow campers.
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VOLLEYBALL SKILLS CAMPS
Age/Grade: Entering grades 4-6
Date/Time: July 18-21
9:30 a.m. - 12 noon
Age/Grade: Entering grades 7-8
Date/Time: July 18-21
9:00 a.m. - 12 noon
Age/Grade: Entering grade 9
Date/Time: July 18-21
12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Where: NDP main gym and Grimaldi Athletic Center, Pontiac campus
About: NDP volleyball camps are designed to provide campers an opportunity to improve their individual skills in an atmosphere that is challenging, intense, and fun. Our experienced staff encourages all campers to work hard, learn new skills and make new friends. Our camps often sell out, so please sign up early. The 4th-8th grade sessions are designed to teach the fundamentals of the game and to challenge the athletes. Some campers may be invited to move into another session to better serve their needs. The freshman session will be designed to help the player prepare for the transition to high school. Fundamentals, team concepts, and expectations will be stressed. Campers should arrive 15 minutes early on the first day to check in.
Instructor(s): Coach Betty Wroubel has led the volleyball program at NDP for all 17 years of the school’s existence. She brings a wealth of knowledge in individual skill development as well as team dynamics. Her insistence on individual excellence and commitment bring out the best in her players. NDP has been ranked among the top teams in Class B for the past several years including 2007 when they won the state title. Coach Wroubel has been awarded several state and local awards and was the first coach honored by the A.V.C.A. as the National High School Coach of the Year (2007).
Tina McLaughlin joined the NDP staff in 2005 and has worked with volleyball players in all age groups. Coach Tina’s knowledge, love for the game and high energy have helped put NDP among the state’s elite programs
Erik Schreefel joined the NDP staff in 2010 and promptly led his freshman squad to a divisional title and several tournament titles, including the CHSL Coach’s Association tournament. Erik graduated from MSU, where he played on a very successful club volleyball team.
Diane Dorantes joined the NDP staff in 2008 and has served our program at many levels. Her enthusiasm and drive toward excellence help to prepare students on the court and in their daily lives.
Jason Fitzgerald came to the Irish staff eight years ago from one of the top programs in California. He has worked the A.V.P. tour and coaches club ball in Colorado in the off season. Jason is well versed in the areas of fitness and defense.
The camp staff will be assisted by NDP players, alumni and Notre Dame Marist Academy coaches.
What to bring: Indoor athletic shoes, kneepads, a strong work ethic and an “I can do it” winning attitude!
Fee: $90
CHEER CAMP
Age/Grade: Entering grades K-8
Date/Time: July 11-13
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Where: NDP main gym and Grimaldi Athletic Center, Pontiac campus
About: The NDP cheerleading camp will teach girls the basic techniques needed for a future in cheerleading. The camp will go over heel stretches, splits, jumps, tumbling and stunting. During the camp, the girls will be taught at least one cheer and multiple short chants that will be shown on the last day of camp to family and friends. The NDP cheerleaders are the Catholic League runners up, placed third in the state in Division 3, and earned Academic All State laurels with the highest GPA in the state for all three divisions.
Instructor(s): Rachel Woolbright, former U of M cheerleader and former Cheer!Michigan camp staff member; Notre Dame Prep varsity cheerleaders and assistant coaches.
What to bring: Water, t-shirt, gym shorts, tennis shoes, hair ties/rubber bands.
Fee: $80
FOOTBALL CAMPS
FOOTBALL YOUTH CAMP
Age/Grade: Entering grades 3-5
and 6-8. These two groups will be split up.
Date/Time: June 13-16
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Fee: $75
HS FOOTBALL CAMP (OFFENSE)
Age/Grade: Entering grades 9-12
Date/Time: June 13-16
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fee: $90
HS FOOTBALL CAMP (DEFENSE)
Age/Grade: Entering grades 9-12
Date/Time: July 11-14
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Fee: $90
Where: NDP Alumni Field, Pontiac campus
About: The NDP football camps are for young men who are just starting football and want to learn the basics of the game, and for those who have played the game and wish to improve their skills. The emphasis will be on improving the player’s skills in the following areas: speed, running form, agility, throwing, catching, ball carrying, kicking, run blocking, pass protection, and strength training, including proper weight-lifting techniques, explosive exercises, and plyometric exercises. Staff members will instruct the players through classroom instruction and demonstration, along with individual and team drills.
Instructor(s): Kyle Zimmerman, NDP head football coach. The camp staff also includes coaches and players from Notre Dame Prep. Player-to-staff ratio will be approximately 7-1 to ensure that all players receive individual attention.
What to bring: Gym shoes, football shoes, lunch (drinks will be provided), water bottle (to use on field), and a “great work ethic and attitude.”
GIRLS BASKETBALL CAMPS
Age/Grade: Entering grades 4-6
Date/Time: June 20-24
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Age/Grade: Entering grades 7-9
Date/Time: June 20-24
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Where: NDP main gym and Grimaldi Athletic Center, Pontiac campus
About: NDP girls basketball camp teaches young players the fundamentals of the game. Those new to the sport will learn the skills of ball handling, shooting, passing, rebounding and defense, while more experienced players will be challenged to further develop their competency in those areas. One of those five aforementioned skills will be focused on each day, while supplementary skills, such as cuts to get open and setting and using screens, also will be taught. Players will be challenged to the best of their ability by the camp staff, which includes current NDP girls basketball players. With their guidance and the leadership of NDP coaches, the campers will learn how to better play and think the game while having lots of fun with old and new friends.
Instructor(s): Pat Battani, NDP head girls basketball coach. Coach Battani has 34 years of coaching experience at various levels with an overall record of 1,406 wins and 405 losses (.776) and 16 league championships. He has coached 176 players who have gone on to play college basketball, including 11 All-Americans, three Michigan “Miss Basketball” winners and three WNBA players.
Bobbie Hall is a tremendous teacher of skills and techniques of the game. She earned many basketball honors at Notre Dame Prep, including all-state honors, before going on to a solid career at Oakland University. She has coached for four years at Notre Dame Prep and has done a great job building junior-varsity teams.
Kathleen Offer is a great teacher of the game. She has won two division titles with our freshman team. Coach Offer earned all-state honors at Royal Oak Shrine HS and had a fine career at Yale. She has coached at both the high school and college level.
The basketball camp directors have the knowledge to teach campers the skills that will allow them to become the best players they can be. In addition to coaches Battani, Hall, and Offer, Notre Dame Prep basketball players will work as counselors for the week and give instruction to campers.
What to bring: All players must wear athletic attire, including mesh or cotton shorts, t-shirt, socks, and basketball shoes. Players also should bring a water bottle.
Fee: $100
BOYS BASKETBALL CAMPS
Age/Grade: Entering grades 4-6
Date/Time: June 20-23
9:00 a.m. - 12 noon
Age/Grade: Entering grades 7-9
Date/Time: June 20-23
12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Where: NDP main gym and Grimaldi Athletic Center, Pontiac campus
About: The focus of the Notre Dame Prep basketball camp is to provide every participant the opportunity to develop his fundamental skills in ball handling, passing, dribbling, footwork and rebounding, as well as individual and team defense. We will accomplish this through a high-energy and challenging week of hard work. Additionally, it is our hope that with the assistance of our experienced teaching staff, all of the young men attending NDP basketball camp will improve their conceptual understanding of the game of basketball. With a staff to player ratio of 1 to 9, we can guarantee each player individual attention throughout the week. We also look forward to each participant meeting and making new friends while having plenty of fun and enjoyment over the four days of camp.
Instructor(s): Brandon Jezdimir, NDP head boys basketball coach. He will be assisted by Notre Dame Prep coaches George Rumble, Kirk Richardson and Bart Famularo. With many years of basketball coaching experience, the Notre Dame basketball camp directors have the knowledge to teach campers the skills that will allow them to become the best players they can be. The coaches also will help the players to be better prepared to make their school’s team. In addition to coaches Jezdimir, Rumble, Richardson and Famularo, participants will receive instruction from current NDP players, who will be working as counselors for the week.
What to bring: All players must wear athletic attire, including mesh or cotton shorts, t-shirt, socks, and basketball shoes. Players also should bring a water bottle.
Fee: $95
BASEBALL FUTURE PROSPECTS
SKILLS CAMP
Age/Grade: Current grades K-4
Date/Time: June 23-24
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Where: NDP baseball field, Pontiac campus
About: The goal of NDP’s Skills Camp is to introduce the game to incoming K-4th graders, while teaching the campers proper techniques and fundamentals essential for a successful career in the sport. Because baseball players are made through practice and repetition, it is extremely important that this age group is informed of the correct mechanics of throwing, hitting and catching a baseball. Campers will be able to participate in daily competitions and games. Campers will be placed in groups by age and ability.
Instructor(s): Darren Audia, NDP head baseball coach.
What to bring: All players must wear athletic attire, bring a baseball glove and any other baseball equipment they may need or want. Campers also should bring their own lunch.
Fee: $85
BASEBALL FUTURE PROSPECTS
DEVELOPMENT CAMP
Age/Grade: Current grades 5-8
Date/Time: June 20-22
8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Where: NDP baseball field, Pontiac campus
About: The goal of NDP’s Future Prospects Development Camp is to prepare incoming 5th–8th graders for high school baseball and beyond. Camp instructors will focus on teaching proper and safe fundamentals of the game of baseball, along with teaching players what it means to play “Team Concept Baseball.” All areas of the game will be addressed, including hitting, pitching, bunting, base running, infield skills, outfield skills, catching and the mental game of baseball. Campers will be able to participate in daily competitions in each fundamental skill, as well as games. Campers will be placed in groups by age and ability.
Instructor(s): Darren Audia, NDP head baseball coach.
What to bring: All players must wear athletic attire, bring a baseball glove and any other baseball equipment they may need or want. Campers also should bring their own lunch.
Fee: $120
BOYS AND GIRLS SOCCER SKILLS CAMPS
Age/Grade: Boys and girls entering grades 4-8 (co-ed camp)
Date/Time: June 27-30
9:00 a.m. - 12 noon
Instructor(s): Jim Stachura and
Ryan Elchuk
Fee: $80
Age/Grade: Girls entering grades 9-12
Date/Time: June 27-30
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Instructor(s): Jim Stachura
Fee: $95
Age/Grade: Boys entering grades 9-12
Date/Time: July 25-28
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Instructor(s): Ryan Elchuk
Fee: $95
Where: NDP Alumni Field, Pontiac campus
About: Athletes can expect intense workouts to improve specific skills, strategies and conditioning.
Instructor(s): Notre Dame Prep head coach Jim Stachura has more than 10 years of coaching experience. He currently is an assistant coach at Marygrove College, where he helped the Mustangs get to the 2009 USCAA National Championship in their first year. In addition, Coach Stachura was the head men’s soccer coach at Orchard Lake St. Mary’s, leading that program to a No. 3 national ranking. Coach Stachura’s training sessions are designed to create an atmosphere that is conducive to the continued development of player skills as well as team strategy.
Coach Elchuk is a nationally licensed coach by the MSYSA. In addition to his position at NDP, he is the head coach and trainer with Michigan Legacy FC, and also has experience with Troy Elite and Border Stars youth development program. In five years as an assistant at Bishop Foley, he helped guide the girls soccer team to two MHSAA state title game appearances. Coach Elchuk’s training sessions are player-centered, competitive and enjoyable, engaging both the body and mind. Players will have the opportunity to excel technically and problem solve within the flow of play, and they will be challenged to take their game to a higher level.
What to bring: Water bottle, soccer shoes, socks, shin guards, dry towel and any other necessary soccer equipment.
BOYS AND GIRLS TENNIS CAMP
Age/Grade: Entering grades 4-6
Date/Time: June 20-23
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Age/Grade: Entering grades 7-9
Date/Time: June 20-23
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Where: NDP tennis courts, Pontiac campus
About: The NDP tennis camp will introduce tennis to those who are new to the sport as well as provide instruction to those who are experienced and want to play high school tennis. The main goal of this camp is for players to improve their skills. The drills and exercises taught are not only fun, but also useful for tennis and other sports as well. The players will learn about tennis etiquette and good sportsmanship.
Instructor(s): NDP head coach Peter Riley has played and coached competitive tennis for more than 30 years. He has coached the Notre Dame Prep girls team since 1999, and the boys team since 2001. Since 2003 he has been a tennis instructor for the Independence Township summer parks and recreation program. Coach Riley has been a member of the Michigan High School Tennis Coaches Association since 1997. He has been a social studies teacher at Notre Dame Preparatory since 1999. Coach Riley will be assisted by members of the NDP girls and boys tennis program.
What to bring: Tennis racquet, tennis shoes, water bottle, and towel.
Fee: $75
WRESTLING CAMP
Age/Grade: Entering grades 1-6
Date/Time: July 22
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon / 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Age/Grade: Entering grades 7-12
Date/Time: July 23
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon / 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Where: Grimaldi Athletic Center, Pontiac campus
About: The purpose of this camp will be to teach novice wrestlers some basic moves, drills and conditioning exercises. There will be warm-ups, strength training, core exercises, drill work, live wrestling, conditioning and games each day.
Instructor(s): Dan Sabin, NDP head coach, was a three-time all-state and two-time All-American wrestler in high school before going on to wrestle for the University of Mary in Bismarck, N.D. He recorded more than 150 wins in his career on the mat. He has seven years of experience coaching youth, club and high school wrestlers. He will be assisted at camp by members of the NDP wrestling team.
What to bring: Campers should bring wrestling shoes and athletic shoes. If one does not have wrestling shoes, athletic shoes are acceptable. Campers should wear athletic clothing (shorts and t-shirt). Plan to bring a snack (a piece of fruit, protein bar, etc.) and a water bottle. Campers should also bring head gear if available.
Fee: $45
CREATIVE WRITING CAMP
Age/Grade: Entering grades 6-8
Date/Time: July 11-13, 18-20, 25-27
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Age/Grade: Entering grades 9-12
Date/Time: July 11-13, 18-20, 25-27
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Where: NDP classrooms and grounds, Pontiac campus
About: The NDPMA creative writing camp for grades 6-8 will give students the opportunity to practice the creative writing techniques of poetry, narration, description, satire and creative nonfiction, while learning how to embed deeper meaning into their writing. In addition to the focal points above, students entering grades 9-12 will explore the use of metaphor, symbolism and other literary devices. Students will read, write, analyze and act out some of Shakespeare’s most famous scenes, while practicing the art of playwriting. Sessions of both camps will begin with discussion of a specific technique or idea, followed by lunch/free-writing session, and will finish with additional discussion and optional reading of student writing. These camps provide a great way for students to improve their creative and higher-level thinking and fundamental writing skills.
Instructor(s): Anthony Butorac teaches honors, International Baccalaureate and Advanced Placement composition and literature teacher at Notre Dame Preparatory School. Mr. Butorac also serves as faculty sponsor of the Notre Dame Prep Creative Writing Club.
What to bring: Students will need writing utensils (pen or pencil) and something to write on (a notebook preferably, or loose leaf). Campers should bring a sack lunch as there will be a one-hour lunch/writing period every day.
Fee: $150
MATH CONDITIONING CAMP
Preparing for Algebra Season
Eligibility: Entering grades 6-8
Date/Time: August 1-12 Mon.-Fri. 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Where: NDP, Pontiac campus
About: In a few short weeks the algebra season begins. Conditioning camp can help you have a winning season. Get ready to fracture fractions, decimate decimals, pulverize proportions, vaporize variables, exterminate exponents, and conquer the really big equations and inequalities. Two weeks of practices, calculation calisthenics, and team scrimmage games will have you ready for a winning math season.
Instructor(s): Cindy Brown, math chair, ND Marist Academy, math competition coach, Math Club sponsor, pre-algebra, algebra and honors algebra teacher at ND Marist Academy.
What to bring: Calculator, pencils, notebook.
Fee: $250
