2026 Summer Academic Camps

Dates: June 8th, 10th and 12th: M, W, F

Grades: Rising 6th - 9th (incoming freshman) grade students

Time: 9am - 12pm

Cost: $90

Camp Coordinator: Ken Kunkel - [email protected]

Students will learn how to spot real problems in the world and turn their ideas into solutions. Along the way, they’ll explore the Business Model Canvas and learn how to create value, reach customers, and make money. By the end of the camp, students will have developed and presented their own business idea.

Dates: June 22nd - 26th, 2026; Monday - Friday

Grades: Rising 8th and incoming 9th grade male students

Time: 8am - 12pm

Cost: $150

Camp Coordinator: Adam Grace - [email protected]

Goal: Introduce campers to the eSports program at La Salle and the games offered through our competitive league, Esports Ohio. Campers will learn the basics and mechanics of 6 different games as well as how they are played competitively; Valorant, League of Legends, Super Smash Bros, Mario Kart, Fortnite, and Rocket League

Dates: June 22nd - 26th, 2026; Monday - Friday

Grades: Rising 8th and 9th grade students, co-ed

Time: 1pm - 5pm

30 minute snack break per day (small snack and drink provided, lunch is not. Feel free to pack more food/snacks)

Cost: $125

Camp Coordinator: Adam Grace - [email protected]

Introduce students to the fundamentals of digital photography, including composition, camera settings, editing, and storytelling through images. Explore La Salle’s campus, student life, and facilities through the viewpoint of the camera lens. Experiment with alternate forms of photography such as sun prints and polaroid recreations.

Dates: July 21st - July 24th, 2026; Tuesday - Friday

Grades: Rising 1st - 8th Graders

Time: 9am - 12pm

Cost: $100 (This will be used to purchase supplies and donate to Payton’s Lemonade Stand)

Camp Coordinator: Julie Dryer and Betsy Klotz - [email protected] or [email protected]

Campers will help a local non-profit, Payton’s Lemonade Stand, by planning, building, and selling lemonade. All campers have the opportunity to develop important life skills and learn about business, marketing, and finance in a fun and engaging way.

• Build a Lemonade Stand.
• Create Roadside signs.
• Make lemonade, candy bags, and decorate goodies to be sold.
• Present a sales pitch.
• Learn how to help and support our community.

If you are looking for a camp that will encourage your child to use their imagination, build their confidence, and teach them a good work ethic, this is the camp for you!

Dates: July 27th - 31st, 2026; Monday - Friday

Grades: Rising 5th - 9th (incoming freshman) Graders

Time: 8am - 10am

Cost: $90

Camp Coordinator: Luke Midkiff - [email protected]

In this camp students will design their own custom creatures and monsters and bring them to life using real animation tools. We’ll sketch the characters in Photoshop, then build and animate them in 3D using 3ds Max while learning basic materials, lighting, and storytelling. By the end of the camp students will have their own animated creature scene to show. No experience needed, just creativity.

August 10 - 14, 2026 - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm; Monday - Friday

This 5-day course will help prepare rising 8th graders for the High School Placement Test. The course will focus on test-taking skills, strategies, timing and content while reviewing the content covered in the five sections of the test: Verbal, Quantitative, Reading, Mathematics, and Language. Students will receive an HSPT prep book with multiple practice tests, content, and strategies. The course will focus on test-taking skills and strategies.

Grades: Co-Ed students entering 8th grade

Location: Alumni Heritage Room

Instructor: Jake Pucci, Director of Admissions - [email protected]

November 14, 2026 - 8:00 am - 12:00 pm; Saturday

This class will be a crash course on all things relevant to the High School Placement Test including test taking skills and strategies, review of the topics covered, and how to maximize your score.

Grades: Co-Ed students entering 8th grade

Location: Alumni Heritage Room

Instructor: Jake Pucci, Director of Admissions - [email protected]