Camps Offered In Summer 2024
TCGIS Summer Camp Leaders are Staff who teach their courses in German or in English; camps led in English are noted. Camp Counselors speak German, so in English-led camps the languages will be both German and English.
Registration age is based on this school year (i.e., if your child is currently in second grade, please register in the K-2 camps). Registration is also open for 2024-25 Kindergarteners (Please sign them up as Grade Pre-K).
Please email Michaela Bromenschenkel if you qualify for the Free/Reduced Lunch Program to receive a Discount Code.
Click here to read the TCGIS Summer Camp Family Handbook.
Registration age is based on this school year (i.e., if your child is currently in second grade, please register in the K-2 camps). Registration is also open for 2024-25 Kindergarteners (Please sign them up as Grade Pre-K).
Please email Michaela Bromenschenkel if you qualify for the Free/Reduced Lunch Program to receive a Discount Code.
Click here to read the TCGIS Summer Camp Family Handbook.
Daily Schedule & Pricing
8:00am-9:00am |
Camp Drop off |
Included in Camp Fee |
9:00am - 12:00pm Drop-off: 8:00am-9:00am Pick-up: 12:00pm-12:15pm |
Camp Programs (Mon-Fri) |
$180.00 / week |
12:00pm - 5:00pm Pick up: between 4:30pm and 5:00pm |
After Care (includes Water Fun Days, Playground Games, Neighborhood Field Trips (Como Zoo/Como Town), etc |
+ $120.00 / week with camp sign-up (discount will be reflected in Cart) $150 / week after-care only |
8:00am - 5:00pm |
Full Day Camp Camp + After care |
$300.00 / week |
Camp Schedule:
Camp descriptions follow below; minimum of 10 participants per camp, maximum of 15/20 participants per camp.
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Week 1 / June 24-28
Dance-Ballet (In English, with Camp Counselors speaking German) (Grades preK-2) - Frau Jenkins
Ballet is an art form created by the movement of the human body. It is theatrical, magical and exciting. In this class the children will learn the basic skill of ballet positions and the slow quality of movement through adagio.
Dance -Lyrical Workshop (In English, with Camp Counselors speaking German) (Grades preK-2) - Frau Conery
Learn skillful lyrical technique and show it off in a combination learned in class. Classes will also include a warm-up, stretching, and across-the-floor.
Sports in German (Grades preK-2) - Herr und Frau Fretwell
We will have soccer, running, hockey, basketball and more sports. You will spend half the day with Frau Fretwell and the other half with Herr Fretwell. You will be grouped by age/ability and we will be inside and outside.
Harry Potter (Grades preK-2)- Fr. Goerlitz
Explore the Wizarding World with us as we make Butterbeer, play Quidditch, craft our own wizard chess sets, and more!
Young Track Athletes (In German) (Grades 3-6) - Herr Tabisz
In track camp, we will learn the basics about the different disciplines: running, jumping, throwing and sprinting. We will play games that work on technique for each discipline. This is a great introduction to the world of track-and-field.
Beginner Programming (In English, with Camp Counselors speaking German) (Grades 4-6) - Fr. Tran
Computer programs are a part of daily lives and play an important role in running programs on phones, tablets, and computers. This camp will introduce the basics of programming using the Python programming language. Students will learn the first steps to coding a program and how to write their own code in Python. Each session includes a lesson and programming activities that help students develop computational thinking and problem-solving skills.
Sports in German (Grades 3-6) - Herr und Frau Fretwell
We will have soccer, running, hockey, basketball and more sports. You will spend half the day with Frau Fretwell and the other half with Herr Fretwell. You will be grouped by age/ability and we will be inside and outside.
Week 2 / July 1-5
CLOSED
Dance-Ballet (In English, with Camp Counselors speaking German) (Grades preK-2) - Frau Jenkins
Ballet is an art form created by the movement of the human body. It is theatrical, magical and exciting. In this class the children will learn the basic skill of ballet positions and the slow quality of movement through adagio.
Dance -Lyrical Workshop (In English, with Camp Counselors speaking German) (Grades preK-2) - Frau Conery
Learn skillful lyrical technique and show it off in a combination learned in class. Classes will also include a warm-up, stretching, and across-the-floor.
Sports in German (Grades preK-2) - Herr und Frau Fretwell
We will have soccer, running, hockey, basketball and more sports. You will spend half the day with Frau Fretwell and the other half with Herr Fretwell. You will be grouped by age/ability and we will be inside and outside.
Harry Potter (Grades preK-2)- Fr. Goerlitz
Explore the Wizarding World with us as we make Butterbeer, play Quidditch, craft our own wizard chess sets, and more!
Young Track Athletes (In German) (Grades 3-6) - Herr Tabisz
In track camp, we will learn the basics about the different disciplines: running, jumping, throwing and sprinting. We will play games that work on technique for each discipline. This is a great introduction to the world of track-and-field.
Beginner Programming (In English, with Camp Counselors speaking German) (Grades 4-6) - Fr. Tran
Computer programs are a part of daily lives and play an important role in running programs on phones, tablets, and computers. This camp will introduce the basics of programming using the Python programming language. Students will learn the first steps to coding a program and how to write their own code in Python. Each session includes a lesson and programming activities that help students develop computational thinking and problem-solving skills.
Sports in German (Grades 3-6) - Herr und Frau Fretwell
We will have soccer, running, hockey, basketball and more sports. You will spend half the day with Frau Fretwell and the other half with Herr Fretwell. You will be grouped by age/ability and we will be inside and outside.
Week 2 / July 1-5
CLOSED
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Week 3 / July 8-12:
Dance-Hip Hop Workshop (In English, with Camp Counselors speaking German) (Grades preK-2) - Frau Conery Learn upbeat hip-hop moves in class as well as a short combination. Classes will also include a warm-up, stretching, and other conditioning. Sports in German (Grades preK-2) - Herr und Frau Fretwell We will have soccer, running, hockey, basketball and more sports. You will spend half the day with Frau Fretwell and the other half with Herr Fretwell. You will be grouped by age/ability and we will be inside and outside. Dance-Ballet (In English, with Camp Counselors speaking German) (Grades 3-6) - Frau Jenkins Ballet is an art form created by the movement of the human body. It is theatrical, magical and exciting. In this class the children will learn the basic skill of ballet positions and the slow quality of movement through adagio. Sports in German (Grades 3-6) - Herr und Frau Fretwell We will have soccer, running, hockey, basketball and more sports. You will spend half the day with Frau Fretwell and the other half with Herr Fretwell. You will be grouped by age/ability and we will be inside and outside. Beginner Programming (In English, with Camp Counselors speaking German)(Grades 6-8) - Fr. Tran Computer programs are a part of daily lives and play an important role in running programs on phones, tablets, and computers. This camp will introduce the basics of programming using the Python programming language. Students will learn the first steps to coding a program and how to write their own code in Python. Each session includes a lesson and programming activities that help students develop computational thinking and problem-solving skills. Vertical Divider
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Week 4 / July 15-19:
Dance-Hip Hop Workshop (In English, with Camp Counselors speaking German) (Grades preK-2) - Frau Conery Learn upbeat hip-hop moves in class as well as a short combination. Classes will also include a warm-up, stretching, and other conditioning. Kunst in der Natur (In German) (Grades preK-2) - Frau Goerlitz We will get out into nature and discover art that the trees, grass, and lake show us. We will also paint, draw and sculpt from what we see in nature. Dance-Jazz (In English, with Camp Counselors speaking German) (Grades 3-6) - Frau Jenkins In this class the children will learn the high energy dance that is liveliness.. Like Jazz music, jazz dance features improvisation. So plan on your children moving to the beat of their own drum. Arts and Crafts (In English, with Camp Counselors speaking German ) (Grades 3-6) - Fr. Davies During this Camp the students will be able to craft various projects that they can bring home with them. They will learn stamping techniques, origami, button making and how to use pipe cleaners. They will have a choice as to whether they want to participate in the activities or just draw. Art is good for developing creative thinking and creative problem solving skills, along with fine and gross motor skills. exposed to the beauty and creativity of the mathematical world.Each activity will be structured as to be accessible and challenging for all who attend. Beginner Programming (In English, with Camp Counselors speaking German)(Grades 6-8) - Fr. Tran Computer programs are a part of daily lives and play an important role in running programs on phones, tablets, and computers. This camp will introduce the basics of programming using the Python programming language. Students will learn the first steps to coding a program and how to write their own code in Python. Each session includes a lesson and programming activities that help students develop computational thinking and problem-solving skills. |
Week 5 / July 22-27:
Dance-Jazz (In English, with Camp Counselors speaking German) (Grades preK-2) - Frau Jenkins In this class the children will learn the high energy dance that is liveliness.. Like Jazz music, jazz dance features improvisation. So plan on your children moving to the beat of their own drum. Beginner Programming (In English, with Camp Counselors speaking German)(Grades 4-6) - Fr. Tran Computer programs are a part of daily lives and play an important role in running programs on phones, tablets, and computers. This camp will introduce the basics of programming using the Python programming language. Students will learn the first steps to coding a program and how to write their own code in Python. Each session includes a lesson and programming activities that help students develop computational thinking and problem-solving skills. Basketball (English/German) (Grades 5-8) - Hr. Clark/Hr. Hicks Basketball Camp emphasizes the fundamentals of basketball with individual attention given to each player. The campers will be taught the basic techniques of shooting, dribbling, passing, rebounding, and defense. The camp will not only provide a fundamental base for each player, but will also be a fun and enjoyable experience for every camper. Camp is led by Hr. Clark, a former MSUM Player and AAU Coach and Hr. Hicks, a former professional Bundesliga Basketball + NBA player. Arts and Crafts (In English, with Camp Counselors speaking German ) (Grades 3-6) - Fr. Davies During this Camp the students will be able to craft various projects that they can bring home with them. They will learn stamping techniques, origami, button making and how to use pipe cleaners. They will have a choice as to whether they want to participate in the activities or just draw. Art is good for developing creative thinking and creative problem solving skills, along with fine and gross motor skills. exposed to the beauty and creativity of the mathematical world.Each activity will be structured as to be accessible and challenging for all who attend Vertical Divider
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Week 6 / July 29 - August 2:
Dance-Acro (In English, with Camp Counselors speaking German) (Grades preK-2) - Frau Jenkins Acro dance is a style of dance that combines classical dance technique with precision acrobatic elements. In this class the children will learn unique choreography which blend dance and acrobatics. Dance-Hip Hop Workshop (In English, with Camp Counselors speaking German) (Grades preK-2) - Frau Conery Learn upbeat hip-hop moves in class as well as a short combination. Classes will also include a warm-up, stretching, and other conditioning. Basketball (English/German) (Grades preK-4) - Hr. Clark/Hr. Hicks Basketball Camps emphasize the fundamentals of basketball with individual attention given to each player. The campers will be taught the basic techniques of shooting, dribbling, passing, rebounding, and defense. The camp will not only provide a fundamental base for each player, but will also be a fun and enjoyable experience for every camper. Camp is led by Hr. Clark, a former MSUM Player and AAU Coach and Hr. Hicks, a former professional Bundesliga Basketball + NBA player. Pokemon (In English, with Camp Counselors speaking German) (Grades 3-6) - Fr. Davies In this camp we'll learn to play the Pokémon Training Card Game and do various crafts that have to do with Pokémon. It will be in English, because the cards are in English. At the end, there will be a tournament with prizes according to how many matches were won, with everyone getting at least something. Beginner Programming (In English, with Camp Counselors speaking German) (Grades 4-6) - Fr. Tran Computer programs are a part of daily lives and play an important role in running programs on phones, tablets, and computers. This camp will introduce the basics of programming using the Python programming language. Students will learn the first steps to coding a program and how to write their own code in Python. Each session includes a lesson and programming activities that help students develop computational thinking and problem-solving skills. Coding is Cool (In English, with Camp Counselors speaking German) (Grades 7-8) - Fr. Tessema I will be teaching students how to code in python and introduce them to simple coding concepts. We will be using scratch and possibly VS code for the coding platform. Beginner and Intermediate levels welcome. |
Week 7 / August 5-9:
Dance-Contemporary Workshop (In English, with Camp Counselors speaking German) (Grades preK-2) - Frau Conery
Learn contemporary style moves, working on turns and flowy movements. Classes will include a warm-up, stretching, across-the-floor, and a short combination will be taught.
Dance-Acro (In English, with Camp Counselors speaking German) (Grades 3-6) - Frau Jenkins
Acro dance is a style of dance that combines classical dance technique with precision acrobatic elements. In this class the children will learn unique choreography which blend dance and acrobatics.
Pokemon (In English, with Camp Counselors speaking German) (Grades 3-6) - Fr. Davies
In this camp we'll learn to play the Pokémon Training Card Game and do various crafts that have to do with Pokémon. It will be in English, because the cards are in English. At the end, there will be a tournament with prizes according to how many matches were won, with everyone getting at least something.
Beginner Programming (In English, with Camp Counselors speaking German) (Grades 4-6) - Fr. Tran
Computer programs are a part of daily lives and play an important role in running programs on phones, tablets, and computers. This camp will introduce the basics of programming using the Python programming language. Students will learn the first steps to coding a program and how to write their own code in Python. Each session includes a lesson and programming activities that help students develop computational thinking and problem-solving skills.
Coding is Cool (In English, with Camp Counselors speaking German) (Grades 7-8) - Fr. Tessema
I will be teaching students how to code in python and introduce them to simple coding concepts. We will be using scratch and possibly VS code for the coding platform. Beginner and Intermediate levels welcome.
Dance-Contemporary Workshop (In English, with Camp Counselors speaking German) (Grades preK-2) - Frau Conery
Learn contemporary style moves, working on turns and flowy movements. Classes will include a warm-up, stretching, across-the-floor, and a short combination will be taught.
Dance-Acro (In English, with Camp Counselors speaking German) (Grades 3-6) - Frau Jenkins
Acro dance is a style of dance that combines classical dance technique with precision acrobatic elements. In this class the children will learn unique choreography which blend dance and acrobatics.
Pokemon (In English, with Camp Counselors speaking German) (Grades 3-6) - Fr. Davies
In this camp we'll learn to play the Pokémon Training Card Game and do various crafts that have to do with Pokémon. It will be in English, because the cards are in English. At the end, there will be a tournament with prizes according to how many matches were won, with everyone getting at least something.
Beginner Programming (In English, with Camp Counselors speaking German) (Grades 4-6) - Fr. Tran
Computer programs are a part of daily lives and play an important role in running programs on phones, tablets, and computers. This camp will introduce the basics of programming using the Python programming language. Students will learn the first steps to coding a program and how to write their own code in Python. Each session includes a lesson and programming activities that help students develop computational thinking and problem-solving skills.
Coding is Cool (In English, with Camp Counselors speaking German) (Grades 7-8) - Fr. Tessema
I will be teaching students how to code in python and introduce them to simple coding concepts. We will be using scratch and possibly VS code for the coding platform. Beginner and Intermediate levels welcome.
We acknowledge and appreciate that TCGIS is located on Waȟpékhute (wah-PEH-koo-tay) Dakota traditional, ancestral, and contemporary homeland, near Lake Medewaka, in the land now known as Minnesota (Mni Sota Makoce). Read our full TCGIS Indigenous Land Acknowledgement here.
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School Year: Mon.-Fri. 8:00am-4:00pm Summer: Mon.-Fri. 9:00am-12:00pm |
Contact |
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University of St. Thomas 2115 Summit Avenue St. Paul, MN 55105 tmoffatt@stthomas.edu Phone: 651-962-4372 |