Youth Camps
"When you pass through the waters, I will be with you." Isaiah 43:2
Crean Lutheran Summer Youth Camps are designed to help students enhance their skills, gain confidence, and build Christian character. We offer eight weeks of a variety of camps starting as early as June 12, and ending August 4.
Please note there are no prorated fees for days missed. Also, written refund requests will be honored up to 7 days before the start of camp. After that date, no refunds will be issued.
For more information about summer youth camps, email youthcamps@creanlutheran.org.
Youth Camps Calendar
Youth Camps Calendar
September 2023
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2023 Summer Camp Offerings
- Performing Arts Co-Ed Camps
- Visual Arts Co-Ed
- Academic Co-Ed Camps
- Athletic Co-Ed Camps
- Boys Athletic Camps
- Girls Athletic Camps
Performing Arts Co-Ed Camps
Performing Arts Co-Ed Camps
- Encanto (Week 1: June 12-16)
- Saints on Broadway: Lion King Kids (Week 2-3: June 19-June 30)
- Audition Ready Workshop (Week 4: July 5-7)
- All-Star Dance (Week 6: July 17-21)
- Saints on Broadway: High School Musical Junior (Week 7-8: July 24-August 4)
Encanto (Week 1: June 12-16)
In this interactive "Encanto" inspired camp, kids will get the chance to participate in many different activities all based on the heartwarming and exciting musical film. From art projects, to learning dances and songs, and getting to meet one of the movie's most loved characters, they will be able to learn some Spanish, use their creativity, and learn about another culture all while having fun!
- Week 1: June 12 - 16
- Afternoon: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
- Grades: K - 4
- Cost: $225
Saints on Broadway: Lion King Kids (Week 2-3: June 19-June 30)
"Disney's The Lion King has captivated the imagination of audiences around the world and now your child has the opportunity to be a part of this one-of-a-kind musical! The African savannah will come to life on stage with Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle... and back again.
Featuring memorable songs such as “Circle of Life,” “I Just Can’t Wait To Be King,” and “Hakuna Matata,” Lion King Kids will take your child on a theatrical journey through this inspiring, coming-of-age tale.
During this two week camp, your student will learn self-confidence, self-discipline, acting skills, improv, listening, teamwork, projection, vocal techniques, auditioning skills, dancing, and more! The culmination of this two week experience will result in a full 30 minute production of Disney’s The Lion King Kids."
- Week 2 - 3: June 19 - June 30
- Morning: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- Grades: K - 4
- Cost: $400
Audition Ready Workshop (Week 4: July 5-7)
Conquering a High School or even professional audition can be somewhat daunting. Whether it's your 1st or 100th audition, let us equip you with the necessary tools to help you be confident and ready for anything. During this three day workshop, we will cover proper preparation for an audition, how to work to your individual, God-given strengths, how to control your jitters and temper your fears, how to write a professional actor's resume, how to take a great headshot, how to choose songs that work for who you are as a performer, how to make a great first impression, and so much more. Participants need to come prepared with a written list of previous performances and/or experiences, one monologue, and two songs (16 bars minimum). Songs should include one up-tempo piece and a ballad that fits with a character you'd someday like to play.
- Week 4: July 5-7
- Full Day: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Grades: 7 - 12
- Cost: $250
All-Star Dance (Week 6: July 17-21)
Saints on Broadway: High School Musical Junior (Week 7-8: July 24-August 4)
"Be a part of it all as Disney Channel's smash hit movie musical comes to life on stage in Disney’s High School Musical JR. Troy, Gabriella and the students of East High must deal with issues of love, friends and family while balancing their classes and extracurricular activities.
It’s the first day after winter break at East High. The Jocks, Brainiacs, Thespians and Skater Dudes all find their cliques. Basketball team captain and resident jock, Troy, discovers that the brainy Gabriella, a girl he met singing karaoke on his ski trip, has just enrolled at East High. The couple cause an upheaval when they decide to audition for the high school musical. Although many students resent the threat posed to the ""status quo,"" Troy and Gabriella’s alliance might just open the door for others to shine as well.
Featuring infectious, danceable songs such as “Get'cha Head in the Game,” “Stick to the Status Quo,” “We're All in This Together,” and “Bop to the Top,” performers will learn to work as a team to create something amazing!.
During this two week camp, students will learn self-confidence, self-discipline, acting skills, improv, listening, teamwork, projection, vocal techniques, auditioning skills, dancing, tech skills, set building, and more! The culmination of this two week experience will result in a full 60 minute production of High School Musical JR."
- Week 7 - 8: July 24 - August 4
- Full Day: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Grades: 4 - 8
- Cost: $650
Visual Arts Co-Ed
Visual Arts Co-Ed Camps
- Little Artists (Week 2: June 19-23)
- Photography (Week 2: June 19-23)
- Woodworking (Week 3: June 26-30) - SOLD OUT
- Little Macrame Makers (Week 6: July 17-21)
- Exploratory Art (Week 6: July 17-21)
Little Artists (Week 2: June 19-23)
Photography (Week 2: June 19-23)
This camp is designed to teach a student how to see God’s beautiful world through the lens
of his or her camera. Any camera will work: phone, point and shoot, mirrorless, or DSLR! Students will learn the basics of photography, including camera functions, composition, and styles of photography.
- Week 2: June 19 - 23
- Afternoon: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
- Grades: 5 - 8
- Cost: $215
Woodworking (Week 3: June 26-30) - SOLD OUT
In this interactive camp, kids will have the opportunity to learn basic wood working skills and techniques. They will get the chance to learn the art of refurbishing furniture and will also get to take a few different home project home throughout the week. Materials for the camp include wood, paint, and a tool kit that each student will be able to use and take home after the camp.
- Week 3: June 26 - 30
- Afternoon: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
- Grades: 5 - 8
- Cost: $245
Little Macrame Makers (Week 6: July 17-21)
Dive into DIY creativity this summer! In this interactive camp, kids will learn several macrame knotting techniques and learn to make their own fun macrame creations to take home. Projects include: macrame rainbow wall hangings, macrame keychains, and more!
- Week 6: July 17-21 (Morning: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.)
- Grades: 5 - 8
- Cost: $220
Exploratory Art (Week 6: July 17-21)
Academic Co-Ed Camps
Academic Co-Ed Camps
- Speech & Debate (Week 1: June 12-16) - SOLD OUT
- Writing Workshop (Week 2: June 19-23) - SOLD OUT(a.m.)
- Careers in Sports Medicine (Week 4: July 5-7)
- Young Einstein's Science Camp (Week 5: July 10-14) - SOLD OUT
- Robotics (Week 5: July 10-14, Week 6: July 17-21 (SOLD OUT), & Week 7: July 24-28 (SOLD OUT)
Speech & Debate (Week 1: June 12-16) - SOLD OUT
This incredibly fun and competitive camp is designed for students to grow in their ability to speak boldly for Christ as laid out in 1 Peter 3:15 through the art of public speaking, communication, and argumentation. Students will learn an introduction to basic argumentative design, how to effectively use reasoning and logic, understand how to structure a speech, the art of ethos, pathos, and logos, and the ability to write and deliver a structured speech. Students will also participate in various speech and theater related games with peers to increase their social skills and learn the importance of vocal variation and body language in public speaking.
- Week 1: June 12 - 16
- Afternoon: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
- Grades: 5 - 8
- Cost: $210
Writing Workshop (Week 2: June 19-23) - SOLD OUT(a.m.)
This camp will give students an opportunity to participate in fun and engaging activities to improve both creative and academic writing. Students will work on organizing essays and composing thesis statements, in addition to collaborating with peers on poetry and short stories.
- Week 2: June 19 - 23
- Morning: 9 p.m. - 12 p.m. & Afternoon: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
- Grades: 5 - 8
- Cost: $205
Careers in Sports Medicine (Week 4: July 5-7)
Do you want to work in science but also love sports? Come learn about athletic training and other medical careers! This camp will give an introduction to sports medicine and provide some hands-on skills including taping, wrapping, splinting, CPR/First-Aid, and taking vital signs.
- Week 4: July 5 - 7
- Morning: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- Grades: 5 - 8
- Cost: $220
Young Einstein's Science Camp (Week 5: July 10-14) - SOLD OUT
Throughout this week, curious students will become true scientists as they observe nature, participate in hands-on experiments, and document all that they learn as they explore the wonders of creation on a both microscopic and macroscopic level. They will learn the introduction to the scientific method, and how to apply it to various fields of science including biology, chemistry, physics, and astronomy!
- Week 5: July 10 - 14
- Afternoon: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
- Grades: 5 - 8
- Cost: $220
Robotics (Week 5: July 10-14, Week 6: July 17-21 (SOLD OUT), & Week 7: July 24-28 (SOLD OUT)
This camp introduces the students to the basics of constructing, programming, and competing with robots. The robots are made with components from Vex IQ. Students will need a laptop on Wednesday to begin programming.
- Week 5: July 10-14
- Week 6: July 17-21
- Week 7: July 24-28
- Afternoon: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
- Grades: 5 - 8
- Cost: $205
Athletic Co-Ed Camps
Athletic Co-Ed Camps
- Archery (Week 1: June 12-16 & Week 4: July 5-7)
- Esports (Week 1: June 12-16)
- Speed & Agility (Week 1: June 12-16)
- Spirit: Cheer & Song (Week 1: June 12-16) - SOLD OUT
- Track & Field (Week 2: June 19-23)
- Surf (Week 3: June 26-30)
- Tennis (Week 3: June 26-30)
Archery (Week 1: June 12-16 & Week 4: July 5-7)
Nothing beats the feeling of hitting a bullseye. The coach is a National Archery in Schools Program certified instructor and will help any level of archer gain great knowledge and love for the sport.
- Week 1: June 12-16
- Week 4: July 5-7
- Morning: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- Grades: 4 - 8
- Cost:
- Week 1: $205
- Week 4: $150
Esports (Week 1: June 12-16)
During this time, students will learn how to become a better eSports athlete by learning how to prepare, strategize, and communicate while competing at a high level. Students will not only have a chance to enhance their gaming skills, but also build their confidence, leadership, and socialization skills while connecting with friends in the community.
Teams will be competing against each other in Rocket League, a vehicular soccer video game, and Super Smash Bros, a Nintendo IP cartoon fighting game. During this time, students will learn how to best play the games and compete in an exciting tournament style format. Competing teams will be made up of two participants from any grade level. The event will be emceed and tailored to allow spectator viewing of the action.
- Week 1: June 12 - 16
- Afternoon: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
- Grades: 5 - 8
- Cost: $225
Speed & Agility (Week 1: June 12-16)
This camp will focus on different components of speed and agility that will transfer to all sports. We will work with athletes to focus on improving their speed and agility to gain an edge on the competition by developing breakaway speed and separation on the field, court, and ice.
- Week 1: June 12 - 16
- Morning: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- Grades: 5 - 8
- Cost: $205
Spirit: Cheer & Song (Week 1: June 12-16) - SOLD OUT
This camp will teach sideline routines, turns, jumps, leaps, motion technique, and dance technique. There will be a showcase at the end of the week and campers will be invited back to a football game to perform with our spirit leaders on the sideline.
- Week 1: June 12 - 16
- Morning: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- Grades: K - 8
- Cost: $205
Track & Field (Week 2: June 19-23)
This camp will introduce young athletes to the sport as well as help experienced track and field athletes improve their skills in as many events as they would like! The track and field youth camp is held on a nine-lane, all-weather track.
- Week 2: June 19 - 23
- Morning: 9 a.m. -12 p.m.
- Grades: 4 - 8
- Cost: $205
Surf (Week 3: June 26-30)
Come and rejoice together in His beautiful creation out on the ocean with Head Varsity Coach and the Saints Surf team at Doheny State Beach for our Saints Surf Camp this summer. You will learn proper technique, form, and ocean etiquette. Improve upon your skills and wave knowledge or come and learn for the first time. We welcome all levels of surfers to join in on the fun! Students must be ocean safe and able to swim. Campers should bring their own boards as we only have a limited supply for students to borrow.
- Week 3: June 26 - 30
- Morning: 9 a.m. -12 p.m.
- Grades: 4 - 8
- Cost: $255
Tennis (Week 3: June 26-30)
Boys Athletic Camps
Boys Athletic Camps
- Boys Soccer (Week 2: June 19-23)
- Boys Basketball (Week 2: June 19-23)
- Baseball (Week 3: June 26-30)
- Football (Week 3: June 26-30)
- Boys Volleyball (Week 7: July 24-28)
- Boys Lacrosse (Week 7: July 24-28)
Boys Soccer (Week 2: June 19-23)
Boys Basketball (Week 2: June 19-23)
Baseball (Week 3: June 26-30)
This camp will focus on fundamentals of throwing, hitting, base running, and defense. The goal of this camp is to make learning and competing as fun as possible. Coached by head coach Jake Haney, assistants, and current players.
- Week 3: June 26 - 30
- Morning: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- Grades: 4 - 8
- Cost: $205
Football (Week 3: June 26-30)
This is a non-contact camp that will focus on individual skill development, proper technique, competitive drills and the importance of Christ-like leadership. Athletes will work on individual and group drills along with team concepts. The athletes will also learn the offensive and defensive schemes necessary for flag football games. Chalk talks and film review will be included in this year's camp. Head coach, Rick Curtis, Saints assistant coaches, & current Crean Lutheran High School players will be coaching the athletes.
- Week 3: June 26 - 30
- Morning: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- Grades: 4 - 8
- Cost: $205
Boys Volleyball (Week 7: July 24-28)
Boys Lacrosse (Week 7: July 24-28)
Girls Athletic Camps
Girls Athletic Camps
- Girls Soccer (Week 5: July 10-14)
- Girls Basketball (Week 6: July 17-21) - SOLD OUT
- Girls Volleyball (Week 8: July 31-August 4) - SOLD OUT
- Softball (Week 8: July 31-August4)
- Girls Flag Football (Week 8: July 31-August 4)