Daily Schedule:
7:30-8am: Before Care
8-8:30am: Drop Off
8:30-11:30am: Specialty Camp or Enrichment
11:45am -12:45pm: Lunch*
12:45-3pm: Weekly Themed Camp Activities
3-3:30pm: Pick-Up
3:30-5pm: After Care*
*Available with an extra fee.
Get ready for the ultimate summer takeover!
Terrier Pups entering Kindergarten through 7th grade (26-27 school year) can join us at Vandebilt Catholic High School for 6 action-packed weeks of summer fun. We’re blending academic power-ups and athletic skills with high-level summer activities and weekly field trips! Whether you're hitting the field or the classroom, there’s never a dull moment at Terrier Pups Summer Camp. Come for the fun, stay for the memories!
Dates: May 26th – July 3rd
Main Camp Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
One-Time Registration Fee for Terrier Pups Summer Campers: Pay just one registration fee of $75 per child for the entire summer, no matter how many weeks you choose to join us. Registration is due by May 1, 2026. Campers will receive a camp t-shirt, water bottle and bag on the first day of camp.
Terrier Pups Summer Camp: Includes Specialty Camp/Enrichment and field trip - $180 per week (M-F, 8:30am - 3:00pm)
Specialty Camp ONLY - $100 (M-TH, 8:30am-11:30am) - No registration fee required.
Early Bird Drop Off: Start your day right with FREE Before Care beginning at 7:30am in the VCHS Kolb Center!
Field Trips: Field trips are on and off campus and will include AMC Theater, Challenge Island, Audubon Zoo, Insectarium/Aquarium, Aggie's Skakeland, and Creole Lanes.
After Care and Lunch Options: After care will be available from 3-5PM each day for $35 per week and kid-friendly lunches available at $40 per week.
Parent Orientation Meeting: We will have an orientation meeting on Tuesday, May 12, at 6PM in the VCHS Kolb Center. At this meeting, we will discuss the day-to-day activities of our camp such as weekly enrichment, lunch menu, field trips, etc.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs. Jane Falgout '04 by email at jane_falgout@vchterriers.org.
Week #1 : May 26-29
Specialty Camps:
FOOTBALL (T-TH, 8:30-11:30am) - Develop and teach aspiring football players proper fundamentals and techniques.
CHEER (T-TH, 8:30-11:30am) - Camp includes instruction on skills in motion technique, stunting, tumbling, jumps, and dance! Campers entering PreK3 - 7th grades are welcome.
STEM (T-TH, 8:30-11:30am) - The objectives of STEM Camp are to promote STEM education, to reinforce classroom learning, develop collaborative skills, and to provide hands on learning experiences in the science disciplines. Maximum of 30 campers entering 3rd through 6th grades.
Enrichment:
BASKETBALL - Campers jump into the game with fun teams and high-energy matches where having a blast is much more important than being a pro. Each session is packed with cool drills and friendly games led by counselors who make sure everyone gets a turn and stays safe. The week is all about staying active, playing fair, and cheering on your friends while you practice your favorite sports skills!
OUTDOOR WILDERNESS - Campers get to become mini-explorers by learning how to survive and thrive in the great outdoors! Each day is a new adventure, from building secret forts and learning how to tie super-strong knots to go on a scavenger hunt for local critters. It’s all about discovering how to be a nature pro, exploring the woods with friends, and having a blast while learning how to take care of our planet!
Week #2: June 1-5
Specialty Camps:
BASKETBALL (M-TH, 8:30-11:30am) - Campers will learn the fundamentals of the game of basketball. Whether learning the game as a beginner or wanting to improve skills, this camp will offer an outstanding opportunity to learn the fundamentals of passing, shooting, and dribbling.
DANCE (M-TH, 8:30-11:30am) - Dancers will learn dance techniques, a sideline routine, our school’s fight song, and a routine for a showoff! Ages 3 years old through entering 7th grade welcome.
Enrichment:
STEM - Campers get to become mini-inventors by jumping into all sorts of hands-on building challenges! Each day is a new mission, from constructing super-strong towers to making gadgets that zoom, pop, and roll. It’s all about trying out wild ideas, seeing how they work, and having a blast fixing them up to make them even better!
SOCCER - Campers get to jump onto the field and learn how to move the ball like a soccer pro! Each session is packed with fun games that help everyone get better at dribbling, passing, and keeping the ball right at their feet. It’s all about staying active, learning where to run on the field, and having a blast playing on a team with friends!
Week #3: June 8-12
Specialty Camps:
PERFORMING ARTS (M-TH, 8:30-11:30am) - Students will have the opportunity to explore all areas of performing arts.
SOFTBALL (M-TH, 8:30-11:30am) - To provide instruction on developing softball skills.
Enrichment:
GAME MASTER- Campers get to dive into a world of awesome board games and fun group challenges with their friends. Each day brings a brand-new way to play, from working together as a team to solve mysteries to using clever moves to win a classic game. These sessions are all about learning new tricks, playing fair, and having a blast while discovering how to be a "master strategist" in a totally relaxed setting!
FOOTBALL- Campers get to jump into the action by learning how to throw, catch, and move like their favorite football stars. Each day is packed with fun drills and "no-tackle" games that help everyone understand how to work together as a team on the field. These sessions are all about staying active, learning the rules of the game, and having a blast with friends while practicing new skills.
Week #4: June 15-19
Specialty Camps:
VOLLEYBALL (M-TH, 8:30-11:30am) - Campers will be introduced to fundamental volleyball skills in a fun, supportive environment while fostering teamwork, confidence, and a love for the game.
BASKETBALL (M-TH, 8:30-11:30am) - Improve your fundamental, positional, and team play skills in this high-energy environment!
Enrichment:
PERFORMING ARTS - Campers get to jump into a world of color and imagination by trying out everything from visual arts to acting. Each day brings a new way to be creative, whether they're building something cool with their hands or playing fun theater games with friends. These daily sessions are all about exploring new ideas and having a blast while discovering what makes the arts so much fun.
WRESTLING- Campers learn the basics of staying balanced and moving like a pro on the mats. Each session focuses on safe ways to practice "shadow wrestling" and fun partner drills that build strength and coordination. These daily activities are all about learning how to be a great teammate while discovering how to stay quick on your feet and follow the rules of the sport.
Week #5: June 22-26
Specialty Camps:
WRESTLING (M-TH, 8:30-11:30am) - Introducing young boys and girls to the basics of wrestling.
Enrichment:
ACADEMIC GAMES- Campers get to flex their brain muscles with super fun challenges that make learning feel like a giant game. Each session is packed with fast-paced trivia, word puzzles, and cool math races that teams solve together. It’s all about thinking fast, working as a squad, and discovering that being a "whiz" at school subjects can be just as exciting as a high-score!
DANCE- Campers get to find their groove by exploring different ways to move and dance to their favorite beats. Each session is packed with fun rhythm games and easy-to-learn steps that help everyone build confidence on the dance floor. It’s all about staying active, expressing yourself, and having a blast while learning how to put together a cool routine with friends!
DIGITAL MEDIA- Campers get to jump behind the scenes and discover how to create their own awesome digital projects. Each session is packed with fun ways to explore photography, simple video editing, and even making cool graphics with easy tools. It’s all about using your imagination, learning how to tell a story with a camera, and having a blast while building something totally unique on the screen!
Week #6: June 29-July 3
Specialty Camps:
BASEBALL (M-TH, 8:30-11:30am) - To teach the campers the fundamentals of baseball and to motivate the campers to get excited about the game of baseball.
SOCCER (M-TH, 8:30-11:30am) - To teach the campers ball skills, shooting, passing and position fundamentals.Groups are divided by age and skill level so each participant will be challenged and will have the opportunity to work with players at their skill level. No matter if this is the player's first year playing soccer or they have been playing for several years, our goal is to ensure everyone leaves a better soccer player and has fun.
Enrichment:
ART- Campers get to let their imaginations run wild as they dive into all sorts of colorful art projects. Each day is a new adventure, from splashing around with paints and brushes to building cool 3D creations out of everyday materials. It’s all about getting messy, trying new things, and having a blast while making something totally one-of-a-kind to show off!
VOLLEYBALL- Campers get to jump into the action and learn how to keep the ball flying over the net! Each session is packed with fun games that teach the basics of bumping, setting, and serving like a pro. It’s all about staying active, working together as a team, and having a blast while getting the hang of every exciting play!
