Summer Programs Overview

Back to School Camps

Get Ready for the New School Year

St. Catherine's offers Back to School Camps for new and current St. Catherine's students as part of Brilliant Summer. These classes are taught by St. Catherine's teachers and provide students a jump-start to the academic year. These camps are only available to incoming and current St. Catherine's students. 

Back To School Camps

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  • Ooey Gooey (JK-1)

    Students will tap into their inner scientists and explore the wonder of creating mixtures, such as slime and playdough. We will follow "Ooey Gooey" recipes and uncover the endless possibilities of these simple ingredients. Each day, they will take home their own distinctive creations and a recipe card to share with others.
    For new and returning St. Catherine's girls. 
    Grades JK-1
    July 29-August 2
    12:45-3:45
    $225/week
    Instructors: Saba Pina and Karyn Iuorno, Jr. Kindergarten Teachers

  • Water World (JK -1)

    A fun-filled science camp where your kids will explore the wonders of water through interactive play, experiments, and art activities. They'll learn about the amazing properties of water and the fascinating world around it through exciting experiments like "sink or float" and "will it dissolve?"
    For new and returning St. Catherine's girls. 
    Grades JK-1
    August 5-9
    12:45-3:45
    $225/week
    Instructors: Saba Pina and Karyn Iuorno, Jr. Kindergarten Teachers

  • Wiggles and Squiggles (K-1)

    Come join us for some engaging multi-sensory fine motor fun. Campers will wiggle, giggle, and create a variety of squiggles as they strengthen their developing fine motor skills - including pencil grip and scissor skills! 
    For new and returning St. Catherine's girls. 
    Grades K-1
    July 29-August 2
    8:45-11:45 a.m. 
    $225/week
    Instructor: Meg Zehmer, Kindergarten Teacher

  • Jump into Jr. Kindergarten

    This is a wonderful opportunity for new and returning students to meet new classmates and explore the campus in a play-oriented schedule.
    Dates: July 29-Aug 2 or Aug 5-9
    8:45-11:45 a.m.
    Grade: Rising or newly enrolled St. Catherine’s JK students
    Cost: $265
    Instructors: St. Catherine's Jr. Kindergarten teachers
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  • Kickstart Kindergarten

    This is a wonderful opportunity for new and returning students to meet new classmates and explore the campus in a play-oriented schedule.
    Grade: Rising or newly enrolled St. Catherine’s kindergarten girls
    Dates: Aug. 5-9
    Times; 8:45-11:45 a.m. or 12:45 - 3:45 p.m.
    Cost: $265
    Instructors: St. Catherine's Kindergarten Teachers

  • Fly into First Grade

    Preparing for first grade will be a breeze after a week with St. Catherine’s teachers, getting to know each other and the schedule for the new year. Fun activities will help prepare students academically, socially, and emotionally for the first day of school.
    Grade: St. Catherine's girls in rising grade 1
    Dates: Aug. 5-9, 2023;  
    8:45-11:45 a.m
    Cost: $265
    Instructor: Ms. Skidmore and Ms. Nystrom, Grade 1 Teachers
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  • Slide into Second Grade 

    Teachers have curated a fantastic schedule to help new and returning students become acquainted with a new schedule, review math, reading and study skills
    Grades: St. Catherine's students in rising 2nd Grade 
    Dates: Aug. 5-9  
    8:45-11:45 a.m
    Cost: $265
    Instructor: Sarah Wilbur
     

  • Singapore Math Grades 1-2

    Fun-filled activities to review Singapore math skills and confidence in preparation for the upcoming school year. 
    Grades: 1-2
    Dates: Aug. 5-9
    Time: 12:45-3:45 p.m.
    Cost: $265
    Instructor: Katherine Applewhite

  • Thriving in Third Grade

    Students will become familiar with new leadership roles, celebrate new teachers and friends, and review math and reading skills in this week-long preparatory camp.
    Grade: St. Catherine's girls in rising 3
    Dates: July 29-Aug 2
    8:45-11:45 a.m.
    Cost: $265
    Instructor: Mr. Tullner and Ms. Snead, Grade 3 teachers

  • Singapore Math Grades 3-4

    Age appropriate review of math skills for each student. This class is a place to have fun with math and become a problem solver, thinker and communicator of all things math. Student will enhance their math skills and play math games. 
    Grades: 3-4 
    Dates: Aug. 5-9
    Time: 8:45 -11:45 a.m.
    Cost: $265
    Instructor: Katherine Applewhite
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  • Fabulous Fourthies

    Congratulations, your daughter is now an honorary “Fourthie”! During this preparatory week, she will learn about her new leadership responsibilities and club opportunities, review reading skills, and meet new students.
    Dates: July 29-Aug 2 (Hiscock) and Aug 5-9 (Brittingham)
    8:45-11:45 a.m.
    Cost: $265
    Instructor: Ms. Hiscock and Ms. Brittingham, Grade 4 Teachers
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  • Buen Viaje: Exploration of Spanish Language and Culture

    Come explore the Spanish-speaking world during this weeklong camp. Each day we will check out the culture and language from a different Latin American country, reading stories, playing games, making crafts and acting out skits to improve our speaking and listening comprehension skills. Woven into each day will be a review of fundamental vocabulary important to our Lower School Spanish curriculum, as well as exciting opportunities for taste-testing some Hispanic foods.
    Grades 3-4
    August 5-9
    12:45-3:45 p.m.
    Instructor: Elizabeth McDermid, Lower School Spanish Teacher

  • Make Way for Middle School (Grade 5-6)

    New Students to St. Catherine's Middle School (all rising 5th graders and new rising 6th graders) will experience fun-filled activities to help them get acquainted with all things "Middle School". We will explore the campus, meet the faculty, and learn about the schedule and routine of Middle School.
    Grades: Rising 5-6
    Dates: Aug. 5-9
    12:45-3:45 p.m.
    Class Fee: $225
    Instructor: Michelle Johnston, MS Learning Support and Counselor 

  • Engage in Middle School Math and English (Grade 5-6)

    Students will be able to strengthen their reading, writing and grammar skills along with strengthening and reviewing foundational math skills before the new year begins. 
    Grades: Rising 5-6
    Dates: Aug. 5-9 
    Times: 8:45-11:45 a.m.
    Class Fee: $265
    Instructors: 
    Jay Bechtel, Middle School Critical and Creative Thinking Skills teacher
    Sharon Hancock, Middle School Math teacher

  • Kick Start to 7th Grade Math

    Hit the ground running for your 7th-grade year by polishing up on your 6th-grade math skills.  You’ll receive the attention necessary to provide you with a strong foundation for your future success in the upcoming school year. Join us for some mathematical fun!
    Grades: Rising 7th
    Dates:  Aug. 5-9
    8:45-11:45 a.m.
    Cost: $265
    Instructor: Aliyah Jones

  • Kick Start to 8th Grade Math

    Hit the ground running for your 8th-grade year by polishing up on your 7th-grade math skills.  You’ll receive the attention necessary to provide you with a strong foundation for your future success in the upcoming school year. Join us for some mathematical fun!
    Grades: Rising 8th
    Date/Time:  Aug. 5-9
    12:45-3:45 p.m.
    Cost: $265
    Instructor: Aliyah Jones
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Located in the heart of Richmond, Virginia, St. Catherine’s School is a private, all-girls pre-K, kindergarten, elementary, middle and high school. We provide a well-rounded educational experience for girls from communities across Richmond, Chesterfield, Henrico and all of central Virginia. St.Catherine’s all-girls educational experience is rooted in more than a century of history and tradition. From our revolutionary past to our dynamic present, St. Catherine’s has always focused on preparing students for a boundless future.