Summer is a busy, fun, and productive time at Bishop Dunne. Students can choose to take courses in academic subjects, strengthen foundations, work ahead to be ready for rigorous classes, learn something wonderfully new just for enjoyment, or develop athletic skills. Summer programs are also an excellent way for new students to make new friends and learn their way around campus.
Bishop Dunne is proud to host in person summer programs in 2021. Check back for regular updates on our offerings!
Athletic Camps
Welcome to Bishop Dunne Athletic Camps. Click the red Athletic Camp Registration button below to register and pay for athletic camps.
Falconettes Mini Summer Camp - Ages 6-13
NEW DATES! July 14-16, 2021
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $99
Instructor: Kelly Norman
Dancers will have 3 fun filled days of dance, crafts, and games. Each day the campers will focus on stretching, conditioning, technique, showmanship, and performance skills. Dancers will learn routines in hip hop, jazz, pom and kick. There will be daily awards and all campers will receive a camp t-shirt.
Running Camp
Grades: Girls and Boys Incoming 5th – 8th Grade
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Dates: Tuesday - Thursday, June 8-10, June 15-17, June 22-24, July 13-15, July 20-22
Cost: $40 per week or $100 for the month of June
Instructors: Stephen Guerrero & Chris MacLellan
The camp includes form running for sprinters and distance runners; fundamental running skills; agility skills; speed training; endurance weight training; basic and advanced skills; and individual instruction. Bishop Dunne Cross Country/Track Runners will be in attendance to help campers with running races, trail running, and completing cardiovascular training in age and ability grouping in a fun and inspirational environment.
NEW CAMP & DATES!
Soccer Camp
Grades: Girls and Boys Incoming 6th – 8th or 9th - 11th Grade
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Dates: Monday - Friday, July 19-23
Cost: $100
Instructor: Edgar Lozano
At Bishop Dunne Summer Camps, we share one goal: unlock your child’s love of the game. From young kickers to club participants, and every player in between, our curriculum utilizes small group instruction and fast-paced competition to teach and reinforce soccer skills.
Girls' Basketball Camps
Grades 3 - 5. Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Grades 6 - 8. Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Dates: June 8 -11, 2021 (Tuesday - Friday)
Cost: $100
Instructor: Tawanna Flowers
This program is geared towards players of all abilities. Campers will work on mastering the proper fundamentals for all positions through a mix of drills, games and competitive play.
Boys' Basketball Camp
Grades 6 - 8
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Dates: June 28 - July 1, 2021 (Monday - Thursday)
Cost: $100
Instructor: Chris Owens
This program is geared towards players of all abilities. Campers will work on mastering the proper fundamentals for all positions through a mix of drills, games and competitive play.
NEW CAMP!
E-Sports
Grades: 6th - 11th grade
Time: Tuesday - Thursday 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Dates: Every Tuesday - Thursday from July 6-29
Cost: $125
Instructor: Matt Martin, E-Sports Head Coach
This program is geared towards players of all abilities. Campers will work on mastering the proper fundamentals for all games played through a mix of drills, games and competitive leagues play.
NEW CAMP!
Girls' Volleyball - Middle School
Grades: 6th - 8th grade
Time: Monday - Wednesday 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Dates: July 12-14
Cost: $75
Instructor: Michael Kistner, Head Volleyball Coach
This program is geared towards players of all abilities. Campers will work on mastering the proper fundamentals for all games played through a mix of drills, games and competitive play.
Boys' Football Camp
Grades: 4th - 8th grade
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Dates: July 26, 27, 28, 2021
Cost: $35
This camp is a non-contact, skills-teaching camp designed to not only focus on teaching methods of football, but learning methods of the game. Skill development is emphasized through agility drills and position specialized instruction. This camp features former collegiate players and coaches that teaches the fundamentals of football. Each player will receive hands-on instruction as they participate in drills and simulate practice of a collegiate or professional athlete.
Bishop Dunne Summer Camp is not a licensed child care facility and does not offer child care services.
Music
Beginning Musician Class
Dates: July 12-16
Times: Monday - Friday 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.; Friday final performance 4:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Cost: $100
Instructors: Mr. Daniel Harrelson and Mr. Stephen Netsch
This camp is for young people that have little to no experience reading music or playing an instrument. At this camp, students will learn how to read rhythms and a music staff, while working to put on a special performance showcasing their work at the end of the week! Students will receive drumsticks and a t-shirt for participating!
Experienced Band Class
Dates: July 12-16
Times: Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.; Friday final performance 4:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Cost: $100
Instructors: Mr. Daniel Harrelson and Mr. Stephen Netsch
Musicians with at least one year of experience will rehearse various songs for a performance on Friday evening, while also reinforcing fundamentals on their instrument. Larger instrument, such as tubas, euphoniums, etc., may be borrowed from the school (a use agreement will be required). Shirts will be given to students for the concert, too!
Art (Online Class)
Online Art Lessons with Mr. K
For Ages 10 and up
Lesson Time: 1 hour
Price: $30 per 1 hour lesson
Available Booking Days and Times: Monday through Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Instructor: Mr. Sheridan Keglovits
Come and challenge your artistic skills by learning various techniques which will help you to not only express yourself, but provide new insights in depicting our world! Participants will explore varied artistic approaches while discovering their own style.*
*Please provide your own materials such as drawing pads, pencils, paints, and brushes. Please contact Mr. K @ 214-542-4201 or sheridan@sheridankeglovits.com for more details. Thank you!
Chess Wizards
CAMP REGISTRATION CLOSED - check back January 2022 for next year's information
Join us this Summer for tons of challenging chess lessons, exciting games, and cool prizes. You'll improve your chess skills, meet new friends, and work out your most powerful muscle - your brain! Our camps include fun team chess games (like bug house), recess time (of course), snacks, tournaments, and puzzles. Each camper receives a Chess Wizards T-Shirt, trophy, and puzzle folder. Unleash your brain power and spend some of your break time with Chess Wizards!
Shakespeare Dallas Summer Camps
Contact Meagan Harris at mharris@shakespearedallas.org or 214.559.2778 with any questions.
Both camps will take place June 21-25, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Brave New World (students entering Grades 2-6). During this camp students will receive in depth instruction in action, movement, vocal work, stage combat, and improvisation and culminate in a final performance outdoors at Shakespeare in the Park on June 25. Cost $215
To Thine Own Self Be True (students entering Grades 7-12). During this camp students will learn about acting, movement, stage combat, vocal work, improvisation, and Shakespeare’s language as they produce a full performance of one of Shakespeare’s plays from start to finish outdoors at Shakespeare in the Park on Saturday, June 26 at 10:00 a.m. Cost $250.
Discounts are available for returning campers and Bishop Dunne families! We also have scholarships available on request.
Please e-mail mharris@shakespearedallas.org with questions and for your discount code and scholarship opportunities.
Coder Kids
Every piece of technology that we use runs on computer programs. Your computer and your apps were created by a computer programmer / software developer / coder. At Coder Kids, our main focus is teaching students the principles of computer programming through coding games, animations, and simple programs. We use platforms like Scratch, Python, and Unity to create these projects.
June 14-18: Minecraft Modding
Entering Grades: 5-8
Time: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cost $200
June 14-18: Minecraft Gamer's Club
Entering Grades: 3-6
Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost $200
Virtual camps are also available at the CoderKids website: Online Classes | Coder Kids