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Coed Sports Camps

The All Sports Camp (Ages 8-15)

Ages: Boys and Girls 8 to 15
Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Dates and Tuition:
Session 1: June 20 to June 30 (two-week session) - $875
Session 2: July 3 to July 14 (two-week session) - $875
Session 3: July 17 to July 28 (two-week session) - $940
All three sessions - $2,465 ($225 all-session discount included)

*Optional Weekly Transportation Fee - $25 per camper

Research shows that the modern-day athlete benefits from participating in a variety of sports. Each day, All-Sports campers engage in a rotating schedule of sports with other kids their age. These sports include soccer, basketball, baseball, flag football, floor hockey, volleyball, disc golf, and more. Camp also includes daily swimming. The highlight of each week is our Color War in which campers compete in exciting team events. 

Former and current college athletes teach game fundamentals, encourage friendly competition, and reinforce the value of spirit and sportsmanship. Field trips will return for the 2023 camp; activities such as bowling, a baseball game, or skating are potential trips.

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This camp is eligible for our Early Bird and Sibling Discounts.

Please contact the Camp Office (443-544-7100) if you wish to register for a partial session.

McDonogh Tennis Beginners Camp (Ages 6-12)

Ages: Boys and Girls 6 to 12
Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Dates: Weekly: June 20 to July 28
Session 1: June 20 to June 23 (Week of Juneteenth) - $325
Session 2: June 26 to June 30 - $405
Session 3: July 3 to July 7 (Week of July 4) - $325
Session 4: July 10 to July 14 - $405
Session 5: July 17 to July 21 - $405
Session 6: July 24 to July 28 - $405

*Optional Weekly Transportation Fee - $25 per camper

The McDonogh Tennis Beginners Camp, directed by long-time Tennis Camp staffer Ben Rabin, is designed for beginners of all ages. Conducted on our brand new 17-court facility, the program teaches players the techniques for success in this lifetime sport. Group and individual instruction will allow each player to reach his or her potential. Students will be able to set their own goals.

Instruction in injury prevention, tennis etiquette, and personal motivation will be a prominent component of the daily routine. In addition, each camper will enjoy a daily period of free swim prior to lunch.

McDonogh Tennis Advanced Camp (Ages 9-14)

Ages: Boys and Girls 9 to 14
Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Dates: Weekly: June 20 to July 28
Session 1: June 20 to June 23 (Week of Juneteenth) - $325
Session 2: June 26 to June 30 - $405
Session 3: July 3 to July 7 (Week of July 4) - $325
Session 4: July 10 to July 14 - $405
Session 5: July 17 to July 21 - $405
Session 6: July 24 to July 28 - $405

*Optional Weekly Transportation Fee - $25 per camper

The McDonogh Tennis Advanced Camp, directed by long-time Tennis Camp staffer Ben Rabin, is designed for advanced players of all ages. Conducted on our brand new 17-court facility, the program teaches players the techniques for success in this lifetime sport. Group and individual instruction will allow each player to reach his or her potential. Students will be able to set their own goals.

Instruction in injury prevention, tennis etiquette, and personal motivation will be a prominent component of the daily routine. In addition, each camper will enjoy a daily period of free swim prior to lunch.

McDonogh Competitive Swim Camp (Ages 9-14)

Ages: Boys and Girls 9 to 14
Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Dates and Tuition: 
Session 1: June 20 to June 23 (Week of Juneteenth) - $345
Session 2: June 26 to June 30.- $430

*Optional Weekly Transportation Fee - $25 per camper

The McDonogh Competitive Swim Camp will take place in the Henry A. Rosenberg, Jr. Aquatic Center, in our state-of-the-art 50-meter pool. The camp is designed for swimmers from either summer league teams or YMCA/USA swim teams. Please note that this is not a "learn-to-swim" camp, as the entire camp is run in the deep end of the competition pool.

Directed by McDonogh Head Varsity Swim Coach Scott Ward and Assistant Director Lenore Cruz, the camp is designed to teach, drill, and train the individual fundamentals of competitive swimming. Specific drills will be taught to aid skill developments in all four competitive strokes, along with instruction on starts and turns. Underwater video recording and review will also be utilized in teaching the swimmers.

Eagle Volleyball Camp (Ages 8-15)

Ages: Boys and Girls 8 to 15
Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Dates and Tuition: June 20 to June 23 - $325

*Optional Weekly Transportation Fee - $25 per camper

Enjoy playing volleyball? Improve your skills and learn the game at Eagle Volleyball Camp! Campers will increase fundamental serving, passing, setting, hitting, and blocking skills in both individual and team-based training. Instruction is led by McDonogh Varsity Volleyball Head Coach Tina Karpovich.  

Focus will be placed on building all around foundational skills, expanding your knowledge of the game, and having fun! Prior volleyball experience recommended, but not required.

Eagle Elite Volleyball Camp (Ages 8-15)

Ages: Boys and Girls 8 to 15
Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Dates and Tuition: July 24 to July 28 - $405

*Optional Weekly Transportation Fee - $25 per camper

Advance your skills at Eagle Elite Volleyball Camp!  Elite volleyball camp will focus on the technical and tactical skills of volleyball. Instruction is led by McDonogh Varsity Volleyball Head Coach Tina Karpovich.

The camp will emphasize the nuances of each positional group within the team.  Liberos, setters, and hitters will spend the day fine-tuning their skills necessary to become more effective on the court.  We will center on team, technique, as well as fun.  

Sports Prep Fitness Camp (Ages 12-17)

Ages: Boys and Girls 12 to 17
Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Dates and Tuition: July 17 to July 28 - $980

*Optional Weekly Transportation Fee - $25 per camper

Become a better athlete. Dominate your sport. Learn how to get bigger, stronger, and faster. Build your confidence in and out of competition.

Every athlete must have a good foundation and the proper building blocks to reach their optimal performance and dominate their sport. Those athletes who have a strong grasp on body mechanics, lifting techniques, and fluid movement have a distinct advantage in overall performance, ability, and accolades. Every day the campers will work on barbell, dumbbell, as well as kettlebell lifting techniques that will help them physically develop. The goal is to educate and challenge campers each day, building on previous lessons. The continued growth will allow for campers to build confidence and body control.

Camp focus points:

  • Weight lifting (barbell, dumbbell, kettlebell)
  • Running mechanics
  • Speed, agility, quickness
  • Explosiveness
  • Recovery techniques (swimming, stretching, yoga)
  • Discussions on nutrition
  • Team and individual competition
  • Games
  • Confidence, leadership, accountability

In addition, campers will work on techniques to make them better runners, be more agile, and help with recovery. Helping the campers develop proper recovery techniques will ensure they learn vital self-care.

Camp coaches are previous college athletes, as well as certified personal trainers and coaches. Each coach has a skill that they will highlight during camp leading exercises and competitions throughout.

Every day there will be times of instruction, performance, competition, games, and recovery. The goal is to learn and have fun doing so. Team building, leadership, and accountability are the building blocks and backbone of this camp.

McDonogh Cross Country Camp: Summer Running With a Purpose (Ages 12-18)

Ages: Boys and Girls Ages 12-18
Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Half-day camp)
Dates: June 26 to June 30 -$225
*Transportation and lunch are not available for this camp. 

Directed by McDonogh Head Boys and Girls XC and Track and Field Coach Phil Turner, this distance running camp is geared toward middle and high school runners who are looking to take their running talent to the next level by building a strong foundation during the summer months. Coach Turner will guide runners through a process of goal setting and help them individualize a training plan that will give them the strong base they need to run consistently and strongly throughout the crucial summer months. Athletes will have the opportunity to run over various grass and trail style terrains that resemble the courses of all of the top competitive cross country meets in the area. Turner will provide instruction on how to use the terrain to gain competitive advantages in race situations. Athletes will also be given an overview of how to implement track sessions into their distance runs using Turner’s unique approach to combining speed and endurance into training runs.

Turner was the captain of the American University XC team that qualified for the Division I NCAA championship meet out of the Mid-Atlantic Region. He is the veteran of 25 marathons and a five-time qualifier and finisher of the Boston Marathon. Turner has led two boys varsity teams to MIAA cross country championships and two girls teams to IAAM cross country championships and is excited to help you build a base for a successful fall season.

McDonogh Cross Country Camp: Racing with Passion (Ages 12-18)

Ages: Boys and Girls Ages 12-18
Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Half-day camp)
Dates: July 24 to July 28 - $225
*Transportation and lunch are not available for this camp. 

Directed by McDonogh Head Boys and Girls XC And Track and Field Coach Phil Turner, this distance running camp is geared toward middle and high school runners who are preparing to race cross country successfully in the fall. Turner will help athletes understand how to personalize their mental approach to racing so they can get the most out of their physical ability on the cross country course. Runners will have several opportunities to test themselves in competitive situations so they can understand that each moment of a cross country race is an opportunity to gain ground and achieve personal as well as team goals. Athletes will have a great opportunity to run on McDonogh’s beautiful campus which provides a perfect cross country running experience on grass, dirt and wooded trails.

Coach Turner is a veteran distance runner with 25 marathons under his belt, including five Boston Marathons. He also captained American University’s 2005-2006 cross country team that qualified for the Division 1 NCAA Championship Meet out of the competitive mId-Atlantic region. Turner has helped guide two boys varsity teams to MIAA cross country championships and two girls varsity teams to IAAM championships. Combined with his vast experience and lifelong passion for running and endurance, Turner will guide runners through a process of how to approach their fall cross country racing season in a goal-driven manner so they can optimize their performance once the racing season starts.  

McDonogh Speed Clinic: Stay In Your Lane (Ages 12-18)

Ages: Boys and Girls Ages 12-18
Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Half-day camp)
Dates: July 10 to July 14 - $300
*Transportation and lunch are not available for this camp. 

Directed by Olympic Champion Sprinter and Head Boys and Girls Sprints Coach at McDonogh Bernard Williams, this speed clinic camp is geared toward athletes seeking to improve their speed and explosiveness so they can maximize their athletic potential. Coach Williams, who has personal bests of 9.94 in the 100 meters and 20.01 in the 200 meters, will guide athletes through the elements of speed and form using the unique training techniques that made him one of the fastest sprinters in history. Williams can help bring your speed out, which will help you to stand out against your competitors in any sport you play. So, whether you are looking to improve your 40 time for future football combines, hoping to gain an edge over your competitors on the track, or even trying to get a leg up on the soccer or lacrosse field, learning how to unlock your natural speed with an Olympic champion will give you the foundation you need.

2023 McDonogh Summer Camps