This summer parents in the River Parishes can keep their children physically active and engaged by signing them up for one or more of SCC’s summer day camps.  
“Summer is a great time for kids to enjoy recreational activities like summer camps that stimulate their mind and body, keeping them physically engaged and meeting new people” said Drew Cupit, principal of St. Charles Catholic High School.   
In addition, research shows that involvement in summer camps provides children with the opportunities to gain independence, develop essential social skills, and build new relationships. Also, students learn to work and thrive as individuals and in groups.
The following camps are available this summer at SCC:
Cheerleader camp
The SCC Cheerleader Mini Camp will be held June 10–June 14 from 9 a.m. to noon. The cost is $50 and includes cheer instruction, camp T-shirt, last day performance for parents and snacks. The camp is open to ages 4-13. For more information, contact Tina Jeandron at 985-652-3809.  
Dance camp
The Starsteppers Mini-Dance Camp for girls 4-13 years of age will held June 17– June 21 from 9 a.m. to noon. The cost is $50 and includes dance instruction, last day performance for parents, camp T-shirt and refreshments. For more information, contact Christine Creppel at 985-652-3809.  
Baseball camp
The SCC Baseball Camp will be held June 3– June 5 from 9 a.m. to noon each day for boys age 7-14.   Campers will enjoy three days of fun and instruction in the areas of fielding, hitting and base running. The cost is $75 and includes instruction, as well as a camp T-shirt. For more information, contact SCC Baseball Coach Wayne Stein at 985-703-0672.   
Football camp
The SCC Youth Football Camp will be held July 15–July 18 from 8:30–11:30 a.m. for 7-13-year-old boys. Coach Frank Monica and his football staff will teach proper football fundamentals, weight training and conduct speed drills. Special features include camp T-shirt, hammer award presented to camper each day, Comet ball games held daily with a Super Bowl champion and the Great Relay Race. The cost for football camp is $100 and registration will take place early Monday, July 15 from 7:30–8:30 a.m. For more information call 985-652-3029 or 505-915-0374.
Weightlifting camp
The SCC Youth Weightlifting Camp will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays for 5 weeks beginning June 11 and running through July 11. Sessions will run from 9–10 a.m. for ages 10-13. The purpose of this camp is to teach the fundamentals of weightlifting, speed drills and plyometrics. Students must be serious and come prepared for a comprehensive full body workout.  Individual charts will be used to register weights. Constant supervision of proper form and techniques in all exercises will be provided.  Workouts will also involve speed ladder, boxes and parachutes. The cost is $60 and registration will take place on June 11 at 8:30 a.m.
For additional information about these SCC camps and to pay on-line for certain camps visit www.st
charlescatholic.org.