Summer Offerings
La Salle's 84-acre campus is host to a variety of camps and courses during the summer months.
Camp Types
Pre-9th
Updated for 2020
Pre-9th Program (Transition and Enrichment)
The Pre-9th Transition Classes help boys entering 9th grade at La Salle review core content, practice skills, and adapt to a high school setting.
Classes will meet Mondays thru Fridays from June 15 through July 3, 2020.
Class times are:
- 8:30-9:30 am
- 9:40-10:40 am
- 10:50-11:50 am
Student will receive a roster with times and room locations for his one or two classes.
English and Math Courses: $500
English Course Only: $275
Math Course Only: $275
Reading/Study Skills: $275
The Pre-9th Enrichment Classes help boys entering 9th grade at La Salle review core content, practice skills, and adapt to a high school setting.
Classes will meet Mondays thru Fridays from June 15 through July 3, 2020.
Class times are:
- 8:30-9:30 am
- 9:40-10:40 am
- 10:50-11:50 am
Student will receive a roster with times and room locations for his one or two classes.
Contact Mrs. Chesnik (chesnikb@lschs.org) for more information.
Course Descriptions
English
This course will prepare students for 9th grade by offering an overview of reading, composition, and vocabulary skills. Students will begin learning the tools to grasp critical thinking skills and text analysis through discussion and appropriate writing techniques.
Math Applications
Students will work on pre-algebra and algebra concepts such as fractions, integers, solving linear equations, graphing linear equations, and inequalities. It will also explore a hands on application of the scientific method and is structured to prepare students for the demands of their first year in science and math.
Reading/Study Skills
Students will be introduced to effective note-taking skills using various forms of literature including a novel, essays, and a dramatic play. Focus will also include sharpening reading comprehension skills by summarizing text passages along with discovering words in context.
Transportation
Transportation is offered for an additional $350.00 fee. We customize routes to pick up students at their homes or a convenient nearby location. If this option is for you, we ask that you provide us with the closest major intersection to your house and your home address with your Registration.
Transportation Requests must be submitted by May 28th.
Please bear in mind that we cannot guarantee transportation. The viability of a route depends on the demonstrated need of its area.
Geometry
The Math Department of La Salle College High School is offering a course in Geometry over the summer. The reason for such an offering is to allow motivated students who enter La Salle taking Algebra 1 or 1 Honors to advance through the curriculum with the goal of taking a Calculus course before graduation. The course will cover a full year of Geometry over a six week period, meeting five days a week for five hours a day. Due to this intense and rigorous schedule, there will be strong prerequisites for this offering. Students will not only need to meet the prerequisites, but must also need to be incredibly motivated and extremely committed. Missing one class will be problematic and missing two classes may necessitate withdrawing from the class. Upon completion of the course, students will earn a final grade that will appear on their La Salle transcript and be calculated in their G.P.A. for the subsequent fall semester.
PREREQUISITES:
For students just completing Algebra 2:
- A or above in Algebra 2 and department approval
- B or higher in Algebra 2 Honors and department approval
For students just completing Algebra 1:
- A or above in Algebra 1 and department approval
- B or higher in Algebra 1 Honors and department approval
SCHEDULE:
Classes will run Monday to Friday for 6 weeks. Class will start at 8:00AM each day and end by 12:30PM. There will a half hour break each day.
Start: Monday June 1th, 2020 - End: Friday July 10th, 2020
No Class: July 3rd and July 6th
TESTING:
Each week, the class will cover 1-2 chapters and have a chapter test on Friday each week. A mid-term exam will be given on the Friday of the 3rd week and a final exam will be given on the Friday of the final week.
COST: $1,600
Class of 2024 Boost Program
TWO INTENSIVE WORKSHOP COURSES TO BOOST SKILLS IN SPANISH AND ALGEBRA
JUNE 8- 12 & JUNE 15- 19
Workshop Fees:
Spanish Workshop: $135
Algebra Workshop: $270
Both Workshops: $375
TWO WEEK ALGEBRA BOOST WORKSHOP COURSE: JUNE 8-12 & JUNE 15-22 (8:30 – 10:00 AM)
What is the Algebra Boost Workshop Course?
- The Algebra Boost Workshop Course aims to keep students up to date on some of the topics that may have been abbreviated or not covered due to the shift to exclusive online instruction this past spring
- The Algebra Boost Program may be used as an Algebra 2 Placement Test review course, but please note that completion of this course alone does not guarantee that students will be placed directly into an Algebra 2 class. Course placement will be determined by the results of the La Salle Algebra Placement test during the last week of June.
For whom is the program designed?
- The Algebra Boost Program is best suited for students who have completed a full year of Algebra 1 (either in 7th or 8th grade) and are looking to start 9th grade in Algebra 2.
- If a student has not completed a full year of Algebra 1 or was not on track to complete a full year, he will not need to take the Algebra placement test.
- If there are students who have taken other courses (such as Geometry or Algebra 2), please reach out to the Math Department Chair, Mr. Thomas Lang at LangT@lschs.org.
ONE-WEEK SPANISH I BOOST WORKSHOP COURSE: JUNE 15- 22 (11:30 AM – 1:00 P.M.)
What is the purpose of the Spanish Boost Workshop Course?
- The Spanish Boost course aims to strengthen a student’s knowledge and skills from their introductory Spanish course in middle school by practicing basic vocabulary topics and grammatical concepts.
- The Spanish Boost course may be used as a Spanish 2 Placement Test prep course,
Please note the following:
- Completing the course does not automatically place a student in Spanish 2
- Course assignments are determined by the placement test in late June.
For whom is the Spanish Boost Workshop Course designed ?
• The Spanish Boost course is best suited for students who have completed a full Spanish course either in 8th grade or 7th and 8th grade and who are looking to begin their first year at La Salle in Spanish 2.
What is a “full introductory Spanish course?”
- A full introductory Spanish course means the class met every day for one or two years.
- Exploratory Courses that meet less frequently will serve students well in Spanish 1.
Note: If you’re not sure you should take this workshop course and/or the Spanish placement test, please reach out to the Department Chair for World Languages, Mr. Stephen Horvath at Horvaths@lschs.org.
Pre-7th & Pre-8th
For public safety and health reasons, La Salle’s traditional in-person pre-7th and pre-8th enrichment program will be held virtually. See the drop down menu for more information.
Virtual Pre-7th and Pre-8th Summer Enrichment Program - (Updated May 22)
- The Virtual Edge
- Calendar, Classes, Curriculum
- Math Course Selection
- Required Technology
- Cost - $500
The Virtual Edge
Since mid-March, when stay at home orders were issued, school have struggled to connect with students to deliver lessons rich in content and community. La Salle, however, has emerged as a leader in online instruction by continuing its classes using a synchronous format that allows students and teachers to connect live, in real time, to perform the most basic function of education: human interaction. Students work in groups, ask questions, review work samples, and grapple with the material, all with the live assistance of a teacher just on the other side of the screen and microphone. Community members have taken note. Allow me to share some comments from a May 2020 survey of parents regarding online teaching.
Testimonials
“We have been pleased with La Salle’s response to the crisis. The online learning system is organized and keeps the kids involved. It’s a very difficult time for students, but I think it’s kept them involved in their studies while not overburdening them with too much stress.”
“I am totally blown away with the speed that La Salle was up and running with online classes. The kids did not miss a step in their learning. I feel confident that the boys will be ready for their classes next year. The teachers have been very accessible for questions. Thank you to everyone at La Salle for all of your hard work in making this pivot in teaching style work out so well!”
“Based on conversations with peers, family and friends I believe La Salle’s distance learning far exceeds what others have been able to cobble together. Our son is engaged, committed and quite possibly performing better than he ever has.”
All of this means, quite simply, that your middle school students will have a similar opportunity as current La Salle students. They will use the same online format, have access to the same teachers, and engage with the same community. We hope you choose to join us.
Some aspects, by necessity, will be different. After all, your students are in middle school, have different needs, and are studying different topics at different levels of intensity. We are aware of these differences and hope to provide a virtual program that suits them.
Any educator will acknowledge that it is impossible to replicate an in-person learning environment, but we believe our platform and personnel are second to none in the virtual setting, and we’d like your student(s) to experience it this summer.
Calendar, Classes, Curriculum
Calendar
The program will run from July 13 through August 6. Classes will take place on Monday through Thursday during those four weeks. Classes will not be held on Friday.
Students who were previously signed up for one week or two weeks are welcome to participate in the four-week program. Programs shorter than four weeks are not available.
Classes
Students will attend one class in English and one class in Math each day. The schedule is as follows.
Class 1: 10:00 am – 10:50 am
Class 2: 11:00 am – 11:50 am
Curriculum
The curriculum for Math and English will be twofold. Part of it will cover preparation material for the High School Placement Test, commonly called the HSPT. Part of it will review topics typically covered at the end of a 6th or 7th grade English and Math class.
Math Course Selection
Pre-7th Math Courses
Math Course 7.1 – This course is designed for students that have taken a pre-algebra course. This course is appropriate for honors level students.
Course Topics: integers, order of operations, evaluating expressions, solving equations, coordinate plane and graphing, exponents, polynomials
Prerequisites: completion of a pre-algebra course.
Math Course 7.2 – This course is for students with limited to no experience with pre-algebra.
Course topics: fractions, decimals, ratios and proportions, percent’s, integers, order of operations, variables
Prerequisites: knowledge of basic fractions and decimals.
Pre-8th Math Courses
Math Course 8.1 – This course is designed for students that have completed a pre-algebra course and have taken a basic algebra 1 course. This course is appropriate for honors level students.
Course topics: solving equations, exponents, coordinate plane and graphing, systems of equations, polynomials, solving polynomials
Prerequisites: completion of pre-algebra course, understanding of basic variables and solving problems.
Math Course 8.2 – This course is designed for the student who has taken some pre-algebra but has not completed an entire course covering all topics.
Course topics: Fractions, decimals, integers, order of operations, evaluating expressions, variables, solving linear equations.
Prerequisites: basic understanding of pre-algebra topics without completing a full year course in pre-algebra
Required Technology
To participate, each student needs a computer, a personal device, such as a smart phone or a tablet, and a reliable connection to the internet, and an email address. The laptop will allow students to connect to the live session. The personal device will enable them to use learning tools during class. More information on how to connect to the live sessions will be issued shortly before the program begins.
Cost - $500
Athletic
- Baseball - Updated for 2020
- Basketball - Sessions Updated 6.3.20
- Lacrosse - Updated for 2020
- Rowing - Updated for 2019
- Running - Updated for 2020
- Soccer - Updated for 2019
Baseball - Updated for 2020
Basketball - Sessions Updated 6.3.20
- Camp Time will be 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
- We are limited to 60 campers per week
- Payment by check option to “Mike McKee Basketball” on day 1
- All Activities will be Outdoors
- Bring your own Lunch
- Safety Measures in place (temperatures taken daily)
Boys Basketball Camp Session 1
SOLD OUT
Ages: Rising 3rd-9th graders
Dates: June 22-26, 2020
Time: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Cost: $275 per session, $500 for two sessions
NEW - Boys Basketball Camp Session 3
Ages: Rising 3rd-9th graders
Dates: July 20-24, 2020
Time: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Cost: $275 per session, $500 for two sessions
SOLD OUT
Boys Basketball Camp Session 2
SOLD OUT
Ages: Rising 3rd-9th graders
Dates: July 6-10, 2020
Time: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Cost: $275 per session, $500 for two sessions
Boys Basketball Camp Session 4
Ages: Rising 3rd-8th graders
Dates: August 3-7, 2020
Time: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Cost: $275 per session, $500 for two sessions
Lacrosse - Updated for 2020
Legends Lacrosse and PLL League MVP Matt Rambo along with several private school head lacrosse coaches in the Philadelphia area would like to invite you to train, learn, and compete at Legends Future Elite Camp July 14-16 @ La Salle, home of the PA state champion La Salle Explorers! This advanced youth training program includes (3) full days of lacrosse sessions with Matt Rambo, Rob Forster (La Salle Head Coach), Brian Santoleri (Carroll Head Coach), Jack Forster (Academy of the New Church Head Coach) and local NCAA college coaches. Players will receive 8 hours/day of world class training, evaluations from pros, tips on how to get better on their own, and a legends gear pack (pinnie, shorts, socks)! Daily competitions and giveaways will also be included to increase the high level lacrosse camp experience.
Registration ENDS Friday May 1st!
Rowing - Updated for 2019
The La Salle College High School Summer Rowing Camp is for boys and girls entering 7th, 8th, and 9th Grades
The objective of this camp is to provide an introduction to rowing and to give each rower a firm foundation.
Students will row out of the La Salle Boathouse on historic Boathouse Row in Philadelphia.
Mondays to Fridays
June 17-21
June 24-28
July 15-19
Students are asked to be at the front of the school by 1:00 pm, so that the bus can depart La Salle by 1:15 pm.
The bus will return to La Salle by 4:15 PM.
Costs:
$550/Session
$1000 for Two Sessions
$1400 for Three Seasons
Safety Information
All safety procedures are handled on day one. No floatation devices are worn but all equipment is designed to float.
A coach will go out with each boat. At most it is two boats per coach, which is in conjunction with the rules of the PSRA.
We ask that all parents confirm with the coach that the child can swim in the case of an emergency.
Shells are very stable and rarely, if ever, flip. But in the case of an emergency...all safety procedures will be gone over on day one.
Student should wear clothes in which they can workout and run. Sunscreen and sunglasses are also recommended.
Inclement Weather
In cases of inclement weather or if the float rate of the river is too fast for novice rowers, practice will be held at La Salle on the Erg machines.
Since no travel time to and from the river is needed, practice will end at 2:15 pm if you would like to pick up your son or daughter early. However, rowers will be supervised until the normal ending time of 4:15 pm.
Running - Updated for 2020
The 16th Annual
La Salle College High School
Running Camp
July 27-30, 2020
For Male and Female Runners
going into grades 5th through 9th
Contact:
Mr. Greg Bielecki
8605 Cheltenham Avenue
Wyndmoor, PA 19038
Phone: (215) 402-4245
Email Coach Bielecki
Program
General Information
Dates: Monday, July 22—Thursday July 25, 2019
Site: La Salle College H.S. (Track, paved paths, nature trails)
Tuition: $200 (Includes all training, lectures, hand-outs, video instruction, snacks, and t-shirt)
NEW: Team Rate: (4 members or more): $185 ($15 discount per runner)
Schedule: 8:30 am (at La Salle)—1 pm each day (rain or shine)
What to bring: Running clothes, running shoes, extra/dry t-shirt, towel, bathing suit, bottled water, bagged lunch/snack
Contact Information: Greg Bielecki (215) 402-4245 Email: bieleckig@lschs.org
Soccer - Updated for 2019
La Salle College High School
Soccer Camp
Dates: July 22-25, 2019
Time: 9 am - 3 pm
Ages: Boys and Girls ages 6-16
Cost: $225 (checks payable to Tom McCaffery)
Special Features
- Specialized Group Rates (Contact Camp Director for Additional Information)
- Player Evaluation Report Card
- High Instructor to Player Ratio
- Awards for Contest Winners and Special Achievement
- Swimming (with Lifeguard on duty)
What to Bring:
- Soccer Shoes/Cleats
- Sneakers (for indoor play)
- Soccer Shorts and Shirts
- Shin Guards (mandatory)
- Bathing Suit and Towel
- Soccer Ball
- Lunch
STEAM
Microsoft IT Academy - Updated for 2020
Program Vision
La Salle College High School has been a Microsoft IT Academy at the highest level (Level One) for over twelve years. This program has benefitted countless numbers of La Salle students who have continued to become Microsoft Certified to the highest levels. They have moved on to become extremely successful and experts in their respective fields after completing undergraduate studies. The vision of the Summer Program is to extend that success outside of the La Salle College High School Community.
Course Location
The courses will be offered in the Computer Center at La Salle College High School.
What is the La Salle IT Academy?
The program offers classroom and online learning, Hands-On Labs, and access to hundreds of courses, books, cutting-edge resources, and collaboration tools. Most important, you can earn valuable Microsoft Certifications, which can increase your chances of getting a good job in today’s tough economy. There is a global need for people highly skilled in Microsoft technologies, and Microsoft Certifications are the credentials you need to impress employers and colleges.
Course Cost: $1,600
(Discounted Rates Available)
June 15, 2020 - June 25, 2020
Monday-Thursday 6:00PM - 9:00PM
Saturday 9:00AM - 3:00PM
Jazz Camp - Updated for 2020
Now in its 20th year, the La Salle Jazz Camp offers girls and boys with interest
and potential in music the opportunity to hone their talents with the enjoyable
atmosphere of one of the finest music programs in the Delaware Valley.
From individual instruction, to composing in the digital music lab, to ensemble playing, participants in Jazz Camp will experience the fun and satisfaction of making music and improving their instrumental skills.
The program includes general instruction in the understanding of jazz, individual lessons under the instruction of the talented La Salle College High School music faculty, and ensemble playing each day.
All students will work in the digital music lab and may choose additional instruction in composing, arranging, and listening skills. The recreation and lunch facilities of the La Salle Dining Hall are available to participants in the program.
STEAM Camp - Cancelled
STEAM Camp – Mission Possible II
Last summer’s intergalactic space mission was a tremendous experience for everyone involved in La Salle’s inaugural STEAM Camp! THANK YOU for your overwhelming support! This summer plans to be even better.
La Salle College High School is excited to offer a second year of S.T.E.A.M. (science, technology, engineering, art, mathematics) Camp to students entering grades 5, 6, 7 and 8. This week-long science camp is a unique experiential learning opportunity unlike any other. Each of the 5 full days of camp exposes participants to an academically enriched interconnection between the S.T.E.A.M. disciplines. Exciting team challenges incorporated with the theme makes learning stimulating, engaging and fun. The NEW theme for this year, titled “Save Our Planet”, uses practical science to understand and apply the engineering challenges associated with a doomsday scenario involving a meteor strike that takes place right here on the Belcroft Campus. Daily activities include successfully completing tasks associated with the culminating end-of-week mission. Based heavily on the engineering-design process, the experience will incorporate various facets of drone (UAV) technology, robotics, coding, environmental science and biology. Experimentation via the iterative design process will occur daily. Laboratory resources and on-campus field work will also be utilized. No prior drone/robotics/coding experience is necessary.
Based on the positive response to last year’s camp, registration may close when maximum enrollment is reached. THANK YOU again for all your support.
For the safety of our campers, their families and our camp staff, we have made the difficult decision to cancel La Salle STEAM Camp this year. Based on the current climate of moving slowly back toward normal, and in conjunction with the CDC guidelines for safe summer camps, we do not feel that we can provide the camp experience that you have come to expect. We remain hopeful that next summer we will be able to welcome you back to La Salle’s Belcroft Campus as a STEAM camper …or possibly a LS student-volunteer-counselor. Thank you for your ongoing support.