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Academics
Academic Camps
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Future Ready Workshop
August 3rd - 6th
(No lunch required)*Snacks and water will be provided
Price: $275
Ages: Rising 9th through 12th gradersHeld by: Sarah Trawick - Director of Marketing & Communications at Spalding & Rachael Thompson - Digital Marketing Specialist & Social Media Manager at Spalding
Skills learned:- Career Path Exploration
- Networking featuring 8 industry leaders from different fields
- Resume building & LinkedIn Set-up
- Interview Skills
Details:Future Ready Workshop is a hands-on summer experience designed to help students build confidence and prepare for what’s next. Participants will develop essential professional skills, including networking, resume building, and interview strategies, while gaining real-world insight into a wide range of career paths such as Business, Communications & Media, Arts & Sciences, Health Sciences & Nursing, Engineering & Computer Science, Social Sciences & Public Policy, Education, and Fine Arts. Throughout the camp, students will have the opportunity to meet and engage with eight leadership professionals, ask questions, and make meaningful connections. This camp is a valuable opportunity for students to explore their interests, grow their skill set, and feel prepared to take confident next steps toward their future.Daily Schedule (Same Each Day)
9:00–9:15 – Welcome & Icebreaker
9:15–9:45 – Introduction of the Program #1- What falls within that program
- Different Careers you can have
- Q&A
9:45–10:30 – Morning Professional Speaker- Career overview
- Education & training
- Q&A
10:30–11:00 – Introduction of the Program #2- What falls within that program
- Different Careers you can have
- Q&A
11:00–11:45 – Afternoon Professional Speaker- Career overview
- Education & training
- Q&A
11:45–1:00 –Professional Skills Workshop- Resume writing (Monday & Tuesday)
- LinkedIn set-up (Wednesday)
- Interview skills (Thursday)
8 Professionals- Mia Davis ‘03 - Creative Strategist Consultant at Warner Brothers & Senior Strategy Consultant at Uber Freight
- Ryan Collins ‘99 - Head of Americas Sports Marketing at Under Armour
- Karen Hardart (Head of Board) - Head of Board | Physician at Luminis Health OBGYN for 25+ years
- Erika Robuck ’95 - Author at Sourcebooks and Penguin Random House
- Megan Gatto ‘11 - Executive Director at Art with a Heart
- Michael Parker ‘01 - Partner | Economic Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Expert | Adjunct Professor of National Security Law at Georgetown (virtual)
- Shannon Gilligan ‘94 - President at Archbishop Spalding
- Christi Puglisi ‘85 - Owner, ClearEdge IT Solutions
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Art Camp Summer
Students will use a variety of arts and crafts media to create a range of 2D and 3D visual artworks. Exploration of media such as oil pastels, watercolor, acrylic paints, and process journaling. Students will learn about the elements and principles of design anchored in color theory.Unleash your creativity and explore the foundations of visual art. This dynamic summer camp is designed for teenagers passionate about art and design. Whether you're a budding artist or looking to refine your skills, this immersive experience will help you develop a strong understanding of the Principles of Art and Design.Craft CampOur Craft Summer Camp invites creative middle school students to explore hands-on art projects in a fun, supportive studio environment. Campers will experiment with fiber, dye, recycled materials, beads, and more. Each day encourages imagination, skill-building, and self-expression as students turn everyday materials into unique works of art they’ll be proud to take home.Camp Date/Time: (Camp Runs Monday - Thursday)- June 29 - July 2 & July 6-9 (Art Camp) | 9 am - 3 pm
- July 20-23 (Advanced Art Camp) | 9 am - 3 pm
- July 27-30 (Craft Camp) | 9 am - 3 pm
Ages/grades of students who can attend:- Art Camp - Ages 10 -14 (rising 6th to 9th grade)
- Advanced Art Camp - Ages 13- 16
- Craft Camp - Ages 10-14 (rising 6th to 9th grade)
Price:- $400
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Learning Resource Center Camp
Archbishop Spalding High School and the Learning Resource Center (LRC) invite Spalding’s Class of 2030 students to participate in a three-day Learning Readiness Camp designed to ease the transition to high school and build essential skills for success. This engaging program focuses on developing key executive function skills, including time management, organization, goal setting, and effective study strategies. Through interactive workshops and hands-on activities, students will practice planning assignments, organizing physical and digital materials, managing schedules, and prioritizing tasks, setting a solid foundation for high school success.Academic topics, including writing basics and analytical reading, as well as guest speakers on Service, Student Activities, and Technology, will complement these executive function skill sets. The camp also offers opportunities to familiarize students with school resources, connect with peers, and gain confidence as they embark on their high school journey at Archbishop Spalding.BYOD and Technology Onboarding: Together with our IT Department, we will onboard camp participants into our school's online systems. This will replace the separate onboarding appointments requested throughout the summer.Post-Camp Resources- The Learning Specialists from the Learning Resource Center will conduct mid-first-quarter check-ins with all camp participants
Students will receive a school supply bundle and copies of “ready-use” resources for a successful start to the year!
Session Dates:- August 4-6
- August 11-13
Times: 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
Cost: $300 per student
Age Range: Archbishop Spalding Class of 2030 studentsMax Enrollment Per Session: 50**Camp sessions need a minimum of 30 students to run.**
Lunch: Bring your own bagged lunch. Snacks and water will be provided throughout each day!
For questions, please contact Kim Carson (Carsonk@spaldinghs.org)
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Creative Writing Camp
Creative Writing & Writing Competition Camp
Dates: All sessions are Monday - Thursday- Session 1 - June 29th - July 2nd
- Session 2 - July 13th - July 16th
- Session 3 - July 27th - 30th
- Session 4 - August 10th - 13th
Topics in a session are not identical.
Cost: $415
Time: 9 AM - 3 PM
Location: Archbishop Spalding High School
Age group: Rising 5th - Rising 10th grade studentsMaterials: Students should bring a computer, charger, snack, lunch, water bottle, and optional money for vending machines each day. If students prefer to use a notebook and pencil, they don’t need to bring a computer.
In this camp, students will hone their creative writing skills and have the opportunity to polish and submit work to a couple of competitions. For the past decade, since I started helping students enter competitions, at least one of my students has won an award in at least one competition each year.
Students will receive instruction and lessons on creative writing throughout the camp. Students will have time to workshop their writing in small groups in addition to one-on-one time with Mrs. Fistere. Each session will be capped at 20 students to ensure plenty of one-on-one instruction.
Students who want to experience learning creative writing techniques but are not interested in submitting work to a competition are welcome to join the camp to hone their creative writing skills.
Mrs. Allison Fistere - English Teacher
Allison Fistere is a full-time English teacher at Archbishop Spalding High School. She has over twenty years of teaching experience, ranging from grades 4 through 12. Sh has experience teaching a variety of English levels, including Honors Writing and Rhetoric, AP Language and Composition, CP World Literature, Aquinas World Literature, and over 12 years of teaching middle school English. For the past decade, since she started helping students enter the Scholastic Writing Awards and the Young Playwrights Festival competitions, at least one of her students has won an award in one or both competitions each year. Mrs. Fistere holds a BA from Washington University in St. Louis and a Master’s degree from the University of Maryland, College Park. She loves creative writing and has been working on writing her own middle-grade fantasy novel.
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SAT/ACT Summer Session
Dates: June 13th - June 26th
Cost: $650
Time: See session times below!
The Summer 2026 SAT/ACT Bootcamp is designed to prepare students for testing dates in the 2026-2027 summer & school year.
The Program:- Consists of 10 sessions designed to increase each student's aptitude, comfort, and knowledge of the College Board SAT and ACT exams. Each session is capped at 25 students, which ensures individualized instruction and attention.
- In the first session, students will take a diagnostic test to ascertain their base-level score. The following eight sessions will individually address each student's strengths and weaknesses. Classes will devote time to the math, verbal, grammar, and writing skills that students need to utilize on the test.
- The tenth session will consist of a final diagnostic exam to ascertain the progress and accomplishments of each student.
- Lastly, after the final session, an email will be sent out to each student outlining their growth from the course and giving them a continued plan of study.
Sessions: (ALL CLASSES WILL TAKE PLACE IN ROOM 212)- June 13th - ACT or SAT Practice Test 1 – Diagnostic 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- June 15th - Introduction/English I 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
- June 16th - English II 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
- June 17th - English IV / Science 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
- June 18th - English III 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
- June 22nd- Math I 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
- June 23rd - Math II 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
- June 24th - Math III 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
- June 25th - Math IV 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
- June 26th - ACT or SAT Practice Test 2 - Diagnostic 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- post June 26th - Emailed Evaluations
Please note: The cost of the course only covers one book (either ACT or SAT), please use this website to help decide for which test you would like the book. The course will cover both tests thoroughly.
***As part of the paid tuition for the course, students may attend any future Spalding SAT/ACT Prep course free of charge. For instance, if your student should take the course in the spring of his or her junior year, they may drop in any course the following year. We offer courses in the fall, spring, and summer every year.
Staff:Ms. Katherine Mach - Course Coordinator and Department Chair, MathematicsKatherine Mach has been teaching mathematics at Spalding for over twenty years. She has been involved in the SAT/ACT program for most of those years. She has experience teaching honors, intermediate, and college preparatory levels of mathematics. Her current and previous courses include Algebra I and II, geometry, trigonometry, statistics, and calculus. Ms. Mach has a BS in Mathematics and a BA in Latin from Mount Saint Mary’s College in Emmitsburg, MD, and a Master’s degree from the University of Maryland. Ms. Mach is excited to help the students learn how to better their skills so that they can excel on the SATs and the ACTs.Mrs. Angela Bentzley - Department Chair, English InstructorAngela Bentzley has been teaching English at Spalding for over twenty years. She has experience teaching all levels of English, including Honors World Literature, Honors Sophomore English, IB Junior English Literature, IB Senior English Literature, and Major British Writers. Currently, she serves as the coordinator of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, and nearly 100% of all students who have taken IB English Literature have passed the exams in all the years she has taught it. Mrs. Bentzley holds a BA from Loyola University Chicago and a Master’s degree from Notre Dame of Maryland University. With skill-building as her specialty, Mrs. Bentzley will help students identify their strengths and opportunities for growth on the SATs and ACTs.
Details:- The course is open to Spalding or non-Spalding students in their sophomore and junior years. The sessions will be held on the campus of Archbishop Spalding High School in Severn, MD.
- Due to our small size, we offer one of the best student-to-teacher ratios of any preparation session in the area. The small class size ensures individualized attention and instruction at all times.
- Students should come to sessions dressed comfortably and bring with them a pen or pencil, calculator, and notebook. Students will also need to have a computer device for the first and last sessions since the practice exams will be done online. A short break will be offered during each session and students are welcome to bring a drink and/or a snack with them to class.
- Each student will receive a textbook as part of the course. These comprehensive test materials provide the basis for instruction for the class as well as the materials for the student’s continued independent study.
- Every student, upon completion of the program, will receive an individualized assessment of his or her progress and a comprehensive evaluation.
Please contact Kate Mach for more information: machk@spaldinghs.org.
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