Holy Family Summer Camps
Holy Family Catholic Schools offers the area's premier selection of academic and athletic camps to keep your child(ren) active and engaged in the summer.
Questions? Please contact Owen Funke, Youth Programming Coordinator, at ofunke@holyfamilydbq.org.
Camp full? If a camp you are interested in is full, please register for the waitlist and if spots become available, you will be contacted to register.
Scholarships? Families may qualify for discounted rates or scholarships based on free/reduced lunch and income guidelines. Contact Rebecca Mueller, Director of Enrollment, at rmueller@holyfamilydbq.org for availability.
Looking for a camp-style childcare option with weekly themes? Check out our new Eagles Day Camp opportunities for children age 3 through grade 5.
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To ensure an optimal experience for our campers, each camp has a minimum enrollment that must be reached by June 5. If a camp has not reached its target enrollment, you will be notified by Holy Family, and your fee will be refunded or may be applied to another camp. All camp registrations are 50 percent non-refundable. If a parent cancels at least 10 days prior to camp starting, they will be refunded 50 percent of the camp fee. If a cancellation occurs within 10 days of the camp start date, the entire camp fee will be forfeited.
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Art and Culinary Art Camps (listed alphabetically)
Art Explosion
Get in touch with your creative side by learning about the five elements of design in a day filled with colorful and fun art projects. Wear washable play clothes.
Camp Contact: Amy Decker | adecker1@iastate.edu
SESSION ONE:
Open to: Incoming grades 1-3
Dates: Wednesday, June 21
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School
Cost: $35
SESSION TWO:
Open to: Incoming grades 4-6
Dates: Thursday, June 22
Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School
Cost: $35
Captured on Canvas Art Academy
The Captured on Canvas Art Academy will take you step by step on the way to creating a great art piece. Mercedes Pfab, owner of Captured on Canvas, will lead you through a step-by-step process that will teach art techniques and style! No prior experience needed, just need to bring yourself and a great attitude! First through third graders will complete two - 9x12 canvases step-by-step. Fourth through sixth graders will complete a 9x12 canvas and a 16x20 canvas. Seventh through ninth graders will complete a 16x20 based off of a photograph that they bring in.
Camp Contact: Owen Funke | ofunke@holyfamilydbq.org
SESSION ONE:
Open to: Incoming grades 6–9
Dates: Thursday-Friday, July 20-21
Time: 9-11 a.m.
Location: Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School
Cost: $60
SESSION TWO:
Open to: Incoming grades 1-3
Dates: Thursday-Friday, July 27-28
Time: 9-11 a.m.
Location: Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School
Cost: $60
SESSION THREE:
Open to: Incoming grades 4-6
Dates: Thursday-Friday, July 27-28
Time: 1-3 p.m.
Location: Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School
Cost: $60
Children's Acting Camp
Does your child love playing pretend? Do they spend the day acting like an animal, a favorite person, or pretending to do a special job? Is their favorite center the dramatic play area? Enjoy the love of the stage and pretend to play at our theater summer camp. Kids will explore and express different emotions, characters, actions, and make-believe. They will also put on a short play, practice teamwork skills, sing, dance, and have fun!
Camp Director/Contact: Tianna Baird l tbaird@holyfamilydbq.org
Open to: Incoming grades 2-3
Date: Monday-Thursday, June 19-22
Time: 9:00 to 11:30 a.m.
Location: St. Columbkille
Cost: $55
Kids in the Kitchen
Calling all Junior Chefs! Get comfortable in the kitchen. Campers will learn how to prepare some simple snacks while learning how to use some basic kitchen tools and appliances. There will be plenty of taste testing along the way!
Camp Director/Contact: Amy Decker l adecker1@iastate.edu
SESSION ONE:
Open to: Incoming grades 1-3
Date: Wednesday, June 28
Time: 9-3 p.m.
Location: Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School
Cost: $35
SESSION TWO:
Open to: Incoming grades 4-6
Date: Thursday, June 29
Time: 9-3 p.m.
Location: Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School
Cost: $35
Theater STEM
The world is a stage and now is the time to shine! Spend the day learning about theater by practicing your acting and speaking skills while engineering props and simple costumes.
Camp Director/Contact: Amy Decker l adecker1@iastate.edu
SESSION ONE:
Open to: Incoming grades 1-3
Date: Wednesday, July 5
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School
Cost: $35
SESSION TWO:
Open to: Incoming grades 4-6
Date: Thursday, July 6
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School
Cost: $35
Athletic Camps (listed alphabetically)
Boys Basketball Camp/League
The Golden Eagles Boys Basketball Camp will reinforce proper fundamentals essential to the complete basketball player. Individual instruction is given to each player in the areas of shooting, dribbling, passing, rebounding, offense and defense. The league portion of the program will consist of 5 on 5 games.
Camp Director/Contact: Tom English | (563) 583-9771, Ext. 268 | tenglish@holyfamilydbq.org
Current Wahlert Catholic High School Basketball team members and coaches will also assist with the camp and league.
BOYS BASKETBALL CAMP:
Open to: Completed grades 3-8
Dates: Monday–Thursday, June 5–8
Times:
- Completed grades 3-5: 9:00–10:30 a.m.
- Completed grades 6-8: 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Location: Wahlert Catholic High School
Total Cost: $135 (includes camp and league)
BOYS BASKETBALL LEAGUE:
Open to: Completed grades 3-8
Dates: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, June 12-June 30
Times:
- Completed grades 3-4: 9–10 a.m.
- Completed grades 5-6: 10–11 a.m.
- Completed grades 7-8: 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
Location: Wahlert Catholic High School
Total Cost: $135 (includes camp and league)
Girls Basketball Camp
The Golden Eagles Girls Basketball Camp will reinforce proper fundamentals essential to the complete basketball player. Individual instruction is given to each player in the areas of shooting, dribbling, passing, rebounding, offense and defense.
Camp Director/Contact: Kris Spiegler | kspiegler@dbqschools.org
GIRLS BASKETBALL CAMP (FUNDAMENTALS):
Open to: Incoming grades 3–8
Dates: Tuesday–Friday, June 6-9
Time:
- Incoming grades 3-5: 1-2:30 p.m.
- Incoming grades 6-8: 2:30-4:00 p.m.
Location: Wahlert Catholic High School
Cost: $65
GIRLS BASKETBALL CAMP (SKILLS)
Open to: Incoming grades 3–8
Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 13-July 14
Times:
- Incoming grades 3–5: 9:00–10:15 a.m.
- Incoming grades 6–8: 10:15–11:30 a.m.
Location: Wahlert Catholic High School
Cost: $65
Cheerleading Camp
Kids in kindergarten through eighth grade are invited to attend the Golden Eagles Cheerleading Camp, where campers will learn cheers, jumps, tumbling, and stunts, and play fun games.
Camp Directors/Contact: Deidre Lattner | navarrodeidre19@gmail.com
Open to: Incoming grades K–8
Dates: Monday–Thursday, June 12-15
Time: 1–3 p.m.
Location: Wahlert Catholic High School
Cost: $60
Cross Country Camp
The Golden Eagle Cross Country team provides campers with the opportunity to increase their knowledge of running, jumping, throwing and relays. Campers will participate in activities that teach body control, teamwork and the fun of a run.
Camp Directors/Contact: Tim Berning | tberning@holyfamilydbq.org
Open to: Incoming grades 4-8
Dates: Monday - Wednesday, August 14-16
Time: 6:30-7:45 p.m.
Location: Wahlert Catholic High School Lobby
Cost: $40
Football Camp
The Golden Eagles Youth Football Camp will introduce and reinforce the technique and fundamental skills for all football position groups. All participants will receive individual instruction in offense, defense and special team skills.
Camp Director/Contact: Jamie Marshall | jmarshall@holyfamilydbq.org
Current Wahlert Catholic High School Football team members and assistant coaches will also assist with the camp.
SESSION ONE
Open to: Incoming grades 7–8
Dates: Tuesday - Thursday, Aug. 1-3
Time: 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
Location: Wahlert Catholic High School Football Practice Field (behind Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School)
Cost: $40
SESSION TWO
Open to: Incoming grades 1–6
Dates: Tuesday - Thursday, Aug. 1-3
Time: 10:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Location: Wahlert Catholic High School Football Practice Field (behind Wahlert Catholic High School)
Cost: $40
Soccer Camp
The Wahlert Catholic boys and girls soccer teams and coaches will be offering a week of soccer instruction. The camp will focus on fundamentals and learning through soccer activities/play. Campers will be divided into age and skill-appropriate groups to ensure the optimal balance of fun, challenge and skill development.
Camp Contact: Savannah Johnson | savannah.johnson@loras.edu
Open to: Incoming grades K–8
Dates: Monday–Thursday, June 5-8
Time: 9–11 a.m.
Location: Steele Field (behind Wahlert Catholic High School)
Cost: $65
Tennis Camp
The Golden Eagles Tennis Camp will provide young athletes of all levels an opportunity to learn tennis fundamentals, refine technique and hone strategies for successful doubles and singles play. Emphasis will be on improving the quality of match play, improving strokes and building confidence.
Camp Director/Contact: Riley Collins | rcollins@holyfamilydbq.org
Former Wahlert Catholic High School Tennis team members will also assist with the camp.
Location: Bernie O’Connor Tennis Facility (Wahlert Catholic High School parking lot)
Cost: $60 per session
TENNIS CAMP ONE
LITTLE EAGLES/FUNDAMENTALS:
Open to: Incoming grades K–4 (boys and girls)
Session Options:
- Monday–Friday, June 5-9
- Monday–Friday, June 19-23
- Monday–Friday, July 10-14
Time: 8:00 - 9:30 a.m.
TENNIS CAMP TWO
EAGLES/REFINE TECHNIQUE:
Open to: Incoming grades 5–8 (boys and girls)
Session Options:
- Monday–Friday, June 12-16
- Monday–Friday, June 26-30
- Monday–Friday, July 17-21
Time: 8:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Track and Field Camp
The Golden Eagles Track and Field team provide campers with the opportunity to increase their knowledge of running, jumping, throwing and relays. Campers will participate in activities that teach body control, teamwork and the fun of a run.
Camp Director/Contact: Tim Berning | tberning@holyfamilydbq.org
Open to: Incoming grades 1–8
Dates: Wednesday–Friday, June 7-9
Time: 1:00–2:30 p.m.
Location: Wahlert Catholic High School Track
Cost: $60
Volleyball Camp
Come and join the Wahlert Catholic Golden Eagles Volleyball team for a summer of volleyball fun! The Golden Eagles Volleyball Camp will teach and reinforce the essential skills and fundamentals of volleyball. Individual and group instruction will be given to campers in the areas of passing, setting, serving, attacking, blocking, offense and defense. The Golden Eagles Volleyball League will not only reinforce volleyball fundamentals but will also give participants the opportunity to play in competitive games and matches.
Camp Director/Contact: Lindsey Beaves | lbeaves@holyfamilydbq.org
Current and former Wahlert Catholic High School Volleyball team members and coaches will also assist with the camp.
Open to: Incoming grades 3–8
Dates: Monday–Thursday, June 19-22
Times:
- Grades 3–5: 1:00–2:30 p.m.
- Grades 6–8: 2:30–4:00 p.m.
Location: Wahlert Catholic High School
Cost: $60
Language, Literacy & Leadership Camps (listed alphabetically)
Harry Potter Camp
Calling all Harry Potter fans! This immersive camp will give your child a chance to dive into the wizarding world of Harry Potter. Your child will feel like a young witch or wizard at Hogwarts, practicing potions (i.e., fun science experiments), playing quidditch, and participating in creative writing activities. We will also enjoy Harry Potter-themed snacks. The goal of this camp is to allow students to deepen their knowledge of the magical world of Harry Potter. Will we have a sorting hat? Of course. Will we have butterbeer? Oh yeah! Do you have what it takes to be a wizard? Come and find out!
Camp Director: Mia McDermott, Lucy Klavitter, Ava Kramer, and Callie Owens
Camp Contact: Callie Owens | cowens@holyfamilydbq.org
Session One:
Open to: Incoming grades 2-4
Dates: Monday-Friday, July 10-14
Time: 9–11 a.m.
Location: Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School
Cost: $65
Session Two:
Open to: Incoming grades 4-6
Dates: Monday-Friday, July 10-14
Time: 1–3 p.m.
Location: Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School
Cost: $65
Introductory Spanish Language Camp
Join Our Lady of Guadalupe Teacher Amnareya Cruz as she teaches the beginnings and basics of the Spanish language. Perfect to get a head start before heading off to middle school!
Camp Director/Contact: Amnareya Cruz | acruz@holyfamilydbq.org
Open to: Incoming grades 4-6
Dates: Monday - Friday, July 10 - July 14
Time: 9 - 11 a.m.
Location: Our Lady of Guadalupe Spanish Immersion School
Cost: $55
Literacy Camp with Clarke University
Designed to build fluency and comprehension, this summer camp is full of reading fun and adventure. Under the instruction of the Education Department at Clarke University, this camp will help all students maintain reading skills over the summer. Clarke Education students and instructors will take the literacy needs of all students into consideration. Whether you’re looking for skills-based strategies for a reluctant or emerging reader or a new, fun way to stretch the imagination of your enthusiastic reader, this camp is a good fit.
Camp Director: Clarke University Education Department
Camp Contact: Owen Funke | ofunke@holyfamilydbq.org
Open to: Incoming grades 1–6
Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 20 - July 20
Time: 8:30–11:30 a.m.
Location: Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School
Cost: $150
Our Lady of Guadalupe Spanish Language Refresher
This camp combines all the benefits of learning the Spanish language with all the fun and excitement of a summer camp. Campers will be able to refresh and progress their skills and knowledge of the Spanish Language within a Spanish speaking environment! This program is only for students who are enrolled at OLG or those with a Spanish language background. Please note that a snack or lunch will not be provided.
Camp Contact/Director Session One: Amnareya Cruz | acruz@holyfamilydbq.org
Camp Contact/Director Session Two and Three: Cami Saenz | csaenz@holyfamilydbq.org
SESSION ONE:
Open to: Incoming Our Lady students grades 4-5
Dates: Monday - Friday, June 12-23
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Location: Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School
Cost: $125
SESSION TWO:
Open to: Incoming Our Lady students grades 1-3
Dates: Monday - Friday, June 12-23
Time: 9 – 11 a.m.
Location: Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School
Cost: $125
SESSION THREE:
Open to: Incoming Our Lady students grades 1-3
Dates: Monday - Friday, June 12-23
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Location: Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School
Cost: $125
Shhh. It's a Secret: Tricky Letters Camp
Did you ever notice those tricky letters that are naughty and sometimes forget to follow the rules? Come and learn about “cracking the code” - the secrets hidden in the words that we read and write! Students will have a blast using multi-sensory learning - including acting out funny stories (complete with crazy costumes), playing various games, and putting on their detective hats to closely examine the Secret Stories. Secret Stories are tools that kids can use to read and write words when letters don’t make the sounds they are supposed to. Help yourself become a better reader and writer with stories like the letters in love (au and aw), the crazy drivers (ir, er, ur), the superhero vowels (A,E,I,O,U), and naughty letters like t and h who should NEVER be together but OFTEN are, and many more! Come laugh, learn, and have fun!
Camp Director/Contact: Dawn Brosius l dbrosius@holyfamilydbq.org
SESSION ONE:
Open to: Incoming grades K-3
Dates: Monday–Friday, June 12-16
Time: 9–11 a.m.
Location: Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School
Cost: $55
SESSION TWO:
Open to: Incoming grades K-3
Dates: Monday–Friday, July 17-21
Time: 9–11 a.m.
Location: Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School
Cost: $55
Preschool/Pre-K Camp Descriptions (listed alphabetically)
Little Eagle Story Hour
Join Holy Family Early Childhood teachers for stories, songs, play and more that will encourage early literacy skills. Each session will feature a different guest ready and theme-based crafts and activities!
Camp Director: Owen Funke | ofunke@holyfamilydbq.org
Open to: Incoming grades Pre-K, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade (Ages 4, 5, 6)
Dates: Tuesdays, June 20, 27; July 11, 18, 25; and August 1
Time: 9 – 11 a.m.
Location: Our Lady of Guadalupe
Cost: $10 per session
Nature Scavenger Hunt
Do you like to explore the outdoors? Well, me too! Come join me in an outdoor scavenger hunt where we will be looking for things that fly, have different colors, have legs, soft/hard, and so many other characteristics! After going on the hunt we will talk about the different items we all saw and look at how they are the same and different! We will even bring some items in to practice our five senses!
Camp Director: Tianna Baird | tbaird@holyfamilydbq.org
SESSION ONE
Open to: Incoming pre-K and K (Ages 4-5)
Dates: Monday–Thursday, June 12-15
Time: 9:00–11:30 a.m.
Location: St. Columbkille Early Childhood Center
Cost: $55
SESSION TWO
Open to: Incoming pre-K and K (Ages 4-5)
Dates: Monday–Thursday, June 12-15
Time: 1:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Location: St. Columbkille Early Childhood Center
Cost: $55
STEM Camps (listed alphabetically)
3D Printing Workshop
Do you have an interest in 3D printing? Would you like to design and learn to print 3D objects? Campers will receive instruction on how to 3D model and how to 3D print small objects using Tinkercad website. Campers will need email access. Campers will create a Tinkercad account (free). On Monday, students will learn how to 3D model and create a simple object to print. On Wednesday, students will create a more complex object to print. On Friday, there will be an open house showcase of the printed items. (The days between camp dates are to allow for 3D printing of objects.)
Camp Director/Contact: Bob Oberfoell | (563) 543-0548 | boberfoell@holyfamilydbq.org
Open to: Incoming grades 4–8
Dates: Monday and Wednesday, August 7 and August 9, 1–4 p.m.; Friday, August 11, 1–2 p.m.
Location: Wahlert Catholic High School
Cost: $60
Adventures Under the Sea
Are you interested in learning more about the ocean and all of its creatures? Come join us to learn about all of the ocean's secrets! We'll have lots of fun with activities, coloring, outdoor play, and so much more. We will learn about new sea creatures and have the opportunity to bring home a new craft every day. Let's travel together on this underwater adventure!
Camp Director: Emma Dean
Youth Programming Coordinator: Owen Funke | ofunke@holyfamilydbq.org
Open to: Incoming grades 1-2
Dates: Monday-Friday, June 19-23
Time: 9-11 a.m.
Location: Our Lady of Guadalupe
Cost: $55
Amusement Park
Have you ever been to a fair, festival, or amusement park with rides? Step right up and try your hand at midway games, roller coaster challenges and more during this fun-filled amusement park themed day camp!
Camp Director/Contact: Amy Decker | adecker1@iastate.edu
SESSION ONE:
Open to: Incoming grades 1-3
Dates: Wednesday, July 12
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School
Cost: $35
SESSION TWO:
Open to: Incoming grades 4-6
Dates: Thursday, July 13
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School
Cost: $35
Code Awayyy
Code your way through the day using Lego WeDos, micro:bits, Hummingbirds and more! Build problem solving and creativity skills while having a blast programming!
Camp Director/Contact: Amy Decker | adecker1@iastate.edu
SESSION ONE:
Open to: Incoming grades 4-6
Dates: Thursday, June 15
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School
Cost: $35
Finch Bot Workshop
Students will learn the basics of block programming using a Finch Bot. On day one, students will program Finch to move, make music, and basic shapes: circle, square, and triangle. On day three, students will program Finch to run “sprints” and follow an obstacle course. The Wahlert FTC Robotics team will assist with instruction.
Camp Director/Contact: Bob Oberfoell | (563) 543-0548 | boberfoell@holyfamilydbq.org
Open to: Incoming grades 4–8
Dates: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday; August 7, 9, 11
Time: 9 a.m.– 12 p.m.
Location: Wahlert Catholic High School
Cost: $70
Fun with Bots
Code your way through challenges using Dash & Dot robots, Bee Bots, Hex Bugs and more! Compete in robot races, create sound with circuits, topple towers, and build problem solving and creativity skills while having a blast with robots!
Camp Director/Contact: Amy Decker | adecker1@iastate.edu
Open to: Incoming grades 1-3
Dates: Wednesday, June 14
Time: 9 a.m.– 3 p.m.
Location: Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School
Cost: $35
Growing up Wild
What makes an animal wild? Kids will gain a better understanding of the wild creatures we have on this planet. Why do we need to be careful around these important creatures? How do special features of an animal help them survive?
Camp Director/Contact: Amy Decker | adecker1@iastate.edu
Open to: Incoming grades 1-3
Dates: Wednesday, July 19
Time: 9 a.m.– 3 p.m.
Location: Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School
Cost: $35
Robotics Programming Camp – Basic
Students will work in pairs designing and programming robots using LEGO® Mindstorms™ robotics kits. Each pair will design and program solutions to problems presented on the FIRST® LEGO® League’s Senior solution field table. The students will look at the field table, which is a type of obstacle course, determine the best robot design, build the root, program the robot to complete various missions and then using the scientific method, adjust the robot design and programming until they are able to complete as many missions as possible in 2.5 minutes.
Camp Director/Contact: Amnareya Cruz | acruz@holyfamilydbq.org
Open to: Incoming grades 4–6
Dates: Monday–Friday, June 12-23
Time: 8 a.m.–10 p.m.
Location: Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School
Cost: $125
Robotics Programming Camp – FTC
Wahlert Catholic High School Robotics teams host this FIRST TECH® Challenge Robotics Camp. Campers will learn to program, build and drive a robot through an obstacle course. This camp would be ideal for those with experience in First LEGO® League or an interest in robots. FIRST TECH® Challenge is the next or high school level of LEGO® League. Campers are divided into teams led by a high school robotics team mentor. Teams will use a robot kit to complete an autonomous (programmed Java-based) period, a free-drive period obstacle course, and finish with the final challenge task. A match lasts 3 minutes. The final session day will be the robotic competition with friends and families invited to watch.
Camp Director/Contact: Bob Oberfoell | boberfoell@holyfamilydbq.org
Open to: Incoming grades 5–8
Dates: Monday–Friday, July 31 - August 4
Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Wahlert Catholic High School
Cost: $125 (scholarships available)
Camp Director/Partner Bios (listed alphabetically)
Clarke University Education Department includes Clarke Education Department professors and Clarke students who are working toward a reading endorsement or a Master’s Degree in reading.
Tianna Baird is a first-grade teacher at St. Columbkille. She has her Elementary Education degree from Loras College. She loves to dance, go on hikes, and is involved with community theatre.
Tim Berning is the chemistry teacher and co-head coach of the varsity boys cross country team. Mr. Berning is also head varsity track and field coach at Wahlert Catholic High School. Over the past 10 years, 28 different individuals and 14 relays have become state champions, they have also earned two team state championships, two runner-ups, and a third-place finish at the Iowa state track and field meet.
Dawn Brosius loves serving as the reading and math support teacher at Resurrection. She has her Master's degree in Special Education, and has been teaching a variety of grade levels for more than 30 years. Dawn loves singing and acting, reading, and enjoying nature.
Riley Collins is a current Religion teacher at Wahlert Catholic High School. He is the head women's tennis coach at Wahert Catholic. He also coaches 7th grade football and JV girl's basketball! He graduated from Wahlert in 2018 and won two state championships as a player for the men's tennis program.
Amnareya Cruz is a 4th grade teacher at Our Lady of Guadalupe. She is fluent in both English and Spanish. She also coached the 5th grade OLG Lego League team in the 2022-2023 school year.
Amy Decker is the K-12 Education Coordinator for Iowa State Extension & Outreach, Dubuque County. Amy provides educational programs and experiences for youth in the following priority areas: STEM, Leadership, Healthy Living, and Communication & the Arts.
Tom English is the Wahlert Catholic High School varsity boys basketball coach and athletic director. He has been coaching basketball at Wahlert Catholic for more than 25 years. The Golden Eagles have reached the state tournament six times in his tenure, including state championships in 2008, 2014, and 2015 and state runner-up in 2016.
Owen Funke is the Youth Programming Coordinator at Holy Family Catholic Schools. He graduated from Loras College in 2022 after graduating from Wahlert Catholic in 2018. He is an assistant varsity baseball coach at Wahlert Catholic. He enjoys taking sports photographs in his spare time of the Duhawks and Golden Eagles in action and spending time with his nephew and two nieces.
Savannah Johnson is the Wahlert Catholic High School varsity head coach for girls soccer. She was the assistant coach for the 2021 State tournament qualifying season. She is a current member of the Four Final placing soccer team at Loras College.
Lucy Klavitter is a Gryffindor and an incoming freshman at Wahlert Catholic High School. She loves to play volleyball, read, bake, and spend time outside. She is so excited to help lead the Harry Potter Camp!
Ava Kramer is a Hufflepuff and an incoming freshman at Wahlert Catholic High School. Ava is a big animal lover, and loves to draw. She can't wait to help out the Harry Potter Camp this year!
Deidre Lattner is the head cheerleading coach at Wahlert Catholic High School. She will be going into her fourth year coaching and has led the girls to place in the top 5 at the cheerleading state championships.
Jamie Marshall is entering his fifth year as the head football coach at Wahlert Catholic. He spent the previous 18 years coaching college football at Drake University, Montana State University, and Lindenwood University. He also teaches math at Wahlert Catholic and coaches middle school basketball at Mazzucchelli. Coach Marshall is a 1995 graduate of Wahlert Catholic High School.
Mia McDermott is a Slytherin and incoming freshman at Wahlert Catholic High School. Mia loves to act, play sports, and ready in her free time. She can't wait to share her love of Harry Potter with the campers!
Rebecca Mueller is the Holy Family Catholic Schools Director of Enrollment. She loves to see children develop a love of learning and coordinates the schedule for all Holy Family summer camps. She has helped in the classroom as a substitute teacher and has taught Junior Achievement lessons to Holy Family students in the past. When not at school, she can be found with her two young children exploring the outdoors and having fun while learning new things!
Bob Oberfoell currently teaches a variety of science classes at Wahlert Catholic High School. Mr. Oberfoell coached this year's Wahlert Catholic state qualifying FTC Robotics team "Shmizmin." The team placed in the Top 12 making it to the semifinal alliance match at the State competition this year AND were named in the Top 5 (taking second place of 48 teams!) for Robot Design.
Callie Owens is the 8th grade religion teacher at Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School. She loves to be outside exploring nature or reading awesome books. She loves to learn new things and as a million questions, it's no surprise she is a proud member of Ravenclaw house! Even though she isn't a Gryffindor, she hopes to be half as cool as Professor McGonagall one day!
Mercedes Pfab is the owner/operator of Captured on Canvas in Dubuque. She works to create a fun and creative atmosphere. She loves to help people discover their creativity one-step at a time!
Tina Pothoff is the director at Our Lady of Guadalupe Early Childhood Center. She has been in the childcare field for more than 30 years and has been with Our Lady for 14 of those years. She realizes we can never stop learning how awesome God is and how much he wants us to share his love with others.
Kris Spiegler has been the Wahlert Catholic girls basketball coach for 15 years, serving as an assistant coach for six years before that. Her team was MVC champs in 2009 and 2012, and she has taken her team to state four years. Coach Spiegler and her staff also earned MVC coach of the year honors for the Mississippi Division in 2009 and 2012. Current team members and various members of the coaching staff will also assist with the camp.
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