Holy Family Youth Programming

Holy Family Catholic Schools offers the area's premier selection of academic, athletic, and recreational programs during after-school hours.

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Questions? Call or email the program director/contact listed for each program. If you have additional questions, contact Owen Funke, Youth Programming Coordinator, at ofunke@holyfamilydbq.org.

Program full? If a program 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.

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To ensure an optimal experience for our participants, each program has a minimum enrollment that must be reached. If a program 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 program. All program registrations are 50 percent non-refundable. If a parent cancels at least 10 days prior to program starting, they will be refunded 50 percent of the program fee. If a cancellation occurs within 10 days of the program start date, the entire program fee will be forfeited.

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Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School

6th Grade Intramurals

The Mazzuchelli 6th grade Intramural Program is an outlet for your child to experience sports at Mazzuchelli on an intramural level. This program is designed to be a fun and competitive environment. Different team and individual sports will be played throughout the program to introduce students to a wide variety of sports. Sports may or may not include: Kickball, Soccer, Ultimate Football, Spikeball, Capture the Flag, Volleyball, & Softball. Sessions that are cancelled due to weather will not be made up.

Youth Programming Coordinator: Owen Funke | ofunke@holyfamilydbq.org

Open to: Current Mazzuchelli 6th Graders
Girl's Dates: September 7, 21; October 5, 19; November 2, 9
Boy's Dates: September 5, 19; October 3, 17, 24; November 7
Time: 2:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Location: Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School
Cost: $40

Art Academy: Captured on Canvas

Mercedes Pfab, owner of Captured on Canvas, will take students through a journey with paint as they use Acrylic Paints to create realistic paintings with the finest details. Students will get the opportunity to learn hands-on from a professional in the industry! You may choose just one session, or sign up for all the sessions! Freedom to make 1 or all 3!

Camp Contact: Mercedes Pfab | mercedes@caponcanvas.com
Youth Programming Coordinator: 
Owen Funke | ofunke@holyfamilydbq.org

Open to: Grades 6-8
Date: December 13th
Time: 2:45-4:15
Location: Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School
Cost: $35 per session

2023 Wahlert Catholic Youth Cheer Clinic

Holy Family Catholic Schools is offering a one-day cheer clinic on Friday, October 6, from 4-6 p.m. in the Wahlert Catholic Commons and OAC Gymnasium. Cheer participants will learn cheers and stunt techniques taught by the Wahlert cheerleaders and the Wahlert Catholic Head Coach Deidre Lattner.

Clinic participants are also invited to attend the Wahlert Catholic Golden Eagle Varsity Football game against West Delaware at 7:15 p.m. Oct. 6, and perform at halftime. Admission to the game is free for clinic participants; parents and guardians must pay the admission price to attend.

Program Contact: Deidre Lattner | navarrodeidre19@gmail.com
Youth Programming Coordinator: Owen Funke | ofunke@holyfamilydbq.org

Open to: Grades K-8
Date: Friday, Oct. 6
Time: 4:00-6:00 p.m. Game at 7:15 p.m.
Location: WCHS OAC Gym | Loras College Rock Bowl
Cost: $25

Mazzuchelli / Our Lady STEM Explorers

STEM Explorers will inspire participants to take an interest in science, technology, engineering and math through hands-on learning. Participants will work through the engineering design process to get hands-on experience in the STEM fields at each of our sessions. Our activities will include creating paper rockets, constructing gingerbread house, designing bridges, and many other fun projects! 

Program Directors/Contact: Amy Decker | adecker1@iastate.edu
Youth Programming Coordinator: 
Owen Funke | ofunke@holyfamilydbq.org

Open to: Grades 3-6
Dates: Tuesdays September 5, October 3, November 7, January 9, February 6, and March 5
Time: 3:15 - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Our Lady of Guadalupe Spanish Immersion School
Cost: $70

St. Columbkille Elementary School

Art Academy: Captured on Canvas

Mercedes Pfab, owner of Captured on Canvas, will take students through a journey with paint as they use Acrylic Paints to create realistic paintings with the finest details. Students will get the opportunity to learn hands-on from a professional in the industry! You may choose just one session, or sign up for all the sessions! Freedom to make 1 or all 3! 

Camp Contact: Mercedes Pfab | mercedes@caponcanvas.com
Youth Programming Coordinator: 
Owen Funke | ofunke@holyfamilydbq.org

Open to: Grades 2nd-5th
Date: October 9th, November 13th, December 11th
Time: 3:15-4:45 PM
Location: Presentation Hall
Cost: $35 per session

2023 Wahlert Catholic Youth Cheer Clinic

Holy Family Catholic Schools is offering a one-day cheer clinic on Friday, October 6, from 4-6 p.m. in the Wahlert Catholic Commons and OAC Gymnasium. Cheer participants will learn cheers and stunt techniques taught by the Wahlert cheerleaders and the Wahlert Catholic Head Coach Deidre Lattner.

Clinic participants are also invited to attend the Wahlert Catholic Golden Eagle Varsity Football game against West Delaware at 7:15 p.m. Oct. 6, and perform at halftime. Admission to the game is free for clinic participants; parents and guardians must pay the admission price to attend.

Program Contact: Deidre Lattner | navarrodeidre19@gmail.com
Youth Programming Coordinator: Owen Funke | ofunke@holyfamilydbq.org

Open to: Grades K-8
Date: Friday, Oct. 6
Time: 4:00-6:00 p.m. Game at 7:15 p.m.
Location: WCHS OAC Gym | Loras College Rock Bowl
Cost: $25

St. Columbkille STEM Explorers

STEM Explorers will inspire participants to take an interest in science, technology, engineering and math through hands-on learning. Participants will work through the engineering design process to get hands-on experience in the STEM fields at each of our sessions. Our activities will include creating paper rockets, constructing gingerbread house, designing bridges, and many other fun projects!

 

Program Directors/Contact: Amy Decker | adecker1@iastate.edu
Youth Programming Coordinator: 
Owen Funke | ofunke@holyfamilydbq.org

Open to: Grades 3-5
Dates: Tuesdays September 12, October 10, November 14, January 16, February 13, and March 19
Time: 3:15 - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Presentation Hall
Cost: $70

2023 Future Golden Eagle Basketball Clinic

As basketball season fast approaches, we invite you to enroll your son in the annual Future Golden Eagles Basketball Clinic. This two hour clinic on Saturday, November 19th will include instruction from the Wahlert Boy's Basketball coaching staff and players. Campers will receive a camp t-shirt as well. In addition, the campers will have the opportunity to play at halftime of a Wahlert varsity or sophomore basketball game. This is a thrill these young player will never forget... Playing in front of a big crowd in the Wahlert gym. (Halftime dates to be announced the day of the camp.) Limited Enrollment - please register early!

Program Directors/Contact: Tom English | tenglish@holyfamilydbq.org
Youth Programming Coordinator: 
Owen Funke | ofunke@holyfamilydbq.org

Open to: Grades 2-5
Dates: Saturday, November 18th
Time: 9:00-11:00 a.m.
Location: Wahlert Catholic High School Gymnasium
Cost: $45 per players which includes the clinic, clinic t-shirt and playing at half time of a Wahlert Boy's Basketball Game

St. Columbkille Rockin' Reptiles & Awesome Amphibians

Did you know reptiles and amphibians are different creates? In this program, you will get the chance to get up close and personal with members of each group. Investigate the difference between these two types of animals and learn about the important connection between these animals and our environment. Join the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium as they introduce you to these animals up close and in person!
Youth Programming Coordinator: Owen Funke | ofunke@holyfamilydbq.org

Open to: Grades K-3
Dates: Thursday, November 2nd
Time: 3:15 - 4:15 p.m.
Location: Presentation Hall
Cost: $20

St. Columbkille Mississippi River Life

Mussels, snakes and beaves; each species has a niche or role in the environment. Through the use of pelts and other hands on items, participants will explore animals that call the Mississippi River home! This program will include one or two live animals.
Youth Programming Coordinator: Owen Funke | ofunke@holyfamilydbq.org

Open to: Grades K-3
Dates: Tuesday, November 28th
Time: 3:15 - 4:15 p.m.
Location: Presentation Hall
Cost: $20

Our Lady of Guadalupe Spanish Immersion School

Art Academy: Captured on Canvas

Mercedes Pfab, owner of Captured on Canvas, will take students through a journey with paint as they use Acrylic Paints to create realistic paintings with the finest details. Students will get the opportunity to learn hands-on from a professional in the industry! You may choose just one session, or sign up for all the sessions! Freedom to make 1 or all 3! 

Camp Contact: Mercedes Pfab | mercedes@caponcanvas.com
Youth Programming Coordinator: 
Owen Funke | ofunke@holyfamilydbq.org

Open to: Grades 2nd-5th
Date: October 16th, November 20th, December 18th
Time: 3:15-4:45 PM
Location: Our Lady of Guadalupe
Cost: $35 per session

2023 Wahlert Catholic Youth Cheer Clinic

Holy Family Catholic Schools is offering a one-day cheer clinic on Friday, October 6, from 4-6 p.m. in the Wahlert Catholic Commons and OAC Gymnasium. Cheer participants will learn cheers and stunt techniques taught by the Wahlert cheerleaders and the Wahlert Catholic Head Coach Deidre Lattner.

Clinic participants are also invited to attend the Wahlert Catholic Golden Eagle Varsity Football game against West Delaware at 7:15 p.m. Oct. 6, and perform at halftime. Admission to the game is free for clinic participants; parents and guardians must pay the admission price to attend.

Program Contact: Deidre Lattner | navarrodeidre19@gmail.com
Youth Programming Coordinator: Owen Funke | ofunke@holyfamilydbq.org

Open to: Grades K-8
Date: Friday, Oct. 6
Time: 4:00-6:00 p.m. Game at 7:15 p.m.
Location: WCHS OAC Gym | Loras College Rock Bowl
Cost: $25

Our Lady / Mazzuchelli STEM Explorers

STEM Explorers will inspire participants to take an interest in science, technology, engineering and math through hands-on learning. Participants will work through the engineering design process to get hands-on experience in the STEM fields at each of our sessions. Our activities will include creating paper rockets, constructing gingerbread house, designing bridges, and many other fun projects!

 

Program Directors/Contact: Amy Decker | adecker1@iastate.edu
Youth Programming Coordinator: 
Owen Funke | ofunke@holyfamilydbq.org

Open to: Grades 3-6
Dates: Tuesdays September 5, October 3, November 7, January 9, February 6, and March 5
Time: 3:15 - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Our Lady of Guadalupe Spanish Immersion School
Cost: $70

2023 Future Golden Eagle Basketball Clinic

As basketball season fast approaches, we invite you to enroll your son in the annual Future Golden Eagles Basketball Clinic. This two hour clinic on Saturday, November 19th will include instruction from the Wahlert Boy's Basketball coaching staff and players. Campers will receive a camp t-shirt as well. In addition, the campers will have the opportunity to play at halftime of a Wahlert varsity or sophomore basketball game. This is a thrill these young player will never forget... Playing in front of a big crowd in the Wahlert gym. (Halftime dates to be announced the day of the camp.) Limited Enrollment - please register early!

Program Directors/Contact: Tom English | tenglish@holyfamilydbq.org
Youth Programming Coordinator: 
Owen Funke | ofunke@holyfamilydbq.org

Open to: Grades 2-5
Dates: Saturday, November 18th
Time: 9:00-11:00 a.m.
Location: Wahlert Catholic High School Gymnasium
Cost: $45 per players which includes the clinic, clinic t-shirt and playing at half time of a Wahlert Boy's Basketball Game

Our Lady Rockin' Reptiles & Awesome Amphibians

Did you know reptiles and amphibians are different creates? In this program, you will get the chance to get up close and personal with members of each group. Investigate the difference between these two types of animals and learn about the important connection between these animals and our environment. Join the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium as they introduce you to these animals up close and in person!
Youth Programming Coordinator: Owen Funke | ofunke@holyfamilydbq.org

Open to: Grades K-3
Dates: Thursday, November 9th
Time: 3:15 - 4:15 p.m.
Location: Our Lady of Guadalupe Spanish Immersion School
Cost: $20

Our Lady Mississippi River Life

Mussels, snakes and beaves; each species has a niche or role in the environment. Through the use of pelts and other hands on items, participants will explore animals that call the Mississippi River home! This program will include one or two live animals.
Youth Programming Coordinator: Owen Funke | ofunke@holyfamilydbq.org

Open to: Grades K-3
Dates: Thursday, November 30th
Time: 3:15 - 4:15 p.m.
Location: Our Lady of Guadalupe Spanish Immersion School
Cost: $20

Resurrection Elementary School

Art Academy: Captured on Canvas

Mercedes Pfab, owner of Captured on Canvas, will take students through a journey with paint as they use Acrylic Paints to create realistic paintings with the finest details. Students will get the opportunity to learn hands-on from a professional in the industry! You may choose just one session, or sign up for all the sessions! Freedom to make 1 or all 3! 

Camp Contact: Mercedes Pfab | mercedes@caponcanvas.com
Youth Programming Coordinator: 
Owen Funke | ofunke@holyfamilydbq.org

Open to: Grades 2nd-5th
Date: October 2nd, November 6th, December 4th
Time: 3:15-4:45 PM
Location: Resurrection Elementary School
Cost: $35 per session

2023 Wahlert Catholic Youth Cheer Clinic

Holy Family Catholic Schools is offering a one-day cheer clinic on Friday, October 6, from 4-6 p.m. in the Wahlert Catholic Commons and OAC Gymnasium. Cheer participants will learn cheers and stunt techniques taught by the Wahlert cheerleaders and the Wahlert Catholic Head Coach Deidre Lattner.

Clinic participants are also invited to attend the Wahlert Catholic Golden Eagle Varsity Football game against West Delaware at 7:15 p.m. Oct. 6, and perform at halftime. Admission to the game is free for clinic participants; parents and guardians must pay the admission price to attend.

Program Contact: Deidre Lattner | navarrodeidre19@gmail.com
Youth Programming Coordinator: Owen Funke | ofunke@holyfamilydbq.org

Open to: Grades K-8
Date: Friday, Oct. 6
Time: 4:00-6:00 p.m. Game at 7:15 p.m.
Location: WCHS OAC Gym | Loras College Rock Bowl
Cost: $25

Resurrection STEM Explorers

STEM Explorers will inspire participants to take an interest in science, technology, engineering and math through hands-on learning. Participants will work through the engineering design process to get hands-on experience in the STEM fields at each of our sessions. Our activities will include creating paper rockets, constructing gingerbread house, designing bridges, and many other fun projects!

 

Program Directors/Contact: Amy Decker | adecker1@iastate.edu
Youth Programming Coordinator: 
Owen Funke | ofunke@holyfamilydbq.org

Open to: Grades 3-5
Dates: Tuesdays September 19, October 17, November 28, January 23, February 27, and March 26
Time: 3:15 - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Resurrection Elementary School
Cost: $70

2023 Future Golden Eagle Basketball Clinic

As basketball season fast approaches, we invite you to enroll your son in the annual Future Golden Eagles Basketball Clinic. This two hour clinic on Saturday, November 19th will include instruction from the Wahlert Boy's Basketball coaching staff and players. Campers will receive a camp t-shirt as well. In addition, the campers will have the opportunity to play at halftime of a Wahlert varsity or sophomore basketball game. This is a thrill these young player will never forget... Playing in front of a big crowd in the Wahlert gym. (Halftime dates to be announced the day of the camp.) Limited Enrollment - please register early!

Program Directors/Contact: Tom English | tenglish@holyfamilydbq.org
Youth Programming Coordinator: 
Owen Funke | ofunke@holyfamilydbq.org

Open to: Grades 2-5
Dates: Saturday, November 18th
Time: 9:00-11:00 a.m.
Location: Wahlert Catholic High School Gymnasium
Cost: $45 per players which includes the clinic, clinic t-shirt and playing at half time of a Wahlert Boy's Basketball Game

Resurrection Rockin' Reptiles & Awesome Amphibians

Did you know reptiles and amphibians are different creates? In this program, you will get the chance to get up close and personal with members of each group. Investigate the difference between these two types of animals and learn about the important connection between these animals and our environment. Join the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium as they introduce you to these animals up close and in person!
Youth Programming Coordinator: Owen Funke | ofunke@holyfamilydbq.org

Open to: Grades K-3
Dates: Thursday, November 16th
Time: 3:15 - 4:15 p.m.
Location: Resurrection Elementary School
Cost: $20

Resurrection Mississippi River Life

Mussels, snakes and beaves; each species has a niche or role in the environment. Through the use of pelts and other hands on items, participants will explore animals that call the Mississippi River home! This program will include one or two live animals.
Youth Programming Coordinator: Owen Funke | ofunke@holyfamilydbq.org

Open to: Grades K-3
Dates: Thursday, December 7th
Time: 3:15 - 4:15 p.m.
Location: Resurrection Elementary School
Cost: $20

Questions? Contact Owen Funke, Youth Programming Coordinator, at ofunke@holyfamilydbq.org