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

Exploring Computer Science through MaKey

MaKey lets you transform everyday objects into computer interfaces. Make a game pad out of Play-Doh, a musical instrument out of bananas, or any other invention you can imagine. It's a little USB device you plug into your computer, and you use it to make your own switches that act like keys on the keyboard: Make + Key = MaKey! It's plug and play. No need for any electronics or programming skills. Since MaKey looks into your computer like a regular mouse and keyboard, it's automatically compatible with any piece of software you can think of. It's great for beginners tinkering and exploring, for experts prototyping and inventing, and for everybody who wants to playfully transform their world through art and music! 

Camp Contact: Jenni Malcom | jmalcom@holyfamilydbq.org
Youth Programming Coordinator: 
Owen Funke | ofunke@holyfamilydbq.org

Open to: 6-8 graders
Dates: 2 sessions to choose from are 1 day each
     Session 1: Monday, May 8
     Session 2: Monday, May 15
Time: 2:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School
Cost: FREE

Intro to Strength and Conditioning

Join Wahlert Catholic Strength and Conditioning Coach Clay Finley as he teaches the techniques of proper strength training. Coach Finley will walk through techniques and movements step by step. Once camp is completed, participants are free to utilize the the weight room any time after school 2:45-4:00 p.m. and during the summer hours. Sessions are limited to 8 individuals to ensure maximum contact with students. 

Camp Contact: Coach Clay Finley | cfinley@holyfamilydbq.org
Youth Programming Coordinator: 
Owen Funke | ofunke@holyfamilydbq.org

Open to: 8th Graders
Dates: 4 sessions to choose from that are all 4 weeks long
     Session 1: Jan. 18 - Feb. 10
     Session 2: Feb. 13 - Mar. 10
     Session 3: Mar. 20 - Apr. 14
     Session 4: Apr. 17 - May 12
Time: 2:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Wahlert Catholic High School
Cost: $80

Mazzuchelli Art Club

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!

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

Open to: Grades 6-8
Date: Thursdays, January 5, February 2, and March 2
Time: 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School
Cost: $60

2023 Wahlert Baseball Youth Camp

The Wahlert Catholic Baseball Program will be hosting our 6th annual youth baseball camp on Saturday, March 25th. The structure of this camp is set-up to teach a variety of positions, from infield and outfield play, to drills, competitions, and mechanics associated with pitching, hitting, and arm care. The Golden Eagle coaching staff along with current and former players will be instructing the camp. Join us for a great day of baseball to get you ready for the season!

Camp Contact: Kory Tuescher | korytish7@gmail.com 
Youth Programming Coordinator: 
Owen Funke | ofunke@holyfamilydbq.org

Open to: 1st - 7th graders
Date: Saturday, March 25th
Time:
   1st - 3rd grade: 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
   4th - 7th grade: 12:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Location: Wahlert Catholic High School Gymnasium
Cost: $35

2023 Wahlert Softball Youth Camp

The Wahlert Catholic Softball Program will be hosting our annual youth softball camp on Saturday, April 1st. The Golden Eagle coaching staff with the help of current players will be instructing the camp. The coaching staff will teach a variety of defensive positions as well as instructing offensive swings. This will take place in the Wahlert Catholic gymnasium. 

Camp Contact: Tyler Lang | tlang@holyfamilydbq.org
Youth Programming Coordinator: 
Owen Funke | ofunke@holyfamilydbq.org

Open to: 1st - 7th graders
Date: Saturday, April 1st
Time:
   1st - 4th grade: 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
   5th - 7th grade: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Wahlert Catholic High School Gymnasium
Cost: $30

Little Eagles Track Program

The Little Eagles Track Program is open to 6th graders at Mazzuchelli this year! This program places an emphasis on learning track fundamentals, team concepts, sportsmanship, participate, improved health and fitness, and fun! Canceled practices will not be made up. Following the program, a system-wide Holy Family track meet will be held at the Holy Family Central Campus on Monday, May 8th at 5:00 p.m. 

Program Coach: Holly Flood | hflood@holyfamilydbq.org
Youth Programming Coordinator: 
Owen Funke | ofunke@holyfamilydbq.org

Open to: 6th graders
Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, April 18 - May 4
Time: 2:45 - 4:15 p.m.
Location: Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School
Cost: $20

St. Columbkille Elementary School

Exploring Computer Science through MaKey

MaKey lets you transform everyday objects into computer interfaces. Make a game pad out of Play-Doh, a musical instrument out of bananas, or any other invention you can imagine. It's a little USB device you plug into your computer, and you use it to make your own switches that act like keys on the keyboard: Make + Key = MaKey! It's plug and play. No need for any electronics or programming skills. Since MaKey looks into your computer like a regular mouse and keyboard, it's automatically compatible with any piece of software you can think of. It's great for beginners tinkering and exploring, for experts prototyping and inventing, and for everybody who wants to playfully transform their world through art and music! 

Camp Contact: Jenni Malcom | jmalcom@holyfamilydbq.org
Youth Programming Coordinator: 
Owen Funke | ofunke@holyfamilydbq.org

SESSION ONE: 

Open to: Grades 3-5
Dates: Monday, April 3rd
Time: 3:15 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Location: St. Columbkille Elementary School
Cost: FREE

SESSION TWO: 

Open to: Grades K-2
Dates: Thursday, April 6th
Time: 3:15 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Location: St. Columbkille Elementary School
Cost: FREE

Easter Painting and Crafts

Join Create It owner Sarah Barnes as she creates a painting and crafts fit for the Easter season! Perfect just in time for Easter to show family and friends the masterpiece you create!s

Program Contact: Sarah Barnes | sarah@createitpaint.com
Youth Programming Coordinator: 
Owen Funke | ofunke@holyfamilydbq.org

Open to: Grades 1st-3rd
Dates: Wednesday, March 29th
Time: 3:15 - 4:45 p.m.
Location: St. Columbkille Elementary School | Presentation Hall
Cost: $25

Little Eagles Track Program

The Little Eagles Track Program is open to 4th and 5th graders at St. Columbkille! This program places an emphasis on learning track fundamentals, team concepts, sportsmanship, participate, improved health and fitness, and fun! Canceled practices will not be made up. Following the program, a system-wide Holy Family track meet will be held at the Holy Family Central Campus on Monday, May 8th at 5:00 p.m. 

Program Coaches: Abby Moore | amoore@holyfamilydbq.org | Kathy Feltes | kfeltes@holyfamilydbq.org
Youth Programming Coordinator: 
Owen Funke | ofunke@holyfamilydbq.org

Open to: 4th and 5th graders
Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, April 18 - May 4
Time: 3:15 - 4:45 p.m.
Location: St. Columbkille Elementary School
Cost: $20

2023 Wahlert Baseball Youth Camp

The Wahlert Catholic Baseball Program will be hosting our 6th annual youth baseball camp on Saturday, March 25th. The structure of this camp is set-up to teach a variety of positions, from infield and outfield play, to drills, competitions, and mechanics associated with pitching, hitting, and arm care. The Golden Eagle coaching staff along with current and former players will be instructing the camp. Join us for a great day of baseball to get you ready for the season!

Camp Contact: Kory Tuescher | korytish7@gmail.com 
Youth Programming Coordinator: 
Owen Funke | ofunke@holyfamilydbq.org

Open to: 1st - 7th graders
Dates: Saturday, March 25th
Time:
   1st - 3rd grade: 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
   4th - 7th grade: 12:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Location: Wahlert Catholic High School Gymnasium
Cost: $35

St. Columbkille Engineering Club

Engineering Club is a new, afterschool, 4-H club that will offer real-world engineering design challenges designed to promote collaboration and creativity. We will be using engineering, science, and mathematics concepts and skills as we engage in engineering activities and solve engineering design challenges. Through this camp we will learn that engineering is everywhere and every can be an engineer! We will make robotic hands, design bridges, build recycled racers and have lots of fun while doing it! 

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

Open to: Grades 3-5
Dates: Tuesdays September 20, October 18, November 15, January 17, February 21, and March 21
Time: 3:15 - 4:30 p.m.
Location: St. Columbkille Elementary School | Presentation Hall
Cost: $60

2023 Wahlert Softball Youth Camp

The Wahlert Catholic Softball Program will be hosting our annual youth softball camp on Saturday, April 1st. The Golden Eagle coaching staff with the help of current players will be instructing the camp. The coaching staff will teach a variety of defensive positions as well as instructing offensive swings. This will take place in the Wahlert Catholic gymnasium. 

Camp Contact: Tyler Lang | tlang@holyfamilydbq.org
Youth Programming Coordinator: 
Owen Funke | ofunke@holyfamilydbq.org

Open to: 1st - 7th graders
Date: Saturday, April 1st
Time:
   1st - 4th grade: 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
   5th - 7th grade: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Wahlert Catholic High School Gymnasium
Cost: $30

DBQ County Conservation Presents: Pollinators!

Learn all about how bees are an important pollinator and all the pollinators that call Iowa home. Hands-on learning will include using bee keeping materials and trying on bee suits! 

Program Contact: Taylor Schaefers | Taylor.Schaefers@dubuquecountyiowa.gov
Youth Programming Coordinator: 
Owen Funke | ofunke@holyfamilydbq.org

Open to: Grades K-3
Date: May 25
Time: 3:15 - 4:15 p.m.
Location: St. Columbkille Elementary School | Presentation Hall
Cost: $10

Our Lady of Guadalupe Spanish Immersion School

Exploring Computer Science through MaKey

MaKey lets you transform everyday objects into computer interfaces. Make a game pad out of Play-Doh, a musical instrument out of bananas, or any other invention you can imagine. It's a little USB device you plug into your computer, and you use it to make your own switches that act like keys on the keyboard: Make + Key = MaKey! It's plug and play. No need for any electronics or programming skills. Since MaKey looks into your computer like a regular mouse and keyboard, it's automatically compatible with any piece of software you can think of. It's great for beginners tinkering and exploring, for experts prototyping and inventing, and for everybody who wants to playfully transform their world through art and music! 

Camp Contact: Jenni Malcom | jmalcom@holyfamilydbq.org
Youth Programming Coordinator: 
Owen Funke | ofunke@holyfamilydbq.org

SESSION ONE: 

Open to: Grades K-2
Dates: Monday, April 24th
Time: 3:15 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Location: Our Lady of Guadalupe
Cost: FREE

SESSION TWO: 

Open to: Grades 3-5
Dates: Monday, May 1st
Time: 3:15 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Location: Our Lady of Guadalupe
Cost: FREE

Easter Painting and Crafts

Join Create It owner Sarah Barnes as she creates a painting and crafts fit for the Easter season! Perfect just in time for Easter to show family and friends the masterpiece you create!s

Program Contact: Sarah Barnes | sarah@createitpaint.com
Youth Programming Coordinator: 
Owen Funke | ofunke@holyfamilydbq.org

Open to: Grades 1st-3rd
Dates: Monday, March 27th
Time: 3:15 - 4:45 p.m.
Location: Our Lady of Guadalupe Spanish Immersion School
Cost: $25

Little Eagles Track Program

The Little Eagles Track Program is open to 4th and 5th graders at Our Lady of Guadalupe! This program places an emphasis on learning track fundamentals, team concepts, sportsmanship, participate, improved health and fitness, and fun! Canceled practices will not be made up. Following the program, a system-wide Holy Family track meet will be held at the Holy Family Central Campus on Monday, May 8th at 5:00 p.m. 

Program Coach: Jen Even | jenm_02@yahoo.com
Youth Programming Coordinator: 
Owen Funke | ofunke@holyfamilydbq.org

Open to: 4th and 5th graders
Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, April 18 - May 4
Time: 3:15 - 4:45 p.m.
Location: Our Lady of Guadalupe Spanish Immersion School
Cost: $20

2023 Wahlert Baseball Youth Camp

The Wahlert Catholic Baseball Program will be hosting our 6th annual youth baseball camp on Saturday, March 25th. The structure of this camp is set-up to teach a variety of positions, from infield and outfield play, to drills, competitions, and mechanics associated with pitching, hitting, and arm care. The Golden Eagle coaching staff along with current and former players will be instructing the camp. Join us for a great day of baseball to get you ready for the season!

Camp Contact: Kory Tuescher | korytish7@gmail.com 
Youth Programming Coordinator: 
Owen Funke | ofunke@holyfamilydbq.org

Open to: 1st - 7th graders
Dates: Saturday, March 25th
Time:
   1st - 3rd grade: 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
   4th - 7th grade: 12:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Location: Wahlert Catholic High School Gymnasium
Cost: $35

2023 Wahlert Softball Youth Camp

The Wahlert Catholic Softball Program will be hosting our annual youth softball camp on Saturday, April 1st. The Golden Eagle coaching staff with the help of current players will be instructing the camp. The coaching staff will teach a variety of defensive positions as well as instructing offensive swings. This will take place in the Wahlert Catholic gymnasium. 

Camp Contact: Tyler Lang | tlang@holyfamilydbq.org
Youth Programming Coordinator: 
Owen Funke | ofunke@holyfamilydbq.org

Open to: 1st - 7th graders
Date: Saturday, April 1st
Time:
   1st - 4th grade: 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
   5th - 7th grade: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Wahlert Catholic High School Gymnasium
Cost: $30

Our Lady Engineering Club

Engineering Club is a new, afterschool, 4-H club that will offer real-world engineering design challenges designed to promote collaboration and creativity. We will be using engineering, science, and mathematics concepts and skills as we engage in engineering activities and solve engineering design challenges. Through this camp we will learn that engineering is everywhere and every can be an engineer! We will make robotic hands, design bridges, build recycled racers and have lots of fun while doing it! 

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

Open to: Grades 3-5
Dates: Tuesdays September 6, October 4, November 1, January 3, February 7, and March 7
Time: 3:15 - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Our Lady of Guadalupe Spanish Immersion School
Cost: $60

DBQ County Conservation Presents: Pollinators!

Learn all about how bees are an important pollinator and all the pollinators that call Iowa home. Hands-on learning will include using bee keeping materials and trying on bee suits! 

Program Contact: Taylor Schaefers | Taylor.Schaefers@dubuquecountyiowa.gov
Youth Programming Coordinator: 
Owen Funke | ofunke@holyfamilydbq.org

Open to: Grades K-3
Date: May 24
Time: 3:15 - 4:15 p.m.
Location: Our Lady of Guadalupe Spanish Immersion School
Cost: $10

Resurrection Elementary School

Exploring Computer Science through MaKey

MaKey lets you transform everyday objects into computer interfaces. Make a game pad out of Play-Doh, a musical instrument out of bananas, or any other invention you can imagine. It's a little USB device you plug into your computer, and you use it to make your own switches that act like keys on the keyboard: Make + Key = MaKey! It's plug and play. No need for any electronics or programming skills. Since MaKey looks into your computer like a regular mouse and keyboard, it's automatically compatible with any piece of software you can think of. It's great for beginners tinkering and exploring, for experts prototyping and inventing, and for everybody who wants to playfully transform their world through art and music! 

Camp Contact: Jenni Malcom | jmalcom@holyfamilydbq.org
Youth Programming Coordinator: 
Owen Funke | ofunke@holyfamilydbq.org

SESSION ONE: 

Open to: Grades K-2
Dates: Monday, April 10th
Time: 3:15 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Location: Resurrection
Cost: FREE

SESSION TWO: 

Open to: Grades 3-5
Dates: Monday, April 17th
Time: 3:15 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Location: Resurrection
Cost: FREE

Easter Painting and Crafts

Join Create It owner Sarah Barnes as she creates a painting and crafts fit for the Easter season! Perfect just in time for Easter to show family and friends the masterpiece you create!

Program Contact: Sarah Barnes | sarah@createitpaint.com
Youth Programming Coordinator: 
Owen Funke | ofunke@holyfamilydbq.org

Open to: Grades 1st-3rd
Dates: Thursday, March 23rd
Time: 3:15 - 4:45 p.m.
Location: Resurrection Elementary School
Cost: $25

Little Eagles Track Program

The Little Eagles Track Program is open to 4th and 5th graders at Resurrection! This program places an emphasis on learning track fundamentals, team concepts, sportsmanship, participate, improved health and fitness, and fun! Canceled practices will not be made up. Following the program, a system-wide Holy Family track meet will be held at the Holy Family Central Campus on Monday, May 8th at 5:00 p.m. 

Program Coaches: Heather Fitzpatrick | hfitzpatrick@holyfamilydbq.org | Dawn Block | dblock@holyfamilydbq.org
Youth Programming Coordinator: 
Owen Funke | ofunke@holyfamilydbq.org

Open to: 4th and 5th graders
Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, April 18 - May 4
Time: 3:15 - 4:45 p.m.
Location: Resurrection Elementary School
Cost: $20

2023 Wahlert Baseball Youth Camp

The Wahlert Catholic Baseball Program will be hosting our 6th annual youth baseball camp on Saturday, March 25th. The structure of this camp is set-up to teach a variety of positions, from infield and outfield play, to drills, competitions, and mechanics associated with pitching, hitting, and arm care. The Golden Eagle coaching staff along with current and former players will be instructing the camp. Join us for a great day of baseball to get you ready for the season!

Camp Contact: Kory Tuescher | korytish7@gmail.com 
Youth Programming Coordinator: 
Owen Funke | ofunke@holyfamilydbq.org

Open to: 1st - 7th graders
Dates: Saturday, March 25th
Time:
   1st - 3rd grade: 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
   4th - 7th grade: 12:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Location: Wahlert Catholic High School Gymnasium
Cost: $35

2023 Wahlert Softball Youth Camp

The Wahlert Catholic Softball Program will be hosting our annual youth softball camp on Saturday, April 1st. The Golden Eagle coaching staff with the help of current players will be instructing the camp. The coaching staff will teach a variety of defensive positions as well as instructing offensive swings. This will take place in the Wahlert Catholic gymnasium. 

Camp Contact: Tyler Lang | tlang@holyfamilydbq.org
Youth Programming Coordinator: 
Owen Funke | ofunke@holyfamilydbq.org

Open to: 1st - 7th graders
Date: Saturday, April 1st
Time:
   1st - 4th grade: 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
   5th - 7th grade: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Wahlert Catholic High School Gymnasium
Cost: $30

Resurrection Engineering Club

Engineering Club is a new, afterschool, 4-H club that will offer real-world engineering design challenges designed to promote collaboration and creativity. We will be using engineering, science, and mathematics concepts and skills as we engage in engineering activities and solve engineering design challenges. Through this camp we will learn that engineering is everywhere and every can be an engineer! We will make robotic hands, design bridges, build recycled racers and have lots of fun while doing it! 

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

Open to: Grades 3-5
Dates: Tuesdays September 27, November 22, January 24, February 28, March 28, and April 4
Time: 3:15 - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Resurrection Elementary School
Cost: $60

DBQ County Conservation Presents: Pollinators!

Learn all about how bees are an important pollinator and all the pollinators that call Iowa home. Hands-on learning will include using bee keeping materials and trying on bee suits! 

Program Contact: Taylor Schaefers | Taylor.Schaefers@dubuquecountyiowa.gov
Youth Programming Coordinator: 
Owen Funke | ofunke@holyfamilydbq.org

Open to: Grades K-3
Date: May 22
Time: 3:15 - 4:15 p.m.
Location: Resurrection Elementary School
Cost: $10

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