Marian Summer Sampler
Join us at Marian for two weeks of summer camp. Now is the time to try something new! We have sessions dedicated to art and creativity, science and tech, and athletics.
Camp registration open until midnight on Friday, May 28. After that, no more registrations will be accepted.
Build a schedule that works for you. Take a course or two, or fill-up your day. Camps are girls only, grades 4-6 and grades 7-8. All sessions will be taught by a member of Marian’s faculty.
Sign up today:
- Choose your weeks
- Choose your grade level. (Grade levels as of fall 2021.)
- Choose your interests
Sign up for all three sessions in one week and you’ll receive a $50 BLUEtique gift card on the first day of camp!
Masks required. Lunch – break and lunch will be supervised. Please bring a sack lunch and a water bottle. For questions about camp registration, contact Camp Director Esther Hamra at ehamra@omahamarian.org.
Marian reserves the right to cancel any camp for any reason, and full refunds will be made for camps cancelled by Marian. Prior to June 1, withdrawals are eligible for a refund of the camp fee, minus a $10 withdrawal fee. After June 1, no refunds for camp withdrawals will be made without a medical excuse. Camp registrations are non-transferable.
Camp Descriptions
Coding with MicroBit
Combine creativity with technology as you learn to code with this mini computer. Cost includes the MicroBit and accessories, which each camper will take home at the end of the week.
Grades 4-6: June 7-11 | 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Grades 7-8: June 7-11 | 1 – 3 p.m.
$100
Crazy about Clay
We’ll create a variety of projects while we explore the methods of hand building, slab, pinch and slump. Students will also learn proper glazing techniques with access to a variety of high fire and low fire glazes.Grades 4-8: June 7-11 | 1 – 3 p.m.
$135
Decorative Door Hangers
Welcome friends and family with your very own door hanger. Using a variety of media, we’ll create two door hangers – one personal and one seasonal. You’ll also learn how to use basic power tools safely.
Grades 4-8: June 14-18 | 8 – 10 a.m.
$125
Drawing Escape
Grades 4-8: June 7-11 | 8 – 10 a.m.
$125
Forensic Science: Marian CSI
Love a good mystery? Use science, like DNA and finger printing, to solve a case.
Grades 7-8: June 14-18 | 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
$100
Paint the Town!
Have fun experimenting in Marian’s art studio as you build skills in brush techniques, color mixing and design while using watercolor, tempera, inks, mixed media and acrylics. This class is for both beginners and more advanced young artists to find and explore their own personal style. Students will receive an amazing art kit that includes a sketchbook, brushes and more!
Grades 4-8: June 14-18 | 1 – 3 p.m.
$125
Pinterest Crafts – Find Your Pinspiration!
We’ll master popular Pinterest crafts and turn everyday objects into works of art. Projects on our to-do list include: Mason jar pencil holders, wall art, string art, bath bombs and a jewelry hanger.
Grades 4-6: June 7-11 | 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Grades 4-6: June 14-18 | 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Grades 7-8: June 7-11 | 8 – 10 a.m.
Grades 7-8: June 14-18 | 1 – 3 p.m.
$100
Coding with Sphero Mini
Meet Mini – your very own robot. Learn to code, play games and drive around the halls of Marian with your Sphero Mini. Cost includes the Sphero robot and accessories, which the camper will take home at the end of the week.
Grades 4-6: June 14-18 | 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Grades 7-8: June 14-18 | 1 – 3 p.m.
$100
Debate Camp - What's Your Point?
Learn the basics of developing a good argument while you promote or refute a policy or issue. Debate develops confidence along with critical thinking and public speaking skills
Grades 7-8: June 7-11 | 8 – 10 a.m.
$100
Digital Art 101 - Graphic Design Basics
This camp is now full.
Using Procreate digital software, you’ll learn the basics of graphic design. You’ll create digital artwork using backgrounds, fonts and other graphics. Campers will take home a Marian iPad and Apple Pencil for the week to practice skills learned in class. Artwork will be printed and mounted.
Grades 7-8: June 7-11 | 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
$125
Flag Corps 101
Learn the basic techniques of flag spinning and learn a choreographed routine set to music.
Grades 4-6: June 7-11 | 1 – 3 p.m.
Grades 4-6: June 14-18 | 8 – 10 a.m.
Grades 7-8: June 7-11 | 1 – 3 p.m.
Grades 7-8: June 14-18 | 8 – 10 a.m.
$100
Glass & Jewelry Camp
This camp will explore a variety of media to create works including polymer clay, glass and metals. Learn the basics of glass fusing and all the tools used to create a stunning glass piece using Marian’s very own glass kiln. We’ll also use basic metal-smithing and soldering skills to create a unique piece of jewelry to take home.
Grades 7-8: June 14-18 | 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
$150
Speech Camp - Express Yourself
Master the basics of competitive speaking as you learn to inform, persuade and entertain. All participants will develop poise and confidence while learning self-expression.Grades 7-8: June 7-11 | 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
$100