Summer Camps
St. Thomas More summer camp schedule is designed to meet the summer needs of most families with sessions beginning in May and running through August. No camps are offered the first week of July. Several camps have multiple sessions, with a few offering half day or full day options.
We look forward to welcoming you to our campus this summer. If you have any questions, please contact the coach or moderator listed below.
- Adidas Baseball Academy
- Air Assault Academy
- ART CAMP
- High School 101
- Jim Hightower's Skills and Drills
- Lil' Sparkler Dance Camp
- Middle School Speed Power Agility
- Robotics Camp
- Slam and Jam Basketball Camp
- Smashtown Acadiana Volleyball Camp
- Strojny Basketball Academy
- Summer Cheer Clinic
- Taking it Yard Softball and Baseball Camp
- TV Productions and Broadcasting
- Soccer
Adidas Baseball Academy
| Date: | June 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27 |
| Time: | 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
| Grades: | 7 - 10 |
| Cost: | $50 per day | Instruction only $600 | Instruction and mid-week games $900 | Instruction, mid-week and weekend games |
| Location: | STM Baseball Field |
For additional information, contact Coach Gary Perkins at 337-277-0734 or gary.perkins@stmcougars.net.
Air Assault Academy
Elite Training for Quarterbacks, Wide Receivers, and Defensive Backs
Get a head start on your competition! Athleticism without knowledge, and knowledge without developed athleticism, results in an underachieving athlete. Having both without a winner’s attitude also results in underachievement. Coach Shane Savoie, Coach Lance Strother, and Coach Ricky Smith are committed to developing every athlete's knowledge, spirit and athleticism.
| Date: | July 30 - August 1 |
| Time: | 8 am - 11 am |
| Where: | Cougar Stadium |
| Ages: | 11+ |
| Cost: | $200 |
ART CAMP
Do your children show an interest in art? Do they like to experiment with different materials? Do they like crafting and crating? Then STM Art Camp is perfect for your children. This camp encourages campers to play with a wide variety of materials from painting to marker to clay. We do it all! Your child will bring home a beautiful collection of art at the end of the week.
| Date: | June 17 - 21 July 15 - 19 |
| Time: | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
| Location: | STM Art Room |
| Age: | 8 - 12 |
| Cost: | $150 or both sessions $280 |
For additional information, contact Sara DuVernay at sara.duvernay@stmcougars.net
High School 101
Transitioning to a new school can be stressful! Wouldn’t you like to get a head start on how to make your high school career the best it can be? This summer camp is for you!
What is it?
High School 101 is a summer camp that introduces you to the world of St. Thomas More while giving you important study skills tools to help you experience success. We will explore:
- Learning styles
- Time management
- Organizational Skills
- Preparing for class
- Study Strategies
- Note Taking strategies
- Test Taking strategies
- Effective Presentation Skills
In addition, you will learn how to navigate the STM campus, where to go for help and what life is like as an STM student.
| Dates: | August 5 & 6 | ||
| Time: | 8 - 11 a.m. | ||
| Grade: | Incoming freshmen and new students | ||
| Location: | STM Room 302 | ||
| Fee: | $100 |
Limited spots are available and are on a first come, first served basis. Students must have previously completed laptop training as laptops will be used during the camp. Payment of $100.00 is due upon registering.
For more information contact Julie Spedale at julie.spedale@stmcougars.net.
Jim Hightower's Skills and Drills
Jim Hightower's Skills and Drills Football Camp is devoted to in-depth instruction geared specifically to the fundamentals of football and individual techniques. The STM coaching staff provides quality instruction in all areas of the game of football. After completing the camp, you will have a greater understanding of the fundamentals of football and proper techniques needed to become a successful football player.
| Date: | May 28 - 31 |
| Time: | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
| Ages: | 3th - 9th grade |
| Fee: | $125 |
| Location | Cougar Stadium |
*Includes an official camp t-shirt and football
Register Here
For more information, please contact Coach Hightower at james.hightower@stmcougars.net
Lil' Sparkler Dance Camp
- The Sparklers dance team is offering a summer dance camp for those interested in learning a variety of dances with lots of fun and games.
- $10 raffle for great Sparkler prizes and chance to participate at a home football game
- Campers receive snacks, a t-shirt and an individual picture with the team.
- Candy and snacks are also available for purchase.
- Camp store will be open with Sparkler items for purchase.
- Camp Showoff - Friday, June 14, 3:45 p.m. in the Cougar Dome.
| Date: | June 11 - 14 |
| Time: | 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. |
| Grades: | Pre-K4 - 8th |
| Fee: | $125; walk-in registration $135 |
For more information, please contact heidi.reed@stmcougars.net
Middle School Speed Power Agility
| Week of: | June 3 - 7 | 10 - 13 | 17 - 20 | 24 - 27 July 8 - 11 | 15 - 18 |
| Time: | 10 - 11:00 a.m. |
| Location: | STM |
For more information, please contact david.leblanc@stmcougars.net
Robotics Camp
Middle school students will be taught coding, circuits, communication skills and 3D design by an award winning first robotics team. This fun interactive camp will have something for everyone.
| Date: | June 10 - 13 |
| Time: | 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
| Grades: | 6th - 9th (girls and boys) |
| Fee: | $95 |
| Location | Dreams Space |
For additional information, contact Robin Herrington at robin.herrington@stmcougars.net
Slam and Jam Basketball Camp
Biddy Goals
| Date: | June 3 - 7 | June 10 - 14 | June 17 - 21 |
| Time(s) : | 8 a.m. - noon | 8 a.m. - noon | 8 a.m. - noon |
| Grades: | K - 5 | K - 5 | K - 5 |
| Fee: | $150.00 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
Elite Camp
| Date: | June 3 - 7 | June 17 - 21 |
| Time(s) : | 1 - 5 p.m. | 1 - 5 p.m. |
| Grades: | 5 - 9 | 5 - 9 |
| Fee: | $150.00 | $150.00 |
For information contact Coach Danny Broussard at danny.broussard@stmcougars.net.
Please note: A limited number of applicants per session will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis.
Smashtown Acadiana Volleyball Camp
Youth Spring Training
| Dates: | March 22, 29 | April 5, 12, 25, 26 | May 3, 10 | |
| Grades: | 6 - 8 | |
| Sessions | 8 Sessions | $200 |
| 5 Sessions | $150 | |
| March 22 | $35 | |
| March 29 | $35 | |
| April 5 | $35 | |
| April 12 | $35 | |
| April 25 | $35 | |
| April 26 | $35 | |
| May 3 | $35 | |
| May 10 | $35 |
| Lil' Champions Academy | |
| Dates: | July 22 - 25, 2019 |
| Grades: | 3 - 8 |
| Times: | 1 - 4 p.m. (includes triples tournament) |
| Cost: | $100 (includes a camp t-shirt) |
For more information email Coach Burke at jessica.burke@stmcougars.net.
Strojny Basketball Academy
| Session 1 | Session 2 | Session 3 | |
| Date: | July 15 - 19 | July 15 - 19 | July 29 - August 2 |
| Time: | 8:30 a.m - Noon | Noon - 4:30 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. - Noon |
| Ages: | 5 - 15 (Girls only) | 5 - 15 (Girls only) | 5 - 15 (Girls & Boys) |
| Fee: | $125.00 | $125.00 $225 for two sessions $300 for three sessions |
Session 1 - Fundamentals of passing, ball-handling, shooting, rebounding, and all phases of defense
Session 2 - Shooting and team play concepts only
Session 3 - Shooting Academy: Advanced skill & position specific drills, training & concepts
Register Here
For more information contact Coach Stephen Strojny at stephen.strojny@stmcougars.net or 337-278-9068.
Summer Cheer Clinic
Learn cheers, jumps, dances and chants from the STM cheerleaders!
- Small snack and picture included in fee.
- Camp merchandise will be available to purchase in camp store. Click here to pre-order.
- Click here to find out how to cheer with your favorite cougar at a real game!
| Date: | July 22 - 26 |
| Time: | 9 a.m. - Noon |
| Grades: | Pre K - 8th |
| Fee: | $125; walk-in registration $135 |
*Walk-in registration is $135
For more information, email kim.manuel@stmcougars.net
Taking it Yard Softball and Baseball Camp
Softball
| Date: | June 4 - 6 |
| Time: | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
| Ages: | 7 - 13 | Girls only |
| Cost: | $85 | Cost includes camp t-shirt (guaranteed to those who pre-register) |
| Location: | STM Softball Complex |
| Description | Camp focuses on all basic fundamentals; defense, hitting, baserunning, pitching |
Instructors
STM head softball coach Andria Waguespack
Former ULL All-American and STM coach Gabby Bridges-Pirtle
Former STM standouts Shellie Landry, Bailey Hemphill and Whitney Romero
Current STM players
Baseball
| Date: | June 17 - 20 |
| Time: | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
| Ages: | 7 - 11 | Boys only |
| Cost: | $95 | Cost includes camp t-shirt (guaranteed for pre-registered only) |
| Location: | STM Softball Complex | NO METAL CLEATS ON THE STM TURF SOFTBALL FIELD |
| Description | Camp focuses on all basic fundamentals and skills of baseball including hitting, throwing, fielding, baserunning and pitching/catching. |
Instructors
STM baseball coaches Broc Prejean and Jacon Rodrigue along with current and former STM baseball players.
Register Here
For more information, please contact Coach Wag at andria.waguespack@stmcougars.net.
TV Productions and Broadcasting
Ever wanted to be in front of the camera? Or wanted to learn the behind-the-scenes of a news broadcast? Your camper will write, edit, shoot and produce a full episode at the end of the week!
Campers will learn...
- Camera angels, editing techniques, Photoshop, and how to anchor
- Communication skills
- How to work the jumbotron and sideline report.
| Date: | July 15 - 18 |
| Time: | 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
| Grades: | 6th - 9th (girls and boys) |
| Fee: | $95 |
| Location | TV Productions | Room 403 |
Register Here
For additional information, please contact Robin Herrington at robin.herrington@stmcougars.net
Soccer
| Date | June 10 - 14 |
| Time | 8 a.m. - Noon |
| Ages: | 5 - 14 |
| Cost: | $200 |
Register Here
For additional information, please contact Dane Adams @ dane.adams@stmcougars.net or Mark Hiller at mark-hiller@hotmail.com