BC High Summer Camps & Programs

The Common App and the College Essay

Dates:

Session 1: July 7 -10, 2025

Session 2: July 14-17, 2025

Session 3: August 4-7, 2025

Session 4: August 11-14, 2025

Time: 9 a.m.–12 p.m. (M-Th)
Cost: $550
Grade: Entering grade 12

This class is open to rising seniors who want additional guidance through the college application process and/or want to have their college application process already in motion before the school year starts.

During this 4-day co-ed course, students will work closely with a BC High college counselor to compose their college essay and complete the basics of the Common Application. In addition, students will receive assistance in the college search and selection process. Students will have homework assignments during this class primarily related to drafting their essay. These sessions are very popular. Don't wait to sign up! 

ACT Test Prep

Date: July 28 – August 14, 2025 (M-Th)
Time:  9:00 a.m – 12:00 p.m.
Cost: $550
Grade: Entering grades 11-12

BC High offers the complete Summit Review course, including successful strategy concepts and proven test-taking techniques in the areas of English, Math, Reading and Science. Three practice exams are included and administered in this course. The first day and last day is a practice test and one other practice test will be administered at the discretion of the instructor to track the student’s progress. Attendance at every class is expected.

This class is free of charge to all BC High students. However, if a student has more than two unexcused absences, families will be charged for the course. Family vacations and other camp programs are not excused absences.

SAT Test Prep

Dates: July 7 – 24, 2025 (M-Th)
Time: 8 a.m-11 a.m.
Cost: $550
Grade: entering grades 11-12

The SAT exam is a measure of the critical thinking skills you’ll need for academic success in college. The SAT includes a Critical Reading, Math, and Writing section, with a specific number of questions related to content. Three practice exams are included and administered in this course. The first day and last day is a practice test and one other practice test will be administered at the discretion of the instructor to track the student’s progress. Attendance at every class is expected.

This class is free of charge to all BC High students. However, if a student has more than two unexcused absences, families will be charged for the course. Family vacations and other camp programs are not excused absences.

Chemistry I (Full Credit)

Date: June 16 – July 24, 2025 (no class on 6/19 or 7/4) M-Th
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Cost: $1500
Grades: entering grades 10-12

This course is for sophomores, juniors and seniors. Chemistry is the science that investigates the composition of substances and the changes they undergo. This course enables students to learn chemistry through experimentation and observation. Organizing the concepts, theories, and principles of chemistry allows students to develop an understanding of the materials that make up our world, the forces that bind them together, and the laws that govern changes in materials. The daily work in chemistry places emphasis on applying concepts, analytical reasoning, and problem solving using dimensional analysis. The use of a scientific calculator is required.  Please note this is an accelerated course of study containing one academic year of chemistry in an 6-week course. Therefore, this course may not qualify for prerequisite work for upper elective and AP course work without departmental approval.

Prerequisite: Minimum of a C semester grade in both Algebra I and Biology I. (Lab Science) 

Chemistry I Honors (Full Credit)

Date: June 16 – July 24, 2025 (no class on 6/19 or 7/4) M-Th
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Cost: $1500
Grades: entering grades 10-12

This course is for sophomores, juniors and seniors. Chemistry I Honors differs from Chemistry I in that a greater number of topics are covered in greater depth and the expectations are that the students will develop higher-level analytical skills. Those topics include problems dealing with limiting reactants, thermodynamics, kinetics, equilibrium and acid-base behavior. Please note this is an accelerated course of study containing one academic year of chemistry in an 6-week course. Therefore, this course may not qualify for prerequisite work for upper elective and AP course work without departmental approval.

Prerequisite: B+ semester grade in both Algebra I and Biology I. Application and department approval is required (Lab Science).  Applications will be due in the spring – more information and exact dates to come.

Intro to Chemistry

Date: July 7 – July 17, 2025 (M-Th)
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Cost: $500
Grades: entering grades 9-11

The goal of this course is to introduce students to the top 10 Chemistry topics which tend to pose the greatest difficulty. We begin with Mathematics or Chemistry, Atomic Structure, Atom and Ion Names, Compound Formation, Molar Mass and Percent Composition. A strong focus will also be on note taking and outlining study-skills and habits.

Introduction to Algebra 1

Dates: June 16 – July 3, 2025 (no class on 6/19) M-Th
Time: 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Cost: $550
Grades: entering grades 7-10

This course is designed for students who are entering Algebra I in the fall and wish to augment their arithmetic skills for fractions, percents, and different number sets in the context of solving a linear equation. Other topics appropriate to the students’ skill levels will also be covered.

High School Writing

Date: July 7 – 24, 2025  M-Th
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Cost: $550
Grades: entering grades 9-12

This course is designed for current high school students who wish to improve and augment their academic writing skills. Students will be required to write and read daily. Students will write academic essays that will require them to analyze, compare and define specific ideas. The class will review the writing process including: organization, clarity, development, sentence structure and grammar.

BCHire Summer Seminar: Professional Discernment and Formation 

Dates: TBD
Time:  9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Cost:  $150.00
Grade:  Open to the Class of 2026

In this seminar, students will think about their own future aspirations through studying how the Jesuits developed their global education network.  Students will be challenged to reflect on the traits and values that enabled the Jesuits to thrive in varied global cultures and historical contexts.  Chris Lowney’s Heroic Leadership serves as the primary text for the course and as we explore themes of self-awareness, ingenuity, love, and heroism.  The text will be supplemented by guest speakers, articles, podcasts, and aptitude and interest assessments.  Students will build their own resume and LinkedIn page and write a final reflection paper.  Students that complete all required readings and assignments will have “BCHire Summer Seminar: Exploring Professional Formation and Discernment” listed on their transcript as a Passed course, much like the service requirements.

Contact: For more information or details, please contact Mr. Gardner (mgardner@bchigh.edu)

Spanish Language and Culture

Dates:  August 11 – August 14, 2025
Time:  9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m
Cost:  $300.00

This full immersion experience is perfect for students wishing to bring their Spanish to a new level.  Through a variety of activities, group discussions and real-life activities, students will enhance their Spanish speaking capabilities.  Beyond language proficiency, students will gain insight into Hispanic cultures by exploring traditions, cuisine and more.  Small class size will foster a supportive and collaborative learning atmosphere.  Open to all high school grade levels.

Trig for Calculus

Dates:  June 23 – July 10, 2025  M-Th
Time:  10:30 – 12:30 PM
Cost:  $550.0

This course is designed for students who demonstrate aptitude for mathematics and who performed very well in the Algebra II Level I course. This class will cover the following topics in Trigonometry: the Unit Circle, the graphs and values of the six trigonometric functions, trigonometric equations, and applications of trigonometric functions. The course will rapidly cover the necessary topics to determine if students would adapt well to the rigorous pacing of an Honors course. Upon successful completion of the class, students will be recommended for Calculus Honors or Precalculus Honors.

Middle School Math Fundamentals

Date: June 16 – July 3, 2025 (no class on 6/19)
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Cost: $550
Grades: entering grades 6-8

This course is designed for students entering 6, 7, and 8 grade who need to improve knowledge of basic arithmetic operations with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.

Middle School Writing Fundamentals 

Date: June 16 – July 3, 2025 (no class on 6/19)
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Cost: $550
Grades: entering grades 6-8

This course is designed for students entering 6, 7, and 8 grade who need to improve their English grammar and writing skills. Students will review vocabulary, basic grammar, basic writing skills, paragraph unity, and coherence. Students will also read short works of fiction and write critical analyses based on their reading.

Study Skills for Middle School

Date: July 7 – 24, 2025
Time: 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Cost: $550
Grades: entering grades 6-8

This course will provide students with basic, practical ways to study across all curriculums. The first lesson will focus on behavioral and organizational skills and will provide students with opportunities to discover how they learn best. Units on time management and note taking will lead into subject-specific study techniques, reading comprehension and writing skills, as well as test taking tips.

Introduction to Algebra 1

Dates: June 16 – July 3, 2025 (no class on 6/19)
Time: 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Cost: $550
Grades: entering grades 7-10

This course is designed for students who are entering Algebra I in the fall and wish to augment their arithmetic skills for fractions, percents, and different number sets in the context of solving a linear equation. Other topics appropriate to the students’ skill levels will also be covered.

All Sports

Baseball Camp (Three Sessions)

Session 1

Date: June 16 – 20, 2025 (4 day session – not held on 6/19)
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Cost: $350
Grades: Boys Entering grades 7-12

Session 2

Date:June 23 – 27, 2025
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Cost: $435
Grades: Boys entering grades 7-12

Session 3

Date:  Session 3 – July 28 – August 1, 2025
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Cost:  $435
Grades:  Boys entering grades 4-6

Our Baseball Camp is designed for the camper who wants to develop and sharpen his baseball skills! The emphasis of this camp is both on the fundamentals of baseball and on having fun. Small-group instruction to develop skills in hitting, fielding, throwing, bunting, and positional play. A series of controlled scrimmages provides the coaching staff with the opportunity to evaluate campers’ play. The afternoon focuses on fundamentals to reinforce each camper’s skill development, scrimmages and game play.

Monan Park is a state-of-the-art all turf baseball field and along with indoor batting cages this makes BCH the perfect place for boys to play ball!

All our coaches are BC High coaches.

Elite Power Hitting Camp

Ages: Entering grades 9-12

3-Day Option:

Dates:  July 28 – 30, 2025
Time:  8:30 am – 10:00 am
Cost:  $225

2-Day Option:

Dates: August 4 – 5, 2025
Time: 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Cost: $150

High school baseball players – get your hacks in at the BC High Summer, Elite Power Hitting Camp.  This three-day focused hitting camp will emphasize skills like bunting, hitting fastballs and curveballs through a series of drills, cage work and live arm pitching.

The training sessions will be limited to 20 players per session. There will be a 4:1 player to coach ratio. These small group sessions will afford the high school player with the ability to get plenty of instruction and repetition.  Participants will also be able to take advantage of our indoor batting facilities in the event of inclement weather.

Pitchers & Catchers Bootcamp

Date: July 28 – 30, 2025
Time: 10:30 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
Cost: $225
Grades: Entering grades 9-12

Date: August 4 – 5, 2025
Time: 8:30 a.m. -10:00 p.m.
Cost: $150
Grades: Entering grades 9-12

High School Pitchers & Catchers take your game to the next level with the BC High Pitchers & Catchers Summer bootcamp!  Join members of the BC High baseball coaching staff for a three-day camp focused exclusively on developing pitchers and catchers.

Pitchers: Small group sessions will afford the pitcher with the ability to learn about pre-throwing arm care, throwing drills, flat ground bullpens, regular bullpens, throwing live to batters, pick off moves, fielding your position, game management strategies and post throwing recovery.

Catchers: The coaching staff will emphasize skills like receiving, blocking, throwing, catching pop ups, tag plays, fielding your position, hip & ankle mobility/flexibility, pitch calling and game management strategies.

This training session will be limited for a 4:1 player to coach ratio.  Participants will also be able to take advantage of our indoor mounds and baseball facilities in the event of inclement weather.

Basketball Camp

Date: July 7 – 11, 2025
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Cost: $350
Grades:
Middle/Grade School – entering grades 6-8 and grades 4-5 (separate sessions)

Date: July 14 – 18, 2025
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Cost: $350
Grades: High School – entering grades 9-12

The ultimate goal of BCH Basketball Camp is to improve the level of play for each camper and provide him with a rewarding and fun basketball experience. Boys will learn the fundamentals of basketball and sharpen skills for an all-around better game. A low camper-to-counselor ratio ensures that participants have the opportunity to reach their full potential.  Our coaches are BC High coaches and stress to campers the importance of teamwork, create a safe learning environment for all campers, accountability and sportsmanship.

Date: June 23 – 26, 2025
Time: 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Cost: $350
Grades: Entering grades 10-12

Date: July 14 – 17, 2025
Time: 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Cost: $350
Grades: Entering grades 7-9

Our football camp at BC High is aimed at improving the student athlete’s performance on and off the field. Each session will mimic a typical practice day that our high school students would go through during the season. Players will be paired with experienced and knowledgeable coaches who will teach techniques and drills that will instill confidence in our campers.

Example of a practice session:
Weight Room:
Stretching, Agility and strength training
Field Work:
Individual specific technique work
Group or Team work in specific position groups
Team Building
7 v 7 games

This camp is a contact free camp. Helmets and shoulder pads are not required.

 Date:  July 14 – 18, 2025
Time:  4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Cost:  $285
Grades:  Entering grades 4-6

Kids in grades 4-6 will learn the basics of flag football in this non-contact version of football, allowing for skill development and fun.

Soccer Camp

Date: July 14 – 18, 2025
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Cost: $435
Grades: Entering grades 4 -5, grades 6-8 (separate sessions)

Our program has an emphasis on learning and improving soccer skills for the U12 to U14 player. The younger camp is perfect for campers who want to advance their soccer skills and enjoyment of the game. Our goal is for all campers to learn introductory soccer tactics, build individual skills, and have fun. Skill development will include: ball mastery and control, offensive and defensive positional play, technical and tactical training.

Date:  July 21 – 25, 2025
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Cost: $435
Grades: Entering grades 9-12

Our program has an emphasis on learning and improving soccer skills for the U14 to U16 player.  This camp is designed for a high school player who is looking for soccer tactics and individual soccer skill development through a camp experience. Our goal is for all campers to have a fun, productive week of soccer that will enhance skills, tactical knowledge and a passion for the game. Skill development will include: ball mastery and control, offensive ad defensive positional play, technical and tactical training. For interested players, goalkeeper training is available and incorporated into play.

Art Camp 

Date:  June 23 – 27, 2025
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Cost: $550
Grades: Entering grades 5-9 (Coed)

Do you love art and being creative with a wide variety of media– paint, markers, colored pencils, clay, string, wire? If so, this is the camp for you! We will host an Art Show at the end of the week for family and friends to display all of our artwork.

Minecraft

Date:  July 7 – 11, 2025
Time: 8:30 a.m.-2:30p.m.
Cost: $550
Grades: Entering grades 5-12 (Coed)

Minecraft, one of the most popular video games in the world, is used around the globe to teach learners of all ages about culture, history, science, technology, engineering, arts & architecture, coding and math (STEM).  Campers will use Minecraft to develop logical thinking and problem-solving skills while creatively expressing themselves through 3D artistry, design,  architecture and local history through teamwork and collaboration.

Coding & Robotics

Date:  July 14 – 18, 2025
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Cost: $550
Grades: Entering grades 5-8 (Coed)

Campers will code the latest version of Scratch 3.0 while connecting with hardware extensions such as Micro Bit and Makey Makey.  Students will also code and create with Lego Mindstorm EV3 and Lego Education WeDo2 having fun challenges and competitions between the robots.

Date:  August 4 -August 8, 2025
Time: 8:30 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
Tuition: $325
Grades: Entering grades 7-11 (Coed)

Join us for a one-week D&D adventure! Players will work together to create characters and then play through a full campaign. All are welcome, from absolute newcomers to veteran dungeon masters. If you have your own dice please bring them, if not we will have some for you to use. Nothing to purchase we provide everything. Ever wanted to learn how to play? This is the time!

Date:  July 21 – 25, 2025
Time:  8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Cost:  $550
Grades:  Entering Grades 5-9 (Coed)

Campers will learn to make healthy breakfast items, grab n’ go snacks, homemade soups, personalized pizzas, decorated cupcakes and much more (sample portions provided). Our beginner chefs will also have an opportunity to create personalized aprons and an illustrated personal cookbook.  Additionally, they will design and create “reused, repurposed and recycled” original centerpieces.

Session 1: Mysteries and Detectives

Dates: June 30 – July 11, 2025 (No class on 7/4)
Final Performance: July 11
Time: 9:00 am – 2:30 pm
Cost: $900
Grades: Entering grades 5–9, Coed

Session 2: Summertime and Beaches

Dates: July 14 – July 25, 2025
Final Performance: July 25
Time: 9:00 am – 2:30 pm
Cost: $1000
Grades: Entering grades 5–9, Coed

Join us for this creative arts summer camp where you will create, perform, and design your very own play. Working as a team, we will pitch ideas, form characters, write a script, design a set, rehearse, and perform our original work for friends and family!  The theme for session one is “Mysteries and Detectives” and the theme for session two is “Summertime and Beaches”.

Meet the Directors:

Lily Telegdy is the current BC High Arrupe drama teacher and Dever Players technical director. Telegdy received a B.A in Applied Psychology & Human Development and a B.A in Theatre from Boston College. Outside of her job at BC High she is a playwright, designer, and director. Her play “Cleveland Circle” was produced and had a sold-out run in March 2024 at Boston College. Most recently Telegdy has worked for The Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival and Woulder productions. Lily is excited to continue creating theatre with students over the summer!

Katie Meade is a Boston theatre professional, bringing a breadth of experience to the stage. A proud graduate of Boston College, she holds a BS in Neuroscience and a BA in Theatre, where she focused on acting, playwriting, and light design. Her experience includes work with theatres both in Massachusetts and beyond, such as Wheelock Family Theatre, Creede Repertory Theatre, and currently, Commonwealth Shakespeare Company. She also serves as the Assistant Production Manager for Emerson College’s Performing Arts Department. Katie spent many fond summers leading groups of young performers at Kidstock! Creative Theatre and is excited to get back to her roots and help make the students’ original productions come to life!