“Here, the personal interaction with professors is enriching and you find friendship with them.”
It's Going to be a Great Summer!
Students make friends and explore interests at our constellation of on-campus summer programs! From fine arts and athletics to music, Saint Mary’s camps emphasize creativity, skill-building, and exploration in a fun and supportive environment. And with residential and day camp options available, you can choose the format that works best for your child. Learn more about our camps for middle school students below.
Fine Arts Camp
Dates: Week 1 | June 23-27 (Day) For girls entering grades 4-8 as of September 2025
Dates: Week 2 | July 13-18 (Overnight) For girls entering grades 5-9 as of September 2025
Professionally-trained instructors guide campers in art exploration, storytelling, dance, music, and theatre. Fine Arts Camp focuses on educating young girls and developing their communication, critical, and analytical thinking skills. At the end of the week, campers present their work in a Performing Arts Forum on the Saint Mary’s College stage.
Fischoff Chamber Music Summer Intensive
Dates: June 9-13 For students entering grade 6 and above
Fischoff National Chamber Music Association and Saint Mary’s College present a summer chamber music program to support young musicians as they dive deeply into the world of chamber music. Pre-college musicians will work closely with Fischoff’s quartet-in-residence and professional musicians in a variety of settings, such as ensemble coaching sessions, masterclasses, workshops, and community outreach events.
South Bend Youth Symphony Orchestra Summer Camp
Dates: June 16-20 For students age 12 and older
The South Bend Youth Symphony Orchestra (SBYSO) and Saint Mary's College present a summer camp designed for musicians ages 12-22 seeking a fun and enriching opportunity to make great music with like-minded students. Enjoy recreational activities between rehearsals on the lively Saint Mary's College campus.
Sports Exploration Day Camp
Dates: June 24-27 For girls ages 6-12 as of September 2025
Our Sports Exploration Camp is tailored to elementary school-aged girls who will get firsthand experience in each of our eight varsity sports. The basics of tennis, volleyball, golf, lacrosse, cross country, basketball, softball, and soccer will be explored.