Rams Sports Camps

Junior Boys Baseball Camp

• Who: Rising 1st-5th grade boys
• Dates: June 21-24 (Make up date in case of rain: June 25) 
• Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
• Location: DeWitt Field 
• Cost: $150

Junior Boys Baseball Camp – Skills & Fundamentals:

This camp will focus on the fundamental game of baseball. We will set a tempo to ensure each athlete has the opportunity to display their athleticism while learning and growing their knowledge and confidence in the game. 

Each camper should bring their own glove, helmet, and bat. If you do not have any of these items, please do not go out and make a purchase. We will have equipment to lend our campers. Each camper will also need to bring a water bottle.

For more information and questions about fee or payment assistance, please contact Head Baseball Coach, Michael Kraatz at mkraatz@micds.org or via cell: 314.602.4875 (please text first if communicating this way). 

 Middle School Boys Baseball Camp

• Who: Rising 6th-8th grade boys
• Dates: June 7-10 (Make up date in case of rain: June 11) 
• Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
• Location: DeWitt Field 
• Cost: $150

Middle School Camp – Skills & Fundamentals:

This camp will focus on the fundamental game of baseball. We will set a tempo to ensure each athlete has the opportunity to display their athleticism while learning and growing their knowledge and confidence in the game.

 Each camper should bring their own glove, helmet, and bat. If you do not have any of these items, please do not go out and make a purchase. We will have equipment to lend our campers. Each camper will also need to bring a water bottle.

For more information and questions about fee or payment assistance, please contact Head Baseball Coach, Michael Kraatz at mkraatz@micds.org or via cell: 314.602.4875 (please text first if communicating this way). 

Junior Girls Baseball Camp

• Who: Rising 1st-5th grade girls
• Date: June 14-17 (Make up date in case of rain: June 18)
• Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
• Location: DeWitt Field
• Cost: $150 

This camp will focus on the fundamental game of baseball. We will set a tempo to ensure each athlete has the opportunity to display their athleticism while learning and growing their knowledge and confidence in the game.

Each camper should bring their own glove, helmet, and bat. If you do not have any of these items, please do not go out and make a purchase. We will have equipment to lend our campers. Each camper will also need to bring a water bottle. 

For more information and questions about fee or payment assistance, please contact Head Baseball Coach, Michael Kraatz at mkraatz@micds.org or via cell: 314.602.4875 (please text first if communicating this way). 

Middle/Upper School Girls Baseball Camp

• Who: Rising 6th-12th grade girls
• Date: June 28 – July 1 (Make up date in case of rain: July 2)
• Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
• Location: DeWitt Field
• Cost: $150

This camp will focus on the fundamental game of baseball. We will set a tempo to ensure each athlete has the opportunity to display their athleticism while learning and growing their knowledge and confidence in the game.

Each camper should bring their own glove, helmet, and bat. If you do not have any of these items, please do not go out and make a purchase. We will have equipment to lend our campers. Each camper will also need to bring a water bottle. 

For more information and questions about fee or payment assistance, please contact Head Baseball Coach, Michael Kraatz at mkraatz@micds.org or via cell: 314.602.4875 (please text first if communicating this way). 

9th/10th Grade Boys Basketball Camp

• Who: Rising 9th and 10th graders
• Dates: June 1-4
• Times: Tuesday-Friday, 4-6 p.m.
• Location: McDonnell Gymnasium (North Gym)
• Cost: $150
• Overview: This is a skills camp for 9th-10th grade boys. Skills will focus intensely on different areas of skill development. Sessions are focused on guard work, forward/big-man work, as well as “positionless” training and strength/agility.

11th/12th Grade Boys Basketball Camp

• Who: Rising 11th and 12th graders
• Dates: June 7-10
• Times: Monday-Thursday, 4-6 p.m.
• Location: McDonnell Gymnasium (North Gym)
• Cost: $150
• Overview: This is a skills camp for 11-12th grade boys. Skills will focus intensely on different areas of skill development. Sessions are focused on guard work, forward/big-man work, as well as “positionless” training and strength/agility.

2nd-8th Grade Boys Basketball Camp

• Who: Rising 2nd-8th graders
• Dates: June 7-11, June 21-25 or July 12-16
• Times: Mondays-Thursdays, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. and Fridays, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. 
• Location: McDonnell Gymnasium (North Gym)
• Cost: $205/week

Basketball Camp is a great opportunity to learn about the fundamentals of basketball and have fun while competing with players from around the St. Louis area.

Campers will be divided by age and skill over the course of the week. Fundamentals will be stressed daily with an emphasis on dribbling, passing, and shooting. All campers will participate in daily contests and games culminating in Finals Friday.

There will be a supervised lunch/rest break 12:00-1:00 p.m. Lunch is NOT provided, though we will have a camp concession stand with hot dogs, hamburgers, snacks, Gatorade, and bottled water.

For more info contact, please contact Travis Wallace at (314)484-1513.

• Who: Rising 3rd-8th graders
• Dates: June 14-18
• Times: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. (Friday, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.)
• Location: McDonnell Gymnasium (North Gym) 
• Cost: $205

Camp Objectives – We want the young players to:

• Improve their basketball-specific skills 
• Develop good practice habits
• Learn more about the game
• Work and play with others
• Have fun while playing hard

Campers will work on fundamentals such as shooting, passing, ball handling, rebounding, and team play; they will also participate in full court games, tournament play, and contests.

There will be a supervised lunch/rest break 12:00-1:00 p.m. Lunch is NOT provided, though we will have a camp concession stand with hot dogs, hamburgers, snacks, Gatorade, and bottled water.

Camp Supervisors: The staff will be comprised of current/former MICDS players and coaches as well as other area players and coaches, including current/former collegiate athletes.

For more information, please contact Scott Small at (314)995-7450 ext.7329 or ssmall@micds.org.

Dance Camp

• Who: Rising 5th-8th Grade
• Date: June 7-11 (M-F)
• Time: 9:30-11:30 a.m.
• Location: Orthwein Theater
• Cost: $150

This camp will focus on Hip Hop, Jazz, and Contemporary dance for rising 5th-8th grade students. Camp will run from 9:30-11:30 a.m., Monday-Friday. Students will learn technique with a special focus on turns and leaps. Students will also learn a dance throughout the week to be showcased on the final day of camp. No dance experience? No problem! This camp is geared toward beginning to intermediate dancers. 

For more information, please contact Summer Beasley at sbeasley@micds.org or 314- 995-7447.

• Who: Rising 5th-8th graders 
• Dates: June 7-10 (Monday – Thursday)
• Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. 
• Location: Field 1
• Cost: $200

Champ Camp was founded in 1975 by National Field Hockey Coaches Association Hall of Fame Coach Debby Watson and has been providing excellent training and lasting memories ever since. The camp is structured on the principles of instruction and play offering players a great opportunity to be coached by top high school coaches and current college players. A mix of technical training and scrimmaging allows players to learn and try out their new skills. Utilizing the field dedicated for the exclusive use of women’s field hockey and lacrosse, campers train on field turf to facilitate the speed of skill execution.

Please bring: field hockey approved protective eyewear, water bottle, mouth guard, shin guards, sunscreen, stick (additional sticks will be available for use during camp) and turf or tennis shoes only (no cleats).

For more information, please contact Lynn Mittler at (314)995-7450 ext.7535 or lmittler@micds.org.

State Champs: 2009, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2019
Runner-Up State Champs: 2018

2021 Rise Above Football Camp

• Who: Rising K-8th Graders 
• Date: June 14-17 (Monday-Thursday)
• Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
• Location: McCreery Field/O’Hara Field on MICDS Campus
• Cost: $160

Description of Camp:  The Rise Above Football Camp is a non-padded Youth Football Camp with a focus on instructing the individual of specific fundamentals of football, position-specific training, and how it is integrated into limited-contact 7 on 7 and team play. The Rise Above Football Camp offers youngsters in grades K-8 a great opportunity to be coached by one of the top high school coaching staffs in the state, Hall of Fame Coach(es) along with past and current MICDS players. The student-athletes will be separated by age and ability to create positive learning settings for each camper. A mix of technical training and scrimmaging allows players to learn and apply new skills. The campers will train on field turf to facilitate the speed of skill execution. The objective of the Rise Above Football Camp is to provide excellent training for each participant.

Please bring: A mouthguard, water bottle, sunscreen, and tennis shoes or cleats for the O’Hara/Holtman game field or McCreery practice field.

Contact Information: Dr. Fred Bouchard, Head Football Coach at MICDS and Football Camp Director. Email: fbouchard@micds.org; Office Phone: 314-995-7450 x7618.

2021 Boys & Girls Squash

Middle School Squash Camp:

• Who: Rising 5th-8th graders 
• Dates: June 14-18
• Time: Morning Camp: 9:00-11:00 a.m. or Afternoon Camp: 1:00-3:00 p.m.
• Location: Hermann Squash Courts 
• Cost per camp: $200

Upper School Squash Camp:

• Who: Rising 9th-12th graders 
• Dates: June 7-11
• Time: 12:30-3 p.m.
• Location: Hermann Squash Courts
• Cost: $200

Information on Middle School Squash Camp: Squash camp is great for those who want to improve their technique or simply explore a new sport. Camp focuses on the introduction and reinforcement of the basics as well as strengthening abilities in advanced play. Typical days involve warm-ups, demos, match play and instruction. Training includes grips and drops, swing mechanics, court movements, and more. Players can sign up for one or both camps.

Please bring: protective eyewear, appropriate court shoes (non-marking), squash racquet and water bottle. We have extra equipment (shoes, racquets and goggles) for players to borrow during camp.

Information on Upper School Squash Camp: Squash camp is great for those who want to improve their technique or simply explore a new sport. Camp focuses on the introduction and reinforcement of the basics as well as strengthening abilities in advanced play. Typical days involve warm-ups, demos, match play, and instruction. Training includes grips and drops, swing mechanics, court movements, and more.

Please bring: protective eyewear, appropriate court shoes (non-marking), squash racquet, and water bottle. We have extra equipment (shoes, racquets, and goggles) for players to borrow during camp.

For more information, please contact the following coaches:

• Middle School Camp Coach Nolan Clarke at (314)995-7582 or nclarke@micds.org
• Middle School Camp Coach Robyn Williams at (314)995-7450 ext. 7594 or rwilliams@micds.org 
• Upper School Camp Coach Chris Brennan at cbrennan@micds.org

2021 High-Performance Tennis Camp at MICDS

Coaches Cameron Thomas, Patrick Huewe, and Carl Walker have combined coaching experience of more than 60 years and are USPTA or USPTR certified. Coach Huewe is a former college Division 1 tennis player and has led MICDS tennis teams to several State Championships. Coach Thomas is also a former college tennis player and a Division 1 college coach, and he has coached State Champions, National and Professional Players, and is on the coaching staff at MICDS.  Coach Walker is a graduate of the tennis teaching program at Tyler Texas. He has coached college and high school tennis along with coaching State Champions as well as National and Professional Players.

• Who: Rising 3rd – graduating 12th graders
• Dates: June 1 through August 5
• Times: Mondays-Thursdays, 7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Make up date in case of rain: Friday)
• Location: MICDS Tennis Courts

The cost for each 3-week session is $1,050 and sessions are as follows:

• Session 1: June 1 – June 17
• Session 2: June 21 – July 8
• Session 3: July 12 – July 29
• Session 4: August 2-5 *one week fee

Students also have the option to attend by the week. Cost per week is $350 and the weeks are as follows:

• June 1-4
• June 7-10
• June 14-17
• June 21-24
• June 28-July 1
• July 5-8
• July 12-15
• July 19-22
• July 26-29
• August 2-5

Things to bring: Water bottle, sunscreen, large towel, snack and lunch, hat or visor, notebook, jump rope, a great attitude, mask, and hand sanitizer.

Our Contact Information:  Email Tenniscameron@gmail.com or call/text Cameron Thomas at 314-443-5590 or Carl Walker at 314-680-2569.

• The full payment is due for each camper upon enrollment. Payment can be made via credit card, check, or an electronic funds transfer (e-check).
• Checks should be made out to MICDS and mailed to:

MICDS
101 N. Warson Rd.
St. Louis, MO, 63124
ATTN: Rams Sports Camps

• Refunds are available through April 2021 minus a $25 service fee. 
• During May, a $50 fee per session per child is applied to refunds. 
• Beginning June 1, there are no refunds.