Camp Cavalier
Camp Cavalier has something for everyone! The Academy offers Discover de Sales preview days, academic camps, and sports camps for youth in Middle Georgia. Camp programs include the ever-popular summer S.P.L.A.S.H. camp with academic and sports opportunities plus musical theatre, creative writing, and a variety of team sports camps. In addition, the Junior Cavalier League introduces children to the Mount de Sales athletic program in a positive environment that emphasizes fun, safety, player involvement, and respect for opponents. It is never too early to become a Cavalier. Explore each of our camps below.
2019 Junior Football
Flag Football for First, Second, Third, and Fourth Graders – Flag football is a great way for the beginners to get started and have fun learning the game. This league is a great introduction to the game with no contact. The boys will work with current Mount de Sales football players on drill work, and on learning the fundamentals of football. There will be flag football games played in-house to introduce the boys to playing in a competitive atmosphere. The Junior Division will practice weekly on Sunday afternoons from 3:30 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Senior Division Tackle Football for Fifth and Sixth Graders – The Senior Division is a great way to develop your skills as you prepare for middle school and high school football. The Senior Division will compete in a padded league including other Macon schools, and we will continue to emphasize fundamentals as they further develop their skills, and learn to play the game. While playing in the league will introduce the boys to a more competitive atmosphere, our coaches will continue to focus on teaching the game and on having fun. Senior League practices will primarily take place on Monday and Wednesday at 6:00 p.m.
Season starts on Tuesday, September 10 and runs through Thursday, October 17.
In both leagues, the coaches will emphasize teaching the game in a positive way, and each player on the team will participate in all games and practices. MDS varsity football players will be involved with coaching all teams.
There is no cost to play in the leagues.
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2019 Sports Camps
Mount de Sales Academy’s summer sports camps focus on instruction, individual technical development, tactical play and competition. Each camper will receive a camp shirt. Basketball camps are held at McAuley Hall, the downtown campus gymnasium. Baseball, football, soccer, and softball camps are held at Cavalier Fields. Half-day camps also have a full-day option. Afternoon programming includes enrichment opportunities with activities and games for developing social, emotional, and leadership skills in campers.
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Boys Basketball Full-Day Camp
Ages: Rising 4th–8th grade
Date: May 28–31 (4 days)
Time: 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Cost: $175
Contact: Kenny Elliott
*Players need to bring lunch, snacks, and water
Girls Basketball Full-Day Camp
Ages: Rising 2nd–8th grade
Date: June 3–6 (4 days)
Time: 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Cost: $175
Contact: Adrienne Hixon
*Players need to bring lunch, snacks, and water
Baseball Camp
Ages: Rising 2nd–8th grade
Date: June 3–7
Time: half-day option 8:30 a.m.–noon, M-Th; full-day option 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m., M-Th, until noon Friday
Cost: half-day $105; full-day $190
Contact: Bubba Pool
*Players need to bring snacks and water; bring lunch for full-day camp
Softball Camp
Ages: Rising 2nd–8th grade
Date: June 24–28
Time: half-day option 8:30 a.m.–noon, M-Th; full-day option 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m., M-Th, until noon Friday
Cost: half-day $105; full-day $190
Contact: Katherine Smith
*Players need to bring snacks and water; bring lunch for full-day camp
Elite Soccer Camp
Ages: Rising 6th–11th grade, co-ed
Date: June 24–27 (4 days)
Time: 4:30–8:00 p.m.
Cost: $105
Contact: Kenny Epps
*Soccer ball included ($25 value)
*Players need to bring snacks and water
Junior Soccer Camp
Ages: Rising 1st–6th grade, co-ed
Date: June 24–28
Time: half-day option 8:30 a.m.–noon, M-Th; full-day option 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m., M–Th, until noon Friday
Cost: half-day $120; full-day $190
Contact: Kenny Epps
*Camp shirt & Soccer ball included ($30 value); Players need to bring snacks and water; bring lunch for full-day camp
Future Cavalier Youth Football Camp
Age: Rising 2nd-8th grade
Date: July 22-24 (3 days)
Time: 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Cost: $105
Contact: Keith Hatcher
S.P.L.A.S.H. Camp
Are you looking for a fun, educational experience for your children during the summer? Then our S.P.L.A.S.H. camp is for you! Whether it is learning a new chemistry lab technique, improving basketball skills, or creating an original work of art, our course offerings will provide your children with a big SPLASH of:
Scientific discovery
Problem solving
Language lingo
Artistic expression
Software solutions
Healthy fun
Dive in!
Who: Rising first through eighth grades
Where: Mount de Sales’ main campus at 851 Orange Street
When: June 10-14 and June 17-21, 2019; 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. with drop-off as early as 7:30 a.m. and pick up as late as 5:30 p.m.
Cost: $150/week; additional meal plan is $20/week; After care is $15/week
Contact: Melanie Bentley at 478-751-3240 x159 or mbentley@mountdesales.net
2019 Creative Writing Camp
From short stories to memoirs and poetry to play writing, campers in rising 8th through 12th grade have the opportunity to learn the elements and fundamentals of the creative writing process, including character development, descriptive writing styles, and peer-to-peer constructive evaluations. Aspiring writers will create original works in various genres during the week. Campers will come away with a solid foundation in the art of creative writing.
When: June 3-7, 2019, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Where: Mount de Sales Academy, Zuver 201
Who: Rising 8th-12th graders
Cost: $150
Faculty Moderator: Mr. Chris Lux has a master’s in English and teaches English at Mount de Sales Academy. Mr. Lux’s writings have been featured in various publications including the Saint Austin Review, The Penwood Review, and The Christian Review. He has also had writing published in the literary magazine Agora.
Discover de Sales Events
Throughout the year, special events allow prospective students and families to meet current parents and Cavaliers, chat with administration and faculty, take tours of our downtown campus and athletic facilities, and enjoy sports games or fine arts productions. Stay tuned for upcoming dates.
You don’t have to wait for one of these special events to discover all that Mount de Sales has to offer. Book a private tour, schedule a shadow day, or join us for Take-A-Look Tuesday (our popular weekly tour). Click here for more.