SUMMER – CARDINAL STYLE!
June 22-26, 2026
FULL & HALF DAY OPTIONS | GRADES 6-9
Summer @ Pope Francis Prep is a fun and engaging week for students entering grades 6-9. We invite students to take advantage of the many opportunities available at our beautiful, state-of-the-art campus. Morning and afternoon sessions will allow participants to experience exciting and creative endeavors of their choice. Sessions are instructed by PFPS faculty as well as faculty from local area schools.
- Cost*: $250.00 (includes 1 morning and 1 afternoon session of your choice); tuition for half day is $195 (1 session, either morning or afternoon).
*Register by March 20 for discounted rates: $225 for full day, $170 for half day
- Hours: 8:15am – 3:00pm for the full day option. Morning Session runs 8:45am-11:30am & Afternoon Session runs 12:15pm-3:00pm
- Open to the public – all students entering grades 6 through 9 are welcome to attend!
- All participants will receive a summer T-Shirt
- Pizza lunch is provided on Friday for full-day students
- Cancellation by participants can be made until May 15, 2026 with a full refund. Cancellations made after May 15, 2026 will not be eligible for a refund.
- Pope Francis Prep reserves the right to cancel any of the sessions if minimum enrollment is not achieved. Participants will be notified by June 1, 2026 if a session is canceled and a full refund will be issued.
Closed sessions due to full enrollment: Cardinal Cook-Off
June 22-26 Session Descriptions
MORNING SESSIONS
Outdoor Adventure
Spend time in our great New England outdoors enjoying all that nature has to offer. Our focus will be on how we live, work, play and enjoy our role in nature and the great outdoors. We will work in an established garden, have fresh vegetable snacks and look at the ongoing sustainability of a garden in New England as we move from the temperate June to our dry hot July. We will enjoy fishing and hikes with plant and animal identification scavenger hunts to get familiar with our diverse wildlife and fauna in Springfield. We will even enjoy some time in our watershed area with a rope bridge demonstration.
Instructor: Mr. Scott O’Neill
The Theatre Experience
This session will focus on basic theatre training; students will learn basic acting skills, set design, costumes, lighting, sound design and prop design. Students will gain a greater appreciation of live theatre and the arts by promoting valuable life lessons such as confidence, collaboration, and communication skills.The week will conclude with a short performance by the participants. All in our very own state-of-the-art theatre!
Instructor: Mr. John Anziano
This IS Rocket Science
Model Rocketry is a scientific and educational hobby that involves “hands-on” experience in building and launching small, lightweight rockets made from cardboard, pre-molded plastic parts, and utilizing commercially manufactured solid-propellant, model rocket engines. Rockets that participants will build are designed for Entry Level 1 (Beginners). Students enrolling in this program need to be aware that they will be responsible for working with X-Acto hobby knives, modeling cement, super-glue, and spray paint.
Instructor: Mr. Robert Brodeur
Watercolors Plus
Everyone has an inner artist they can call upon to express their creativity. This fun and interactive session is perfect to learn and explore using watercolors. Participants will learn different techniques to create still lifes and landscapes. They will also create mixed media paintings combining watercolor with pen, ink and calligraphy.
Instructor: Mrs. Mary Wroblewski
Weird Science
Join us this summer for a hands-on adventure where science gets WEIRD! Ever wanted to build a volcano that actually erupts? Make gooey slime? How about creating your own lava lamp? During this crazy week of Weird Science, you’ll do all of this and more!
Instructor: Mr. Jeffrey Mason
AFTERNOON SESSIONS
Cardinal Cook-Off (International Edition) *session is full*
This year our popular cooking session takes a trip around the globe! In this session, students will work in teams to learn about different cultures and prepare food from around the world. Make sure to bring your creativity and appetite as you compete to be this year’s Cardinal Cook-Off Champions!
*If you have any food allergies, food intolerances or aversions, please contact our summer coordinator before signing up for this session.*
Instructor: Ms. Ann Rivers
Fencing
The art and sport of fencing is everywhere, but how often do you have the chance to face a knight or engage Darth Vader? Now is your chance! Come and experience the art of modern, historical and even fantasy fencing. Learn skills, have fun and defeat evil all while having a great time. Students will learn the basics of the foil and the court sword of Renaissance Europe and we will culminate the week with the chance to defeat Vader.
Instructor: Mr. Scott O’Neill
Incredible Clay Class
Participants will create a variety of sculpted masterpieces using air dry and polymer clay. Students will learn to use slab, pinch and coil techniques then embellish their work with paint and other materials.
Instructor: Mrs. Mary Wroblewski
Musical Theatre
Put together a scene from a musical! We’ll go through the process of casting, learning music and lines, choreography, staging, and performing a section of a musical you will love! Bring your enthusiasm and creativity and build a lifelong memory!
Instructor: Mrs. Sarah Campbell
Over the Net
Get ready for an action-packed session all about games played around the world from backyards to the Olympics. Games will include Ping Pong, Badminton, Pickleball, and Tennis. Build your skills, challenge your friends and learn cool facts about these sports, all while having a blast!
Instructor: Mr. John Anziano
Summer @ Pope Francis Prep!
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