Chula Vista, CA, USA
Mater Dei Catholic Youth Summer Camps are enrichment and athletic day camps for students entering grades K–8 in Fall 2026. The camps are open to children from all schools, not only current Mater Dei students. The lineup is broad, with options in digital media design, junior musical theater, performing arts, clay, volleyball, cheer, soccer, tennis, strength and conditioning, and basketball skills.
The camp atmosphere is structured, school-based, and skill-focused. Each camp has a defined theme, instructor, grade range, schedule, and activity focus. Creative campers can explore graphic design, Adobe tools, virtual reality, clay work, acting, dance, voice, and stage performance. Athletic campers can work on sports fundamentals, court movement, strength, speed, conditioning, or team skills.
The strongest fit depends on the child’s age and interests. Younger students in grades K–5 have access to performing arts and cheer-style programming. Middle school students get more specialized options, including digital media design, clay, volleyball, strength and conditioning, tennis, and basketball. Some camps are listed for all levels, while volleyball and tennis are marked for intermediate students.
This camp lineup works best for children who prefer a clear daily structure and want to spend the summer time building a specific skill.
| Ages: | 5–16 |
| Type: | Day |
| Month: | Summer |
| Gender: | Co-Ed |
| Setting: | City |
| Sports: | Sports, Team Sports, Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball |
| Technology: | Technology, Game Design, 3d Design |
| Academics: | Academics, Mathematics, Language, English Language, Spanish Language |
| Arts: | Arts, Fine Arts, Digital Arts, Performing Arts, Theater |
You won’t be charged yet. The camp will contact you to confirm all terms first.
You can still submit a quick request to let the camp know you’re interested.
Mater Dei Catholic Youth Summer Camps are day camps. Campers attend their selected camp session during the day and return home afterward. No overnight lodging, dorm rooms, cabins, hotel stays, or residential supervision are included.
Most camps run as short morning or afternoon programs rather than full-day childcare. Camp lengths vary by program. Some camps meet for three days, some run Monday through Thursday, and several continue across two weeks. The Youth Strength and Conditioning Camp meets in the afternoon, while many arts and sports camps run in the morning.
Activities take place in campus-based settings such as classrooms, theater, gym, stadium, tennis courts, senior lawn, or designated drop-off and pick-up zones. Families should plan for daily transportation based on the selected camp’s schedule.
The program is best understood as a collection of specialty camps, not one all-day general summer camp. Each child enrolls in a specific camp with its own grade range and activity focus.
Meals are not listed as provided. Campers bring food and drinks in accordance with the selected camp’s requirements.
Several camps ask students to bring a snack and water. Youth Jr. Musical Theater and Youth Performing Arts Camp ask campers to bring snacks, lunch, and water. Youth Clay Camp asks for a water bottle and a snack. Youth Soccer asks for a water bottle, a snack, and sunscreen. Youth Volleyball asks for a refillable water bottle. Youth Tennis asks for a water bottle and a tennis racket. Youth Basketball Skills asks for a water bottle and a towel.
Because camp schedules vary, food needs also vary. A three-hour morning sports camp may only require water and a snack, while longer arts camps may require lunch. Families should pack based on the specific camp selected.
Prepared meals, cafeteria lunch, catered snacks, refrigeration, microwave access, and allergy-specific meal support could not be confirmed from the available camp information.
Mater Dei Catholic Youth Summer Camps are described as safe, supportive, and engaging. Camps are led by experienced coaches and instructors who work with students in grade-appropriate groups and skill-specific settings.
Several camp descriptions include safety-related preparation details. Clay Camp requires closed-toe shoes. Performing Arts Camp asks students to wear athletic attire, tennis shoes, and leggings. Soccer campers should wear athletic attire and soccer cleats and bring sunscreen. Cheer campers should wear athletic shoes and keep their hair out of their faces. Volleyball campers are advised to wear volleyball, court, or cross-trainer shoes, with knee pads recommended. Tennis campers need tennis shoes and a racket.
The Youth Strength and Conditioning Camp uses a gym facility with training equipment, timing systems, and Velocity-Based Training technology. Sports camps are led by designated coaches and held in designated campus athletic areas.
Specific staff-to-camper ratios, check-in rules, authorized pick-up procedures, emergency protocols, background-check details, and first-aid staffing details could not be found in the available camp information.
Mater Dei Catholic Youth Summer Camps carry a school-campus rhythm: students arrive for a focused camp, work with instructors or coaches, practice a skill, and build toward a clear outcome. In arts camps, the outcome may be a production or a showcase. In athletic camps, it may be stronger fundamentals, better confidence, and more comfort in a sport.
Performance is a visible part of the camp culture. Youth Jr. Musical Theater presents The Lion King Jr., with auditions available for the main cast and ensemble. Youth Performing Arts Camp works toward a final production of Alice in Wonderland, giving younger performers a stage goal.
Athletic camps create their own traditions through skill stations, drills, games, matches, and team-building. Volleyball focuses on passing, serving, and hitting. Soccer helps students learn the basics and improve their game knowledge. Tennis includes drills, game etiquette, games, and matches. Strength and conditioning give middle school athletes access to a more advanced training environment.
Mater Dei Catholic Youth Summer Camps are split into enrichment and athletic options. Enrichment camps include Youth Digital Media Design, Youth Jr. Musical Theater, Youth Performing Arts Camp, and Youth Clay Camp. These camps focus on creativity, performance, design, and hands-on making.
Digital Media Design introduces middle school students to graphic design career paths, professional examples, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, virtual reality, and real-world creative applications. Youth Jr. Musical Theater helps students develop acting, dancing, monologue, voice, vocal projection, technique, and stage presentation through The Lion King Jr. Youth Performing Arts Camp rotates younger students through Broadway jazz, salsa and hip-hop fusion, and acting, ending with Alice in Wonderland. Clay Camp gives middle schoolers a chance to work in 3D design with clay and other art materials.
Athletic camps focus on volleyball, cheer, soccer, tennis, strength and conditioning, and basketball skills. Students practice sport-specific fundamentals, court or field movement, teamwork, strength, speed, discipline, and game understanding.
Camps are open to children from all schools.
Some camps have maximum participant limits.
Youth Volleyball and Youth Tennis are marked intermediate.
