Clarke University Summer Camp Offerings
Clarke University is thrilled to host some of your favorite long-standing summer activities and introduce a few new ones for 2025! Programs cover a wide range of ages and interests, each proudly led by Clarke faculty with the help of area professionals and alumni.
Summer Camps
Summer Literacy Camp at Our Lady of Guadalupe
JUNE 10-JULY 2 | Students entering grades 1-6 | 8:30–11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays | Cost: $150 – Scholarships are available!
Led by Clarke University’s Education Department, and open to ALL students entering grades 1-6 regardless of the school they attend. This camp uses fun and effective strategies to build the reading skills of emerging and reluctant readers, as well as those with a love for books.
Wellness Camp
JUNE 19 | Students ages 8-11 | 8:45 a.m.–2 p.m. | Cost: $25
This day allows your child to explore a future in medicine while also performing fun, age-appropriate activities that cover nutrition, exercise, brain health, and more. Students even get to try out Clarke’s Simulation Lab, which mimics a real hospital.
Dubuque Symphony Orchestra String Camp
JUNE 23-29 | Students entering grades 7-12
Encourage your growing musician to build their confidence and sharpen their skills with support from professional musicians from across the Midwest. The camp culminates in a performance at the DSO’s Summer Melodies concert at the Alliant Amphitheater.
Dubuque Symphony Chamber Music Camp
JUNE 23-29 | Students entering grades 10-12
Perfect for advanced string players wanting to take their skills to the next level. Students spend the week exploring new repertoire and the diverse world of small ensemble playing before closing out camp with a public performance. An audition is required for DSO Chamber Music Camp, with a submission deadline of April 15, 2025.
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Scholarly Projects
Game Development with Meta Quest VR
JULY 28- AUG 1 | Students entering grades 10-12 | Noon–4 p.m. | Cost: FREE | Application required
Up to ten high school students will be chosen
Using Meta Quest VR, you can design, build, test, and play your own video game with the help of Clarke Computer Science faculty and your friends.
Special Dissection: Head and Neck
AUGUST 4-8 | Students entering grades 11-12 | 10 a.m.–Noon | Cost: FREE | Application required
Up to four high school students will be chosen
Is medicine, forensic investigation, or another science field in your future? Get hands-on human biology and dissection experience in our Cadaver Lab, under the guidance of Clarke Biology faculty.
Writer’s Workshop
JULY 21-26 | Students entering grades 10-12 | 10 a.m.–Noon | Cost: FREE | Application required
Up to fifteen high school students will be chosen
Discuss writing across different genres and improve your own writing with this guided workshop. Students will share and discuss their writings at St. Joseph Hall at Mt. Carmel, on Saturday, July 26, 10 a.m.–Noon. Refreshments will be provided.
Learn more about the Summer Scholarly Projects
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Athletic Camps
Cheer & Dance Camp
APRIL 12 | Students in grades PreK – 7 | 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. | Cost: $50, $5 per person to attend family showcase
Women’s Volleyball Summer League
Wednesday Nights, June 4, 11, 18, 25; July 9, 16, 23, 30 | High School and Club Teams | Cost: $350/team
JV teams play at 5 or 6 p.m.; Varsity teams play at 7 or 8 p.m.
Women’s Elite ID Soccer Camp
AUGUST 7 | Open to High School/Transfers | Cost: $75
Women’s Basketball Camp
JULY 22-24 | 9 a.m.–Noon | Students entering grades 3-8 | Cost: $75
Volleyball Camps led by Men’s Volleyball
July 24-25
Cuttie Camp: Boys & girls entering grades 1-5 | 8-10:30 a.m. | Cost: $50
Pride Blue Camp: Boys & girls entering grades 6-8 with 1 year or less experience (beginner skills) | Noon-2:30 p.m. | Cost: $60
Pride Gold Camp: Boys & girls entering grades 6-8 with 2+ years of experience (position-specific & competitive play) | 3-5:30 p.m. | Cost: $70