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June 1 - August 7, 2009

Fun and challenging programs for everyone!


Academic and Fine Arts - Day Camps - Athletics & Fitness - Early Childhood
Click here for the Summer at the Hall 2009 catalog

Summer Programs in Preview
The Saint Mary’s Hall Summer at the Hall program is a fun and exciting opportunity for children at Saint Mary’s Hall and in the surrounding community, providing academic, enrichment, sports and fine arts camps during the summer months for Montessori age to adult students. The goal of providing students with a safe, attention grabbing and educational experience in mind, the Summer at the Hall staff is devoted to upholding the high standards of Saint Mary’s Hall while challenging students to discover and enhance individual talents and creative abilities.Under the leadership of Leslie Branham for the last 4 years, Summer at the Hall has been undergoing constant expansion in order to fit the needs of those enrolled.

Academic Courses
  • Math & Science

  • Reading & Writing
  • Academic Readiness
  • Academic Review
  • Foreign Language
  • Fine Arts Courses
    Performing Arts
  • Dance
  • Drama
    Music
    Visual Arts
  • Photography
  • Photoshop
  • Drawing & Painting
  • For-Credit Summer Courses
    Summer at the Hall will offer several different courses for high-school credit at Saint Mary’s Hall. Among those offered during the summer of 2009 are Genetics, Pre-calculus, Color Mania and Geometry.

    Preparatory Courses
    Summer is a great time for students to take prep and refresher courses., so look for math, writing and into classes for more information. Verbal and math prep courses for the SAT will be offered in addition to the standard academic and for-credit courses. Introduction classes are offered for incoming SMH Montessori students specifically tailored to ease transition into the Montessori classroom. Kindergarten and First Form students make big changes when stepping up, so our SMH teachers have designed courses for those transitions as well.

    Day Camps
    Offered for children ages 3 - 5 in weekly themed camps to provide a variety of fun experiences for our youngest campers. These camps are well-supervised, educational and fun.

    Half-Day Enrichment Camps
    For students from grades 1 - 6 which run from 9-11:30 a.m. or 12:30-3:00 p.m. A variety of academic/enrichment and fun camps are offered all summer long. Students may select a golf camp in the morning and an art camp in the afternoon. With this type of a variety campers get a well-rounded fun packed summer experience.

    Early Childhood Programs
    Especially designed for the younger students at Summer at the Hall, (ages 4 - 6 years) this session provides academic teaching and reinforcement in the areas of language arts, math, science, the arts (music and crafts), and foreign language, in a fun activity based camps are based on thematic units.

    Supervised Lunch
    Is provided for full-day campers who bring a sack lunch or purchase lunch for the week ($35). Lunches may consist of chicken nuggets, grilled cheese sandwiches, macaroni and cheese, hot dogs, hamburgers, etc. Students who buy lunch will also be provided

    The Extended Care Program
    Provides care for children enrolled in Summer at the Hall before and after our summer programs (7:15-9:00 a.m.) and (3:00-6:00 p.m.) Students will enjoy relaxed recreational activities including games, snack and outdoor play. Campers arriving on campus more than 15 minutes prior to camp start or more than 15 minutes after scheduled camp time will be escorted and enrolled in our Extended Care Program

    Swim Club
    An alternative to Extended Care for campers and students who love to swim! The pool will be open from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. for enrolled campers to come play water games, listen to jammin’ music. Swim Club is staffed with well-trained CPR and lifeguard certified instructors at all time. Private swimming lessons will also be available this summer! So be sure to get a catalog and register early!

    Sports Camps
    Include basketball, golf, tennis and soccer. In addition, Saint Mary's Hall summer sports programs have a longstanding tradition of excellence. The Alamo Lacrosse Camp is one such camp. Under the coaching of Mark Richards and in its 15th year of operation, it is the oldest Lacrosse camp in San Antonio. In addition, SMH has been host to the San Spurs and Silver Stars Basketball Camps for the past five years.

    Security
    Saint Mary’s Hall ‘s gated campus is maintained 24 hours per day, and is a point of pride for the SMH community.

    To receive a 2009 catalog…

    Please call or email us your
    name and address.
    Office: (210) 483-9124
    Email: enrichment@smhall.org

    Families of children who
    attended the 2008 Summer
    Session will automatically
    receive a 2009 catalog.


    Leslie Branham, Director of Student Enrichment

    (210) 483-9124

    (210) 393-0064 (Cell)

    Sandi Peters, Assistant to Student Enrichment
    (210) 483-9124

    FAX or mail in your child's registration form to:
    FAX: (210) 483-9111
    MAIL: Saint Mary's Hall
    Attn: Student Enrichment
    9401 Starcrest Drive
    San Antonio TX 78217


    Registration Summer 2009
    Summer online registration opens March 9! All online enrollment will receive instant confirmation. Registration by mail, fax or hand delivery opens March 16. Online enrollment is fast, easy and preferred.

    Walk-up/late registrations will be available during the summer as space allows with a $15 per class late fee.

    Payment in full is required at the time of registration. We accept VISA, MasterCard, American Express, checks and cash. However, the preferred method of payment is through ACH (electronic funds transfer).

    Online registrations will receive an immediate confirmation. New this year families can access a password protected account all summer long to view schedule, add camps, contact instructors and summer staff.
    Mail, hand delivered and faxed registration confirmations will be sent on request.