Christopher Columbus High School

A Catholic School for Young Men in the Marist Tradition since 1958

Summer 2023

Summer Camps & Enrichment Programs

Summer @ CCHS camps offer fun, inclusive and interactive hands-on opportunities for young people interested in science, drama, broadcast journalism, sports, adventure and more! Under the guidance of our experienced camp directors - all of whom are Columbus faculty and staff - teaching and learning, exploration and reflection take place both indoors and outdoors.
 
Sessions are available from June through August.

For information on a particular camp, click the ‘+’ next to the item and the section will expand to showcase more instruction.
 

2023 Summer Camps

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  • CCNN Live Summer Institute

    Dates: June 12th - 16th; June 19th - 23rd
    Time: 8 am - 12 noon
    Cost: $350 for both weeks
    Camp Description: At CCNN Live's Summer Institute, the longest-running high school journalism summer program in Miami-Dade County, boys and girls from grades 6-9 learn journalism and video production skills from experts and students alike. Students will meet in CCNN Live's brand new studio to learn to write fair and balanced stories, create compelling video, edit and make graphics for their pieces. Principles of journalism will be discussed and several in-field experts will visit to give students their personal perspectives on the media.

    Guest speakers include WSVN sports anchor Donovan Campbell and the voice of CCHS and Inter Miami Michael Marinelli '03. They will speak to students about their successful careers in journalism and offer advice. The program will culminate with a competition in which students will show off their recently learned skills.  Instructors will choose the best stories, and distribute award certificates.
     
    Contact: Omar Delgado & Christina Insua | CCNN Live Moderators
                     (305) 223-5650
                     ccnnlive@columbushs.com

  • Columbus Band Summer Beats Program

    Dates: June 12th - 16th and June 19th - 23rd
    Time: 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm
    Cost : $350 for both weeks
    Camp Description: Want to learn to make beats in our studio here at Columbus? Anyone from grades 6-9 can join. No experience necessary. Come spend the beginning of your summer rocking out in the new Columbus Music Room where we will be learning how to create songs in our studio using Logic Pro X. We'll also be playing drums, learning about rhythms, and the fundamentals of music. All you need is a pair of headphones. Space is very limited. 
     
    *Only room for 16 people

  • Summer of Service at CCHS

    Dates: June 19th - 30th 
    Times: 8 am - 12:30 pm 
    Cost (add also if combined with a second camp): $250 for both weeks (includes transportation, snacks, camp shirt, and activities)

    Camp Blurb/Description:     Summer of Service (SOS) provides students with an opportunity to make a positive impact, serving and engaging with the community during the summer. Students will volunteer with local organizations that serve the homeless, individuals with disabilities, the elderly, and the environment. Through this immersive service program, students will understand the importance of social responsibility, build connections with classmates, strengthen their communication skills, build relationships with the community, and live out the marks of a Marist student. At the end of the two weeks, students will have earned 25 direct service hours and 5 indirect service hours. This is a great opportunity to "be the change you wish to see in the world." ~Mahatma Gandhi

  • Summer Film Camp

    Dates: June 12th - 16th; June 19th - 23rd
    Time: 8 am - 12 noon
    Costs: $300 for both weeks
    Camp Description: Boys and Girls will learn about the incredible world of filmmaking. Camp will include hands-on training in screenwriting, filming, directing and editing.

     

Affiliated Camps

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  • Coach Bo’s Instructional Baseball Camp

    Dates: June 12th - July 21st
    Time: Daily 5 - 7 pm
    Cost: $175 per week or $900 for 6 weeks
    Description: Afternoon instructional baseball camp for players ages 6-14 to improve their skills and become better players. This camp allows young baseball players to learn under the tutelage of Columbus coaches and former players.
    Contact: Coach Bowman @ basestealersinc@gmail.com or 786-229-2684
    Payment: via Zelle @ 786-229-2684 or check made payable to Base Stealers Inc.

    *CCHS affiliated camp offered on campus through Base Stealers Inc.

  • Columbus Summer Soccer Camp

    Weeks Available:
    Week 1 (June 12-16)
    Week 2 (June 19-23)
    Week 3 (June 26-30)
    Week 4 (July 10-14)
    Week 5 (July 17-21)
    Week 6 (July 24-28)
     
    Time:
    9 am -  3:00 pm 

    Cost (add also if combined with a second camp): 
    $250.00 Per week 

    Camp Description: 
    Join us in a half day camp where we continue to have fun and learn about the beautiful game of soccer! The camp staff has plenty of fun soccer and educational activities for all the campers! This will be taking place at Christopher Columbus High School, morning drop off will start at 7 am and pick up will be at 3 pm. Each camper should bring their own soccer ball (if not we will supply one), water bottle, cleats, sneakers, and their own lunch and snack (lunch options are available along with a concession stand.

    Payment Link:
    https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/354287

    *CCHS affiliated camp offered on campus through Tier 1 Soccer Inc.

  • Miami Hoop School

    Improve your game with our amazing Miami Hoop School trainers this summer. Please bring your own basketball and lunch Monday-Thursday. Pizza will be provided on Fridays. A camp shirt will be included. 

    Weeks: 
    June 12-16
    June 19-23
    June 26-30
    July 10-14
    July 17-21
    July 24-28
    July 31-August 4

    Ages: 5-18
    Times: 9 am - 3 pm
    Cost: $250 weekly

    Register online at www.miamihoopschool.com.

    *CCHS affiliated camp offered on campus through Miami Hoop School

  • Miami Multilingual Sports Camp

    Dates: 
    WEEK 1 June 12-June 16 LA COMIDA
    WEEK 2 June 19-June 23 EL VERANO 
    WEEK 3 June 26-June 30 LA NATURALEZA 
    WEEK 4 July 5-July 7 LA MÚSICA y EL ARTE (Closed 4th of July)
    WEEK 5 July 31-Aug 4 REGRESANDO A LA ESCUELA
     
    Times:
    8 AM to 3 PM
     
    Cost:
    $250 weekly with lunch included 
    *1 time $50 registration fee
     
    Description:
    Our mission at Miami Multilingual Sports Camp, LLC is to empower youth with the tools they need to achieve physical fitness, develop teamwork skills, learn Spanish, cultivate social emotional balance, and prioritize their health. We believe that by combining sports, language & cultural learning, it promotes global citizenship. Above all, we strive to inspire our campers to lead healthy, active, and fulfilling lives, both on and off the field.

    Payment: https://miamimultilingualsportscamp.com/

    *CCHS affiliated camp offered on campus through Miami Multilingual Sports Camp.

  • Tier 1 Elite Soccer Training 

    Weeks Available:
    Week 1 (June 12-16)
    Week 2 (June 19-23)
    Week 3 (June 26-30)
    Week 4 (July 10-14)
    Week 5 (July 17-21)
    Week 6 (July 24-28)

    Time:
    Tuesday and Thursday (7:00-8:30 PM)

    Cost: 
    $150.00

    Camp Blurb/Description: 
    The Tier1Elite program is designed to prepare future high school soccer players for the next level. The training is designed to have players think, listen, and observe in order to learn what it takes to become successful at the high school level. The training is open to any incoming freshmen or any current high school student. 
     
    Payment Link: 
    https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/356454

    *CCHS affiliated camp offered on campus through Tier 1 Soccer Inc.

Athletic Team Workouts

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  • Football

    All Incoming freshmen football players must have a current physical to participate in fall sports. Once completed, physicals are to be submitted to Brother Herb Baker in the training room facility.

    HUDL contact system: 
    All freshmen football players must be registered in our HUDL contact system for updates on practice dates, times, and messages. More info on setting up your HUDL account will be given at workouts in June. Information needed includes: freshmen football players full name, cell phone number, cell phone carrier, email address, and position. 

    Summer Practice Days/Times:
    Incoming Freshmen Schedule: 
    Start Date: Monday, June 12th
    Days: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
    Time: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM 
    Vacation Days (June 30th-July 5th)
    * Starting on Thursday, July 6th, the JV and Freshman schedule will change to Monday-Friday (same times)
     
    Dates: Return July 6th-August 12th
    Days: Monday-Friday (every day)
    Times: 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

     JV Football
    Start Date: Monday, June 12th
    Days: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
    Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM. 
    Vacation Days (June 30th-July 5th)
    * Starting on Thursday, July 6th, the JV and Freshman schedule will change to Monday-Friday (Same Times)

    Varsity Football
    Days: Monday-Friday
    Start Date: Monday, June 12th
    Vacation Days (June 30th-July 5th)
    Football Field & Weight Room: 8:45 am - 11 am
    *During those times, the CCHS PE classes will be sharing the field with the team that is practicing. That will be coordinated with the PE coaches that day/week.

  • Wrestling

    Date: June 6 - August 3
    Tuesdays & Thursdays
    5 - 8pm
    Registration: Click here
Summer athletic team workouts are only for current students of Christopher Columbus High School!

Register Here:

 
Christopher Columbus High School | 3000 SW 87 Avenue | Miami, FL 33165 | (305) 223-5650
Brotherhood, Faith, and Scholarship define the Marist Brothers Catholic education at Christopher Columbus High School.  By making Jesus Christ known and loved and creating an inspiring academic and extracurricular environment, we prepare young men for higher learning and a life-long commitment to leadership and service through Gospel and Marist values.

Columbus is fully accredited by Cognia and is a member of the Marist Association of Secondary schools, the National Catholic Education Association and the Independent Schools of South Florida.