Summer - Private School | Connelly School of the Holy Child

Joy never rests.

The Summer Enrichment Program is a wonderful opportunity for students to connect, create, and collaborate through a variety of courses incluidng academic preparation and enrichment courses. Outside of academics, athletics is offering an all-skills volleyball camp and our mission and ministry department is offering some exciting local service opportunities. The Summer Enrichment Program begins June 15, 2026. Detailed information on dates, times, audience, and cost for each course is provided in the course descriptions below.

Our summer programs have offerings for both Holy Child Students and Tiger Friends (students who are not enrolled in Holy Child). The academic enrichment/resources and summer services are currently only available for Holy Child students. The athletic camp (All-Skills Volleyball Camp) is available to both Tiger Friends and Holy Child students. Below you will find descriptions of our summer programs. Programs vary in length and audience so please pay close attention to grades and ages eligible for each session.

For Holy Child students only

ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT

Let’s Get Literary I

Dates: June 15-June 26 *June 19 holiday 
Time: 12:00-2:00pm

Grade/Age: Rising 6th
Tuition: $350

This summer course is designed to bring summer reading to life for students entering middle school through a supportive two-week experience. Students will complete their summer reading while strengthening comprehension skills, writing fluency, and the ability to make meaningful connections to what they read. Through a fun and adventurous story, students will explore themes of friendship, perseverance, and facing everyday challenges. Students will be introduced to literary analysis through class discussions, written reflections, and annotation strategies that build understanding. The course will also incorporate age-appropriate technology and reading strategies to build confidence as students prepare for the school year ahead.

Let's Get Literary II

Dates: June 15-June 26 *June 19 holiday 
Time: 12:00-2:00pm  

Grade/Age: Rising 7th
Tuition: $350

Literature offers insight into relationships, identity, and belonging by inviting readers to see the world through the experiences of others. In this two-week course, students will read a realistic fiction story about an unconventional family and follow a journey that explores love, the power of friendship, and the complex nature of what truly defines a family. Throughout the course, middle school students will develop key skills in annotation, reading comprehension, and written responses as they practice identifying important details, analyzing characters, and expressing their thinking clearly in discussion and writing.

Let's Get Literary III

Dates: June 15-June 26 *June 19 holiday 
Time: 12:00-2:00pm  

Grade/Age: Rising 8th
Tuition: $350

A love of reading strengthens both society and the individual. In this two-week course, students will complete their required summer reading through a nonfiction text about two friends who learn about their cultures, their world, and their lived experiences. Students will study the choices writers make and practice applying those decisions in their own writing. Through discussion and creative activities, they will build community, confidence, and deeper understanding while developing advanced annotation and text analysis skills.

Math Workshop 

Dates: June 15-June 26 *June 19 holiday 
Time: 9:00-11:00am 

Grade/Age: Rising 6th
Tuition: $350

This summer math course is designed to support students as they strengthen foundational skills and build confidence through engaging and meaningful practice. Students will improve their computational fluency and problem-solving abilities while developing a deeper understanding of key mathematical concepts. Topics studied in this course include number systems, ratios and proportional relationships, expressions and equations, geometry, statistics, and probability. Through hands-on activities, collaborative work, and real-world applications, students will practice applying math skills in ways that encourage persistence, critical thinking, and a positive approach to learning. Completing this two-week course will satisfy the math summer work requirements.

Algebra Explorations

Dates: June 15-June 26 *June 19 holiday 
Time: 9:00-11:00am 

Grade/Age: Rising 7th and 8th
Tuition: $350

This summer course helps middle school students strengthen their mathematical thinking and prepare for the challenges of Algebra while satisfying their summer math work requirement. Students will explore key algebraic concepts including the rules of algebra, signed numbers, equations, inequalities, graphing, formulas, and matrices. Using a problem-solving approach, the course connects mathematical ideas to real-world situations, encouraging students to think critically, make connections, and apply what they learn. Through hands-on activities, guided practice, and collaborative work, students will build confidence, strengthen reasoning skills, and develop a deeper understanding of algebra that prepares them for future math courses.

AP Prep for Upper School Students 

Dates: June 8-June 12
Time: 2:30pm-4:30pm (Friday, June 12th – virtual)

Grade/Age: Rising 10th - 12th
Tuition: $200

AP Prep for US students is designed for students taking an AP course for the first time, providing essential tools and strategies to succeed. This course is ideal for students taking AP World History, AP Seminar, and AP Environmental Science. Through engaging activities, you’ll learn how to manage your workload, master advanced study skills, and understand the expectations of college-level courses. Plus, you’ll have dedicated time to start your summer work, with guidance and support from your instructor and classmates. Get a head start and feel prepared to tackle your AP course with excellence!

Writing Center 

Summer Math Lab 

Summer Service

Holy Child upper school students are encouraged to participate in these summer weeks of service to live as women of “Actions Not Words” while working toward their service hour requirements for the upcoming school year. These programs are open to rising 9th through 12th grader students. Rising Juniors, who are required to complete 30 service hours through one organization or experience, are especially encouraged to complete service in the summer.

As a reminder, rising ninth graders must complete 20 hours of service, rising tenth graders must complete 25 hours, and rising eleventh graders must complete 30 hours of service to a vulnerable population. Hours earned during the summer count toward the next academic year requirements.

Because rising Juniors must fulfill all their service hours through direct service at one organization, these summer offerings provide an ideal way to meet that requirement. For this reason, registration will first be reserved for rising 11th graders. After three weeks, any remaining spots will be opened to other Upper School grades.

These experiences not only help students meet their service hour goals but also deepen their understanding of community needs, strengthen their commitment to justice, peace, and compassion and inspire them to continue serving as women of both faith and action.

Local week of Service, Montgomery County

Dates: June 15-18, *June 19 holiday 
Grade/Age: Rising 9th-12th
Cost: $250

Students will participate in four days of direct service at local nonprofit organizations across the DMV that support vulnerable and marginalized communities. During this time, they will learn about each organization’s mission and work alongside staff and volunteers in meaningful ways such as preparing and serving meals, organizing donations, and packaging food items into distribution boxes for families.

Service sites will include sites such as Shepherd’s Table (preparing and serving food) and the Upcounty Hub (packaging food). Each morning, students will meet on campus at 8:00 a.m. and travel with chaperones in a Holy Child van to the service locations. They will return to campus at 3:00 p.m. for reflection and dismissal.

This week of service is designed to expose students to a variety of local opportunities and inspire them to continue engaging with these organizations in the future. Participation will allow students to earn up to 30 service hours.

Father McKenna Center Week of Service Washington DC

Dates: June 22 – 26
Grade/Age: Rising 9th – 12th
Cost: $250

Students will meet at Holy Child at 6:15 a.m. and travel with chaperones by Holy Child van to the Father McKenna Center in Washington, D.C. The Father McKenna Center, rooted in the Ignatian Catholic tradition, serves men experiencing homelessness and families facing food insecurity.

During the day, students will serve breakfast, assist in the food pantry, spend time with clients, and support the center in whatever ways are most needed. After returning to campus, the day will conclude with prayer and reflection before dismissal at 2:00 p.m.

Participation in this day of service will not only earn students 30 service hours, but more importantly, it will inspire them to grow in empathy, faith, and commitment to building a more just and caring community toward those experiencing homelessness.

DC Central Kitchen Week of Service

Dates: August 10-14
Grade/Age: Rising grades 9th – 12th
Cost: $250

Students will spend five days engaged in direct service at DC Central Kitchen, a nonprofit dedicated to combating hunger and empowering communities. Throughout the week, they will learn about the organization’s mission and work alongside staff and volunteers in meaningful ways, including preparing and serving meals, packaging perishable fruits, and cutting and prepping food.

Each morning, students will meet on campus at 8:00 a.m. and travel with chaperones in a Holy Child van to the service site. They will return to campus at 2:00 p.m. for reflection and dismissal.

This experience will not only provide valuable insight into the impact of community service and the dignity of having work and food but will also allow students to earn at least 30 service hours.

For Holy Child students and Tiger Friends

All-Skills Volleyball Camp

All-Skills Volleyball Camp

Dates: Monday - Friday, July 20 - July 24
Times: 9:00am – 3:00pm

Grade/Age: Rising 3rd – 9th, Girls ages 9-15
Coach: Jesse Geer
Tuition: $375, $400 after June 15

During the All-Skills Volleyball Camp, players will train all aspects of their game through individual and partner work, high-energy small-group play, competitive 6v6 drills, and exciting tournament-style competition. This camp is designed to build fundamentals, challenge athletes, and keep players moving and having fun all day.

Campers should bring a packed lunch from home, labeled with their name. Lunches will be refrigerated.

REGISTRATION

T iger Friends (Non Holy Child Students)

We are excited to welcome you to campus! Once you are registered you should look for more information later in the spring regarding forms and what to expect.

Holy Child Students

In addition to our Summer Enrichment Program offerings, we are opening our Math Lab and Writing Center both virtually and in person to incoming and current students starting July 13-August 14 on the days and times indicated below by appointment through our school portal, Veracross. We are offering 1:1 and group sessions to support our students in completing summer reading, math assignments, and/or any course required summer work.

Supplies: Students who sign up for any of the Academic offerings will be provided with a device to access their course prior to the session beginning. More information about device pick-up will be sent to you after registration. 
Tuition: Varies by course length and time. 
Refund Policy: No refunds will be made in the Summer Enrichment Program after May 1, 2026. 
Financial Aid: Please contact summer@holychild.org for any questions related to financial support.  
PLEASE NOTE: In the event of insufficient enrolment, the class will be canceled, and tuition fees will be refunded or credited.