Summer Camps

Dive into a variety of art-making tools and techniques and nurture your creativity to make art beyond pencils on paper. Students will explore 2D and 3D mixed media techniques with collage, fabric, yarn, natural materials, and more. Advance your painting skills and learn techniques in acrylic paint engaging with still-life, interiors, abstraction, portraits, and other subjects. Students will complete several projects over the course of the week. All materials are included in the camp fee.

Camper Fee: $1500

Camp Director: Hollie Lyko

Camper Fee: $1500

Camp Director: Hollie Lyko

Camper Fee: $400

Camp Director: Maura Corsini-Hummel

Open to rising 6th-12th graders as well as college freshman

Camper Fee: $400

Camp Director: Hollie Lyko

Camper Fee: $400

Camp Director: Hollie Lyko

Camper Fee: $500

Camp Director: Emily Tepe

Open to rising 9th-12th graders as well as college freshmen

 

-Learn how to write popular music-style songs on your own and with others

-Record an original song - acoustic or fully produced based on skill level

-Workshop culminates in a performance

 

Suggested equipment - not required

Laptop computer with recording application such as GarageBand or Logic

 

*Ability to play piano or guitar is helpful yet the instructor plays both and can assist as well

Camper Fee: $310

Camp Directors: JR Creekmore ‘11 and Mark Hannigan

Archmere Academy Running and Speed Camp seeks to expose young athletes to the potential that the sport of running holds for them. From novice athletes to more seasoned athletes to those who just want to increase their speed in the off-season, Archmere Running and Speed Camp seeks to teach 3rd through 8th-grade students the basics of the speed and power events in track and field. During camp, athletes will focus on skill development in the sprints, jumps, relays, and throws. An introduction to longer runs will also be introduced as well as fitness training in the newly renovated Ambrogi Fitness Center. Campers will have the opportunity to improve upon their skills in everything from the high jump to the 100m dash through drills and fun-filled competitions that reinforce the fundamentals of running. There will be a focus on the development of the whole athlete in addition to just running including mental preparation, running form, and resistance training among others. Hopefully, every athlete finishes camp inspired by all that the sport has to offer. This camp is not only for track and cross country enthusiasts but all campers who are interested in getting faster and quicker.

Camper Fee: $310

Camp Director: John Bellace

Archmere Academy’s Football Camp will focus on the fundamentals necessary to be successful in the game of football, both individually and as a team. This will include:

Players will be divided into groups from 3-5th grade and 6th-8th grade and the programs will be appropriate for age. Younger players will be encouraged to try and learn all positions; Older players can decide whether to focus on one or more positions based on their experience. No experience playing football is necessary - just bring your enthusiasm and willingness to learn! By the end of our camp, we hope each athlete has learned skills to be a better leader, teammate, and player and, most importantly, have FUN playing football!

Camper Fee: $310

Camp Director: Jerry McCarthy

Archmere Academy’s Volleyball camp aims to teach the players fundamental volleyball skills so that the player can be the best volleyball player he/ she can be. The skill sets that will be taught will challenge the camper both physically and mentally. The campers will learn how to pass, serve (standing float or jump float), and the proper hitting footwork and arm swing. As the campers are going through the drills and game situations, they will be asked “What if” questions to help them learn how the game is played and to help the campers develop their Volleyball IQ.

Camper Fee $300 

Camp Director: Pete Duncan and Logan Duffy

The mission of Archmere Academy Lacrosse Camp is to provide its boys and girls campers with a learning experience where players can have fun, learn about the right way to play the game of lacrosse, and be exposed to the life values of hard work, physical education, camaraderie, and positive self-esteem. Archmere Academy Lacrosse Camps are designed for boys and girls looking for improvement with all lacrosse skills, concepts, and strategies at each position on the field. All skill levels are welcome as campers will be divided by gender, age, and in some cases, skill level.

Camper Fee: $310 

Camp Directors: Nick Sanna ‘98/Joe Singley ‘16/Billy Phillips

Archmere Academy Baseball Camp will focus on the fundamentals of baseball. Whether you are a seasoned veteran or new to the game, the camp will have something for all levels and skill sets. Archmere Baseball Camp will lay the foundation for success on the diamond. The campers will be broken down into groups based on age level. Skills will focus on infield/outfield techniques, hitting, throwing, and baserunning. The focus of camp will be the integration of fundamentals blended with fun-filled games and contests. The goal for each camper will be to come out of the camp with new tools and helpful techniques while having fun in a top-notch environment.

Camper Fee: $310

Camp Director: Dan Pisani

Archmere Academy Softball Camp will develop all the fundamental skills of softball in a fun and safe environment. They will learn and develop all 5 tools that it takes to be a better player. Each day will focus on hitting, throwing, baserunning, pitching, and catching. Players will be broken up into stations in the morning that will focus on skill development. Afternoons will focus on games, competitions, and contests.

Camper Fee: $310

Camp Directors: Dan Pisani and Nick Sanna ‘98

Archmere Academy Basketball Camp is an excellent opportunity to learn and develop in the game of basketball. Archmere Academy has two full-court gyms and a staff that is energetic and ready to meet the needs of players of all levels. Campers will be broken down by age and skill level. The day will be centered around skill sessions, games, and fun competitions. Skill sessions will include ball handling, shooting technique, passing, and offensive moves along with the essentials of defense. Have a great experience while learning the game of basketball the right way.

Coach McCarthy enters his 4th season at the helm of the Archmere Volleyball Program. Coach believes in teaching each player the fundamental skills that it takes to be a successful volleyball player and start to develop an understanding of the game. Coach leads by example to show his players that with hard work anything can be achieved. Coach’s philosophy is that through team sports, players will build confidence and resilience in themselves. 

 

Coach McCarthy has coached volleyball at all different age levels. He has been a clinician at numerous camps across the tri-state area. He has been a fixture on the travel volleyball circuit. Before Archmere, Coach McCarthy was the head coach at St. Elizabeth High School where in 2017 he was named DVCA Coach of the Year.

JR Creekmore has been an avid distance runner and athlete since grade school. He graduated from Archmere Academy in 2011 after making All-State teams in cross country, track & field, and swimming. During his tenure at Archmere, he was also a key member of two state cross country championships. He still holds school records on the track and in the pool. JR then went on to the University of Tennessee where he competed for the Volunteers on the cross country and track teams, lettering all four years.

After graduation, JR joined the National Development Team for USA Triathlon. At his peak, he was ranked 12th in the US and the top 250 in the world at the draft-legal, Olympic discipline. 

In 2017 Coach Creekmore returned to his alma mater as a science teacher and coach. He now has a combined 12 seasons of coaching experience in cross country and track & field – 8 as a head coach. During that time, he has coached multiple athletes to All-State teams in cross country plus cross country teams to as high as 3rd place at the state championship. On the track, he specializes in coaching sprints, jumps, and hurdles. He coached the girls’ and boys’ track teams to their highest team finishes in more than 10 years after becoming the head coach. He has also coached multiple state podium finishers in a full range of events including the 100m dash, 4x100m relay, 4x200m relay, and 300m hurdles in addition to a state championship in the high jump. 

Coach Creekmore is passionate about track and field and watching student-athletes reach their full potential. JR strongly believes in the power of continuing track and field education and he is USATF Level 1 certified. When not coaching or teaching, JR can be found running on his own. He recently completed his first marathon in 2:43. He has competed in the Boston Marathon twice.

Coach Sanna is a ‘98 graduate of Archmere Academy. At Archmere he starred in football, basketball, and baseball and was named Athlete of the Year. After graduating from Archmere he went on to LaSalle University where he played both football and baseball at the collegiate Division I level.

Sanna is currently in his 6th season as the head baseball coach at his alma mater. He recently just completed his 2nd season as the varsity boys basketball coach at Archmere. Prior to Archmere, Sanna spent 13 years at St. Mark’s serving as varsity boys basketball coach. He was named Delaware High School Basketball Coach of the Year in 2018. Over the years coach Sanna has coached several players that have gone on to play at the college and professional level.

Coach Sanna has been running camps and clinics for 17 years. He is a Co-Founder of Basketball the Right Way. He is the Co-Director of St. Edmond’s Basketball Camp. He is the Founder of Sports Camps at the Academy. He was previously the Baseball Camp Director of Sanford Baseball Camp. In 2016 Sanna was inducted into the Archmere Sports Hall of Fame. He currently works on the Advancement team, is the Assistant Athletic Director, teaches Spanish at Archmere Academy, and holds a Master's Degree from Wilmington University in Leadership.

Coach Pete Duncan is the Head Boys' Lacrosse Coach at Archmere Academy. In 2022, he guided the Auks to a 14-1 record and state semifinal appearance. In 2024 Ducan led the Auks to another Diamond State Title and a state semi final appearance. Selected Delaware State Coach of the Year in 2012 and DSAC Coach of the Year in 2014, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2022. Overall coaching record of 237-103 in 21 seasons as high school head coach. Has coached 17 U.S. Lacrosse High School All-Americans, including three selected State Player of the Year (2006, 2016, 2019). Over 50 former players have gone on to play NCAA lacrosse. 

Coach Duncan was raised in Mountain Lakes, New Jersey where he was an All-American and starter on state championship teams in 1995 and 1996. Coach Duncan played Division I lacrosse at the University of Delaware. While at UD, the Blue Hens made the NCAA tournament quarterfinals in 1999 before losing to eventual champion Virginia. 

Coach Duncan has a B.A. from the University of Delaware and a Master of Education from Wilmington University.