Lancers Rising offers incoming SFHS freshmen the opportunity to get to know their new home in a fun camp environment. Students will get to meet some of their new classmates and teachers while learning and creating a variety of academic and non-academic offerings.
- Morning camps focus on student production with some academic offerings.
- Students may participate in either Lancers Rising Afternoon Activities.
- Lunch Service is available.
- Admitted families will be contacted via email about the dates of registration.
- Note: Lancers Rising is entirely optional! All students will have the opportunity to participate in Freshman Connection Days in August.
- We do not recommend that incoming students take our High School courses for enrichment purposes. Incoming students are not eligible to receive credit for our high school courses.
Schedule
- Session 1 | Monday June 9 - Thursday, June 18
(June 19-20 Holiday)
- Session 2 | Monday, June 23 - Thursday, July 3
(July 4 Holiday)
- Tuition | TBD
If you receive tuition assistance through Saint Francis High School, you are also eligible to receive it for Lancers Rising. You will be prompted during the registration process to apply your tuition assistance and will be billed for the remainder when your assistance has been applied.
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My child is unable to participate in Lancers Rising, what other opportunities are there for incoming freshmen?All Class of 2028 students are required to attend Freshman Connection Day on Tuesday, August 13 and Freshman Orientation Day on Wednesday, August 14. We look forward to welcoming and spending time with our newest members in our Holy Cross Family! |
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Details for these days will be presented in our summer communications. If you have any questions about Freshman Connection and/or Freshman Orientation, please email Natalie Lai:
Daily Schedule
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Morning Period Course Offerings
| Identity & Change in the Book Thief |
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In this camp students are asked: How are the historical background and literary themes of the summer reading relevant to me as I begin high school? Students explore how identity impacts both the text and their everyday lives as they explore ideas such as inaction, fear and resilience to prepare them emotionally for their transition to high school. Note: The text that accompanies this class is The Book Thief which is the summer reading for College Prep English. This class may not be appropriate for students who will be taking honors English. *Content Repeats in Sessions 1 & 2 |
| Leadership/Study Skills |
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In this camp, our newest Lancers will make new connections while learning valuable team-building skills and learning about their new School! *Content Repeats in Sessions 1 & 2 |
| Algebra 1 Review |
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This camp provides an opportunity for Students to review Algebra 1 over the summer in order to be fully prepared for the fall semester. Note: This course does not confer academic credit and is purely for review purposes. *Content Repeats in Sessions 1 & 2 |
| Theater Technology Lighting & Audio Showcase |
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Put on a Technical Showcase with lighting, sound, and/or visuals! This course students will learn to program and run lights, make the sound playback, and run slideshows for an end of session live showcase. Learn the fundamentals of lighting, sound, and visuals in a professional setting. This camp is led by Saint Francis AV guru Dale Thompson. *Content Repeats in Sessions 1 & 2 |
| Intro to SFHS, Tech, and More (Session 1 Only) |
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Incoming freshmen will get an opportunity to learn the ins and outs of our campus, history and technological resources. This is a great way to get to know SFHS and what to expect in your first year. |
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Students will learn the basics of public speaking, giving presentations and developing a point of view. Our new Lancers will engage in delivering speeches as well as participating in formal and informal debates. In addition, we will also develop skills to critique, analyze and question speeches delivered by others. |
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Learn how to run your own Streaming or Podcast show. Students will learn how to set up microphones, cameras, capture and edit their shows for online presentations. By the end of the session students will be able to run audio and video live for various streaming and podcasting settings. Become the next social media influencer. This camp is led by Saint Francis AV guru Dale Thompson. |
| Publication Design & Production (Session 1 Only) |
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This course introduces students to publishing skills and the world of journalism through interactive workshops and peer collaboration. During this session, campers are led through the process of creating their very own journalistic publication alongside their peers. Throughout the camp, students will learn new and unique writing skills, how to conduct interviews, and the fundamentals of photography and graphic design. Campers will cover and report on instructor-provided stories, news events, sports tournaments, and more by interviewing sources and working with one another. By the end of the session, each group of campers will have designed an original publication of their own. It will surely excite and engage students about journalism and help them create lasting bonds before entering high school. This course is taught by the Yearbook Adviser to the award-winning Saint Francis Poverello. |
| Lancer Robotics |
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Here, our newest Lancers will learn robotics skills in our new Innovation Center! Campers will build, design, program and test robots that can do various tasks and respond to environmental changes. This is a great opportunity to learn more about our robotics team. |
Registration
Registration for 2025 will open after admissions decisions have been communicated to families in March.
- Open to admitted and enrolled Saint Francis Freshmen (Class of 2029)
- Students may enroll in either one or both sessions.
Cancellation/Refund Policy
- A full refund within 24 hours of registration.
- A 20% fee will be deducted from all refunds requested more than 24-hours after purchase.
- The last day to withdraw from all programs for a refund is June 6, 2025.
- You may request a refund directly in the Active Network system. The original 4% fee charged by Active Network is non-refundable.
- Non-SFHS students who register for a "Saint Francis only" will have their registration cancelled.
Cancellation and Refunds are handled through your Active Network account.
Non-Saint Francis students MAY NOT be registered in "Saint Francis Only" classes and these registrations are VOID. Although refunds will be processed for these registrations, the standard 20% withdrawal fee will be incurred.
How Can We Help?
If you’ve got questions about Lancers Rising—whether it’s about signing up, what to expect, or how tuition assistance works—we’re just a message away. Don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re excited to welcome your family to Saint Francis and want to make sure you feel ready for the summer ahead!
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