April 28, 2026
This summer, Mount Mercy invites kids and teens from the Cedar Rapids community to explore new interests, build confidence, and have fun through our summer camps and conferences. Whether they want to try something new or grow their existing talents, students will learn alongside supportive faculty and mentors in a welcoming, hands-on environment.
Session 1: June 8 - 12, 2026, 8:30AM - 12:30PM
Session 2: June 15 - 19, 2026, 8:30AM - 12:30PM
The Mount Mercy soccer program invites you to learn and enjoy the game of soccer, in a competitive environment, from former professional players Amir Hadzic and former MMU standout Sho Takaoka. FUNdamentals, as well as sophisticated techniques of soccer, will be taught on a personalized level in addition to group instruction provided by Amir, Sho and Mount Mercy players.
Emphasis is placed on development, improvement and refinement of basic offensive and defensive skills. Attention will be given to the instruction of good ball control habits and movement techniques in challenging drills and simulated game situations. We also teach shooting with accuracy and power, dribbling moves, coordination/agility, receiving and preparation, passing, scoring, footwork, juggling and ball control.
Contact Amir Hadzic with questions.
June 8 - 11, 2026, 9:00AM - 12:00PM
June 8 - 11, 2026, 1:00PM - 4:00PM
June 15 - 18th, 2026, 9:00AM - 12:00PM
The General Skills Camps are designed to train the fundamentals and introduce the team concepts of volleyball. Athletes will train with fun, but challenging drills and work specifically on hitting, setting, passing, defense, blocking, and serving. Drills will be both individualized and incorporated into a game-like team structure.
These camps are great for beginners, as well as challenging the more experienced volleyball players. All camp sessions are general skills sessions. Drills and games may vary and be adjusted based on number of campers attending. Athletes are welcome to attend multiple camps. Athletes will be separated on courts first by age and then by ability if necessary.
June 13, 2026, 9:00AM - 12:00PM
June 23, 2026, 9:00AM - 12:00PM
For young people interested in playing football in college, Mount Mercy University is offering two summer football prospect camps. Athletes will be able to hone their skills, build friendships, and experience what it is like to play college football. Bring cleats, gloves, athletic attire, helmet and shoulder pads.
June 2026 Dates: 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 30, 5:00PM - 8:00PM
July 2026 Dates: 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 5:00PM- 8:00PM
JumpStart’s mission is to inspire Cedar Rapids children to reach their educational potential by teaching vital lessons in leadership and academics—through the support of mentors and role models—as part of a youth development programming at the Betty Cherry Heritage Hall. All programs are for grades 3-5.
July 13 -24, 2026, 8:00AM - 10:00AM
Ready to boost your sports skills and get a head start for the future? This camp is just for you! If you're in 6th, 7th, or 8th grade and want to get stronger, faster, and quicker on your feet, you've come to the right place. We'll help you level up in a fun and safe way!
This program is designed to cultivate successful athletic performance through targeted physical development and training. By participating in our well-structured training program, built upon a proven strategy, you'll significantly enhance your athletic potential and increase your chances of success. As athletes advance, physical prowess and athleticism become defining factors. Our program helps everyone improve in crucial areas such as strength, power, speed, agility, and flexibility, with a strong emphasis on proper technique and age-appropriate drills to build the foundations of athletic success.
Contact Bryan Gatzke, Assistant Professor of Exercise Science bgatzke@mtmercy.edu with questions.
July 13 - 16, 2026, 9:00AM - 12:00PM
The camp is designed for young men entering grades 2nd - 8th who want to gain some serious offensive skills this summer! Our outstanding staff of coaches, current and former players will take you through the Mustang Offensive Improvement series. This sequence of drills has helped make the Mustangs one of the top offensive programs in the country. Specific attention will be given to shooting, ballhandling, footwork, passing, cutting, screening and offensive rebounding. Campers will also get to test these new skills in full- and half-court games and individual contests.
August 3-5, 2026, 8:00AM - 4:30PM
The All-State Workshop is open to all high school students interested in preparing the Iowa All-State Choral repertoire. Mount Mercy’s Director of Music Activities Dr. Gerry Kreitzer and distinguished clinicians Carol Tralau, Allen Chapman, Duane Philgreen, Bob Anderson, Amy Farley and Robert Williams, will assist the singers in learning notes, rhythms and texts for each piece. They will also offer coaching in the expression and style of each piece, and offer helpful approaches and demonstrations of the audition process.
A track of each piece with voice part highlighted will be made available to each participant and director on the All-State web page.
Singers must purchase or secure from their high school choral director their own all-state music packet to bring with them. Packets may be purchased beginning July 26. Registration can be done online, or please complete and return the downloadable form. The registration fee includes two lunches, snacks, and a t-shirt.