April 28, 2026
This summer, Mount Mercy invites young people from the Cedar Rapids community to join in our summer camps and conferences. Through these camps students can learn new skills and improve on established ones under the tutelage of esteemed faculty.
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.
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.
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.