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This baseball camp is for all boys interested in baseball at CCHS.  This camp will help all players improve their individual skills of fielding, throwing, and hitting, as well as offer position-specific drills and training.  In addition, the Knights baseball philosophy of offense, defense, and baserunning will be emphasized.

Schaaf Baseball Field. 6100 W College Dr Palos Heights

Alec Kowalczyk

Coach Kowalczyk has been involved in Knights baseball for over 15 years as a player and now as a coach.  Coach Kowalczyk has helped lead the Knights to a Regional Championship in 12 out of the last 13 seasons!  He was also an assistant coach when the team took 3rd in state in 2017!  Coach Kowalczyk's email is alec.kowalczyk13@gmail.com.

This camp is for Freshman and Sophomore boys that would like to play basketball at CCHS.  This camp is essential for to improve their skills and also to learn Knights basketball offensive and defensive principles and schemes.  Head Coach Kevin Pittman will oversee the camp, along with help from lower level coaches. 

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Kevin Pittman & Dan Chiarito

Coach Pittman has been at the helm of the boys’ basketball team since 2006.  In 2019, he earned his 200^th career coaching victory as part of his third 20-win season in the last four years!  He will receive assistance from other CCHS basketball coaches-including Sophomore Coach Dan Chiarito-as well.  Coach Pittman can be reached at kpittman@chicagochristian.org.

This camp is for all varsity boys basketball players at CCHS.  This camp is essential for the team to improve their skills and also to learn Knights basketball offensive and defensive principles and schemes that will be employed during the season.       

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Kevin Pittman

Coach Pittman has been at the helm of the boys’ basketball team since 2006.  In 2019, he earned his 200^th career coaching victory as part of his third 20-win season in the last four years!  He will receive assistance from other CCHS basketball coaches as well.  Coach Pittman can be reached at kpittman@chicagochristian.org

This camp is for all CCHS boys that want to play football.  Essential for success in the fall, this all-inclusive football camp will teach on-field skills and team concepts, and will also have a strong emphasis on strength and speed training by utilizing the weight room.  Please note the camp fee is listed as $0 for registration purposes.  However, there will be a football fee to be paid in June that will cover the cost of this camp along with all expenses for the upcoming season.  As the dates indicate, Camp is on Mon, Tues, & Thurs in June and July.  Please see the football calendar from Coach Cesario for more details on 7-on-7's, Unity Camp, and other potential summer football events. 

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CJ Cesario

Coach Cesario took over the Knights football program in 2024.  In his first season at the helm, the Knights won the State Championship for the first time in school history!  Coach Cesario was also named the Area's Coach of the Year by the Daily Southtown.  Prior to coming to CCHS, he coached at Mt. Carmel High School.  Before moving to Chicago, he was a college and high school coach in the Chattanooga, TN area.  In his playing days, he was a WR at the University of Minnesota.  In addition, Coach Cesario works in the CCHS Recruitment office as well.  He can be reached at ccesario@chicagochristian.org.

This soccer camp is for all CCHS boys interested in soccer.  The camp is an essential way to prepare for the fall season, which begins just a week after this camp concludes.  Individual skills and team concepts will be trained, and the Knights soccer identity will be emphasized.  Additional open field and conditioning opportunities are on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays throughout the summer.  Coach Mack will provide more details.

Schaaf Soccer Field

Danny Mack

Coach Mack took over the boys’ soccer program as head coach in 2020.  Before that time, he was an assistant and the JV coach for three years.  Coach Mack still competes at a high level on a semi-pro team out of DeKalb as a goalkeeper.  He helped lead the Knights to their first two ever Sweet 16 berths in 2022 and in 2024!  He can be reached at dannymack0324@hotmail.com.    

This camps is for all CCHS boys that want to play volleyball.  This camp will help all boys take the next step in their development.  Various drills will address position specific skills as well as team concepts.  The foundation for Knights Boys Volleyball is laid at this essential camp.  Additionally, the team will play in an evening league at York High School.  More details on that will come from Coach Morales.

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Matt Morales

Coach Matt Morales became Knights head coach in 2023.  He played collegiately at Lewis University and has coached both boys and girls in both high school and club settings prior to taking over at CCHS.  Coach Morales is a PE teacher at a special education school in Lombard and also coaches club volleyball year round as well.  He can be reached at cchsbvb@gmail.com.

This baseball camp is for boys entering 5th-8th grade looking to improve their all around game. The Knights coaching staff along with current Varsity Knights will lead campers in the skills of hitting, throwing, fielding, and pitching through various drills, activities, and games.  This camp will help improve your skills and technique in a fun and competitive environment!  Our baseball field is the elevated one on the right at Schaaf Fields-6100 W College Dr, Palos Heights.

Schaaf Baseball Field. 6100 W College Dr Palos Heights

Alec Kowalczyk

Coach Kowalczyk has been involved in Knights baseball for over 15 years as a player and now as a coach.  Coach Kowalczyk has helped lead the Knights to a Regional Championship in 12 out of the last 13 seasons!  He was also an assistant coach when the team took 3rd in state in 2017!  Coach Kowalczyk's email is alec.kowalczyk13@gmail.com.

This basketball camp for 3rd-5th graders will focus on beginning level skills of dribbling, passing, shooting, and defending.  A variety of fun and engaging drills and games will be used.

CCHS Slager Gym

Kevin Pittman

Coach Pittman has been at the helm of the boys’ basketball team since 2006.  In 2023, he earned his 250^th career coaching victory and has recorded many 20-win seasons over the years!  Coach Pittman is also the Dean of Students at CCHS.  He will be assisted by other CCHS coaches as well as Varsity Knights.  He can be reached at kpittman@chicagochristian.org

This basketball camp for 6th-8th graders will focus on the next level in player development.  A variety of fun and engaging drills and games will be used as players learn skills that will be essential for their success in middle school basketball.

CCHS Slager Gym

Kevin Pittman

Coach Pittman has been at the helm of the boys’ basketball team since 2006.  In 2023, he earned his 250^th career coaching victory and has recorded many 20-win seasons over the years!  Coach Pittman is also the Dean of Students at CCHS. He can be reached at kpittman@chicagochristian.org

This youth football camp will help boys develop their football skills in a low-contact environment.  Boys will do a mini-combine and learn the skills of all positions in order to help them succeed in middle school football and beyond.  Coach Cesario and Varsity Knights are sure to make this a fun and memorable camp!

CCHS Baseball Outfield

CJ Cesario

Coach Cesario took over the Knights football program in 2024.  In his first season at the helm, the Knights won the State Championship for the first time in school history!  Coach Cesario was also named the Area's Coach of the Year by the Daily Southtown.  Prior to coming to CCHS, he coached at Mt. Carmel High School.  Before moving to Chicago, he was a college and high school coach in the Chattanooga, TN area.  In his playing days, he was a WR at the University of Minnesota.  In addition, Coach Cesario works in the CCHS Recruitment office as well.  He can be reached at ccesario@chicagochristian.org.

This boys volleyball camp is great for boys of all ability levels.  Fundamental skills of passing, setting, and serving will be the primary focus as well as learning rotations and different position-specific skills.  A variety of fun and competitive drills and games will be employed. 

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Matt Morales

Coach Matt Morales became Knights head coach in 2023.  He played collegiately at Lewis University and has coached both boys and girls in both high school and club settings prior to taking over at CCHS.  Coach Morales is a PE teacher at a special education school in Lombard and also coaches club volleyball year round as well.  He can be reached at cchsbvb@gmail.com.

This robotics camp is for rising Freshman to join the youth camp to get acquainted with CCHS RoboKnights.  Campers will be introduced to the different elements of robotics to lay a foundation for the season to come.

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Ryan Verver

Mr. Ryan Verver launched the CCHS Robotics Club in 2022.  The team has quickly become popular and highly competitive in our area, and teh RoboKnights qualified for State in 2025!  Mr. Verver is also a Chemistry teacher here at CCHS.  He can be reached at rverver@chicagochristian.org.

This co-ed running camp is for cross country and track runners and anyone looking to improve their overall endurance.  Participants of all ability levels are welcome and will be coached at an appropriate level.  This camp meets on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays on alternating weeks throughout the summer.  They meet at the CCHS Track on Mondays and Wednesday and at 40 Acre Woods on Thursdays.  Please reach out to Coach Christiansen (jchristiansen@chicagochristian.org) with any questions.    

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Jake Christiansen

Coach Christiansen has been coaching at CCHS since 2013.  During his time at CCHS, the girls cross country team captured multiple IHSA Regional and Sectional titles, placing 5^th in State in 2022 and 6^th in State in 2023!  Additionally, boys track won IHSA Sectional Championships in 2022 and 2023!  Coach C was a standout runner in high school and at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, MI.  He is a math teacher at CCHS as well.  He can be reached at jchristiansen@chicagochristian.org.     

This camp will offer any student an introduction to the awesome world of robotics!  A new and exciting activity at CCHS, this youth camp will help young students learn the basics of the 3D modeling, mechanics, coding, and engineering that goes into making the robots work! 

CCHS A4

Ryan Verver

Mr. Ryan Verver launched the CCHS Robotics Club in 2022.  The team has quickly become popular and highly competitive in our area, and the RoboKnights qualified for State in 2025!  Mr. Verver is also a Chemistry teacher here at CCHS.  He can be reached at rverver@chicagochristian.org.

This camp is for boys and girls entering 5th-8th grade that are looking to improve their skills through the fundamentals of the game. Coach Danny Mack and Coach Keith Budinger, along with current Varsity Knights, will lead the campers in a variety of drills, games, and fun activities.  Campers are guaranteed to improve their skills and have a ton of fun!  The soccer field is on the West side of the Schaaf complex at 6100 W College Dr, Palos Heights.

Schaaf Fields. 6100 W College Dr, Palos Heights

Coach Danny Mack and Coach Keith Budinger

Coach Mack took over the boys’ soccer program as head coach in 2020.  Before that time, he was an assistant and the JV coach for three years.  Coach Mack still competes at a high level on a semi-pro team out of DeKalb as a goalkeeper.  He helped lead the Knights to their first and second ever Sweet 16 appearances in 2022 and 2024!  He can be reached at dannymack0324@hotmail.com 

Coach Budinger became the girls head coach in 2023.  Coach Budinger has coached youth soccer all the way up to semi-professional soccer here in Chicago and in his native England prior to coming here.  He can be reached at keithbudinger@comcast.net

This youth co-ed soccer camp is for players looking for a fun week of skill development!  Youth players should plan to attend this camp-in addition to the CCHS-run camp July 28-31-to further enhance their skills and prepare for the upcoming season.  Coach Nate Damstra from CCS-Tinley will run this camp for young soccer players.  All players will participate in a variety of fun drills, games, and scrimmages.  This camp will take place at CCS-Tinley Park located at 17171 S 84th Ave Tinley Park, IL 60477. 

CCS-Tinley Park 17171 S 84th Ave Tinley Park, IL

Nate Damstra

Coach Nate Damstra has been involved with CCS soccer programs going back as far as 2006.  He has coached both the JV and Varsity boys teams at CCHS. Currently he is helping coach the junior high team at CCS Tinley Park. He holds a coaching license through US Soccer. His goal is grow the soccer program at CCS to teach students the beautiful game.  He can be reached at nate.damstra@gmail.com

This youth co-ed soccer camp is for new players looking for a fun week of skill development!  Coach Nate Damstra from CCS Tinley will run this age-appropriate camp for young soccer players.  All players will participate in a variety of fun drills, games, and scrimmages.  This camp will take place at CCS-Tinley Park located at 17171 S 84th Ave Tinley Park, IL 60477. 

CCS-Tinley Park 17171 S 84th Ave Tinley Park

Nate Damstra

Coach Nate Damstra has been involved with CCS soccer programs going back as far as 2006.  He has coached both the JV and Varsity boys teams at CCHS. Currently he is helping coach the junior high team at CCS Tinley Park. He holds a coaching license through US Soccer. His goal is grow the soccer program at CCS to teach students the beautiful game.  He can be reached at nate.damstra@gmail.com

This camp is for boys and girls entering 5th-8th grade who are interested in the sport of track.  Campers will be taught the basic skills of all track and field events.  This camp will have a focus on the specific sport of track and field, but all athletes are welcome to attend in order to improve their speed, strength, and overall athleticism.  Track coaches Jake Christiansen and Joey Cabrera will run this camp with the assistance of current Varsity Knights.

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Jake Christiansen & Joey Cabrera

Coach Jake Christiansen has been coaching at CCHS since 2013.  During his time at CCHS, the girls cross country team captured multiple IHSA Regional and Sectional titles, placing 5^th in State in 2022 and 6^th in State in 2023!  Coach C has led Knights girls track to multiple conference championships and has coached six girls to All State status.  Coach C was a standout runner in high school and at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, MI.  He is a math teacher at CCHS as well. He can be reached at jchristiansen@chicagochristian.org    

Coach Joey Cabrera joined the Knights coaching staff in 2024.  In addition to being the head track coach, Coach Cabrera also coaches Knights football as an assistant.  He has coached and trained many youth and high school athletes as a certified personal trainer as well.  Knights boys track has had great success recently including winning Sectional Championships in 2022 and 2023 and also sending at least nine athletes to state each of the last three years.  Coach Cabrera can be reached at coachcabrera12@gmail.com.

This girls basketball camp is for all CCHS girls interested in basketball.  The camp is essential for the team to improve their skills, learn their offenses/defenses, and grow together as a team.  In addition to the below camp dates, the girls will play in a summer league at Richards High School on June 16,18, 23, and 25 at no extra cost to them 

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Karl Frixen

Coach Frixen took over the girls’ basketball program in 2018.  Prior to CCHS, he assisted at the collegiate level and also was head coach at Guerin Prep Academy and Ridgewood High School.  In his first year at CCHS, Coach Frixen led the Knights to Conference, Regional, and Sectional championships!  The Knights are coming off a 17-win season and look to continue to build their mantra of Grit With Grace!  Coach Frixen's email is karl.frixen@ucanchicago.org.

This camp is for CCHS girls interested in cheerleading.  Girls will be taught the basics of formations and cheers, along with more advanced skills of stunting and tumbling.  An outside cheer trainer from National Cheer Association will be assisting in the all day camps on July 29-30.  This camp is essential for the growth and development of the team.

CCHS Slager Gym

Katie Jager

Coach Jager joined the CCHS coaching staff in 2019.  She coached for 2 years at Chicago Christian-Tinley before being hired at CCHS.  A graduate of CCHS, Coach Jager also owns her own educational business, K.Samuel Educations in Hair.  Her email is katie.jager5@gmail.com   

This camp is for all CCHS girls interested in playing soccer.  This camp will lay the foundation for continued success in the Spring.  Individual skills and team concepts will be honed.  Additional open field play opprtunities will be available at no extra cost.  Coach Budinger will inform the girls of these additional dates and times.

Schaaf Soccer Field. 6100 W College Dr Palos Heights

Keith Budinger

Coach Budinger became the girls head coach in 2023.  Coach Budinger has coached youth soccer all the way up to semi-professional soccer here in Chicago and in his native England prior to coming here.  Since Coach Budinger has taken over, the roster has doubled in size from 15 girls to 30!  He can be reached at keithbudinger@comcast.net

This girls tennis camp is for CCHS girls that want to play tennis.  Players of all levels will receive personalized coaching through drills and various games, tailored to their skill level.  Coach Megan Perez and Coach Lindsey Walker will also be organizing open play at other times throughout the summer at no extra charge.

CCHS Tennis Courts

Megan Perez

Coach Megan Perez joined the Knights coaching staff in 2023.  She is a CCHS alum where she played both singles and doubles and continues to play recreationally.  Coach Perez is the Youth Director at Calvary Church in Orland Park.  She can be contacted at meganp@thisiscalvary.org

This camp is for all CCHS girls that want to play volleyball.  This camp will lay the foundation of the program.  Girls of all levels will be taught skills that are essential for high school success.  They will also be taught proper rotations and position-specific drills that will allow them to excel as a part of the systems that Knights volleyball will run.  

Please note All levels will be together for the first week of camp in June.  They will be at different times for the July week of camp.

All levels:  June 16-19  11:00AM-1:00PM

Fr/JV:  July 7-10  1:15-3:15PM

Var:  July 7-10  5:15-7:15PM

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Troy Grevengoed

Coach Grevengoed has led the Knights volleyball program since 2022.  He coached for over 20 years at Richards High School, where he teaches PE, before taking over at CCHS.  In each of Coach Grevengoed’s first three seasons, he has led the Knights to Regional and Sectional Championships!  Overall, the Knights have won 5 straight Sectionals.  Coach Grevengoed can be reached at tgrevengoed@chicagochristian.org.

This camp is for all CCHS girls that want to play volleyball.  This camp will lay the foundation of the program.  Girls of all levels will be taught skills that are essential for high school success.  They will also be taught proper rotations and position-specific drills that will allow them to excel as a part of the systems that Knights volleyball will run.  

Please note All levels will be together for the first week of camp in June.  They will be at different times for the July week of camp.

All levels:  June 16-19  11:00AM-1:00PM

Fr/JV:  July 7-10  1:15-3:15PM

Var:  July 7-10  5:15-7:15PM

CCHS Slager Gym

Troy Grevengoed

Coach Grevengoed has led the Knights volleyball program since 2022.  He coached for over 20 years at Richards High School, where he teaches PE, before taking over at CCHS.  In each of Coach Grevengoed’s first three seasons, he has led the Knights to Regional and Sectional Championships!  Overall, the Knights have won 5 straight Sectionals.  Coach Grevengoed can be reached at tgrevengoed@chicagochristian.org.

This girls basketball camp will focus on fundamentals of dribbling, passing, shooting, and rebounding.  Players will also be introduced to team offensive and defensive concepts that are a part of the Knights girls basketball system.  The CCHS Coaching Staff and current Varsity Knights will help lead this camp.

CCHS Slager Gym

Jackie Bottomley

Coach Bottomley has been the Knight JV Coach for the last six years.  She is a CCHS basketball alum and is extremely passionate about both the school and the sport.  In 2024-2025, the Knights completed their regular season at 17-15, their most wins since 2019!  Coach Bottomley can be reached at jbottomley@chicagochristian.org

This cheer camp will lay the foundation for the cheer skills chants, formations, choreography, tumbling, and stunts.  Coach Jager and the Knights cheerleaders guarantee all involved will have a great time at camp!  The camp is open to girls in 1st through 8th grade and appropriate skills will be taught to younger and older girls alike! 

CCHS Slager Gym

Katie Jager

Coach Jager joined the CCHS coaching staff in 2019.  She coached for 2 years at CCS-Tinley before being hired at CCHS.  A graduate of CCHS, Coach Jager also owns her own educational business, K.Samuel Educations in Hair.  She can be reached at Katie.jager5@gmail.com.   

This NEW girls tennis camp will focus on the fundamentals of the game.  A variety of drills and fun games will be used to promote development in players of all ability levels.

CCHS Tennis Courts

Megan Perez

Coach Perez joined the Knights coaching staff in 2023.  She is a CCHS alum and an avid tennis player herself.  Coach Perez is the Youth Director at Calvary Church in Orland Park.  She can be reached at meganp@thisiscalvary.org

This camp is for any girls going into 3rd-5th grade that are learning the fundamentals of volleyball.  Coach Grevengoed and current Varsity Knights guarantee skill development and a ton of fun! 

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Troy Grevengoed

Coach Grevengoed has led the Knights volleyball program since 2022.  He coached for over 20 years at Richards High School, where he teaches PE, before taking over at CCHS.  In each of Coach Grevengoed’s first three seasons, he has led the Knights to a Sectional Championship!  He can be reached at tgrevegoed@chicagochristian.org.

This camp is for any girls going into 6th-8th grade that are ready to take the next step in their development.  More advanced skills that will help players become ready for middle school volleyball will be emphasized.

CCHS Slager Gym

Troy Grevengoed

Coach Grevengoed has led the Knights volleyball program since 2022.  He coached for over 20 years at Richards High School, where he teaches PE, before taking over at CCHS.  In each of Coach Grevengoed’s first three seasons, he has led the Knights to a Sectional Championship!  He can be reached at tgrevengoed@chicagochristian.org