Tuesdays in June • Incoming 6th-8th Grade youth
Looking for something meaningful, fun, and faith-filled
for your middle schooler this summer?
For over 20 years, parishes across the New Albany Deanery
have gathered for Summer Daze—
a weekly Tuesday experience in June for incoming 6th–8th grade youth.
Each week, youth step out to serve their community,
grow in their faith, and build friendships with other Catholic teens
from Clark, Floyd, and Harrison Counties—all while having a lot of fun along the way.
Last summer, a record 225 youth participated across four weeks!
Parish Information
Each parish has their own daily schedule – see the tabs below and the weekly parent email from Catalyst Catholic for more details.
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Registration has closed (5/15/26).
Dates: June 2, 9, 16, 23
Drop Off: 8:30am in the St. Anthony Youth Room.
Pick Up : 4:00pm in the St. Anthony Youth Room.
Parish Contact Person:
Patrick Holifield
502-724-9717
youth@stanthony-clarksville.org -
Registration has closed (5/15/26).
Dates: June 2, 9, 13, and 23
Drop Off: 8:30am at the Sacred Heart parking lot.
Pick Up : 4:00pm at the Sacred Heart parking lot.
Parish Contact Person:
Kyle Naugle
812-282-2677
youthministry@jeffersonvillecatholic.org -
Registration has closed (5/15/26).
Dates: June 2, 9, 13, and 23
Drop Off Time: 8:30am at the parking lot behind the SJH Chapel (next to parish offices)
Pick Up Time: 4:00pm at the parking lot behind the SJH Chapel (next to parish offices)
Parish Contact Person:
Kaela Anderson
kanderson@stjohnpaulparish.org
(812) 246-2512 -
Registration has closed (5/15/26).
Dates: June 2, 9, 13, and 23
Drop Off: 8:00am at the DAC.Pick Up: 4:30pm at the DAC.
Parish Contact Person:
Valerie Huber
812-944-8283
vhuber@holyfamilynewalbany.org -
Registration has closed (5/15/26).
Dates: June 2, 9, 16, 23
Drop Off: 8:30am at shelter house (near the parish offices)
Pick Up : 4:00pm at shelter house (near the parish offices)
Parish Contact Person:
Evonne Corrales
812-944-1184
ecorrales@olphna.org -
Registration has closed (5/15/26).
Dates: June 2, 9, 16, and 23
Drop Off: 8:00am at St. Mary Church
Pick Up: 4:00pm at the St. Mary parking lot.
Parish Contact Person:
Oscar Martinez
cre@stmarysna.org
812-944-0417 -
Registration has closed (5/15/26).
Dates: June 2, 9, 16
Drop Off: 8:30am at the St. Mary Navilleton parish hall.
Pick Up 4:00pm at the St. Mary Navilleton parish hall.
Parish Contact Person:
Stephanie Willis
812-267-6654
youth.navstar@gmail.com -
Registration has closed (5/15/26).
Dates: June 2, 9, 16, 23
Drop Off: 8:30am at the Middle School parking lot.
Pick Up : 4:00pm at the Middle School parking lot.
Parish Contact Person:
Christy Nash
(502) 645-5566
cnash@yoursmk.org -
Registration has closed (5/15/26).
Dates: June 2, 16, and 23
Drop Off: 8:00am at St. Mary Catholic Church (will attend morning Mass).
Pick Up Time: 4:00pm at St. Mary's parking lot.
Parish Contact Person:
Katie Warren
502-403-5293
katherine.warren@catholic-community.org -
Registration has closed (5/15/26).
Dates: June 2, 9, 16, 23
Drop Off Time: 8:30am at the Faith Formation center parking at St. Michael Church.
Pick Up Time: 4:00pm at the Faith Formation center parking at St. Michael Church.
Parish Contact Person:
Evan Wise
bmjyouthministry@gmail.com
(812) 207-3482 -
Registration has closed (5/15/26).
Dates: June 2 and 16
Drop Off Time: 8:00am at the St. Michael Parish Office.
Pick Up Time: 4:00pm at the St. Michael Parish Office.
Parish Contact Person:
Jessica Sarver
religioused@northclarkcountycatholic.org
(502) 381-4941
What Will We Do?
Each day consists of four key parts: prayer & discussion, service, lunch, and social activities.
Each day starts at your parish – see drop off time & location above
Service Sites
🕘 9:00 AM
Youth will serve at partner organizations across Southern Indiana and Metro Louisville, such as:
Blue River Services
Ronald McDonald House of Kentuckiana
Lighthouse Maternity Center
The Brave Way Home
Franciscan Kitchen
Genesis House
…and more
📩 Parish-specific assignments will be emailed to parents each Monday. Add mail@flocknote.com to your contacts to prevent them from going to spam.
Social Activities
🕐 1:00 PM
Each week, all parishes come together for fun and community:
June 2: Xtrenasium (Clarksville, IN)
June 9: Corydon Cinemas (Corydon, IN)
June 16: Strike & Spare Fun Center (Clarksville, IN)
June 23: Malibu Jack’s (Louisville, KY)
Prayer & Discussion
Dive deeper into our theme of loving God and our neighbor as we reflect on how to serve with our whole heart, soul, mind, and strength. Through Scripture, Church teaching, and the witness of the saints, youth will explore what it means to live out their faith in everyday life.
Parents will receive a weekly discussion guide by email to help continue these conversations at home.
⛪ We’re also excited to kick off the summer together with a Youth Mass on the morning of June 2.
What to Bring & Wear
Please come prepared each week:
👕 Summer Daze t-shirt (provided on the first day of participation)
👟 Closed-toe shoes (no flip flops or slides)
💧 Water bottle
🥪 Sack lunch
Additional notes:
Some service sites require long pants. You’ll be notified in advance if needed.
Many sites are outdoors—sunscreen, hats, and sunglasses are encouraged.
Groups will pause for prayer and enjoy a picnic-style lunch at their service site or a nearby park.
Volunteer with us!
Summer Daze is a deanery-wide effort, and we rely on amazing volunteers to make it possible!
Each parish provides 1 adult for every 5 youth
Volunteers assist with transportation, serve alongside youth, and help guide conversation and engagement throughout the day
🗓 Volunteer Orientation:
Our staff has put together a video to prepare volunteers for the great task of being a Summer Daze leader! Your parish leader will share it with you before the first day of service.
Requirements:
Safe Parish training + background check
At least 25 years old
You can sign up while registering your child
or contact your parish youth minister.
Thank you for supporting this important role!
For questions regarding Summer Daze,
please contact your parish youth minister (listed above)
or Michelle Fessel in the Catalyst office:
michelle@catalystcatholic.org | 812-923-8355 ext. 201