A creative and innovative experience
A variety of activities to challenge you
Have a creative, innovative and inspiring summer
Professional coaching to inspire the athlete within brocku.ca/kids
“ We have done EVERY other camp in the region and I’ve never seen them so excited to be at a camp before! ”
“ The positive energy, while being greeted, put a smile on my face too. The whole experience was friendly, smooth and reassuring. ”
“ It is so valuable to me that she is learning to be comfortable on a university campus. ”
“ Thank you to all the instructors for accommodating my child’s needs –this has been life-changing. ”
Experience a unique atmosphere for learning, discovery. and exploration. Brock University camp staff will exceed your expectations by encouraging campers to stay active, learn and have fun! We value the importance of nurturing independence, developing social skills, and promoting a desire for life long learning.
Spy Science
Eco Warriors
Soccer
Rugby Dance
Rowing
Camps are led by Brock University students who are selected for their contagious enthusiasm, their desire to make a difference and, of course, their expertise in their respective fields. Camp staff undergo reference and police checks, have first aid certification and extensive pre-program training, on-going education, and evaluation. They are supervised by full time education, youth development, recreation, and coaching professionals.
REGISTER ONLINE
Online registration will open March 1, 2023 at 12 Noon
brocku.ca/kids
For assistance please call 905 688 5550 x4060. or email: recservices@brocku.ca
Upon arrival, you will notice we are more than a camp – we are a feeling – brought to life with an enthusiastic team of Brock University mentors. We are proud to provide your camper with a creative balance of innovative experiences, traditional camp activities, and outdoor adventures. Camp curriculum is developed by professional educators, in line with emerging trends and the latest methods of teaching adapted to a dynamic camp environment.
• Participate in exciting, hands on exploration that relates to their chosen camp stream.
• Enjoy unique recreational activities, swim at the Brock pool, and scale our 30-foot challenge course and outdoor rockclimbing tower.
• Receive mentoring from caring Brock University students.
• Laugh and enjoy a great experience.
JULY 17-21 AUGUST 8-11
(4 DAY WEEK) AUG/SEPT 28-1
$255 | $204 (4 Day Week)
*Campers work collaboratively in small Groups on robotics and engineering projects. All sessions include instruction on building and programming concepts, while offering appropriate challenges for both beginners and those with more experience.
JULY 10-14
Finished Grades 4 to 8
A YU favourite returns! Use virtual LEGO software to create a robot and then take initiative in building it. Push your design to its limits in the week’s ultimate battle of the bots. Compete to have the fastest, most agile or perhaps the most clever bot!
JULY 4-7
(4 DAY WEEK)
Finished Grades 4 to 8
Design a robot with moving parts that can perform tasks such as lifting, grabbing, or launching. Campers predict outcomes, run trials, record results, and explore the basic mechanical principles of gears, levers, pulleys, wheels, and axles.
JULY
Finished Grades 2 to 3
Here it is folks! Your budding engineer or software architect is invited to work with us to build cool robots and simple machines. Using Lego WeDo 2.0 kits, campers will learn how gears, belts, motors, and computers bring robots to life.
Finished Grades 2 to 8
Design and build your own structures! Using snap circuits, you will also get to build and code circuits to make the light shine, the fan spin or buzzer make noise. Students will use their creativity as they experience hands-on learning with our modular electronic bit engineering sets.
$255 | $204 (4 Day Week)
JULY 17-21 AUGUST 14-18
Finished Grades 4 to 8
Dive into the world of coding. You will be surprised at how much we depend on code every day. We invite you to learn basic coding skills with devices and programs such as Tynker, Scratch and OzoBots. As your skills develop, we will move on to creating full programming with specialized software such as Tynker.
JULY 10-14 JULY/AUG 31-4 AUG 8-11 (4 DAY WEEK) AUG/SEPT 28-1
Finished Grades 4 to 8
Game designers are the storytellers of our time! We offer an introduction for new game designers and advanced skills for pros. Explore and learn the principles of game design through hands-on learning exercises and instructor-led workshops using the game software Construct. Please bring your own USB/flash drive to save your game for home.
JULY 4-7 (4 DAY WEEK) JULY 24-28 AUGUST 21-25
Finished Grades 4 to 8
Combine storytelling, technology, and artistic expression in this creative week of film production. Exciting daily challenges will help you learn about a variety of film and video editing techniques. Explore how to capture movement, and the impact of lighting. Experience a variety of film techniques such as animation, stop motion, Claymation and special effects. Expect to work collaboratively with a small groups.
MINI-MED
JULY 10-14
JULY/AUG 31-4
Finished Grades 4 to 8
$255 | $204 (4 Day Week)
NEW ECO WARRIORS
JULY 4-7 (4 DAY WEEK) JULY 24-28
Finished Grades 2 to 8
AUGUST 14-18
Calling all Ecologist! Come connect with nature while you build the skills and confidence required to make a real difference. Develop your leadership skills and become a true steward of the global environment. Explore various energy sources while building a working wind turbine and discover how clothes and electronics are made. Experience the importance of conservation and how our choices can have both immediate and long-term impacts.
JULY 17-21 AUG 8-11 (4 DAY WEEK)
Finished Grades 4 to 8
AUG/SEPT 28-1
Learn the science behind being a secret spy. Explore techniques behind fingerprinting, make your own invisible ink, learn how to decode text using your own decoders, and engineer your own tools to help you retrieve objects. Put your spy skills to use in the end-of-week secret mission!
AUG/SEPT 21-25
Experience the fascinating world of health and medical science, while exploring the wonders of the human body and modern science. Identify symptoms, read x-rays, observe vital signs, discuss nutrition, evaluate sport performance, and look at a virus through a microscope. Build medical models and participate in team building, communication and leadership.
$255 | $204 (4 Day Week)
NEW LIFE HACK ART
JULY 10-14
JULY/AUG 31-4
Finished Grades 2 to 8
AUGUST 21-25
Do you like to take ordinary things and make them into something creative? Create your favourite items using everyday materials from simple to advanced projects. Make soap, buttons, glitter jars, tote bags, wallets and more.
JULY 17-21
AUG 8-11 (4 DAY WEEK)
Finished Grades 2 to 8
AUG/SEPT 28-1
Explore your artistic side! Through sketching, painting, sculpting and pottery, you will be able to find your artistic calling and see how your muse speaks to you as you make one-of-a-kind creations. You could be the next Picasso or Georgia O’Keeffe. This camp will help you find out where you shine in the world of art.
JULY 4-7 (4 DAY WEEK) JULY 24-28
Finished Grades 2 to 8
AUGUST 14-18
Get behind the scenes and join us for a variety of backstage activities that bring theatrical productions to life. You will work on acting, movement, stage craft and voice techniques as you take part in theatre and improve activities. Create your own show, inspired by story books, fairy tales, games or your own imagination.
JULY 4-7 (4 DAY WEEK) JULY 24-28 AUG 8-11 (4 DAY WEEK) AUG/SEPT 28-1
Finished Grades 2 to 8
Looking for a great outdoor adventure? Learn skills such as communication, team building, problem solving, and eco-awareness while exploring Brock’s unique ecosystem along the Niagara Escarpment. Build shelters and learn about geocaching and environmental stewardship principles such as “leave no trace”.
JULY 10-14 JULY/AUG 31-4 AUGUST 21-25
Finished Grades 2 to 8
This Jurassic themed amazing race will take you across campus to complete various tasks, solve clues and work as a team. The fun plot twist will involve activities of learning about the Jurassic period including digging for clues, making your own fossils and excavating a virtual dig site.
JULY 17-21 AUGUST 14-18
Finished Grades 4 to 8
Immerse yourself in all things climbing! Youth University is home to a 10-route outdoor rock-climbing wall. We invite you to conquer it. Whether you’ve never climbed before and want to learn some basic techniques, or you want to push yourself to get further into the sport, Adventure Climbing is right for you. You will learn sport climbing techniques, how to tie climbing knots, warm up, and injury prevention. You will also spend time slack lining and developing teamwork skills on our low ropes course and 30-ft high rope challenge course.
JULY 17-28
2 WEEK PROGRAM
Finished Grades 8 to 11
2 WEEKS $400
AUG/SEPT 21-1
2 WEEK PROGRAM
Everyone has the skills to serve as a role model, take this opportunity to start your journey to leadership success. Discover the principles of program design and individual and group development, while exploring your own leadership style and values.
As a Leader in Training, you will:
• Tap into your personal leadership skills
• Develop effective interpersonal communication skills
• Gain the confidence to overcome obstacles and accomplish goals
• Work alongside a YU mentor in creating exciting adventures for youth
• Receive a certificate for 30 hours of volunteer service.
Campers will be exposed to a variety of new and familiar activities, develop skills, and have fun in a safe and supportive environment. We encourage campers to take risks in trying new things and to push themselves as they develop through sports, aquatics, fitness and dance camps. From basketball, cricket, archery and volleyball, to waterpolo, diving and lifeguard skills, to being inspired to get moving in unconventional activities in fitness and dance camps, we can almost guarantee a good night’s sleep after a day in our active camps!
$255 | $204 (4 Day Week)
Finished Grades 1 to 8
JULY 4-7 (4 DAY WEEK)
JULY 17-21
JULY/AUGUST 31-4
AUGUST 14-18
JULY 10-14
JULY 24-28
AUG 8-11 (4 DAY WEEK)
AUGUST 21-25
AUGUST 28 - SEPTEMBER 1
Sports school aims to expose youth to a variety of new and familiar sports to build lifelong sport participation skills. From traditional sports such as baseball and volleyball to new activities such as tchoukball and kinball, we will develop skills and have fun in a safe environment. Utilizing our unique facilities here at Brock U, campers will also have opportunities for indoor rowing and fencing! Sports School is a week packed with active, fair play and new experiences.
$255 | $204 (4 Day Week)
Finished Grades 3 to 8
JUNIOR LIFEGUARD CLUB
JULY 4-7 (4 DAY WEEK) JULY 10-14
JULY 17-21 JULY 24-28
JULY/AUGUST 31-4
AUGUST 14-18
JULY 24-28
Finished Grades 2 to 5
AUG 8-11 (4 DAY WEEK)
An introduction to the world of lifesaving and lifeguard competitions. This camp was designed for a serious purpose, but the process is pure fun. The club stresses skill development based on personal best achievements. This program includes swimming, cooperative games, competitive games, diving, shadow guarding, lifesaving skills, rescues, first aid, and crafts! Pre-requisite: Canadian Swim to Survive Standard
JULY 10-14
JULY 24-28
Finished Grades 1 to 8
AUGUST 8-11 (4 DAY WEEK)
AquaSport provides an opportunity for campers to try out various water sports in a fair and safe aquatic environment. Activities include water polo, synchronized swimming, springboard diving, lifeguard skills and more. Aquasport emphasizes fitness, skill development, fair play and cooperation.
JULY 4-7 (4 DAY WEEK)
JULY 17-21
Finished Grades 1 to 8
JULY/AUG 31-4
AUGUST 14-18
Improve your strokes with 25 m swims of front crawl, back crawl and whip kick. With 100 m workouts and 25 m sprints, fitness levels should increase. Touch and go turns will also be introduced. Hitting a target with a rope, movement with flippers, swimming underneath an obstacle, securing a rescue tube to a mannequin and treading water while supporting an object, are some of the sport skills to be enjoyed.
Pre-requisite: Participants should be comfortable in the deep end, able to swim 25 meters and tread water for 45 seconds. Swimmer 3.
Find your fitness inspiration through music. Campers will enjoy drum fitness, moving to the music and other music driven fitness classes. Campers will work together to complete fitness challenges using different physical education class tools.
AUG 8-11 (4 DAY WEEK) Finished Grade 2 – 5
Improve your fitness by becoming characters in Mario Party and Mario Kart. Then dive into a magical world to play Quidditch and search for Pokemon. Finally, increase your skills with light saber training and live action role playing games.
AUG 14-18
Finished Grades 5 – 7 and Grades 8 – 11
Learn the foundational movement patterns, how to lift weights with good technique and why resistance training is beneficial. Campers have the opportunity to try various fitness classes (drum fitness, cardio kickboxing, bootcamp and outdoor activities).
JULY 31-AUG
Finished Grade 2 – 6
School’s out, dance camp is IN! Pack your dance shoes, bring all your energy, and join the Brock Badgers Dance Pak for a week-long camp on the dance floor! Experience different dance styles taught by the diverse talent of the Dance Pak! Tap into your inner artist daily by learning new dance combinations, doing arts and crafts, swimming, and experimenting in the great outdoors!
JULY 4-7
(4 DAY WEEK) $236
Ages: 10-12
designed to inspire and train young athletes to compete and rise to their next level.
Brock Sports is proud to provide the following sport specific camps. Hosted by our Brock varsity teams and led by our professional coaching staff, these camps are designed to inspire and train young athletes to compete and rise to their next level. Athletes not only improve their technical skills, they are introduced to a variety of physical activities and skills for life long sport participation and healthy lifestyles.
JULY 10-14
Ages: 13-15
The Brock Badgers volleyball camp focuses on all aspects of the game, including serving, attacking, setting, and defense! Included with variations of games and activities, the camp is geared towards those who have minimal to limited volleyball experience (school volleyball would fall in this category). Campers who participate in this camp will finish the week with a basic understanding of all essential skills as well as the flow of the game overall. This is a perfect opportunity to work on skills preparing for the school season and those interested in playing travel down the road. Staff for the camp includes coaches and athletes from the Brock Varsity Women’s and Men’s volleyball teams. For those who compete at the club level, please see additional information for our High-Performance Weekend Camp at gobadgers.ca
JULY 4-7
(4 DAY WEEK) $236
Ages: 6-9
JULY 10-14
Ages: 10-13
A fun-filled week of basketball fundamentals with an emphasis on shooting mechanics. From stationary shooting, shooting on the move and off the dribble, to team shooting competitions this camp will be action packed. This camp welcomes players from all levels to come improve their shooting ability in a friendly environment. Alongside our knowledgeable professional staff and our student athletes come take your shooting to the next level.
JULY 17-21 JULY 24-28
Ages: 6-9
Ages: 10-13
This action-packed experience will provide fundamental instruction with basketball specific drills, daily competition, and 5-on-5 full court games. This camp teaches the game we love in a team environment that builds friendship and basketball abilities such as dribbling, passing and shooting. You will also be inspired by the Brock coaches and your favourite Badgers.
JULY/AUGUST 31-4
AUGUST 8-11 (4 DAY WEEK) $236
Ages: 6-9 Ages: 10-13
Join our Brock Badger athletes and coaches for a week of 3-on-3 action packed fun. For players of all skill and levels come develop basketball knowledge and skill through 3-on-3 basketball concepts. From shooting, passing, spacing and dribbling, 3-on-3 is a fun way to learn and develop fundamental basketball skills that will help elevate your game.
AUGUST 14-18
Ages: 6-9
AUGUST 21-25
WILL START WITH WAITLIST AND OPEN IF ENOUGH REGISTERED
Ages: 10-13
Guard camp is built and designed around improving the guard skills in all basketball players. Through emphasis of dribbling, shooting, passing, guard footwork and defensive principles, this camp helps players of all positions develop the skills needed to enhance their game. Our Badger coaches and players will share all their knowledge in a great learning environment.
JULY 4-7
(4 DAY WEEK) $236
Ages: 6-12
JULY 10-14
JULY/AUGUST 31-4
The Brock Badgers soccer camp focuses on all aspects of the game; dribbling, passing, shooting, and defense! Included with variations of games and activities, the camp is geared towards those who have minimal to limited soccer experience (school soccer would fall in this category). Campers who participate in this camp will finish the week with a basic understanding of all essential skills as well as the flow of the game overall. Staff for the camp includes coaches and athletes from the Women’s and Men’s soccer teams.
AUGUST 14-18
Grades SK-8
Cheerleading includes stunts, pyramids, dance, tumbling, jumps, and of course cheer! Come join our popular Cheerleading camp at Brock University led by the World Champion Brock Cheer team. No previous experience is necessary. Our cheerleading camp is designed to build confidence, learn teamwork, build trust, develop skills, and celebrate success. Campers will also have the chance to swim at Brock’s pool!
JULY 4-7 (4 DAY WEEK)
Grades 2-8
Please note that Golf camp takes place off campus at the Brock Golf Course located at 2745 Merrittville Highway. The half-day camp runs 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Before and after care is not available for this camp.
Whether you are a dedicated golfer looking to take your game to the next level, or just beginning to develop your game, this camp is for you. It is designed to teach the fundamental skills of golf, building confidence, lowering scores, and celebrating success. Campers will take part in both team and individual contests throughout the week. All campers will spend time on the practice grounds and the golf course, giving them a chance to lower their scores. Campers will need to bring their own golf clubs.
JULY 4-7 (4 DAY WEEK)
JULY 17-21
JULY/AUGUST 31-4
AUGUST 21-25
JULY 10-14
JULY 24-28
AUGUST 14-18
Ages: 13 and up 8:30AM - 12:30PM
Held on the historic Henley Rowing course, home to two world championships, and led by expert instructors. A week-long sculling or rowing camp, including 2 rows per morning, targeted towards youth but open to adults as well. For beginners to experienced athletes. Every day includes a snack during break, with a technical chat or video review. Sweep rowing is offered but the athlete needs to register with a partner. If there are dangerous weather conditions, we will hold more rowing related on-land training.
JULY 4-7 (4 DAY WEEK) $236
Ages: 6-9
Ages: 10-13
JULY 10-14
This week-long summer camp will introduce young athletes to rugby and develop core skills that are applicable across other sports and activities. Each day will key in on a new rugby skill: catching, passing, kicking, defense, and general play. Although this camp will focus on rugby there will be other fun activities to engage in as well.
JULY 4-7 (4 DAY WEEK)
Juniors
JULY 10-14
JULY 17-21
JULY 24-28
Finished Grades 2-5 8:30AM - 12:00PM
Seniors
Finished Grades 6-12 1:00PM - 4:00PM
As a combat sport, fencing calls on agility, reflexes, tactical smarts, discipline, and hand-eye coordination. This graceful sport combines strength, patience, peace of mind, and speed as it improves coordination and posture while providing aerobic exercise and strength training.
The camp day runs from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For your convenience, drop off begins at 8:30 a.m. and you may pick up by 4:30 p.m. for no additional fee.
Extended care is available for on-campus camps from: 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. and from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Cost: $50/week. Pre-registration is required.
ALL CAMPS at Main Campus will meet in IAN BEDDIS GYMNASIUM (Sports School/Aquatics/Badger Camps & Youth University Camps )
When entering campus from Sir Isaac Brock Way please follow the signs for Camps to Parking Lot B1. After parking your car, please walk your camper across University Drive and enter the Ian Beddis Gyms to find your camper’s instructor.
For off-site camps (Golf/Rowing) you will be provided directions to the site.
You must sign your camper in and out of camp every morning and afternoon. We cannot take responsibility for your child until they have been signed in with their group leader. At the end of the day, your camper will only be released to individuals who have been authorized during registration and photo identification will be required. Please inform the camp staff if you need to add someone to your list.
Please be aware that due to camper to instructor ratios, we cannot permit group leaders to meet campers who arrive late or are being picked up early. We encourage parents to avoid scheduling appointments during camp hours. If this does happen, we will advise you on their group location (e.g., challenge course, alumni field, pool, classroom, or science lab). Parents or authorized adults may sign in or out from that location, which can be up to a 15-minute walk from parking.
Certain camps will swim at the Brock University pool. Certified lifeguards are on duty and monitor our swim time. Instructors will be in the water and on the pool deck as well. All campers who are 9 years old or under who wish to swim in the middle or deep end of the pool must complete a swim test administered by the lifeguards. Campers who are 10 years or older and those who complete the swim test will be permitted to swim in all areas - this includes the 1 and 5-metre diving boards and the Tarzan rope. If you have questions, please contact us. All campers who swim will be provided with a clean towel each day.
*Please note that there is no swimming at off campus locations and the pool will be closed for annual maintenance in week 8 and 9..
A camp T-shirt is included with registration for all on campus camps and must be worn each day to help us and everyone on campus identify your child as a camper.
Youth University and Sports School campers will have the opportunity to climb our Outdoor Rock-Climbing Tower and Challenge Course. Although our trained ropes course facilitators will encourage campers to question their perceptions of what they believe they can accomplish, we would never push them too far where learning is replaced by fear. We encourage everyone to find a challenge that is right for them.
Campers are welcome to wear masks during camps. If the camp participant has any symptoms of Covid-19 or is unwell, we ask that you not attend until feeling better, and follow public health guidance.
Brock is committed to creating a sense of belonging and providing an enriching experience for all campers; therefore, our campers are expected to demonstrate respect for the dignity and rights of all others. Inappropriate behaviour such as bullying, teasing, harassment, swearing, acts of aggresession, pranks, or disrespect for other people or the environment are not tolerated. Camp management reserves the right to remove campers from the programs if their behaviour requires supervision beyond a reasonable level.
We are leaders in safety management for youth and always design our programs to meet the highest standards. Our commitment to safety begins with our staff hiring and training. We are guided by, and exceed standards set out by the Ontario Camp Association, Ontario Physical Education Association, the Association for Challenge Course Technology, and the Lifesaving Society.
Brock campers enjoy their days in air-conditioned gymnasiums, auditoriums, classrooms and laboratories as well as spending plenty of time outdoors. Our 500-acre site is surrounded by a hardwood forest, hiking trails, a campfire area, a high ropes and challenge course, and open field space for activities and recreation.
We recognize that life is full of surprises, but we also have obligations to our staff and suppliers. Camp fees can be refunded less a $20 administration fee up until June 1, 2023. Between June 1 and 2 weeks prior to your child’s camp the administration fee will rise to $50. Camps become non-refundable 2 weeks prior to the camp start date.
LOCATED OFF MAIN CAMPUS
ISLAND, PORT DALHOUSIE Experience. Youth University. Programs for kids & teens in science, technology, engineering, arts, math, outdoor education and soft skills.
LOCATED OFF MAIN CAMPUS HENLEY ISLAND, PORT DALHOUSIE
FOR AGES 13+
July & August 2023
For more information, visit brocku.ca/kids
