Kitchissippi Times Summer Camps 2015

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Summer Camp planning starts now We know. It doesn’t feel much like summer’s coming right now.

It is on the way of course (however slowly), and we at The Kitchissippi Times are here once again to help you and your kids get a jump on summer camp plans.

As you’ll see in the following pages, your neighbourhood has an amazingly diverse selection of camp experiences to suit most every kid, be they athlete, artist or techie. There’s something unique and cool about every camp presented here; about the only thing they have in common is that they’re all safe, stimulating places for your kids to learn, grow and forge long-lasting friendships. Beautiful summer memories start here.

S.T.E.A.M. Camps are a new and

rapidly growing learning model that integrates science, technology, engineering and math into one cohesive unit. Académie de la Capitale offers two summer camp programs: AcadeCamp and AcadeCoders. AcadeCamp is an innovative bilingual summer program for kids aged three to nine, incorporating all the elements of S.T.E.A.M. allowing children to explore hands-on science and technology activities, experiment, and get messy.

AcadeCoders, for ages six to 14, is a series of challenging summer camps for

techy kids, including Minecraft, coding and robotics. Each week campers will explore concepts, acquire new skills, work on projects and progress through more complex adventures. K-2 Martial Arts keeps things well-rounded! This summer let your children express their inner creative minds!

Altitude Gym’s summer camps are a

great way for your child to learn about the sport of rock climbing. In our amazing location, just 15 minutes from downtown Ottawa, the camp team will teach your child the basics of rock

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started! Please note that this is a French-language camp.

We speak French first, but all our counselors are bilingual and will be happy to translate all instructions and guidelines.

Don’t be bored – come to camp! Make friends, learn from great role models and discover new adventures daily at City of Ottawa camps.

No matter what the weather, summer camps are busy places, with creativity and energy flowing, because the value of play to a child’s growth is the foundation of our camp services.

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climbing in a safe and fun environment.

We also offer a Clip ‘N Climb theme park, bouldering, top roping, weekly outings and lots more! Parks and pools nearby ensure that campers get to enjoy some sunshine in between climbing lessons. More experienced climbers are invited to sign up for the Climbing 101 camp, which dedicates more time per day to learning advanced climbing skills. Open to children aged six to 13, this is Altitude Gym’s fifth year of camps and they are excited to get

By registering for a summer camp before June 1, your registrations will automatically be part of a draw, where 50 lucky campers will win back their registered week of camp, with a value of up to $250. Remember, the more you register, the more chances to win!

With an excellent reputation, and leaders chosen for their experience, abilities and dedication, the City of Ottawa has everything you need for the best summer yet . . . skills development and learning – with an Emphasis on Fun! Excitement guaranteed! Leaders you can trust!

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Continued from page 9 Every summer at Dovercourt brings exciting, new opportunities and 2015 is no exception. There are white water rafting or aviation camps for your young adventurers. Any burgeoning rock stars in the house?

Send them to Rock U, where they’ll get the chance to form a band and perform at CityFolk, Ottawa’s world-renowned folk festival. Dovercourt not only has the most amazing variety of Summer Day Camp programs in the Ottawa area but a communal atmosphere means it’s also a place to make friends.

Campers start and end the day together, and many counsellors are Dovercourt camp alumni who couldn’t get enough.

For over 75 years Elmdale Tennis Club has been a staple in the Kitchissippi community. Their camp program is designed for children aged six to 12.

Elmdale campers get three hours of tennis instruction on high-quality clay courts, learning the basics of the game and an array of tennis skills. Along with playing tennis, campers will get to use the new Fisher Park, complete with an updated play structure and splash pad. Camps will also take out-trips to the many parks and outdoor pools that are close by, and the week culminates in a tennis tournament and lunch-time barbecue. Last year the camps sold out, so if your children are looking to improve their game in a comfortable, safe and fun atmosphere, make sure to register early!

The National Tennis School has been teaching tennis

There is something for everyone at the JCC of Ottawa Summer Camps 2015. With camps for children from ages two to 15, the wide variety makes the JCC of Ottawa a one-stop shop for campers this summer. Day Camp offers exciting weekly themes, including Water Works, Animal Planets, and Treasure Island, to name a few. Campers in the Travelling Sports Camp will take a different trip every day, experiencing exciting activities from Wind Surfing, Tubing, Tennis and Rock Climbing to Zip Lining. State-of-the-art pre-school facilities and ECE-certified staff provide a safe, engaging environment. There are 17 one week Specialty Camps being offered including Music Video Camp, Band Camp, Lego Camp Spy Kids Espionage Camp and many more, ensuring new and returning campers stay busy and entertained all summer long!

An experienced Senior Management Team runs all of the JCC’s youth programs throughout the year, so parents can expect a comfortable atmosphere where quality and continuity of service is the number one priority.

The Elmdale Tennis Club 2015 Summer Camps: July & August

Ages 6-12 Half Day or Full Day Tennis and Multisport Camp available

Online registration NOW OPEN! elmdale.ca Located in Wellington Village 184 Holland Ave. 613-729-3644

in Ottawa since 1985 and has seen a whopping 100,000 people attend their lessons and camps. This husband and wife duo leverage their experience to run camps out of multiple locations across the city, allowing parents to pick the best locations for them.

The NTS offers much more than tennis camps.

Survivor and Mountain Bike camps bring campers by bus to Camp Fortune every day to let them explore their adventurous side on the mountain’s trails and other facilities. Sail and Serve camps head over to Britannia Yacht Club, where they play tennis and receive expert sailing lessons. Be sure to check out their camps for kids of all ages. Sorry parents, NTS programs are for kids only!

Make it an active, sporty and fun summer at the Ottawa Athletic Club. The club’s fully airconditioned facility houses indoor and outdoor tennis courts, squash courts, indoor golf, indoor and outdoor salt-water swimming pools, along with beach volleyball and basketball courts in our fun Camp Zone. Sports Camp (ages 4 - 12) is a great way for kids to learn new skills in a variety of sports such as tennis, golf, squash, basketball and more, not to

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Tennis Camps 6-14 years March Break and Summer Camps

The Best and Oldest Tennis Camp in the city! Excellent for all levels of young tennis players. Includes other activities; visit website for details on our 6 tennis club locations.

Sail and Serve Camp 8-14 years Summer Camp

This Premier Tennis and Sailing Camp includes 5 hours of introductory sailing lessons per week (weather permitting) and 3-4 hours of tennis instruction; all from Certified Tennis and Sailing Instructors.

Location: Britannia Yacht Club

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mention daily Red Cross swim lessons. OAC Tennis Camps (ages 6-13/9-15) are designed for a range of skill levels, from first-time to advanced players, and are led by full-time certified teaching professionals.

OAC Golf Camp (ages 5-13) offers professional instruction for beginner and intermediate golfers.

Campers at the OAC Karate Camp receive professional instruction and build character in a fun and safe way. Campers in the Tennis, Karate, and Golf camps also enjoy a daily swim under the supervision of our CPR and First Aid certified counselors and swim instructors!

Established in 1879, the Ottawa School of Art has always maintained its mission to deliver top-quality arts education, making it the ideal summer camp for your children. Children aged six to 15 will embark on an exciting, hands-on exploration of a variety of artistic mediums, themes and styles including drawing, painting, printmaking, collage, sculpture and clay. Our camps, which are taught by professional artists, provide students with access to a variety of art

materials included in the costs of the camps.

Individual lessons focus on different elements of art: colour, line, form, perspective, composition, etc.

Camps for teens encourage students to focus their attention and develop patience using a narrower range of techniques while having fun.

We often think of video games as something kids spend too much time with, but Real Programming 4 Kids summer camps offer a truly nourishing experience to young Ontario gamers that emphasizes the science (and math) behind game design. The courses are designed for kids aged seven to 17 and tailored to skill levels from beginner to advanced.

Campers will learn industry standard languages like Java and C#, unlike the “drag and drop” tools used by some other programming camps. Real Programming 4 Kids has been nurturing emerging Ontario talent for over a decade. Jacob Jackson, a recent first place winner in the Canadian Computing Competition, is an alumnus.

Salamander Theatre for Young Audiences has

offered aspiring student actors entertaining, intensive theatre summer training since 1993! It’s Ottawa’s only outdoor theatre summer camp for youth ages 10 to 18. Both A Midsummer Night’s Dream (July) and a Continued on page 12

Each fun-filled day the group will ride trails, use maps, and explore the area’s trail system. Along the way stops may be made for hiking, snacks, looking for frogs and more. Instructors will teach safe riding technique, balance, ascending/decending, braking and bunny hoping. Campers are grouped by age and ability and receive plenty of individual attention from coaches. Note: bike rentals are available. Two locations: Camp Fortune (transportation included) and Kanata Lakes.

Survivor Camps 8-14 years March Break and Summer Camp

This fun-filled week will be full of physical and mental challenges, food challenges, immunity challenges, outdoor adventures, Tribal Council cooperative games, theme days, arts and crafts and plenty of team building activities that will bring “SURVIVOR” to our campers. Summer activities include Aerial Park Hiking, Archery, Orienteering, Beach Volleyball, Swimming at Meech Lake and much, much more.

Location: Camp Fortune. Transportation included.

Go-Girl 8-13 years (Girls only) March Break and Summer Camps

Campers will learn to love their mind, body and spirit. This exciting program helps girls develop to their full potential through leadership, service and wellness.

Amazing Race 8-14 years

Camp includes a series of challenges with a geographical 5 days, 5 countries, 5 adventures. Its main purpose is to encourage diversity, education and understanding.

Sign up 613-723-1101 nationalkidscamps.com

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Continued from page 11 musical in August — either Legally Blonde, where brains trump beauty, OR Curtains, a comic theatrical murder mystery — will give fledgling performers the opportunity to act, sing, dance, fight (stage fight, that is!) and work within an ensemble to bring two bright and fun-filled plays to life! Both camps culminate in a beautiful outdoor performance at our home base: the picturesque Billings Estate Museum. To ensure a quality experience, space is limited to 20 participants per camp; be sure to register early!

Turnbull Summer Learning program

offers your child a unique combination of academic and recreational activities.

Experienced teachers lead the morning sessions, which are dedicated to academic skill booster programs on a variety of subjects for various ages.

From English to research communication skills, children have an opportunity to catch up or get ahead in a unique, hands-on, small class experience. After the learning is done, campers can select from a variety of afternoon activities led by Turnbull partners. Dovercourt Recreation Centre’s highly trained staff lead day camps; multi-sport camps are led by a mix of experienced phys-ed teachers and coaches; badminton camp is led by certified coaches; and the computer programming camp is led by trained computer programmers. Turnbull’s

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mixture of learning and fun is designed to ensure your child gets an academic boost while enjoying all the benefits of summer camp.

The Camp Otterdale community

encourages children to be independent.

Campers individually choose their activities each day with the exception of swim lessons. With impressive land and water-based programs, there are options for all. Campers are grouped by age (8-10 per cabin), have two or three amazing counsellors and live in rustic cabins situated in the centre of camp.

Each session at Otterdale has a different theme (Space, Elections, Time Travelers) so that returning and new campers alike will have new challenges and experiences. Otterdale is a ton of fun as we develop lifelong skills. Join us and be part of the Otterdale community this summer.

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