Camps for Children
Arts Computer Experience (ACE)
ACE is an exciting alternative camp for children ages 7 to 12. The camp’s unique blend of classroom learning and outdoor activities has proven to be a winning combination. Children explore creativity in art, computers, drama and music. In addition to these special classes, a swim period and outdoor games and activities are included daily. The camp runs for two-week sessions throughout July and August. Registration begins mid-March.
Leaders-In-Motion (LIM)
LIM is a two-week leadership experience for youth ages 13-16. Participants will enjoy a one-day canoe trip, rock climbing, team building exercises, hands-on leadership opportunities, and an overnight stay in the campus residences. The program will be led by leadership professionals, with a focus on creating lifelong friendships and building skills for future camp related positions.
The camp runs for two-week sessions throughout July and August. Registration begins mid-March.
Engineering Science Quest (ESQ)
Now in its 21st year, this student-run program explores new horizons in engineering and science, giving children an opportunity to see, touch, invent, design, create, and experiment. ESQ has two streams of camp programming in the summer: engineering and science camp, and technology camp. The child-staff ratio is six campers for each instructor. The program is organized in partnership with the faculties of engineering and science. Satellite programs are held in the locations across Ontario. Camps run weekly and operate during march break, summer and Christmas holidays.
Hildegard Marsden Day Nursery Summer Camp
This program of fun-filled indoor and outdoor activities emphasizes the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional growth of young children. Activities include science projects, swimming, large and fine motor activities, songs, co-operative games, field trips. The child-staff ratio is eight campers for each teacher with a maximum of 16 weekly campers. Each week offers different trips and activities for children ages 4 to 6 years of age.
www.adm.uwaterloo.ca/mhr/hildegard.html
Klemmer Farmhouse Co-operative Nursery Summer Program
This fun-filled weekly program involves crafts, water play, music, and games combined with field trips and outdoor play programs. Children who are 2 1/2 to 5 years of age may register for one or more weeks. Hot lunch and snacks are provided. The child-staff ratio is eight children for each ECE teacher.
www.hr.uwaterloo.ca/family-friendly/childcare/centres-klemmer.html
Ontario Mennonite Music Camp (OMMC)
Are you looking for an exciting camping experience? Join OMMC for 12 fun-filled days of music camp for youth ages 12 to 16 years. Youth with a love for music and with all levels of musical ability are welcome. Create lifetime friendships by participating in choir, instrumental music, individual coaching, drama, swimming, outdoor activities, campfires, field trips, camper-planned chapels, visits by professional artists, and a concert for family and friends. Now in its 28th year, OMMC receives campers from many Christian denominations. Campers and university-trained counsellors are housed in the dormitory rooms of Conrad Grebel University College, University of Waterloo.
www.grebel.uwaterloo.ca/ommcPeace Camp at Conrad Grebel
Peace Camp is a new program for junior youth to discover strategies for peace through indoor and outdoor recreation. The five day program provides youth aged 11 to 14 years with the chance to make new friends and learn new life skills. Have a hand in a better world by joining our fun-filled program that teaches peace through games, sports, drama, arts, crafts and music! Peace Camp is housed at Conrad Grebel University College and in partnership with Interfaith Grand River and House of Friendship at Sunnydale Community Centre.
Quantum Cryptography School for Young Students (QCSYS)
QCSYS is an exciting week-long summer program offered to Canadian and international high school students. Students are given a first-hand look into one of the most exciting topics in modern science — quantum cryptography — and have the opportunity to meet some of the most renowned researchers the field has to offer. The school offers a mix of lectures, hands-on activities, facility tours and daily social activities. Students 15 and older who have taken or are currently finishing Grade 11 mathematics (or higher) may apply. Grade 11 physics, while not mandatory, is recommended.
http://iqc.uwaterloo.ca/conferences/qcsysShad Valley
This innovative Canadian summer program promotes excellence in science, technology and entrepreneurship. Participants are top students in grades 11 and 12 with demonstrated intellect, creativity, interpersonal skills, initiative and drive. Students participate in a four-week intensive residential experience involving stimulating lectures, hands-on labs and seminars, project work in technology and entrepreneurship, motivational guest speakers and excursions.
University of Waterloo Warrior Women's Hockey Camps
Future Warriors Hockey Camp
This camp provides fully supervised sessions with three hours on-ice instruction daily. The program emphasizes power skating (forward and backward), puck control, innovative on-ice and off-ice sessions, team concepts, sportswomanship, leadership — and fun. On-ice sessions are held at Columbia Icefield arena. Off-ice recreational activities are held in surrounding university facilities. The camp is open to girls aged 6 to 15.
Elite Warriors Conditioning Camp
This camp attracts players who are motivated and committed to learning and improving skills, knowledge, and conditioning. Instructors emphasize high-tempo drills, puck control, highly competitive flow drills, and one-on-one drills. Organized scrimmage is held on the last day. On-ice sessions are held at Columbia Icefield arena. The camp is open to girls aged 15 to 19 playing “A” & “AA”.
University of Waterloo Warrior Summer Hockey Camp
This unique camp will provide participants with the opportunity to develop individual hockey skills in a challenging, fun environment. Participants will receive more than 12 hours of quality on-ice instruction over five days. Instructors will help develop your skills based upon your individual level. The child-staff ratio is five campers for each instructor to create as many one-on-one coaching situations as possible. Skills camps are open to children aged 5 to 12. Specialty camps are open to children aged 11 to 14.
www.warrioricehockey.uwaterloo.ca/shootingtoscore/index.html
University of Waterloo Women’s Field Hockey Camp
This camp features international-level coaches, assisted by University of Waterloo Warriors Varsity team members. Players are divided by experience for a more personalized program, which includes daily instruction, drills, and games. The camp is open to girls aged 12 to 19.
http://www.athletics.uwaterloo.ca/index.aspx?tab=fieldhockey&path=fhockey