Camps and Clinics – Athletics & Recreation https://active.mcmaster.ca STUDENT AFFAIRS Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:39:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Flag Football https://active.mcmaster.ca/flag-football-2/ Mon, 19 Jan 2026 18:15:41 +0000 https://active.mcmaster.ca/?p=5029 Flag Football: Fundamentals

Our Flag Football Camp is designed to help athletes build strong fundamentals and develop game awareness in a fun, fast-paced environment. Athletes will work on core skills such as passing, receiving, route running, and defensive positioning through skill sessions and game play. Instruction is led by McMaster Football coaches and players. Each day also includes time to cool off and have fun in the pool!

Session Dates Cost Age – as of December 31st of the current camp year
Flag Football Fundamentals July 6-10, 2026 $350.00 Junior: Grade 6&7
Senior: Grade 8&9

The tentative schedule offered below outlines a typical day at camp:

  • 8:30 a.m. —  Athlete Arrival and Check in
  • 9:00 a.m. —  Warm Up & Individual Skill Stations
  • 10:30 a.m. —  Snack Break
  • 10:45 a.m. —  5 on 5 Game Time
  • 12:00 p.m. —  LUNCH
  • 12:30 p.m. —  Warm Up & Group/System Skill Stations
  • 2:00 p.m. —  Snack Break
  • 2:15 p.m. —  5 on 5 Game Time
  • 3:15 p.m. —  Pool
  • 4:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. —  Dismissal

Note – Flag Football camp is Co-ed. Skills and Drills will all be COED – games and systems will be divided male and female.

First-day check-in

  • Athletes are to meet on Les Prince Field in the Ron Joyce Stadium.
  • Staff will be onsite to help direct.
  • Athletes are to sign-out with their counsellor group coaches at the end of each day.

What to Bring

  • Water Bottle
  • Bagged Lunch (no refrigeration available)
  • Athletic clothes & Cleats
  • A tshirt will be provided
  • Running Shoes and Socks
  • Bathing Suit and Towel
  • Hat
  • Sunscreen
]]> Teen Leadership https://active.mcmaster.ca/teen-leadership/ Wed, 19 Mar 2025 19:10:38 +0000 https://active.mcmaster.ca/?p=1672 Teen Leadership: Workshops, Hands-on Experience, Volunteer Hours and Much More 

Our leadership programs cater to the abilities of all youth. Whether coming in with a vast amount of prior leadership experience or entering your first leadership opportunity within our camps, we ensure that there is a place for everyone. We believe that the early development of strong leadership skills can provide confidence and growth in future employment as well as the continuation and shaping of our camp programs throughout the years to come. 

The leadership programs are designed to provide an excellent opportunity for 14- to 16-year-olds to gain further experience working with children, teaching or coaching in a camp environment, and developing leadership skills — both individually and as a team. 

Community Service: Volunteer Hours 

Upon active completion of the program, participants will receive a letter confirming community service that may be used towards high school requirements. Note that hours are not guaranteed and participants are required to meet full program expectations in order to earn their volunteer hours. 

  • Leaders-in-Training: 10 hours
  • Junior Leaders: 30 hours

When Do Leaders Select Their Activities? 

As part of the registration process, your LIT/JL will be asked to fill out a form establishing their goals for camp and identifying their activity interests. Please be sure your LIT/JL is with you during the registration process. 

Camp Sessions:

The Leaders-in-Training program is geared towards 14- and 15-year-olds (by December 31 of the current camp year) who are new to this role:

  • Learning the fundamentals of leadership
  • Given the opportunity to shadow counsellors, instructors or coaches in an activity/sport of their interest
  • Leaders-in-Training will engage in a variety of leadership workshops that build confidence, develop transferable life skills and establish a holistic view of leadership
  • Participate (by choice) in team-building activities as part of McMaster’s ALTITUDE program and climb the Alpine Tower!
  • Upon active completion of the programs, Leaders-in-Training will receive a letter confirming 10 hours of community service that may be used towards high school requirements
  • Successful completion of the Leader-in-Training program will qualify 15- and 16-year-old candidates to partake in our Junior Leadership Program either later that same summer or in following years

Interactive Theory Sessions and Leadership Workshops

Throughout the one-week session, Leaders-in-Training and Junior Leaders will participate in a series of training workshops on important topics and life skills that will later be paired with a hands-on learning experience specific to their program level. Theory sessions and leadership workshops are designed to enhance their leadership skills and may include topics such as self-awareness, coaching/instructing styles, behaviour management, communication, inclusivity/working with a diverse community, presentation techniques and motivational team building. By the end of each session, our goal is to have each leader confidently leave with new, transferable skills that they are able to apply outside of camp and highlight on their resume.

Hands-on Experience

During their time in the Leader-in-Training Program, participants will receive an opportunity to shadow coaches in an activity of their interest. They will work to provide an extra hand where needed and begin to develop their leadership skills through daily challenges and goal setting.

Community Service: Volunteer Hours

Upon active completion of the program, participants will receive a letter confirming 10 hours of community service that may be used towards high school requirements.

 

Session Dates Cost Age – as of December 31st of the current camp year
LIT A July 6-10, 2026 $370.00 14-15
LIT B July 13-17, 2026 $370.00 14-15
LIT C July 20-24, 2026 $370.00 14-15
LIT D July 27-31, 2026 $370.00 14-15
LIT E Aug 10-14, 2026 $370.00 14-15
LIT F Aug 17-21, 2026 $370.00 14-15
LIT G Aug 24-28, 2026 $370.00 14-15

 

Our Junior Leadership program is geared towards 16-year-olds or returning 15-year-olds (as of December 31 of the current camp year) who are looking to challenge themselves further, whether their goal be to apply for a future staff position or obtain experience in developing their leadership skills in an applied, hands-on setting.

  • Refining leadership style and learning the next steps to coaching, instructing and leading
  • Will be given the opportunity to be mentored by staff and take on greater responsibilities of coaches in various areas of camp programming
  • Junior Leaders will engage in a variety of leadership workshops such as professionalism, instruction through teaching, behaviour management, resume building and interview preparation
  • Participate (by choice) in team-building activities as part of McMaster’s ALTITUDE program and climb the Alpine Tower!
  • Will partake in an off-campus field trip where they will have an opportunity to work as a team and give back to their community in the outreach program
  • Upon active completion of the program, Junior Leaders will receive a letter confirming 30 hours of community service that may be used towards high school requirements

Interactive Theory Sessions and Leadership Workshops

Throughout the one-week session, Leaders-in-Training and Junior Leaders will participate in a series of training workshops on important topics and life skills that will later be paired with a hands-on learning experience specific to their program level. Theory sessions and leadership workshops are designed to enhance their leadership skills and may include topics such as self-awareness, coaching/instructing styles, behaviour management, communication, inclusivity/working with a diverse community, presentation techniques and motivational team building. By the end of each session, our goal is to have each leader confidently leave with new, transferable skills that they are able to apply outside of camp and highlight on their resume.

Hands-on Experience

Those involved in the Junior Leader Program will receive an opportunity to work alongside a coach at Sport Fitness School and assist in running group games, performing camp-wide initiatives and providing campers with step-by-step instructions during lessons. Dependent upon each leader’s interest, they will be given a chance to create and facilitate their own lessons and/or camp-wide game at Sport Fitness School.

Community Outreach

At McMaster Camps, we believe in creating a positive space where everyone feels free to be themselves and can be a part of a unique and diverse community. To share these values outside of camp, our leaders will partake in a field trip where they will have an opportunity to work as a team and give back to their community in the outreach program. In previous years, our leaders have participated in outreach programs such as volunteering at Ronald McDonald House near McMaster University.

Community Service: Volunteer Hours

Upon active completion of the program, participants will receive a letter confirming 30 hours of community service that may be used towards high school requirements.

Employment Opportunity

A minimum of two participants from Sessions 1 to 3 will be offered an opportunity to be hired on as part of the SFS camp staff for the final one to two weeks of camp (August 14 to 25, 2023)!

Participant Take-Aways

  • Enhanced leadership skills
  • Updated resume and interviewing skills
  • Written feedback
  • Community service hours certificate
  • Employment opportunity at SFS Weeks 7 and 8 (participants of Sessions 1 to 3)
Session Dates Cost Age – as of December 31st of the current camp year
JL 1 July 6-17, 2026 $740.00 15-16
JL 2 July 20-31, 2026 $740.00 15-16
JL 3 August 4-14, 2026
(*4 day)*No Camp on Monday, August 3rd		 $685.00 15-16
JL 4 August 17-28, 2026 $740.00 15-16

Preparing for Leadership Camps

A large portion of our Leaders-in-Training & Junior Leadership programs are spent gaining hands-on experience as part of our regular camp schedules, supporting the athletes, campers and staff in attendance. When not with the campers and athletes, Leaders-in-Training & Junior Leaders take part in a variety of learning and development opportunities designed specific to each program.
Due to the nature of the sessions, the daily schedule will constantly be changing. However, the general schedule will have the Leaders taking part in theory sessions, games and initiatives and out with the campers in the afternoon.

At the beginning of each session, Leaders-in-Training & Junior Leaders will receive information specific to their programs.

The tentative schedule offered below is a very rough outline of a typical day at camp:

  • 8:30am. —  Camp Day Begins
  • 9:00am. —  AM Fitness & Wellness
  • 10:00am. —  Swim
  • 11:00am. —  Theory Workshop
  • 12:00pm. —  Lunch
  • 12:30pm. —  Camp Sport Placement 1
  • 1:40pm. —  Rec Session
  • 2:50pm. —  Camp Sport Placement 2
  • 4:00pm. —  Dismissal

First Day Check-In
LITs and JLs should report to the Sport Hall Gymnasium. In the morning, they will receive information about the upcoming day and be briefed on any modifications that might happen (due to weather, etc.). It is important the LITs & JLs are prompt each morning, as attendance is taken.
Camp Checklist

  • Hat
  • Sunscreen
  • Clipboard/Binder
  • Pens/pencils
  • Shorts
  • Comfortable running shoes
  • Bathing suit and towel
  • Lunch (no refrigeration available)
  • Enthusiasm and a smile!

A Leader-in-Training and Junior Leader Orientation Night will be hosted Monday, June 22, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The purpose of the orientation is to introduce our LITs/JLs to their leaders and review the expectations and their responsibilities during their time in the program. It is essential to acknowledge the shift in responsibility that will be experienced when participating in camp this summer, as our Leaders-in-Training and Junior Leaders will be functioning as counsellors and coaches in training.

]]> Volleyball https://active.mcmaster.ca/volleyball/ Wed, 19 Mar 2025 19:09:54 +0000 https://active.mcmaster.ca/?p=1666 Marauder Volleyball Camps 

Featuring specialized streams, passionate coaches and state-of-the-art facilities, our Marauder Volleyball Camps offer a unique volleyball training and development opportunity. Our 4-day camps focus on individual skills, team tactics and ancillary training. Athletes will have the opportunity to rotate through a variety of our facilities, including air-conditioned locations, and participate in a daily recreational swim. They will also receive a camp shirt, camp picture and progress report. 

March Break Setter’s Clinic

Join us for a week of 90-minute clinics led by McMaster Men’s Volleyball’s very own Ronan Huth! Each day will focus on a different area, including handwork, footwork, and defense.

Session Dates Price Ages
U14-U15 Setter’s Clinic March 16-20, 2026 12:00-1:30pm $225.00 +HST Current U14-U15 setters
U16-U18 Setter’s Clinic March 16-20, 2026 1:30-3:00pm $225.00 +HST Current U16-U18 setters

 

Skills and Learn to Play

Our Skills and Learn to Play sessions are designed to provide fun and excitement through the game. We invite all comers to register for the camp and spend your time learning about the game of volleyball. Learn about the skills needed to compete in the game and leave the week a more skillful player. Sessions will focus on areas such as serving/passing, movement and strength sessions. Who knows, maybe your week will inspire you to keep playing the game for life!

  • Age: 11-14 as of December 31 of the current camp year. No experience required, but consideration will be given when grouping athletes.

U13-U14 Learn to Train

These sessions will focus on learning how to train within the sport of volleyball. We understand that the athletes will have a limited amount of exposure to the game at this point. The emphasis will be on developing and enhancing skills, tactics and training concepts. Part of the curriculum will include movement and strength learning/application. Incorporated in this week are tactics associated with game development and management.

  • Note: Boys and girls will be training separately. Strength and movement portions will be operated with both genders together.
  • Age: 13-14 as of December 31 of the current camp year, U13-U14. Must have a minimum of 1-year club/rep volleyball experience or equivalent.

U15-U17 Train to Train

This session will provide an opportunity for already skilled athletes to continue their progression in skill development, tactical awareness and interpretation, strength acquisition and application, team mechanics and sport psychology at a higher level of exposure. It is designed to appeal to athletes that are aiming towards a post-secondary volleyball experience.

  • Note: Boys and girls will be training separately. Strength and movement portions will be operated with both genders together.
  • Age: 15-17 as of December 31 of the current camp year, U15-U17. Must have a minimum of 2-years club/rep volleyball experience or equivalent.

 

Session Dates Cost Age – as of December 31st of the current camp year
Skills and Learn to Play July 27-31, 2026 (Tuesday to Friday)
No experience required		 $360.00 11-14
Learn to Train Aug 4-7, 2026 (Tuesday to Friday)
Must have a minimum of 1-year cub/rep volleyball experience or equivalent		 $435.00 U13-U14
Train to Train 1 Aug 10-13, 2026 (Monday to Thursday)
Must have a minimum of 2-years club/rep volleyball experience or equivalent		 $435.00 +HST U15-U17
Train to Train 2 Aug 17-20, 2026 (Monday to Thursday)
Must have a minimum of 2-years club/rep volleyball experience or equivalent		 $435.00 +HST U15-U17

Skills and Learn to Play

  • 7:30 a.m. — Extended care (must pre-register)
  • 8:30 a.m. — Arrival and check-in
  • 9:00 a.m. — Warm-up
  • 9:15 a.m. — Skills and Learn to Play programming
  • 11:25 a.m. — Lunch
  • 12:00 p.m. — Organized movement, group and outdoor games
  • 1:00 p.m. — Recreational swim
  • 2:00 p.m. — Skills and Learn to Play programming
  • 4:00 p.m. — Dismissal
  • 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. — Extended care (must pre-register)

Learn to Train

  • 7:30 a.m. — Extended care (must pre-register)
  • 8:30 a.m. — Arrival and check-in
  • 9:00 a.m. — Warm-up
  • 9:15 a.m. — Skills rotation 1, break, skills rotation 2
  • 11:25 a.m. — Lunch
  • 12:05 p.m. — Position specific
  • 1:00 p.m. — Recreational swim
  • 2:00 p.m. — Skills rotation 1, break, skills rotation 2
  • 3:00 p.m. — Games
  • 4:00 p.m. — Dismissal
  • 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. — Extended care (must pre-register)

Train to Train

  • 7:30 a.m. — Extended care (must pre-register)
  • 8:30 a.m. — Arrival and check-in
  • 9:10 a.m. — Warm-up
  • 9:20 a.m. — Skills
  • 10:25 a.m. — Specializations
  • 11:25 a.m. — Lunch
  • 12:05 p.m. — Position specific
  • 1:00 p.m. — Classroom
  • 2:00 p.m. — Skills rotation 1, break, skills rotation 2
  • 3:00 p.m. — Games
  • 4:00 p.m. — Dismissal
  • 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. — Extended care (must pre-register)

First Day Check-In
Athletes are to meet in the Burridge Gym in the Ivor Wynne Center.

Your athlete will be assigned to a counsellor group, where they are to meet every morning for attendance and to prepare for the day. The athletes are to keep their belongings at their counsellor group area. At the end of the day, athletes must be signed out by an approved pick-up person, in their counsellor group, before leaving. If you have given your camper self sign-out privileges, they can sign themselves out at dismissal.

What to Bring

  • Water Bottle
  • Bagged Lunch (no refrigeration available)
  • Running Shoes and Socks
  • Knee Pads
  • Bathing Suit & Towel (Skills & Learn to Play; Learn to Train)
]]> Swimming https://active.mcmaster.ca/swimming/ Wed, 19 Mar 2025 19:09:42 +0000 https://active.mcmaster.ca/?p=1664 Marauder Swim Camps

Our Marauder Swim camps are renowned for building success in the pool as well as in the classroom. Marauder swim camps and clinics offer a unique swim training and development opportunity. Clinics are tailored to specific skill development while our Learn to Swim camps are for novice swimmers. Novice and competitive swimmers alike find their passion and new levels of performance alongside our experienced coaches. 

Head Coach: Grey Fairley 

  • Head Coach of the McMaster Marauders Swim Team
  • Head Coach of the Golden Horseshoe Aquatic Club (GHAC)
  • Coached swimmers qualifying in top 3 at Senior Nationals, Provincials and CIS
  • GHAC swimmers have represented Canada internationally

Aquatic Adventure

Novice swimmers are invited to be part of an adventure of a lifetime! An aquatic fun camp with a focus on improving the skills of novice swimmers and introducing them to racing and other aquatic activities. Additional activities may include water polo, diving, synchronized swimming, lifesaving, and adventure-based activities. Programming will include a mid-week trip to Wild Waterworks! Campers should be comfortable in the water and able to complete a minimum of one length of the 25-meter pool unassisted.

Session Dates Cost Age – as of December 31st of the current camp year
Session 1 July 13-17, 2026 $435.00 6-11
Session 2 July 20-24, 2026 $435.00 6-11
Session 3 July 27-31, 2026 $435.00 6-11

Competitive Skills Clinics

Camp programming will be run as a series of clinics; clinics are an intensive breakdown of each stroke. At the end of the week, each camper should have many new tools to apply to their stroke. Programming will include a mid-week trip to Wild Waterworks! For experienced competitive swimmers.

Session Dates Cost Age – as of December 31st of the current camp year
Session 1 July 13-17, 2026 $435.00 9-15
Session 2 July 20-24, 2026 $435.00 9-15
Session 3 July 27-31, 2026 $435.00 9-15

 

The tentative schedule below outlines a typical day at camp:

Aquatic Adventure Camp

  • 7:30 a.m. — Extended care (must pre-register)
  • 8:45 a.m. — Athlete arrival (IWC Mezzanine)
  • 9:00 a.m. — Pool activities
  • 10:30 a.m. — Snack
  • 11:00 a.m. — Dry land games
  • 12:00 p.m. — Lunch and dry land group games
  • 1:00 p.m. — Pool activities
  • 3:00 p.m. — Snack
  • 3:15 p.m. — Dry land games
  • 4:00 p.m. — Athlete dismissal (IWC Mezzanine)
  • 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. — Extended care (must pre-register)

Competitive Skills Clinics Daily Schedule

  • 7:30 a.m. — Extended care (must pre-register)
  • 8:30 a.m. — Athlete arrival (IWC Mezzanine)
  • 8:45 a.m. — Stroke workout and drills
  • 10:30 a.m. — Snack
  • 11:00 a.m. — Video
  • 12:00 p.m. — Lunch
  • 1:00 p.m. — Stroke workout and drills
  • 3:00 p.m. — High-performance training presentation
  • 4:15 p.m. — Dismissal (IWC Mezzanine)
  • 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. — Extended care (must pre-register)

First-day check-in

  • Athletes are to meet in the IWC Mezzanine.
  • Staff will be onsite to help direct.
  • Athlete are to meet with their counsellor group every morning for attendance. We will travel as a group to the changerooms after attendance to begin our day.
  • Athletes are to sign-out with their counsellor group coaches at the end of each day.

What to Bring

  • Bathing Suits and Towels: Campers are in the water twice daily – please plan accordingly when packing suits and towels
  • Two pairs of goggles
  • Swim Cap
  • Fins (Campers in Competitive Clinics)
  • Shorts (suitable for dryland training)
  • Running Shoes
  • Water Bottle
  • Lock for the Changeroom Lockers
  • Deck/Shower Shoes
  • Lunch
]]> Soccer https://active.mcmaster.ca/soccer/ Wed, 19 Mar 2025 19:09:28 +0000 https://active.mcmaster.ca/?p=1662 Soccer: Take Your Skills to the Next Level 

Take your soccer skills to the next level with our high-performance training camp. Experience a university-level training environment run by coaches and players from one of the top schools in Canada. Our staff are excited to share with your athletes the process, attention to detail, and intentionality it takes to prep for an upcoming season or match. 

You’ll get to experience what top university athletes go through in preparation for their seasons. Enjoy everything from on-field technical sessions, tactical sessions, small-sided games, video review and analysis, classroom learning, soccer-specific injury prevention, and of course, gameplay with top-level coaching. All of this will be done within the beautiful Ron Joyce Stadium and David Braley Athletic Centre.

Build confidence and sharpen your soccer skills at our Soccer Fundamentals Camp! Athletes will develop core techniques, train in McMaster’s excellent athletic facilities, and use video review to see their skills in action and learn how to improve. Led by McMaster varsity players and coaches, this camp combines high-quality instruction with daily swims in the McMaster pool to cool down at the end of the day

Session Dates Cost Age – as of December 31st of the current camp year
Boys July 20-24, 2026 $405.00 9-14
Girls July 27-31, 2026 $405.00 9-14

The tentative schedule offered below outlines a typical day at camp:

  • 7:30 a.m. —  Extended care (must pre-register)
  • 8:30 a.m. —  Athlete Arrival
  • 9:00 a.m. —  Strength & Conditioning led Warm Up
  • 9:20 a.m. —  Session 1 – On Field
  • 11:00 a.m. —  Tactical/Analytical Debrief
  • 11:30 p.m. —  LUNCH
  • 12:30 p.m. —  Video Analysis/Classroom Session
  • 1:30 p.m. —  Session 2 – On Field
  • 2:30 p.m. —  Game Play
  • 3:15 p.m. —  Recover Session – pool, yoga etc.
  • 4:00 p.m. —  Dismissal
  • 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. —  Extended care (must pre-register)

Our High-Performance Soccer Camp is designed for athletes looking to take their game to the next level. Campers will train in a competitive environment that emphasizes advanced technical skills, tactical awareness, and game-speed decision making. Sessions are led by McMaster varsity coaches and players and make full use of McMaster’s high-performance training facilities to challenge and develop committed athletes.

Session Dates Cost Age – as of December 31st of the current camp year
Men’s High Performance July 21 & 22 2026 @ 12:00pm-4:00pm $200.00 (Player)
$150.00 (Keeper)		 *15-18
Women’s High Performance July 28 & 29 2026 @ 12:00pm-4:00pm $200.00 (Player)
$150.00 (Keeper)		 *15-18

*For experienced competitive soccer players

First-day check-in

  • Athletes are to meet on Les Prince Field in the Ron Joyce Stadium.
  • Staff will be onsite to help direct.
  • Athletes are to sign-out with their counsellor group coaches at the end of each day.

What to Bring

  • Water Bottle
  • Bagged Lunch (no refrigeration available)
  • Soccer Shorts, Cleats, Shin Guards & Soccer Socks
  • A tshirt will be provided
  • Running Shoes and Socks
  • Bathing Suit and Towel
  • Hat
  • Sunscreen
]]> Basketball https://active.mcmaster.ca/basketball/ Wed, 19 Mar 2025 19:08:54 +0000 https://active.mcmaster.ca/?p=1658 Building on the success of years past and with their passion for developing young players, Coaches Patrick Tatham and Isabel Ormond have set out to redesign and redefine the basketball camp experience at McMaster. With years of experience coaching elite programs, Patrick, Isabel, and their teams recognize that for athletes to take the next step, they need to work with driven coaches whose tactics reflect the most current and research-supported skill development practices. 

FUNdamentals and Development

Our FUNdamentals and Development full-day camp focuses on maximizing quality touches while fostering a love for the sport, teamwork and dedication. Each day is balanced with a recreational swim in our Olympic-sized swimming pool — a great chance for fun and friendship after a challenging day of basketball.

Session Dates Price Ages
Session 1 July 6-10, 2026 $375.00 Boys & Girls ages 7-12
Session 2 July 13-17, 2026 $375.00 Boys & Girls ages 7-12
Session 3 July 20-24, 2026 $375.00 Boys & Girls ages 7-12
Session 4 August 24-28, 2026 $375.00 Girls ages 7-16

Skills Development Training Clinics

Women’s Basketball will be hosting a Summer Skills Clinic August 24-28. Train with Coach Isabel and members of McMaster Women’s Basketball team in world class facilities!

Session Dates Price Ages
Tuesdays May 19-June 23, 2026

4:30pm-6:30pm

 $215.00 Girls ages 13-17
Thursdays May 21-June 25, 2026

4:30pm-6:30pm

 $215.00 Girls ages 13-17

 

 

The tentative schedule below outlines a typical day at camp:

  • 7:30 a.m. — Extended care (must pre-register)
  • 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. — Camper arrival
  • 9:00 a.m. — Strength and conditioning warm-up
  • 9:40 a.m. — Ball handling
  • 10:10 a.m. — Skill station rotation
  • 10:45 a.m. — Nutrition break
  • 11:00 a.m. — Camp games
  • 11:30 a.m. — Basketball competition
  • 12:00 p.m. — Lunch
  • 12:30 p.m. — Camp group games
  • 1:00 p.m. — Clinics and small-sided basketball games
  • 1:30 p.m. — 5v5
  • 2:30 p.m. — Nutrition break
  • 3:00 p.m. — Swim/Non-swim
  • 3:45 p.m. — Camp day review
  • 4:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. — Camper dismissal
  • 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. — Extended care (must pre-register)

Clinic athletes are to meet in the Burridge Gymnasium in the Ivor Wynne Centre (May and June). Camp athletes are to meet in the East Aux Gymnasium in the Ivor Wynne Centre (July).

First-day check-in

Clinic athletes are to meet in the Burridge Gymnasium in the Ivor Wynne Centre (May and June). Camp athletes are to meet in the East Aux Gymnasium in the Ivor Wynne Centre (July).
On the first day of the session, your child will be assigned to a counsellor group (according to the ages of athletes).

  • You will receive an email prior to the start of your session informing you of your counsellor group. Staff will also be onsite with counsellor group lists to help direct you.
  • There is a minimum of two counsellors for each group.
  • Athletes are to meet with their counsellor group every morning for attendance and to store their belongings for the day.
  • Athletes are to sign-out with their counsellor group coaches at the end of each day

What to Bring

  • Water Bottle
  • Basketball Shoes and Socks
  • Gym Shorts and T-Shirt
  • Basketball
  • Bathing suit & towel
  • Lunch & Snacks: There is no refrigerator and no access to vending machines or cafeterias. Consider sending lunches in re-usable containers, and remember we are nut-free!

Italicized items are Camps only.

]]> Sport Fitness School https://active.mcmaster.ca/sport-fitness-school/ Wed, 19 Mar 2025 19:08:38 +0000 https://active.mcmaster.ca/?p=1656 Sport Fitness School (SFS): Development for Sport, Development for Life 

Overview: Sport Fitness School (SFS) is a multi-sport program for children and youth ages 6 to 16. It offers a wide range of sport and fitness activities designed to promote healthy, active lifestyles, positive social interactions and individual development through sport and play. 

Also offered: Teen Leadership Programs | One-on-One Support 

About SFS: Since 1977, SFS has been building community and empowering children through sport. With more than 25 sports, exceptional coaches and world-class facilities, it is one of Canada’s premier sport camps, located right here in Hamilton. we strive to create an environment where young campers not only grow into the best athletes they can be, but learn one of the most important life-skills — trying something new, even if you’re not that good at it, or especially if you’re not that good at it! 

Daily Activities: Campers select three sports from over 25 offerings to participate in each day. The camp also includes: 

  • Wake-up call 
  • Fit forums 
  • Rec sessions 
  • Daily swim in the Olympic Pool

Early-Bird Special: Register for summer programming or Leadership Programs before March 31 to receive $10 off. 

Camp Dates Price Ages
SFS 1 July 6-10, 2026 $370.00 6-14
SFS 2 July 13-17, 2026 $370.00 6-14
SFS 3 July 20-24, 2026 $370.00 6-14
SFS 4 July 27-31, 2026 $370.00 6-14
SFS 5 August 4-7, 2026 (*4-day)
*No Camp Monday, August 3rd		 $315.00 6-14
SFS 6 August 10-14, 2026 $370.00 6-14
SFS 7 Aug 17-21, 2026 $370.00 6-14
SFS 8 Aug 24-28, 2026 $370.00 6-14

**Age as of December 31st of the current camp year.

The tentative schedule below outlines a typical day at camp:

  • 7:30 a.m. — Extended care (must pre-register)
  • 8:30 a.m. — Athlete arrival
  • 8:50 a.m. — SFS wake-up call
  • 9:00 a.m. — AM sport
  • 10:10 a.m. — Junior recreational swim/Senior fit forum
  • 11:00 a.m. — Senior fit forum/Junior swim
  • 11:50 a.m. — Lunch
  • 12:30 p.m. — PM1 sport
  • 1:40 p.m. — Nutritional break
  • 2:20 p.m. — PM2 sport
  • 3:30 p.m. — Rec session
  • 4:15 p.m. — Athlete dismissal
  • 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. — Extended care (must pre-register)

Reading the Sport Schedule: Junior vs. Senior and AM, PM1, PM2

Sports are listed in terms of Junior and Senior age group offerings. Choose the same age level for all three sport choices, and ensure your choices fit into the AM, PM1, and PM2 time slots. Sports listed as “Junior and Senior” will operate as two separate age groups at camp.

All ages as of December 31 of the current camp year:

  • Junior: Ages 6 to 9 years
  • Senior: Ages 10 to 14 years

For 6- and 7-year-olds attending their first-ever SFS session, it is recommended that you select Junior Multisport as one of their sports.

Note: Some sports include extra notes on equipment athletes must bring, day and overnight trips, special performances for family and friends, extra fees, etc. Please read the sport option descriptions. Don’t have the specific equipment? Don’t hesitate. We will ensure your camper can participate!

Select sports have beginner and intermediate options listed:

  • Beginner activities are designed for athletes with little to no prior experience playing the sport and are looking to learn the fundamentals and try it out.
  • Intermediate activities are designed for athletes that have a base level of experience or knowledge of the sport — perhaps participating recreationally outside of camp or gym class.

During online registration, sport availability will adjust in real-time based on the selections of your fellow camp families — best to plan ahead with alternate choices in case one of your top three fills up. If it does, you may be redirected to the Shopping Cart with a “capacity error” during checkout. Choose “Edit Camp Options” in the Shopping Cart and select a new sport.

Sports AM PM1 PM2 Venue and Equipment
Adventure Running

Athletes will be participating in a variety of team-based challenges across McMaster Campus including score courses, photo races and shelter building. Athletes will learn how to read maps, design maps, and use compasses in order to complete the task at hand.

In addition, adventure running focuses on the importance of our environment and being educated on how to protect our green space through nature walks and other educational activities.

 Senior Junior Junior and Senior
  • Athletes will be in a variety of outdoor settings on McMaster Campus.
Ball Hockey

Strengthen your hockey skills this summer with good old-fashioned road hockey practice and scrimmages.  Hockey balls are used instead of pucks.

 Senior *Intermediate* Junior and Senior *Beginner* Junior *Intermediate*
  • Equipment Required: Hockey stick and helmet with full-face protection. Gloves are recommended. Bring daily.
  • Athletes can store at camp but camp is not responsible for lost, damaged or stolen equipment.
  • Ball Hockey is played outdoors on tarmac.
  • For Registration: please note the skill level of the athlete as of current. The levels offered are beginner or intermediate.
Baseball

Juniors: Focused on a different skill each day. By the end of the session, athletes will play a full game of baseball in two teams.

Seniors: Athletes will learn game strategy, situational plays, and be given sport specific feedback to perfect the fundamentals. Athletes will have a scrimmage each day, with one full game at the end of the session.

 Junior and Senior Senior Junior
  • Equipment Required: Baseball glove. Bring daily.
  • Athletes will be playing on a grass field outdoors.
Basketball

Juniors: Athletes will participate daily in a warm-up, skill, drill, and activity each day. Junior basketball is focused on learning fundamental skills with a tournament day at the end of the session.

Seniors: Athletes will refine fundamentals while focusing on game strategy and skill, playing scrimmage style games and tournament style at the end of the session.

 Senior Junior Junior and Senior
  • Basketball is played indoors in the Sport Hall Gymnasium.
  • Juniors and Seniors will be separated for PM2.
Bouldering

Bouldering is a fun and engaging sport option where campers climb short routes without ropes, focusing on movement, balance, and problem-solving. This option is suitable for beginners and experienced climbers alike, with an emphasis on safety, confidence, and teamwork

 Senior Not Offered Not Offered
  • Bouldering will take place at the Indoor Bouldering Wall
Breakdance

This program will teach break dance techniques and styles. Athletes will develop rhythm, strength and creativity.

 Junior and Senior Not Offered Junior and Senior
  • Dance sessions will be indoors.
Dance

Athletes develop rhythm, strength and creativity across many different styles of dance, including breakdance, hip hop, and more!

 Senior Junior Junior
  • Dance sessions will be indoors.
Floorball

A variation of ball hockey, Floorball brings all the fun and excitement without all the equipment! Athletes will engage in skills, drills, and lots of scrimmaging to improve their game in the off-season!

 Junior Not Offered Senior
Flag Football

Juniors – Athletes focus on the fundamentals of throwing, catching, tackling (using a tackling dummy) and basic game play.

Seniors – Athletes refine their fundamentals learned in junior football, and in addition learn game strategy, and more advanced routes. At the end of the session, athletes will show their skills and compete in a NFL combine competition!

 Junior and Senior Senior Junior
  • Juniors and Seniors will be separated!
  • Majority of the session will be flag football with one day focusing on tackling technique – no contact, using a tackling dummy. Shoulder pads not necessary.
  • Football will be played on the Turf Field outdoors.
Golf

This introduction to golf will focus on the FUNdamentals of the sport. Athletes will learn about the purpose of their golf kit, when to use each club, and practice a different skill each day.

 Not Offered Senior Senior
  • Equipment Required: One wood, iron and putter. Bring daily. Athletes can store equipment at camp, but camp is not responsible for lost, damaged or stolen equipment.
  • Golf will be located on the field outdoors.
Instructional Swim and Aquatic Games

Water safety programs run by our certified lifeguards is provided in addition to games in the water.

 Junior and Senior Not Offered Not Offered
  • Limited Sessions: Not offered Session 2, 3 and 4!
  • Equipment Required: Towel, bathing suit, goggles (if preferred) etc. Bring daily.
  • Please indicate current program and level during registration!
  • Instructional Swim and Aquatic Games will be located in McMaster’s Indoor Pool.
Lacrosse

Fundamentals of lacrosse are learned, as well as game strategy and positional play.

 Senior Not Offered Junior
  • Equipment Required: Helmet with full-face protection and lacrosse stick. Bring daily. Athletes can store equipment at camp in a locked bin. Camp is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged equipment.
  • Lacrosse will be played outdoors on a turf field.
Leader-in-Training and Junior Leadership

Not a sport! Our Leader-in-Training and Junior Leadership program for 14, 15 and 16 year olds runs in one-week sessions across the summer. A great confidence builder and transition from athlete to coach and an important step towards future employment at camp.

Leaders in Training

Junior Leaders

 14, 15 and 16 year olds 14, 15 and 16 year olds 14, 15 and 16 year olds
Martial Arts

Basic fundamentals of martials arts are presented to the children in a fun environment. Discipline and control are emphasized.

 Junior Junior and Senior Not Offered
  • Martial Arts is an indoor sport.
Mindfulness, Meditation and Yoga

Intention, attention and attitude. Learn to cultivate gratitude, handle emotions and develop kindness towards themselves and others. We’ll teach wellness and mindfulness through activities like yoga and meditation.

 Not Offered Junior Senior
  • Mindfulness, Meditation and Yoga will primarily take place both outside and indoors.
  • Yoga mats will be provided.
Girls Multi-Sport and Leadership

Athletes take part in a variety of SFS sports – and some extras like yoga and meditation – with a focus on developing strong, healthy and proud leaders, in and out of sport. With leadership workshops throughout the session, Girls Multi-Sport and Leadership is a girl-powered and empowering take on sport and life.

 Not Offered 8 and 9 year olds Girls Only! Senior Girls Only!
  • Girls Multi-Sport and Leadership will be a combination of indoor and outdoor activities.
Junior Multi-Sport

This program is rooted in Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) principles and is designed to introduce children, ages 6 and 7, to both traditional and non-traditional activities that will help them develop fundamental movement skills and physical literacy, while gaining an appreciation for a variety of sports. *Previously named Kidsport

 6 and 7 year olds 6 and 7 year olds 6 and 7 year olds
  • First-ever SFS session for your 6 or 7 year old? Select Junior Multi-Sport for one of their sport choices to introduce them to the fundamentals of sport and movement.
  • Junior Multi-Sport is a great option for athletes who are new to SFS, and/or those that prefer activities and age specific skills.
Senior Multi-Sport

Designed to give senior athletes the opportunity to experience an even wider variety of sports than they would normally get to try at SFS. From team sports like ultimate frisbee, rugby, tchoukball, volleyball – there is a new sport to learn or play every day!

 Not Offered Senior Senior
  • Senior Sport will take place in a variety of locations, mainly outdoors.
  • An excellent option for senior looking for sport variety or an interest in trying something new!
Outdoor Adventure-Based Challenge (OABC)

Programming is run by our McMaster Outdoor Rec / Altitude staff. Alpine tower high challenge course (including climbing, belaying and safety procedures), group initiatives on the Team Development low ropes course (including cooperation, communication and trust activities), fire building, nature stewardship, basic wilderness survival and a day trip canoeing in Spencer’s Creek. All adventures run on a ‘challenge by choice’ framework where athletes stretch their comfort zones as they see fit, supported by their coaches and peers. Activities will allow each athlete to develop a new sense of confidence and allows them to challenge themselves in an adventure setting.

 Not Offered** Senior** Extra Fees* $100 for 1-week sessions* $70 for 4-day sessions (session 5)
  • Extra fees apply.
  • Includes a day trip canoeing with McMaster Outdoor Rec/Altitude staff! Trip forms will be distributed and required for permission to attend the trip.
    • No trip on 4-day weeks (Session 5)
  • Outdoor Adventure Based Challenge will be in a variety of settings including outdoor ropes course, indoor climbing wall and fields.
Racquet Sports

Learn pickleball (inside) and squash (inside the four walls of our squash courts), as well as table tennis (inside), creating a great combination for athletes of all levels. Racquets are provided, as well as eye-protection for squash.

 Senior Junior and Senior Senior
Rugby

Rugby combines speed, strength and strategy. This non-contact program offers an introduction to the skills and tactics as athletes learn how to throw, run, kick, catch and tackle as a team.

 Not Offered Not Offered Senior
  • Rugby will be played outdoors on a grass field.
Skateboarding

Skateboarding covers a wide range of styles and tricks and is meant to be an individual experience that one can learn on their own at their own pace. Our athletes will work on things such as stance and pushing, turning and pivoting, ollies, dropping in, table top, and the nose stall.

 Not Offered Junior and Senior Junior and Senior
  • Equipment Required: skateboard, knee and elbow pads, wrist-guards and helmet. Bring daily.
  • Athletes can store at camp but camp is not responsible for lost, damaged or stolen equipment.
  • Skateboarding will be done outdoors on a variety of portable skatepark equipment.
Soccer

Juniors – Athletes will learn the fundamentals of soccer in a lesson, drill, and practice format. Skills include but are not limited to: passing, shooting, and dribbling. Athletes will play scrimmage based games throughout the session.

Seniors – Athletes will focus on improving fundamental skills and being challenged to apply skills learned to scrimmages and game situations. Coaches will focus on teaching game strategy, and improving overall game play.

 Junior Senior Junior
  • Soccer will be played on our outdoor turf fields.
  • For Registration: please note the skill level of the athlete as of current. The levels offered are beginner or intermediate.
Strength, Conditioning and Nutrition

Athletes will learn proper and developmental-age appropriate techniques for strength training, fitness and nutrition. The program supports improved athletic performance and development of a healthy, active lifestyle.

 Senior Not Offered Senior Strength & Conditioning will utilize indoor and outdoor spaces such as The Pulse Fitness Centre, the High Performance Area, the Outdoor Fitness Circuit, Indoor and Outdoor Track.
Synchronized (Artistic) Swimming

Explore a form of dance adapted to the water. Athletes develop rhythm, strength, endurance and creativity.

 Senior Not Offered Not Offered
  • Limited Sessions: Not offered Session 2, 3 and 4!
  • STRONG swimming skills and deep-end skills are mandatory
  • Equipment Required: Towel, bathing suit, goggles etc. Bring daily.
  • Location: Indoor McMaster Pool
Track and Field

Juniors – Athletes learn the fundamentals of hurdles, running technique, jumping, and throwing through the program.

Seniors – Athletes will be challenged to improve running form and technique, relay, jumping, throwing and hurdles to further their performance in Track and Field.

 Junior and Senior Junior Senior
  • Locations is the outdoor track.
Ultimate Frisbee

Ultimate Frisbee is a fast moving, non-contact team sport. Players need to possess a degree of speed, stamina and agility.

 Not Offered Senior Not Offered
  • Played outdoors on grass fields.
Volleyball

Juniors – Athletes will use junior trainer volleyballs to learn basic skills such a setting, passing and serving. Athletes will work on their skills daily and play a scrimmage style game by the end of the session.

Seniors – Athletes learn about positioning, practice blocking and hitting, and perfect their fundamental skills through skill and drill format. Athletes will be given scrimmage time during the session.

 Senior Senior Junior
  • Played on outdoor grass courts.
Water Polo

This sport is similar to handball, only in the water! Strong deep-end swimming and deep-end treading water skills are mandatory.

 Not Offered Not Offered Senior
  • Limited Sessions: Not offered Session 2, 3 and 4
  • Equipment Required: Towel, bathing suit, etc. Bring daily.
  • Location: Indoor McMaster Pool
Wrestling

Athletes are taught the basic understanding and fundamental movements of wrestling. Athletes will be in contact with each other to practice their skills in a controlled and disciplined environment.

 Junior Junior Senior
  • Location: IWC Combative Room

First-day check-in
On the first day of the session, your child will be assigned to a counsellor group (according to the ages of athletes) in the Sport Hall Gymnasium. Please enter the gym through the north doors.

  • You will receive an email prior to the start of your session informing you of your counsellor group. Staff will also be onsite with counsellor group lists to help direct you.
  • There is a minimum of two counsellors for each group.
  • Athletes are to meet with their counsellor group every morning for attendance and to store their belongings for the day.
  • Athletes are to sign-out with their counsellor group coaches at the end of each day

What to Bring

  • Sunscreen & Hat
  • Water Bottle: Bring your own every day!
  • Uniform T-Shirt (provided on the first day of the session)
  • Running Shoes (no “Heelies” or sandals)
  • Bathing Suit
  • Towel – ONLY if enrolled in water sports (towels are provided for Recreational Swims)
  • Lunch & Snacks: There is no refrigerator and no access to vending machines or cafeterias. Consider sending lunches in re-usable containers, and remember we’re nut-free!

Sport-specific equipment

  • Ball hockey: Helmet with full-face protection and stick mandatory. Gloves recommended.
  • Baseball: Glove.
  • Golf: One wood, iron and putter.
  • In-line skating: Skates, knee and elbow pads, wrist guards and helmet (not offered in 2026).
  • Lacrosse: Helmet with full-face protection mandatory, gloves recommended.
  • Skateboarding: Skates, knee and elbow pads, wrist guards and helmet.
  • Water sports (instructional swim, synchronized swimming, water polo): Suit and extra towel. Keep in mind all athletes take part in a recreational swim in addition to their three sports.

 

]]> March Mania https://active.mcmaster.ca/march-mania/ Wed, 19 Mar 2025 19:08:16 +0000 https://active.mcmaster.ca/?p=1654 Camp Session

March Mania Registration Opens January 21st at 12:00pm

Dates: March 16-20, 2026

Fee: $370.00

Ages: 6-14 (as of December 31st of the current camp year)

With a variety of activities, great staff, and world-class facilities, March Mania is the place to be every March Break! March Mania activities are designed with one goal front and center: a fun and engaging March Break. While learning and progression are certainly a part of every day (and a great source of fun in themselves), we recognize this is our campers’ holiday, and camp is structured and activities designed accordingly.

Modules are listed in terms of Junior and Senior age group offerings. All ages are as of December 31 of the current camp year:

  • Junior: Ages 6 to 9 years
  • Senior: Ages 10 to 14 years

Each camper will have the opportunity to climb our newly renovated Indoor Feather Family Climbing Gym.

During online registration, sport and activity availability will adjust in real-time based on the selections of your fellow camp families — best to plan ahead with alternate choices in case your top choice fills up.

Modules AM 1 Activity AM 2 Activity PM1 Activity PM2 Activity
Jr. FUNdamentals Kidsport

This program is rooted in Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) principles and is designed to introduce children to both traditional and non-traditional activities that will help them develop fundamental movement skills and physical literacy, while gaining an appreciation for a variety of sports.

Court Sports

Campers learn and take part in a new sport every day! Favourite features of previous years include basketball, floorball, volleyball, dodgeball, and tchoukball.

Adventure Running!

Athletes will participate in a variety of team-based challenges across our facilities such as score courses, using maps and compasses. It will also introduce children to both traditional and non-traditional activities to help them develop the fundamentals of movement skills and physical literacy.

Dance and Drama

A chance to explore your performative side! Campers will engage in a combination of drama and dance activities designed to build confidence and bring out their inner performer! Develop rhythm, strength, and creativity across many different styles of dance, possibly including hip hop, modern, and jazz.

Jr. Games Challenges

This activity will stretch your imagination, test your determination, require working with your team, and bring a ton of fun to afternoons at March Mania. Challenges will incorporate creative problem-solving and adventure.

Kidsport

This program is rooted in Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) principles and is designed to introduce children to both traditional and non-traditional activities that will help them develop fundamental movement skills and physical literacy, while gaining an appreciation for a variety of sports.

Court Sports

Campers learn and take part in a new sport every day! Favourite features of previous years include basketball, floorball, volleyball, dodgeball, and tchoukball.

Adventure Running!

Athletes will participate in a variety of team-based challenges across our facilities such as score courses, using maps and compasses. It will also introduce children to both traditional and non-traditional activities to help them develop the fundamentals of movement skills and physical literacy.

Jr. KIDventure Dance and Drama

A chance to explore your performative side! Campers will engage in a combination of drama and dance activities designed to build confidence and bring out their inner performer! Develop rhythm, strength, and creativity across many different styles of dance, possibly including hip hop, modern, and jazz.

Adventure Running!

Athletes will participate in a variety of team-based challenges across our facilities such as score courses, using maps and compasses. It will also introduce children to both traditional and non-traditional activities to help them develop the fundamentals of movement skills and physical literacy.

Strength and Conditioning

Athletes will learn proper and developmental-age appropriate techniques for strength training and fitness to improve athletic performance and development of a healthy, active lifestyle through the design of kid-centric games!

Mindfulness, Meditation and Yoga

Intention, attention, and attitude. Learn to cultivate gratitude, handle emotions, and develop kindness towards themselves and others. Utilizing spaces such as our serene Mindfulness Studio, we’ll teach wellness and mindfulness through activities like yoga and meditation.

Sr. Spirit and Adventure Outdoor Adventure

Explore the great outdoors and learn survival skills. Explore McMaster’s expansive property with adventure across campus. Rain or shine – programming will vary, depending on weather. Pack your bag with appropriate attire – boots, gloves, hats, and snow/rain-gear. Bring daily!

Outdoor ABCs (Low Ropes)

Complete the low ropes course and team development initiatives to help participants discover more about themselves. Rain or shine – programming will vary, depending on weather. Pack your bag with appropriate attire – boots, gloves, hats, and snow/rain-gear. Bring daily!

Mindfulness, Meditation and Yoga

Intention, attention, and attitude. Learn to cultivate gratitude, handle emotions, and develop kindness towards themselves and others. Utilizing spaces such as our serene Mindfulness Studio, we’ll teach wellness and mindfulness through activities like yoga and meditation.

Aquatic Games and Water Sports

Splash around and try out different water sports such as swimming, innertube water polo, pool kayaking, and underwater orienteering! Swimming and treading water skills are mandatory!
Equipment Required: Towel, bathing suit, goggles, etc. Bring daily.

Sr. Multi-Sport and Challenges Court and Racquet Sports

Campers learn and take part in a new sport every day! Explore the world of racquet sports as you develop hand-eye coordination.

Racquets are provided, as well as eye protection for squash.

Favourite features of previous years include basketball, floorball, volleyball, dodgeball, tchoukball, pickleball, squash, and table tennis.

Field Sports

Campers learn and take part in a new sport every day! Favourite features of previous years include soccer, ultimate, touch football, and spikeball.

Challenges

This activity will stretch your imagination, test your determination, require working with your team, and bring a ton of fun to afternoons at March Mania. Challenges will incorporate creative problem-solving and adventure.

Strength and Conditioning

Athletes will learn proper and developmental-age appropriate techniques for strength training and fitness to improve athletic performance and development of a healthy, active lifestyle through the design of kid-centric games!

 

The schedule below outlines a typical day at camp:

  • 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. — Extended care (must pre-register)
  • 8:30 a.m. — Camper arrival
  • 9:00 a.m. — Group activity/challenge
  • 9:30 a.m. — AM1 activity
  • 10:30 a.m. — AM2 activity
  • 11:30 a.m. — Recreational swim
  • 12:15 p.m. — Lunch
  • 12:45 p.m. — Camp-wide fun and games
  • 1:30 p.m. — PM1 activity
  • 2:30 p.m. — PM2 activity
  • 3:15 p.m. — PM2 activity
  • 4:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. — Camper dismissal
  • 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. — Extended care (must pre-register)

Self sign-out campers are dismissed at 4:00 p.m.

Your camper must be picked up by an approved pick-up person or have self-sign-out privileges. Both are part of registration. To review your registration information:

  • Log in and go to > View My Submitted Applications > View Details
  • (Under Forms) Download Printable Registration Confirmation

Please pay special attention to the Camper Dismissal and Approved Pick-Up Persons sections. If you notice any changes or updates that need to be made, please contact our office ASAP at 905-525-9140 x24464 or at reconline@mcmaster.ca.

A note is required for any special dismissal arrangements (e.g., early pick-up, alternate pick-up person, etc.).

First-day check-in

On the first day of the session, your child will be head to their module counsellor group in the Smith Gymnasium.

  • Look for your module on the counsellor group signs. Staff will also be onsite with counsellor group lists to help direct you.
  • There is a minimum of two counsellors for each group.
  • Athletes are to meet with their counsellor group every morning for attendance and to store their belongings for the day.
  • Athletes are to sign-out with their counsellor group coaches at the end of each day

What to Bring

  • Water Bottle: Bring your own every day!
  • Uniform T-Shirt (provided on the first day of the session)
  • Running Shoes (no “Heelies” or sandals)
  • Bathing Suit – Everyone will participate in a daily recreational swim
  • Towel – ONLY if enrolled in “Aquatic Games & Water Sports” – Campers will be provided a towel for our recreational swim
  • Lunch & Snacks: There is no refrigerator and no access to vending machines or cafeterias. Consider sending lunches in re-usable containers, and remember we’re nut-free!
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