CAMP PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AGED 4 - 18!Full descriptions available at gogaelsgo.com/camps

LIVE, LAUGH, PLAY.From our beginner Preschool to our Elite Gaels camps, the Queen’s Athletics & Recreation Q-Camp program has your child’s needs covered throughout the calendar year.

Our camp counsellors create a positive atmosphere designed to help your child develop friendships, improve their athletic skills, and most of all have fun! Q-Camps not only teach sports skills, but help campers learn positive attitudes while promoting teamwork, cooperation and fair play. All campers are encouraged to lead a healthy and active lifestyle while gaining positive self-esteem.

Q-Camps utilize the state-of-the-art Athletics and Recreation Centre (ARC), is a 47,000 square-metre multi-purpose athletic facility in the heart of campus. It features two gymnasiums, two combative rooms, four dance studios, 10 squash and racquetball courts, as well as a gigantic 40 metre pool. Campers can enjoy fresh air while playing on Tindall and Nixon Fields – our multi-purpose artificial fields.

FACILITIES

Our counsellors are mature university students who are selected for their expertise in physical activity and ability to work with youngsters. Each staff member is required to submit a CPIC (including a vulnerable sector check) and complete an extensive training course before camp begins. All counsellors are certified in CPR-C/first aid as well as operational safety procedures. Select camps feature Gaels athletes and coaches!

Before and after camp care is available for all summer camps. Care is available starting at 8 am or in the afternoons until 5 pm.

BEFORE AND AFTER CAMP CARE PROGRAM

Camp activities begin at 9am. Campers should be dropped off between 8:45– 9 am and picked up between 4 – 4:15pm at the main gym in the Athletics and Recreation Centre (284 Earl Street). Street parking is available onw campus.

DROP-OFF & PICK-UP

STAFF

Photo ID is required for pick-up and drop-off.

Campers will learn skills like flexibility, balance, agility, and coordination through fun activities helping prepare your child for a wide range of sports.

AGE 4 - 5 Multiple Dates $190-$235 (4-5 days)

MINI-SPORT

Come join our training camp to learn the exciting adventures of a super hero. Each day children will explore a variety of interactive activities that explore the good will of heroes such as Spider-Man, Batman, Wonder Woman and more through sports, games and theme days.

AGE 4 - 5 Multiple Dates $235 (5 days)

SUPER HERO TRAINING

In partnership with Queen’s Community Music, this unique co-ed camp for children aged 4 - 5 is an introduction to the fundamentals of music through singing, movement and musical games.

AGE 4 - 5July 4 - 7 (9 am - 12 pm) $100 (4 days)

MUSIC IN MOTION PEEWEE

Learning can be so much fun! From science experiments to alphabet games, from learning about animals to making musical instruments, your child will explore activities in introductory Science, Math, Geography, English and Music.

AGE 4- 5 Multiple Dates $235 (5 days)

LITTLE LEARNERS

PRESCHOOL CAMPS

This is the perfect camp for adventurous kids! This co-ed camp for children aged 4 - 5 will offer your child a chance to meet new friends, play new games, try new crafts, and explore new activities with a new theme everyday.AGE 4 - 5 July 10-14 $235 (5 days)

LITTLE EXPLORERS

* PARTICIPANTS MUST BE TOILET TRAINED.t 4 - 5 YEAR OLD CAMPS DO NOT SWIM

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Camps sorted in order of age.NEW!

SCHOOL AGE CAMPS

Campers strengthen their fundamental movement skills, and begin to develop the ABCs of athleticism (i.e., agility, balance, coordination) while strengthening life skills and developing the skills of teamwork and communication.AGE 6 - 8 Available Every Week $180 - $220

ACTIVE FUNDAMENTAL CAMPIn partnership with Queen’s Community Music, this unique co-ed camp for children aged 6 - 8 will have campers immersed in singing, bucket drumming, and musical storytelling, while also active in cooperative sports and games. AGE 6 - 8 Multiple Dates $235 (5 days)

MUSIC IN MOTION Instructed by the Queen’s Varsity Soccer players, this camp will emphasize the proper skills and techniques to build a solid foundation of soccer mechanics through instructional, specialty and scrimmages sessions.

AGE 6 - 8 Multiple Dates $180 - $220

SOCCER CAMP JUNIOR

Learn FUNdamental football skills from Queen’s Gaels football players! This program runs on Saturday mornings from 9 - 10:30 am for 9 weeks with the last day on Sunday, June 18 at the revitalized Richardson Stadium.

AGE 6 - 9 Apr 22 - Jun 18 $110 (9 weeks)

MINI GAELS FOOTBALL CAMPThis co-ed camp for children entering grades 2-5 is designed to introduce and enhance the basic skills of basketball and modified games in a fun and challenging environment. Your child will enjoy our basketball skills, drills, and scrimmages.AGE 7 - 10 Aug 14 - 18 $220 (5 days)

BASKETBALL CAMPIn conjunction with Loblaws Cooking School, this camp will take your taste buds on a trip around the world. Children will have the opportunity to cook a variety of international cuisine! Travel back to the ARC for the afternoon to enjoy sports, games and a swim.AGE 6 - 12 July 4 - 7 $200 (4 days)

COOKING AROUND THE WORLDNEW! NEW!

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Get fit, feel great! The instructor will lead participants through a variety of fitness classes including warm-up, aerobics ,and muscular conditioning using a variety of equipment like steps, balls, weights, and bands.

AGE 8 - 12 July 4 - 7 $180 ( 4 Days)

FITNESS FOR GIRLSLearn and play on Queen’s state-of-the-art Tindall field and improve your skills in the games of soccer, ultimate frisbee, lacrosse, flag football, and more! This co-ed camp provides a fun and energetic environment for children to learn and improve on their field sports skills. AGE 8 - 13 Multiple Dates $190 - $235

FIELD SPORTS CAMPSpend half a day learning the basics of chording and picking, all while getting comfortable with playing in a group session. The rest of the day will be spent in a sports camp setting playing games, doing crafts and swimming. No experience requiredAGE 8 - 13 Multiple Dates $255 (5 Days)

UKULELE & SPORTS CAMP

This two week camp includes Red Cross Swim Level Instruction with the goal of completing the level within the 10 lessons. The morning will include lessons, with the afternoon filled with fun games and activities and a free swim at the end of the day. AGE 8 - 13 July 17 - 28 $465 (10 days)

RED CROSS SWIM KID LESSONSIs your child a fish in the water? This co-ed camp for children aged 8 -13 will allow your child to play a variety of aquatic games and receive instruction on various water sports such as water polo, diving, synchro, competitive swim techniques and more! AGE 8 - 13 Aug 8 - 11 $190 ( 4 days)

JUST FOR FISHThis co-ed camp for children aged 8 - 13 will be led by members of the Gaels varsity volleyball and basketball teams. It combines half a day of basketball and half a day of volleyball where campers will be introduced to the FUNdamentals of both sports.AGE 8 - 13 Multiple Dates $220 (5 days)

1/2 BASKETBALL & 1/2 VOLLEYBALL

This is an active camp for ages 9-12 where your child will have the opportunity to learn and play a variety of different sports and games which may include wheelchair basketball, volleyball, dodgeball, soccer, handball, ultimate frisbee and more!AGE 9 - 12 Multiple Dates $180 - $215

SPORTS CAMPIn partnership with Queen’s Community Music, campers will be immersed in complex singing, rhythm drumming, and musical storytelling. Campers will work towards a concert presentation for parents on the final day. No musical experience necessary.AGE 8-10 July 17 - 21 $235 (5 days)

MUSIC IN MOTION SENIORInstructed by the Queen’s varsity soccer players, this camp will emphasize the proper skills and techniques to build a solid foundation of soccer mechanics through instructional, specialty and scrimmages sessions.

AGE 9 - 12 Multiple Dates $220 (5 Days)

SOCCER CAMP SENIOR

This active co-ed camp will provide your child with the opportunity to learn and play a variety of different sports and games. Includes a daily “Red Cross Swim @ Camp” swimming lesson that accommodates children of all skill levels and abilities.AGE 9 - 12 Multiple Dates $235 (5 days)

SPORT & SPLASHThis will be a great introductory skills camp for young football enthusiasts to learn FUNdamental football at its best! Players will be coached by members of the Gaels football team. Helmets, shoulder pads, mouth guard and cleats are required.AGE 10 - 13 July 4 - 7 $180 (4 days)

FOOTBALL CAMPThis co-ed camp offers a unique chance to join in fun gym activities and also learn and play a variety of water sports and games. Part of the day will be spent learning new game skills and activities in the ARC gyms, while the other part will take place in the pool.AGE 9 - 12 Aug 28 - Sept 1 $235 (5 days)

SWIM & GYM

Camps sorted in order of age.

Camp includes a daily free swim!

Participants explore a variety of recreational activities that will encourage creativity and imagination. In the classroom, they will develop plots, characters and story lines.

AGE 10 - 14 July 24 - 28 $220 (5 days)

In partnership with Queen’s Community Music, be a part of creating an original collaboration with a fully rehearsed and decked out music and dance number for your family and friends!

AGE 10 - 14 July 24 - 28 $255 (5 days)

This camp is designed for elementary school athletes (going into grades 6 through 8) who wish to learn fundamentals and develop a basic understanding of the game of volleyball. Groups will be co-ed and according to skill level. Be prepared for a full day of volleyball!AGE 10 - 14 July 31 - Aug 4 $250 (5 days)

ADVENTURES IN CREATIVE WRITING

GLEE CLUB & SPORTS CAMP

VOLLEYBALL - FUNDAMENTALS

This camp offers girls the opportunity to play, learn and explore new sports, activities and unique programming in an inclusive and friendly all-girls environment. The girls finish off the week with a trip to the Boiler Room Climbing Gym for an afternoon of fun! AGE 10 - 14 July 17 - 21 $235 (5 days)

GIRLS CLUB

This camp is led by a positive male role model to create an exciting camp experience full of sports and structured activities designed to help boys succeed in a fun and safe environment. The boys finish off the week with a trip to the Boiler Room Climbing Gym.AGE 10 - 14 July 24 - 28 $235 (5 days)

With so many places to go and things to do, campers will have a blast! Each day, participants will go on a road trip as they travel by bus to their fun destination! The fun doesn’t stop there, as campers will enjoy an afternoon swim and games.AGE 10 - 14 Multiple Dates $255 (5 days)

Want to improve your game play and work on skills required to give you a competitive edge? Improve your speed, agility, balance, and coordination with programs that can be tailored to your sport of choice.

AGE 13 - 17 July 31 - Aug 4 $235 (5 days)

This exciting co-ed camp for children aged 10 - 16 allows campers to learn from varsity coaches and players to fence with all three weapon types (sabre, foil and epee). No experience necessary.This camp takes place at Duncan McArthur Hall on West Campus.AGE 10 - 16 Aug 8 - 11 $220 (5 days)

Designed for high school athletes who have not had extensive training outside of the school system, this camp is for athletes looking to refine their basic skills, improve their overall game, and develop a better understanding of basic systems and tactics.AGE 13 - 18 Aug 8 - 11 $220 (4 days)

BOYS CLUB

TRAVEL OUR CITY

ATHLETE CONDITIONING VOLLEYBALL - PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

FENCING CAMP

Have fun dancing, making new friends and putting dance routines together. This camp will teach you various dances such as hip hop and jazz. On Friday afternoon, participants will perform a short dance for family.

AGE 10 - 14 July 10 - 14 $235 (5 days)

DANCE CAMP

An imaginative exploration of stage for your performers! Learn to feel confident speaking in front of others, projecting your voice, creating characters and improvising scenes with a partner or group. Campers will perform a short play for family on the last day.AGE 10 - 14 Aug 8 - 11 $180 (4 days)

This camp will emphasize the proper skills and techniques to build a solid foundation of basketball mechanics. After instructional sessions, specialty sessions and scrimmages, the athletes will cool down and recover with a recreational swim session in the Queen’s pool.AGE 10 - 14 Aug 21 - 25 $220 (5 days)

Prepare yourself for the responsibility of babysitting. Topics include: handling emergencies, basic first aid, fire safety, child behaviour issues, and communication with parents. Participants receive a manual and certificate of completion.AGE 11 - 14 July 31 - Aug 4 $220 (5 days)

A must seize experience for high school students aspiring to work in recreation or in a camp setting. This 2 week co-ed camp includes CPR/First Aid Certification as well as the opportunity to complete the volunteer service required for all high school students.AGE 13 - 18 Multiple Dates $325 (10 days)

DRAMA / IMPROV & SPORTS CAMP

BASKETBALL ACADEMY FOR BOYS OR GIRLS

BABYSITTING COURSE

LEADER IN TRAINING

Intense camp for players that want to take their game to the next level. Athletes will practice the fundamentals of basketball and learn different techniques through U SPORTS level practice style, skills, concepts and conditioning.AGE 13 - 16 / Grades 9 - 11 7-9 pm on Tues. & Thurs. from July 4 - Aug 3 $255 (5 weeks)

BASKETBALL - BOYS ACADEMY BASKETBALL - WOMEN’S TRAINING & SCRIMMAGEThis Elite Camp consists of a passing camp for QB/WR/RB/DB/LB’s and offensive / defensive lineman camp. This high performance camp is designed to develop the skills necessary to play the game at an elite level. AGE 14 + Residence option available.Fri., Aug. 4 -Sun., Aug. 6 $200 (3 days)

FOOTBALL - PASSING & DEFENCE CAMPAthletes will have the opportunity to learn in a varsity environment from the Queen’s Basketball coaching staff. This camp will assist young athletes in further developing fundamental skills and game play techniques.AGE 13 - 15 / Grade 9 or AGE 15-18 / Grades 10 - 12 7-9 pm on Thurs. from May 25 - July 27 $235 (10 weeks)

ELITE CAMPS All Elite camps are instructed by the Queen’s Gaels Coaching Staff

These sessions are designed for female athletes who aspire to play at the next level. Athletes will have the opportunity to work with Queen’s varsity coaches who will guide participants through high intensity/high demand training. AGE 14 - 16 / Grades 10 - 11 Sat., Jun. 3 - Sun., Jun. 4 $150 (2 days)

VOLLEYBALL - WOMEN’S HP IDENTIFICATION CAMPAthletes who participate in this weekend training session will receive high intensity/high demand training. A significant focus will be placed on technical improvements, along with tactical development in a competitive setting. AGE 16+ Sat., Aug. 19 - Sun.,Aug. 20 $150 (2 days)

Athletes who participate in this weekly training session will receive high intensity/high demand training. A significant focus will be placed on technical improvements, along with tactical development in a competitive setting. AGE 16+ 7-9 pm on Tues. from May 16 - July 18 $235 (10 weeks)

VOLLEYBALL - MEN’S WEEKLY TRAINING VOLLEYBALL - MEN’S TRAINING CAMP

Queen’s Athletics & Recreation is the leading sport camp provider in the Kingston area, offering a variety of different camps for all age groups and skill levels. From our Preschool to our Elite Gaels Camps, the Q-Camp program has your child’s needs covered throughout the year.

Our camp counsellors create a positive atmosphere designed to help your child develop friendships, improve athletic skills, and most of all have FUN. Q-Camps not only teach sports skills, but help campers learn positive attitudes while encouraging teamwork, cooperation and fair play.

All Q-Camps are designed to develop physical literacy and campers are encouraged to lead a healthy and active lifestyle while gaining positive self-esteem.

REGISTER ONLINE

Dates and descriptions subject to change

Have your dinner ready when you pick up your child from Q-Camps on Friday!Visit the Customer Service at the ARC for details and to place your order.

PIZZAFRIDAYS

Offer valid on Fridays from 07/07/17 to 09/01/17