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<\/a><\/p>\n\u201cThere are so many different things to do,\u201d said Nathan Murray, Aquatics Operations Supervisor, Youth Programs. \u201cOur camps offer opportunities to be athletic, intellectual, scientific, creative or computer-driven. Kids could spend all summer at Brock if they wanted to.\u201d<\/p>\n
The University\u2019s size and access to space allows it to offer a wide variety of camps.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe can have 400 kids on campus at the same time because of the access we have,\u201d said Michelle Leone, Program Manager, Youth Programs. \u201cWe have space that nobody else has. We have fully-equipped science and computer labs and an outdoor rock climbing tower and ropes challenge course. Our athletic facilities are some of the best in the region.\u201d<\/p>\n
In addition to using the facilities at the main Brock campus, camps are also offered in downtown St. Catharines at the Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts and at the Rodman Hall Arts Centre.<\/p>\n
Brock camps also use off-campus locations, such as the Welland International Flatwater Centre and Henley Island rowing course.<\/p>\n Brock\u2019s pool is the largest in the region, allowing for several groups to do different things at the same time.<\/p>\n \u201cSome weeks there are three camps taking place next to swim lessons,\u201d said Karen McAllister-Kenny, Director, Youth Programs. \u201cThe size of the pool also allows enough space for specialized programming such as synchronized swimming to take place next to other activities.\u201d<\/p>\n Aquatic camps are in high-demand, with most of the aqua sport, synchronized swimming, diving and junior lifeguard camps selling out within the first couple of weeks after registration.<\/p>\n Camp instructors are a mix of community experts and Brock students and alumni. Varsity student-athletes often coach the Badgers Sports Camps.<\/p>\n \u201cEvery sports camp week is different,\u201d said Tyler Harrison, Club and Camp Co-ordinator, Athletics. \u201cThe activities vary depending on the instructor. Badgers camps are also unique because proceeds are directed to the Brock Badgers teams to help assist athletes\u2019 fundraising efforts and offset the costs of competition.\u201d<\/p>\n Some of Brock\u2019s most popular camps are in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), focusing on areas such as robotics, game design and coding.<\/p>\n \u201cOur STEM camps expand on school curriculum and present youth with real-world challenges,\u201d said McAllister-Kenny. \u201cThrough exploration, sharing and problem solving, youth develop important STEM skills needed in many of today\u2019s careers.\u201d Brock has built a strong reputation for its youth camps over the past 45 years.<\/p>\n \u201cPeople used to camp out overnight with lawn chairs to get their kids a spot in sports school,\u201d said McAllister-Kenny.<\/p>\n Age ranges for each camp vary, with programming available for children from Grades 1 to 12. Most camps are one week long and cost around $200.<\/p>\n<\/a>MIWSFPA Director Elizabeth Vlossak says the performing arts camps help kids and youth \u201chone their fine motor skills, boost their self-confidence and develop improved spatial sense while\u00a0nurturing their creative spirit and developing a love for the arts.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n