Survivor – NEW!

For youth finished grades 2 to 8

Ready for the ultimate adventure challenge? Inspired by the hit show Survivor, this camp will push your camper’s limits while teaching them essential skills like teamwork, problem solving, and outdoor survival. They’ll work together to complete exciting challenges all around the Brock campus. Along the way, campers will learn about environmental stewardship, including how to respect and protect nature. With teamwork at the core, this camp will help your camper develop leadership, communication, and resilience—all while having the adventure of a lifetime!

Outdoor Pursuits

For youth finished Grades 2 to 8

Looking for a great outdoor adventure? Your camper will learn skills such as communication, team building, problem solving, and eco-awareness while exploring Brock’s unique eco-system along the Niagara Escarpment. They’ll also build shelters and learn about geocaching and environmental stewardship principles such as “leave no trace”. 

Adventure Climbing – Additional week added in 2025!

For youth finished Grades 4 to 8

Immerse yourself in all things climbing! Youth University is home to a 10-route outdoor rock-climbing wall. We invite your camper to conquer it. Whether they’ve never climbed before and want to learn some basic techniques, or they want to push themselves to get further into the sport, Adventure Climbing is right for your camper. They’ll learn sport climbing techniques, how to tie climbing knots, warm up, and injury prevention. You will also spend time slack lining and developing teamwork skills on our low ropes course and 30-ft high rope challenge course. 

Junior Creators

For youth finished Grades 2 & 3

Let your camper dive into the world of art and discover their creative spark! Through hands on activities, they’ll explore different art forms and find the medium that makes their imagination soar. They’ll create one-of-a-kind masterpieces, experiment with new techniques, and express themselves in ways they never thought possible. This camp is all about helping them uncover their unique artistic voice and shine in their own special way.

Pencils to Pixels

For youth finished Grades 4 to 8

Empower your camper to unlock their artistic potential in both traditional and digital art! In this dynamic camp, they’ll explore sketching, shading, and drawing techniques, while also diving into the world of digital illustration using tablets and software. Whether they prefer the feel of pencil on paper or the flexibility of digital tools, they’ll discover how to bring their creative ideas to life. From creating detailed character sketches to designing vibrant digital art, this camp will help your camper find their unique artistic style.

Canvas & Clay

For youth finished Grades 2 to 8

Let your camper explore their artistic side! Through sketching, painting, sculpting and pottery, they’ll be able to find their artistic calling and see how their muse speaks to them as they make one-of-a-kind creations. After all, they could be the next Picasso or Georgia O’Keeffe. This camp will help them find out where they shine in the world of art. 

Creative Stage

For youth finished Grades 2 to 8

Get behind the scenes and have your camper join us for a variety of backstage and centre stage activities that bring theatrical productions to life. They will work on acting, movement, stage craft and voice techniques as they take part in theatre and improv activities. They’ll create their own show, inspired by story books, fairy tales, games or their own imagination.

Battle Bots

For youth finished grades 4 to 8

A YU favourite returns! Use virtual LEGO software to create a robot and then take initiative in building it. Your camper will push their design to its limits in the week’s ultimate battle of the bots. Compete to have the fastest, most agile or perhaps the most clever bot!

Simple Machines

For youth finished grades 4 to 8

Design a robot with moving parts that can perform tasks such as lifting, grabbing, or launching. Campers predict outcomes, run trials, record results, and explore the basic mechanical principles of gears, levers, pulleys, wheels, and axles.

Junior Robotics

For youth finished grades 2 & 3

Here it is folks! Your budding engineer or software architect is invited to work with us to build cool robots and simple machines. Using Lego WeDo 2.0 kits, campers will learn how gears, belts, motors, and computers bring robots to life.

Engineering & Circuitry

For youth finished grades 2 to 8

Your camper will design and build their own structures! Using snap circuits, they’ll also get to build and code circuits to make the light shine, the fan spin or the buzzer make noise.  Campers will use their creativity as they experience hands-on learning with our modular electronic bit engineering sets.

Mad Science (NEW)

For youth finished grades 2 to 8

Unlock the mysteries of chemistry through hands-on experiments and exciting challenges! During this camp, your camper will dive into the world of chemical reactions, create colourful explosions, experiment with acids and bases, and discover the science behind everyday materials. The week culminates in a thrilling “Lab Investigator” challenge where campers will use their newfound knowledge to solve a chemistry-based mystery!

Mini-Med

For youth finished grades 4 to 8

Experience the fascinating world of health and medical science, while exploring the wonders of the human body and modern science. Your camper will identify symptoms, read x-rays, observe vital signs, discuss nutrition, evaluate sport performance, and look at a virus through a microscope. They’ll build medical models and participate in team building, communication and leadership.

Spy Science

For youth finished grades 3 to 6

Learn the science behind being a secret spy. Throughout the week, your camper will explore techniques behind fingerprinting, make their own invisible ink, learn how to decode text using their own decoders, and engineer their own tools to help retrieve objects. They’ll put their spy skills to use in the end-of-week secret mission!

Intro to Technology

For youth finished grades 2 to 5

Dive into the world of all things technology. Your camper will explore a variety of different types of technology ranging from coding to designing 3D objects. We’ll provide basic introductions and let your camper interact with software such as Tynker, TinkerCAD and Construct 3.

Game Design

For youth finished grades 4 to 8

Game designers are the storytellers of our time! We offer an introduction for new game designers and advanced skills for pros. Your camper will explore and learn the principles of game design through hands-on learning exercises and instructor-led workshops using the game software Construct.

Film Making

For youth finished grades 4 to 8

Combine storytelling, technology, and artistic expression in this creative week of film production. Exciting daily challenges will help your camper learn about a variety of film and video editing techniques. Explore how to capture movement, and the impact of lighting. Experience a variety of film techniques such as animation, stop motion, Claymation and special effects. Expect to work collaboratively with a small group.

Leaders in Training

For youth finished Grades 8 to 11

Everyone has the skills to serve as a role model, take this opportunity to start your journey to leadership success. Discover the principles of program design as well as individual and group development, while exploring your own personal leadership style and values.

As a Leader in Training you will:
• tap into your personal leadership skills
• develop effective interpersonal communication skills
• gain the confidence to overcome obstacles and accomplish goals
• work alongside a YU mentor in creating exciting adventures for youth
• receive a certificate for 30 hours of volunteer service.

Sports School

For youth finished Grades 1 to 8

Sports school aims to expose youth to a variety of new and familiar sports to build lifelong sport participation skills. From traditional sports such as baseball and volleyball to new activities such as tchoukball and kinball, we will develop skills and have fun in a safe environment. Utilizing our unique facilities here at Brock U campers will also have opportunities for indoor rowing and fencing! Sports School is a week packed with active, fair play and new experiences.

Junior Lifeguard Club

For youth finished Grades 3 to 8

JLC stresses fun and aquatic skill development based on personal best achievement.  Building on skills they already have, JLC members work to develop and improve swimming and other aquatic skills with emphasis on: swim and lifesaving knowledge, leadership and teamwork, community education, competition and personal fitness.  This is a water-based camp and most of the activities are in the water.  Participants will have opportunities to enter the JLC TeleGames.

Pre-requisite Swimmer 3 or equivalent. Completed Canadian Swim to Survive Standard which is roll into deep water, tread water for one minute, swim 50 metres.

AquaticSport

For youth finished Grades 1 to 8

AquaticSport provides opportunities for campers to try out various water sports in an fair and safe aquatic environment.  Activities include: water polo, synchronized swimming, springboard diving, lifeguard skills, and more. AquaticSport emphasizes fitness, skill development, fair play, and cooperation. This is a water-based camp and most activities are in the water.

Pre-requisite Swimmer 3 or equivalent. Completed Canadian Swim to Survive Standard which is roll into deep water, tread water for one minute, swim 50 metres. 

Lifesaving Sport Fundamentals

For youth finished Grades 1 to 8

Lifesaving Sport Fundamentals offers participants a recreational introduction to lifesaving sport skills. The program also teaches team building, fair play, ethics in sport, and responsibility. Lifesaving sport competition opportunities are available through TeleGames, as well as regional and provincial lifesaving sport events. This is a water-based camp and most activities are in the water.

Pre-requisite: Swimmer 3 or equivalent. Completed Canadian Swim to Survive Standard which is roll into deep water, tread water for one minute, swim 50 metres. 

Basketball Shooting Camp

July 7-11: For youth finished Gr 1-4
July 14-18: For youth finished Gr 5-8

A fun-filled week introducing and reinforcing shooting fundamentals and mechanics. From stationary shooting, shooting on the move and off the dribble, to team shooting competitions this camp will be action packed. This camp welcomes players from all levels to come improve their shooting ability in a friendly environment. Alongside our knowledgeable professional staff and our student athletes come take your shooting to the next level. This camp is geared towards those who have minimal to limited basketball experience (school basketball would fall in this category).

Basketball Skill Development Camp

July 21-25: For youth finished Gr 1-4
July 28-August 1: For youth finished Gr 5-8

This action-packed experience will provide fundamental instruction with basketball specific drills, daily competition, and 5on5 full court games. This camp teaches the game we love in a team environment that builds friendship and basketball abilities such as dribbling, passing and shooting. You will also be inspired by the Brock coaches and your favourite Badgers. This camp is geared towards those who have minimal to limited basketball experience (school basketball would fall in this category).

Basketball 3on3 Camp

August 5-8 (4 Day Week): For youth finished Gr 1-4
August 11-15: For youth finished Gr 5-8

Join our Brock Badger athletes and coaches for a week of 3on3 action packed action. For players of all skill and levels come develop basketball knowledge and skill through 3on3 basketball concepts. From shooting, passing, spacing and dribbling, 3on3 is a fun way to learn and develop fundamental basketball skill that will help elevate your game. This camp is geared towards those who have minimal to limited basketball experience (school basketball would fall in this category).

Basketball Guard Camp

August 18-22: For youth finished Gr 5-8

Guard camp is built and designed around improving the guard skills in all basketball players. Through emphasis of dribbling, shooting, passing, guard footwork and defensive principles, this camp helps players of all position the skills needed to enhance their game. Our great staff of our Badger coaches and players will share all their knowledge in a great learning environment. This camp is geared towards those who have minimal to limited basketball experience (school basketball would fall in this category).

Cheerleading

For youth finished SK to grade 8.

Cheerleading includes stunts, pyramids, dance, tumbling, jumps, and of course cheer! Come join our popular Cheerleading camp at Brock University lead by the World Champion Brock Cheer team. No previous experience is necessary. Our cheerleading camp is designed to build confidence, learn teamwork, build trust, develop skills, and celebrate success.

Dance

For youth finished Grade 2 – 6.

School’s out, dance camp is IN! Pack your dance shoes, bring all your energy, and join the Brock Badgers Dance Pak for a week-long camp on the dance floor! Experience different dance styles taught by the diverse talent of the Dance Pak! Tap into your inner artist daily by learning new dance combinations, doing arts and crafts, swimming, and experimenting in the great outdoors! 

Fencing (NEW – full days)

Finished grades 2 to 8

Step into the world of Olympic swordplay and discover the thrill of fencing! This dynamic combat sport sharpens agility, reflexes, and tactical thinking while building confidence and discipline. Combining speed, strategy, and precision, fencing enhances coordination, posture, and endurance.

Brock Women’s Hockey Academy- BWHA – U11 – (Goalies)

Aug 25, 2024 – Aug 29, 2025: Girls born in 2015 & 2016

Preseason Skating and Skills Tune-Up Camp. Meant for girls born in 2015 & 2016. Join Brock Women’s Hockey for 1.5 hours of on-ice skills, drills, small area games and half-ice games each day to ensure everyone is ready for the upcoming season. There will also be an hour of off-ice activity each day. Jersey is included.

Brock Women’s Hockey Academy- BWHA – U11 – (Skaters)

Aug 25, 2024 – Aug 29, 2025: Girls born in 2015 & 2016

Preseason Skating and Skills Tune-Up Camp. Meant for girls born in 2015 & 2016. Join Brock Women’s Hockey for 1.5 hours of on-ice skills, drills, small area games and half-ice games each day to ensure everyone is ready for the upcoming season. There will also be an hour of off-ice activity each day. Jersey is included.

Brock Women’s Hockey Academy – BWHA – U9 – (Goalies)

Aug 25 – Aug 29, 2025: Girls born in 2017, 2018 & 2019

Brock Women’s Hockey Academy – BWHA – U9 – (Skaters)

Aug 25 – Aug 29, 2025: Girls born in 2017, 2018 & 2019

Parasports (NEW)

August 19-23 – For youth finished Grade 3-8

Join the Brock Niagara Penguins ParaSport camp being held for the first time at Brock University! This active indoor and outdoor camp is designed for youth finished Grade 2 through Grade 8 who have a physical disability. Campers will experience a variety of para-sports, including sitting volleyball, wheelchair basketball, indoor curling, archery, team building activities and much more! The staff ratio is 1:4. Please contact [email protected] prior to registering for the camp. Should your camper require personal care, we would be pleased to have a care-giver attend camp with them. 

Rowing (Half Days) – Off Campus

Program runs from 12:00 – 4:00pm at the Henley Rowing course.

Brock Rowing hosts rowers finished grades 7 to 12 at the Youth Sculling School. Participants will get a chance to improve their sculling or rowing skills in a wide variety of boats before the fall high school season begins. A week-long sculling or rowing camp of 2 rows per morning targeted towards youth but open to adults as well. For beginners to experience. Held on the historic Henley Rowing course, home to two world championships, and led by expert instructors. Every day includes a snack during break, with a technical chat or video review. Sweep rowing is offered but the athlete needs to register with a partner. If there are dangerous weather conditions, we will have rowing related on-land training.

Soccer

For youth finished Grade 1 – 5

The Brock Badgers soccer camp focuses on all aspects of the game, dribbling, passing, shooting, and defense! Included with variations of games and activities, the camp is geared towards those who have minimal to limited soccer experience (school soccer would fall in this category). Campers who participate in this camp will finish the week with a basic understanding of all essential skills as well as the flow of the game overall. Staff for the camp includes coaches and athletes from the Women’s and Men’s soccer teams.

Volleyball

July 7-11: For youth finished Gr 5-7
July 14-18: For youth finished Gr 8-10

The Brock Badgers volleyball camp focuses on all aspects of the game, including serving, attacking, setting, and defense! Included with variations of games and activities, the camp is geared towards those who have minimal to limited volleyball experience (school volleyball would fall in this category). Campers who participate in this camp will finish the week with a basic understanding of all essential skills as well as the flow of the game overall. This is a perfect opportunity to work on skills preparing for the school season and those interested in playing travel down the road. Staff for the camp includes coaches and athletes from the Brock Varsity Women’s and Men’s volleyball teams.