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. Push your 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!

Robotics: 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 (new)

For youth finished grades 2 to 8

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

Coding

For youth finished grades 4 to 8

Dive into the world of coding. You will be surprised at how much we depend on code every day. We invite you to learn basic coding skills with devices and programs such as Tynker, Scratch and OzoBots. As your skills develop, we will move on to creating full programming with specialized software such as Tynker.

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. Explore and learn the principles of game design through hands-on learning exercises and instructor-led workshops using the game software Construct. Please bring your own USB/flash drive to save your game for home.

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 you 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.

Eco Warriors

For youth finished grades 2 to 8

Calling all Ecologist! Come connect with nature while you build the skills and confidence required to make a real difference. Develop your leadership skills and become a true steward of the global environment. Explore various energy sources while building a working wind turbine and discover how clothes and electronics are made. Experience the importance of conservation and how our choices can have both immediate and long-term impacts.

Spy Science

For youth finished grades 4 to 8

Learn the science behind being a secret spy. Explore techniques behind fingerprinting, make your own invisible ink, learn how to decode text using your own decoders, and engineer your own tools to help you retrieve objects. Put your spy skills to use in the end-of-week secret mission!

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. Identify symptoms, read x-rays, observe vital signs, discuss nutrition, evaluate sport performance, and look at a virus through a microscope. Create a brochure and develop an awareness campaign for diseases of interest and participate in team building, communication and leadership.

Life Hack Art (NEW)

For youth finished Grades 2 to 8

Do you like to take ordinary things and make it into something creative?  Create your favourite items using everyday materials from simple to advanced projects.  Make soap, buttons, glitter jars, tote bags, wallets and more.

Canvas & Clay

For youth finished Grades 2 to 8

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

Creative Stage

For youth finished Grades 2 to 8

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

Outdoor Pursuits

For youth finished Grades 2 to 8

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

Adventure Climbing

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 you to conquer it. Whether you’ve never climbed before and want to learn some basic techniques, or you want to push yourself to get further into the sport, Adventure Climbing is right for you. You will learn sport climbing techniques, how to tie climbing knots, warm up, and prevent injuries. You will also spend time slack lining and developing teamwork skills on our low ropes course and 30-ft high rope challenge course.

Youth U Amazing Race

For youth finished grades 2 to 8

This Jurassic themed amazing race will take you across campus to complete various tasks, solve clues and work as a team. The fun plot twist will involve activities of learning of the Jurassic period including digging for clues, making your own fossils, excavating a virtual dig site.

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

For youth finished Grades 3 to 8

An introduction to the world of lifesaving and lifeguard competitions. This camp was designed for a serious purpose, but the process is pure fun. The club stresses skill development based on personal best achievements. This program includes swimming, cooperative games, competitive games, diving, shadow guarding, lifesaving skills, rescues, first aid, and crafts!

Pre-requisite: Canadian Swim to Survive Standard

AquaSport

For youth finished Grades 1 to 8

AquaSport provides an opportunity for campers to try out various water sports in a fair and safe aquatic environment. Activities include water polo, synchronized swimming, springboard diving, lifeguard skills and more. Aquasport emphasizes fitness, skill development, fair play and cooperation.

Aquatic Sport FUNdamentals

For youth finished Grades 1 to 8

Improve your strokes with 25 m swims of front crawl, back crawl and whip kick. With 100 m workouts and 25 m sprints, fitness levels should increase. Touch and go turns will also be introduced. Hitting a target with a rope, movement with flippers, swimming underneath an obstacle, securing a rescue tube to a manikin and treading water while supporting an object, are some of the sport skills to be enjoyed.

Pre-requisite: Participants should be comfortable in the deep end, able to swim 25 meters and tread water for 45 seconds. Swimmer 3.

Basketball Shooting Camp

July 4-7 (Short week): 6-9 yrs old
July 10-14: 10-13 yrs old

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.

Basketball Skill Development Camp

July 17-21: 6-9 yrs old
July 24-28: 10-13 yrs old

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.

Basketball 3on3 Camp

July 31-August 4: 6-9 yrs old
August 8-11 (Short week): 10-13 yrs old

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.

Basketball Guard Camp

August 14-18: 6-9yrs old
August 21-25: 10-13 yrs old (will start with waitlist and open if enough registered)

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.

Volleyball

July 4 – 7, 2023 (Short week): 10-12 yrs old
July 10 – 14: 13-15 yrs old

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. For those who compete at the club level, please see additional information for our High-Performance Weekend Camp. Additionally, this camp is a helpful pre-event for our fall and winter house league programming starting in September 2023.

Fencing (half-days)

Juniors finished grades 2 to 5 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Seniors finished grades 6 to 12 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

As a combat sport, fencing calls on agility, reflexes, tactical smarts, discipline, and hand-eye coordination. This graceful sport combines strength, patience, peace of mind, and speed as it improves coordination and posture while providing aerobic exercise and strength training.

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. Campers will also have the chance to swim at Brock’s pool!

Soccer

6-12 yrs old

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.

Golf Half-Day

7 to 13 years old

Please note that Golf camp takes place off campus at the Brock Golf Course located at 2745 Merrittville Highway. The half-day camp runs 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Before and after care is not available for this camp.

Whether you are a dedicated golfer looking to take your game to the next level, or just beginning to develop your game, this camp is for you. It is designed to teach the fundamental skills of golf, building confidence, lowering scores, and celebrating success. Campers will take part in both team and individual contests throughout the week. All campers will spend time on the practice grounds and the golf course, giving them a chance to lower their scores.

Campers will need to bring their own golf clubs.

Rugby

July 4-7: 6-9 yrs old
July 10-14: 10-13 yrs old

This week-long summer camp will introduce young athletes to rugby and develop core skills that are applicable across other sports and activities. Each day will key in on a new rugby skill: catching, passing, kicking, defense, and general play. Although this camp will focus on rugby there will be other fun activities to engage in as well.