Survivor

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”. 

Climbing Camp

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, Climbing Camp 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

Using innovative materials and technology, your camper will work with a group to 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 1 and 2

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. Junior Robotics 1 and Junior Robotics 2 have the same basic structure with a few unique activities and modules to differentiate them from each other. You do not need to complete Junior Robotics 1 in order to register for Junior Robotics 2.

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.

Jr. Scientist

For youth finished grades 2 to 8

Explore science in the world around us through hands-on experiments and exciting challenges! During this camp, campers will investigate lifestyle science, chemistry, biology, and STEM concepts as they explore how science shows up in everyday life. Participants will experiment with reactions and materials, discover how the human body and natural world work, and build problem-solving skills through interactive activities and collaborative challenges. This week encourages curiosity, creativity, and a deeper understanding of the science that shapes our daily lives.

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 – Now 3 weeks!

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

New for 2026, the LIT program will be a 3 week session. The first week will entail learning about leadership as an LIT group. The second week will involve half days in placement with summer camp groups and the other half reflecting and continuing to learn about leadership. The third week will be primarily in a summer camp group practicing what has been learned.

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.

Sports School – Girls Only Option – NEW for 2026

For youth finished Grades 1 to 4

This year, we are offering one week of Girls Only Option for our popular Sports School Camp. This camp will run concurrently with our co-ed Sports School Camp. In our Girls Only Option, campers will play and interact mainly with campers also registered in the Girls Only Option. There will be some activities where campers will participate with the co-ed group include swimming and high ropes. Also running this week is our typical co-ed Sports School Camp. Please note the Girls Only Option is for girls and those who identify as girls. If you’d like to register for the co-ed Sports School, please complete registration through that separate activity registration.

Junior Lifeguard Club

For youth finished Grades 3 to 8

JLC focuses on fun and skill development though personal best achievement. Members enhance swimming, lifesaving, leadership, teamwork, community education, competition, and fitness. This water-based camp features mostly in-water activities, with opportunities to enter the JLC TeleGames.

Prerequisite: Swimmer 3 or equivalent and completion of the Canadian Swim to Survive Standard (deep water roll, 1-minute tread, 50m swim)

AquaticSport

For youth finished Grades 1 to 8

AquaticSport offers campers a chance to explore water sports in a fair, safe environment. Activities include water polo, synchronized swimming, diving, lifeguard skills, and more. The cam p focuses on fitness, skill development, fair play, and teamwork. This water-based camp features mostly in-water activities.

Prerequisite: Swimmer 3 or equivalent and completion of the Canadian Swim to Survive Standard (deep water roll, 1-minute tread, 50m swim).

Lifesaving Sport Fundamentals

For youth finished Grades 1 to 8

Lifesaving Sport Fundamentals introduces participants to lifesaving sport skills in a fun, team-focused environment. Thie program promotes team building, fair play, ethic, and responsibility. Competition opportunities are available through the TeleGames. This water-based camp features mostly in-water activities.

Prerequisite: Swimmer 3 or equivalent and completion of the Canadian Swim to Survive Standard (deep water roll, 1-minute tread, 50m swim)

Atlantis Water World Aquatics & Fitness Games

For youth finished Grades 2 to 6

Use your imagination and embark on a journey that incorporates aquatic activities, skills and fitness activities and games as you search for Atlantis.
This program begins in the pool daily.

Pokemon Aquatics & Fitness Games

For youth finished Grades 2 to 6

Campers dive into magical games, swimming challenges & experiences. Then travel to Alola for mystical fitness challenges and throwing games to catch all the Pokemon.
This program begins in the pool daily.

Mindfulness & Yoga (1/2 Day Camp)

For youth finished Grades 4 to 7

Campers will use creative expression, breathwork and guided meditations to enhance mindfulness. Different styles of yoga, balancing challenges and time spent outdoors is incorporated daily.
(This program does not swim).

Mini Lego Games to Life-Sized Fitness Games

For youth finished Grades 2 to 6

Players plan and strategize to complete the mini Lego quests, then work together to move and complete the life-sized fitness games.

Dungeons & Dragons Fitness Games

For youth finished Grades 2 to 6

This fitness camp incorporates movement games that are Dungeons & Dragons themed. Each day focuses on different D&D characters and the fitness skills and games required to become these characters. Will you enjoy training as a Warlock, Bard or someone else?

Competitive Edge

For youth finished Grades 5 to 9

This camp helps athletes take their performance to the next level through fun and engaging activities grounded in sport psychology. Throughout a week filled with exciting sport-based challenges, campers will explore how their mindset and emotions affect their game and build confidence to perform under pressure, leaving them feeling prepared for life both on and off the court.

Basketball Shooting Camp

July 6-10: For youth finished Gr 1-4
July 13-17: 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 20-24: For youth finished Gr 1-4
July 27-31: 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 4-7 (4 Day Week): For youth finished Gr 1-4
August 10-14: 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 17-21: For youth finished Gr 1-4
August 24-28: 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

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.

Parasports

July 27-31 – 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. 

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.

Track & Field

For youth finished Gr 6-9

This summer the Brock Badgers Track and Field team will be running a camp for the youth around the Niagara regions. Athletes will be able to learn basic track and field events throughout the week with varsity coaching from the school. These training sessions will be two, two-hour sessions each day to advance their track and field skills. At the end of the week athletes will show of their skills they’ve learned in a small meet within the camp. During the week athletes will participate in a number of other activities including swimming held at the pool on the Brock University Campus.