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!

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

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.

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.

Earth Day Every Day (NEW)

For youth finished grades 2 to 8

Calling all junior ecologists! Your camper will connect with nature in meaningful ways, while they build the skills and confidence required to make a real difference. Throughout the week, they’ll learn about reusing common materials to make new things, build a working wind turbine and help beautify our world by creating wildflower seed balls. They’ll learn about the importance of conservation and how our choices can have both immediate and long-term impacts.

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!

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.

Life Hack Art

For youth finished Grades 2 to 8

Does your camper like to take ordinary things and make them into something creative? Your camper will create their favourite items using everyday materials from simple to advanced projects. They’ll make soap, buttons, glitter jars, tote bags, wallets and more. 

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.

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

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. 

Youth U Amazing Race

For youth finished grades 2 to 8

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

For youth finished Grades 3 to 8

The 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. The Junior Lifeguard Club is water-based – most of the activities happen in the water. These activities may be supplemented with dry-land fun or community education projects, displays and demonstrations. 

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.

Aquatic Multi Sport

For youth finished Grades 1 to 8

Aqua Sport 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. Aqua sport emphasizes fitness, skill development, fair play and cooperation. 

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. 

Aquatic 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. 

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. 

Lego Challenges & Fitness Games: Things that Move (NEW)

For youth finished Grades 2 to 5

Campers will put their creativity to the test with these fun, Things That Move: Lego challenges.  Campers will then take some of these challenges and turn them into life-sized fitness games. This camp is a great fusion of get-moving games and imagination. 

Fitness: Magical World of Castles & Pokemon (NEW)

For youth finished Grades 2 to 5

Get moving in unconventional and creative ways. Campers will dive into magical Hogwarts themed games, challenges & experiences. Then travel to Alola for mystical fitness challenges and throwing games to catch all the Pokemon.

Magical World of Wings & Dragons (NEW)

For youth finished Grades 2 to 5

Get moving with mystical and imagination challenges. Embrace the world of Wings, Fantasy and Dragon themed games.

Lego Challenges & Fitness Games: Creative Worlds (NEW)

For youth finished Grades 2 to 5

Campers will embark on a creative journey with, Creative Worlds: Lego Challenges.  Campers will then dive into these worlds with imagination & fitness games.  What world will your camper create? 

Mission Impossible Fitness Academy (NEW)

For youth finished Grades 2 to 5

Immerse yourself in the stealth and sneak world; complete the challenges, but don’t get caught. At this fitness camp, spies in training will complete covert challenges and engage in agility training to improve their spy skills.

Basketball Shooting Camp

July 2-5 (Short week): For youth finished Gr 1-4
July 8-12: 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.

Basketball Skill Development Camp

July 15-19: For youth finished Gr 1-4
July 22-26: 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.

Basketball 3on3 Camp

July 29-August 2: For youth finished Gr 1-4
August 6-9 (Short week): 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.

Basketball Guard Camp

August 12-16: 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.

Volleyball

July 2-5 (Short week): For youth finished Gr 5-7
July 8-12: 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.

Fencing (Half Days)

Juniors finished grades 1 to 4 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Seniors finished grades 5 to 11 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.

Rowing – Indoors (Half Days)

Seniors finished grades 5 to 11 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Juniors finished grades 1 to 4 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Brock Rowing summer camp will provide campers with the opportunity to try a new sport in a fun and hands-on environment.

Campers will get to learn the basics of rowing at the Leo LeBlanc Rowing Centre, where they will have access to the exciting features the centre has to offer. Campers will learn how to scull and sweep in the rowing tank, as well as practice their skills and gain fitness on the ergs and sliding ergs. This camp is designed for novices and no experience is necessary.

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!

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! 

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 (NEW)

July 2-5 (short week) – For youth finished Grade 2-5
July 8-12 – For youth finished Grade 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. 

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 bnpenguins@gmail.com 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.