Summer Programs 2008

Arts Computer Experience (ACE)

ACE 2007 is a summer day camp where children will experience hours of fun while learning exciting and interesting aspects of art, computers, drama and music combined with outdoor activities and swimming.

  • Children ages 7-12 years by December 2008
  • The camp runs four two-week sessions throughout July and August, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. daily
  • The program begins June 30 and ends August 22
  • Cost is $325 to $350 depending on session

Contact: Marsha Wendell, 519-888-4567, ext. 35939, ace@watarts.uwaterloo.ca, ACE website

Carousel Dance Centre SummerDance

Our unique Summerdance program offers children a well-rounded dance experience including creative art projects, ballet, modern and creative dance and an exposure to performance.  The centre strives to develop the learning of skills and fosters creative expression in each child.  We offer half-day and full-day programs for students ages 3 – 17 years.  

SummerDance programs will take place in our new facility at D7-550 Parkside Drive, Waterloo.

Contact:  The Carousel Dance Centre 519-888-4567, ext. 33147, or visit the Carousel Dance website.

Engineering Science Quest (ESQ)

Now in its 18th year, this student-run program explores new horizons in engineering and science, giving children an opportunity to see, touch, invent, design, create, and experiment in our summer camps. ESQ has two streams of camp programming this summer: our engineering and science camp, and our ExXtreme technology camp. Our camps offer low instructor/camper ratios (1:6 in most camps) and are run in partnership with the faculties of engineering and science.

  • Children entering grades 1-9 in fall 2008
  • Camps run weekly from June 30 to August 22, and operate on Canada Day and the August civic holiday.
  • Multiple weeks of programming available for all grade levels.
  • Cost $212 per five-day week except for the ExXtreme! program
  • Cost for the ExXtreme! program is $250 per five-day week
  • Camp hours are 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Offering extended 1 hour drop-off and pick-up periods (no additional cost)

Contact: 519-888-4567, ext. 35239, info@esq.uwaterloo.ca, or visit the ESQ website

Hildegard Marsden Day Nursery Summer Camp

This program of fun-filled indoor and outdoor activities emphasizes the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional growth of young children. Activities include science projects, swimming, large and fine motor activities, songs, co-operative games, field trips, and more. The child-staff ratio is eight campers for each teacher with a maximum of 16 weekly campers. Each week offers different trips and activities.

  • Children ages 4 to 7 years
  • Minimum weekly sessions are offered for July and August
  • Cost is $200 per five-day week; $160 per four-day week
  • Register early

Contact: Stacey Reid or Karen Hinnigen, 519-888-4567, ext. 35437

Klemmer Farmhouse Co-operative Nursery Summer Program

This fun-filled weekly program involves crafts, water play, music, and games combined with field trips and outdoor play programs. Children may register for one or more weeks. Hot lunch and snacks are provided. The child-staff ratio is eight children for each ECE teacher.

  • Children ages 2 1/2 to 5 years
  • Hours are 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
  • Cost is $150 per five-day week and $140 per four-day week

Contact: Lori Clayfield, 519-885-5181, klemmer@watserv1.uwaterloo.ca

Ontario Mennonite Music Camp (OMMC)

Are you looking for an exciting camping experience? Then join us for 12 fun-filled days of Music Camp. We welcome boys and girls with a love for music and all levels of musical ability. Create lifetime friendships as you participate in choir, instrumental music, individual coaching, drama, swimming, outdoor activities, campfires, field trips, camper-planned chapels, visits by professional artists, and a concert for family and friends. Now in its 24th year, OMMC gladly receives campers from many Christian denominations. Campers and university-trained counsellors are housed in the UW dormitory rooms of Conrad Grebel University College.

  • Children ages 12 to 16 years
  • August 10-22
  • Cost is $695 (early bird rate $670) and includes a non-refundable deposit

Contact: email hturman@sympatico.ca; call 519-885-0220, ext. 24226; visit the OMMC website

University of Waterloo Boys' Basketball Camp

The Warrior Boys’ Basketball Camp will provide an end-of-summer head start to the basketball season. Led by Warrior team coaches and players, the camp includes a variety of levels of instruction, with drills and games aimed at improving all aspects of your game. Sessions take place at the Columbia Icefields complex on the UW campus.

  • Boys 10 – 16 years
  • August 25 – 28, 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
  • Fee: $200 includes GST and a camp T-shirt
  • Register before August 11
  • More information and to register

Contact: Tom Kieswetter, Men’s Basketball Coach, University of Waterloo, jtkieswe@uwaterloo.ca

University of Waterloo Boys' Volleyball Camp

Join us for a day of position-specific training followed by three days of skill training that will touch on every aspect of the game. Work with Warrior coaches and athletes to bring your volleyball skills and knowledge to a higher level and prepare for the start of your high school and club season.

  • Boys in high school
  • August 21-24, 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
  • Fee: $200 + GST, includes camp T-shirt
  • Register before June 20
  • More information and to register

Contact: Chris Lawson, Head Warrior Volleyball Coach, University of Waterloo, cjlawson@uwaterloo.ca

University of Waterloo Girls’ Hockey School

The Future Warriors Hockey Camp provides fully supervised sessions with three hours on-ice instruction daily. The program emphasizes power skating (forward and backward), puck control, innovative on-ice and off-ice sessions, team concepts, sportswomanship, leadership — and fun. On-ice sessions held at Columbia Icefields Arena. Off-ice recreational activities held in surrounding university facilities.

  • Girls ages 6–15
  • Ratio of six participants per coach
  • August 11–15, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  • Fee: $275, includes hockey school jersey
  • Please make cheques payable to University of Waterloo Girls’ Hockey School
  • More information and to register

The Elite Warriors Conditioning Camp is looking for the individual who is a good player, but more importantly, is motivated and committed to learning and improving skills, knowledge, and conditioning. We emphasize high-tempo drills, puck control, highly competitive flow drills, and one-on-one drills. Organized scrimmage on last day. On-ice sessions held at Columbia Icefields Arena.

  • Girls ages 15 – 19 playing “A” & “AA”
  • August 11 – 15, 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
  • Fee: $175, includes hockey school jersey
  • Please make cheques payable to Elite Warriors Girls’ Hockey School
  • More information and to register

Both camps will feature Geraldine Heaney, seven-time World Champion, 1998 Olympic Silver Medalist, 2002 Olympic Gold Medalist, 2008 IIHF Hockey Hall of Fame.

Contact: Mike Stankowitsch, Assistant Coach University of Waterloo, 519-888-4567, ext. 35526, mstankow@uwaterloo.ca

University of Waterloo Girls’ Volleyball Camp

At the University of Waterloo Volleyball Camp, you will receive the highest quality of instruction in Ontario's best volleyball facility. Advanced technical skills, position-specific skills and alternative team systems will be the focus throughout the camp and you will receive expert training from the University of Waterloo Warriors' coaching staff and varsity athletes. All camp participants will be grouped according to skill level to guarantee the best learning environment for each athlete. Sessions take place in the University of Waterloo's PAC (Physical Activities Complex) Main Gym.

  • Female athletes in grades 9-12
  • Level: Club experience needed
  • Tuesday, July 8 - Friday, July 11
  • Registration fee is $200 + GST, includes T-shirt
  • Overnight accommodations can be arranged at an additional cost if needed
  • Fees are payable by cheque only
  • Please make your cheques payable to: The University of Waterloo Women's  Volleyball Team
  • More information and registration details

Contact: Gabriele Jobst, Head Coach Women's Volleyball, 519-888-4567 ext. 35692, Fax 519-746-2283, gjobst@uwaterloo.ca

Specialized Positional Volleyball Clinic

Join our high-performance skills clinic for setters, hitters, and liberos. All athletes ages 15-18 can sign up for this specialized clinic and will get focused training and knowledge to hone their skills within the position they play most. You may sign up for only ONE of the skills sessions but the athletes will be combined for the second portion of the day to practice what they've learned together. Spots are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • Monday, July 7
  • Sessions run 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
  • Ages 15-18
  • Cost is $50 + GST

Contact: Gabriele Jobst, Head Coach Women's Volleyball, 519-888-4567 ext. 35692, Fax 519-746-2283, gjobst@uwaterloo.ca

University of Waterloo Warrior Hockey Camps

This unique University of Waterloo Warrior Hockey Camp will provide each participant with the opportunity to develop individual hockey skills in a challenging, fun environment. Each participant will receive more than 12 hours of quality on-ice instruction over five days.

Instructors will help develop your skills based upon your individual level. “Shooting to Score” is committed to a high teacher/student ratio in order to create as many one-on-one coaching situations as possible. This will be accomplished by providing a minimum of one instructor for every five campers.

Specialty Camps have continued to grow this year. They are for players ages 11-14. There will be forward, defencemen, goaltender, and power skating camps available.

  • Skills Camps boys and girls ages 5 – 12
  • Specialty Camps boys and girls ages 11–14
  • Monday, August 18 – Friday, August 29
  • Registration fee is $205 (Skills Camp) and $215 (Specialty)
  • Please make your cheques payable to: Waterloo Warrior Hockey School
  • Send cheque to: “Shooting to Score” Skills Camp, Brian Bourque, Head Hockey Coach, University of Waterloo, Department of Athletics, Columbia Icefield, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1
  • More information and registration details

Contact: Brian Bourque, Head Hockey Coach, 519-888-4567 ext. 32635, bbourque@uwaterloo.ca

University of Waterloo Women’s Field Hockey Camp

The Women’s Field Hockey Camp features international-level coaches, assisted by UW Warriors Varsity team members. Players are divided by experience for more personalized program. Daily instruction, drills, and games.

  • Girls in high school
  • August 25 – 27, 9 a.m. to noon and 1:30 to 4 p.m.
  • Fee: $115 for camp only; other options include residence and meals
  • Register before June 30
  • More information and to register

Contact: Guy Zink, Head Warrior Field Hockey Co-Head Coach, University of Waterloo, guyzink@uwaterloo.ca

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