Dovercourt Summer Camps 2017 program guide

Sports
Designed around the Canadian
Sport for Life model, Dovercourt
sports camps are geared toward
children who want to try a variety of
different sports in a fun and friendly
environment. Aimed at improving and
promoting physical literacy, sports
camps are designed and delivered by
experienced staff and professional
coaches. At least half the day is
focused on specialized instruction
and the rest of the day is balanced
with crafts and quiet activities,
outdoor play, and swimming.
Acrobatic Jump Rope
7-10yrs $250
Acrobatic rope jumping originates
in Japan, and this program combines
skills of coordination, concentration
and flexibility in a fun, non-competitive
environment. In partnership with founder
Bill Chong and the Ottawa Acro Ropers
you’ll learn the basics of this exciting
sport, then show off your skills at the end
of the week for family and friends.
Active Start
4-5yrs $272
5-8yrs $245
This multi-sport camp is designed and
led by Dovercourt counselors who are
experienced in school and competitive
club sports and is focused on teaching
the ABC’s of sport: Agility, Balance,
and Coordination and the fundamental
movement skills. With an emphasis on
participation and fun, campers will learn
and practice the basics of a variety of
sports including soccer, basketball, flag
football, swimming, frisbee, volleyball
and more.
Basketball
7-9yrs $269
This program offers quality instruction by
local coaches and athletes. Practice your
skills through games and drills including
dribbling, passing and shooting. Work
on the strategies of the game then test
them out in a tournament with other
campers and counselors.
Cheerleading
7-10yrs $244
In partnership with BC Sports Programs,
this brand new program offers expert
instruction in acro-dance, tumbling,
gymnastics, choreography, and props
(such as pompoms, batons, flags,
etc). Learn basic moves with certified
instructors then show off your skills for
family and friends on Friday.
Fishing
11-13yrs $310
Drop your line in some of Ottawa’s best
fishing locations with Captain Yan from
Fishing Just 4 Kids. Learn the basics of
fishing, casting, knot tying, fish ecology,
fish behaviours and more. You’ll receive
your very own rod and tackle box to take
home so that you can continue practicing
your skills all summer long.
Lifeguarding
8-10yrs $249
Based on the Life Saving Society’s
Junior Lifeguard Club program, this one
week course will be sure to test your
strength and endurance, leadership and
teamwork skills. If you love the water and
are looking for something different than
swim lessons then this is the program
for you. Participants will receive their
own team uniform as well as a water
log to record personal achievements
throughout the week.
Little Aces Tennis
6-12yrs $270
This Tennis Canada program uses
fun, specialized instruction and ageappropriate
equipment and court space
to introduce the sport in a fun and
interactive way. You’ll learn the basics
including backhand, forehand, and
serving, then practice in preparation
for a singles and doubles tournament.
Racquets are provided, or bring your
own. For more info about the instructor,
visit seancoaching.com.
Parkour
8-11yrs $308
Spend the week with experienced
instructor Dagan Shaw and learn the
art of the chase. Learn the fundamental
techniques of parkour and free-running
including vaulting, rolling, and climbing.
Through this unique combination of
gymnastics, acrobatics, and martial arts,
you’ll develop strength, endurance, and
coordination. For a taste of what’s in
store, visit dshawpk.com.
Stand Up
Paddleboarding (SUP)
8-14yrs $312
Head out onto the water and learn the
basics of Stand Up Paddleboarding
(SUP). You’ll practice balance and
coordination while learning how to
maneuver the board. This program offers
specialized instruction from certified
trainers at Urban Ocean SUP. For a
preview, visit urbanoceansup.com.
Soccer
6-12yrs $240
Spend some time on the field practicing
the basics of soccer. In this program
delivered by experienced Dovercourt
staff, you’ll work on the fundamental
movements of the game through exciting
and fun exercises and develop your
game strategy in time for the camper vs
counselor match on Friday. *Cleats are
strongly recommended.
Sailing
11-13yrs $310
In partnership with Advantage Boating,
enjoy a full week on the Ottawa River in a
22 foot sailboat with an expert instructor.
Learn the basics of keelboat sailing by
practicing knots and rigging and learning
about weather and waves. Take your turn
at the helm while under motor in and out
of the harbour, and while under sail.
Swimming
6-9yrs $250
The perfect camp for kids who can’t get
enough of the water. With at least half of
the day spent in the water with a certified
instructor and lifeguard, you’ll work on
swim strokes, learning techniques to go
farther and faster. All campers must be able
to swim a minimum of 5m unassisted and
be comfortable in and around the water.
Ultimate Frisbee
7-11yrs $240
This program offers the perfect
introduction to one of the most exciting
team sports. With lots of time focused
on developing fundamental skills like
tossing and catching, running and
agility, this program provides a good
balance of basic instruction and physical
challenge. With similar game play to other
sports like soccer and football, ultimate
provides young athletes with transferable
skills, while focusing on teamwork and
sportsmanship which are at the heart of the
sport. *Cleats are strongly recommended.
Cricket
8-12yrs $240
This program
offers an exciting
introduction to the
sport of Cricket.
Designed and delivered by professional
coaches from Youth Cricket Academy,
this program focuses on introducing and
defining the skills necessary for young
players to enjoy the game in their backyard
or in the park with friends and family. Youth
Cricket Academy offers age-appropriate
equipment and instruction, providing
players of all abilities the opportunity to
succeed.
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