Camps for ages 4-7

All about Animals

Animal lovers will be wild about this camp! You will learn where animals and bugs live, what they eat, how long they have been around for and how they survive. Have fun through interactive activities, games, a visit from a therapy dog and a live animal presentation.

*Outside of the visits from Wildlife Haven and The Humane Society, all program content and activities are newly created each summer. If you loved All About Animals last year, we're sure you'll love the new lessons and activities this year as well!

Instructor: Qualified Mini U Programs classroom leader
Hours/Day: 3 Animals; 3 Rec
Dates: Weeks 1*, 3,5,7,9
Price: $299 (short week* $239.20)
Ages: 5-7

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Cheerleading I

This camp is an introduction to the sport of cheerleading. Learn basic tumbling, pyramids and stunts combined with gymnastics and dance techniques.

Instructor: Qualified Mini U Programs coach
Hours/Day: 3 Cheer; 3 Rec
Dates: Weeks 1*, 3, 5, 7 & 9
Price: $299 (short week* $239.20)
Ages: 5-7

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Crafty Kids

If you love all things crafty, this is the camp for you. Improve your skills in drawing and painting. Try splatter painting, sculpting and more! Participants will have some take-home projects at the end of the week. Please bring a large shirt to protect your clothes.

Potential allergens: Acrylic Paint, Chalk

*All program content and activities are newly created each summer. If you loved Crafty Kids last year, we're sure you'll love the new lessons and activities this year as well!

Instructor: Qualified Mini U Programs classroom leader
Hours/Day: 3 Crafts; 3 Rec
Dates: Week 2, 4, 6* & 8
Price: $299 (short week* $239.20)
Ages: 5-7

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Dinosaur Discovery

Take a trip back to prehistoric times when the dinosaurs roamed the Earth. Learn how a T. Rex hunted through challenges tracking light and movement. See how fossils were made and then go out and dig them up yourself! You will also get to visit the Ed Leith Cretaceous Menagerie on campus to see some massive fossils firsthand.

Potential allergens: Baking soda, vinegar, wheat flour, salt, corn starch.

Instructor: Qualified Mini U Programs classroom leader
Hours/Day: 3 Dinos; 3 Rec
Dates: Week 2, 4, 6* & 8
Price: $299 (short week* $239.20)
Ages: 5-7

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Fun Froggie Fitness

This full day program is packed with fun activities that will keep you busy all day long! Participate in recreational games and activities, learn basic movement skills and enjoy one hour of basic art activities each day. 

Please pack a lunch, a nut-free snack and a drink for breaks.

Note: Participants must be age 4 by the start date of the program.  This program does not include swimming. 

Instructor: Qualified Mini U Programs leader
Hours/Day: 6 Rec
Dates: Weeks 1*, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6*, 7 & 8
Price: $299 (short week* $239.20)
Age: 4-5

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Mini Bisons Basketball I

Mini Bisons Basketball I is designed to provide an introduction to basketball with fun, high quality and developmentally appropriate training, programming, and coaching as part of a holistic approach to long-term athlete development. Our programs will be created and coached by varsity Bisons student-athletes.

Instructor: Bisons student-athletes, with mentorship and curriculum development support, provided by Bisons Basketball head coaches Kirby Schepp and Michele Sung
Hours/Day: 3 Basketball; 3 Rec
Dates: Weeks 1*, 3, 5, 6*, 7 & 9 
Price: $299 (short week* $239.20)
Ages: 5-7

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NEW! U7 Mini Bisons Hockey I

U7 Summer Hockey Camps are designed for young players to develop their skills in a fun and supportive environment. Tailored for athletes born in 2019 & 2020, these camps focus on foundational techniques such as skating, stickhandling, passing, and shooting. With coaching from our Bison hockey players, age-appropriate drills, and exciting games, children will build confidence, improve their hockey fundamentals, and make new friends. Perfect for beginners or those looking to improve their skills, U7 Summer Hockey Camps provide a positive and engaging experience for young hockey enthusiasts. Coaches will group players based on their current skill levels for all on ice sessions.

Each player will receive a take home jersey.  Players must be able to skate independently and wear full hockey equipment.

Instructor:  U Sports student-athletes, with mentorship and curriculum development support, provided by Bisons Hockey Coaches. 
Hours/Day: 1 hour on ice; 1 hour dryland; 4 Rec
Dates: Weeks 2, 3, 4, 5, 6*, 7, & 8
Price: $335 (short week* $268)
Ages: Players born in 2019 & 2020

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Mini Bisons Soccer I

Mini Bisons Soccer I is designed to provide an introduction to soccer with fun, high quality and developmentally appropriate training, programming, and coaching as part of a holistic approach to long-term athlete development. Our programs will be created and coached by Bisons student-athletes.

Instructor: Mentorship and curriculum development support, provided by Bisons Soccer Coaches
Hours/Day: 3 Soccer; 3 Rec
Dates: Weeks 1*, 3, 4, 5, 6*, 7, 8 & 9
Price: $299 (short week* $239.20)
Ages: 5-7

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Mini Bisons Track and Field I

Step into the blocks and sprint to the finish line! Develop your skills as you explore all the events of track and field. Learn about running, jumping and throwing in an active and games-oriented environment. Take part in a mock track meet at the end of the week to test out your new skills.

Instructor: Qualified Mini U Programs leader
Hours/Day: 3 Track and Field; 3 Rec
Dates: Weeks 2, 4, 6* & 8
Price: $299 (short week* $239.20)
Ages: 5-7

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Mini Gym

Move and groove in this fun movement program. Learn basic movement and motor skills like throwing, catching and hopping, combined with elements of gymnastics like cartwheels, forward and backward rolls, balance beam activities and more!

Instructor: Qualified Mini U Programs coach
Hours/Day: 3 Gym; 3 Rec
Dates: Weeks 1*, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6* 7, 8, & 9
Price: $299 (short week* $239.20)
Ages: 5-7

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Rhythmic Gymnastics I

Experience the world of rhythmic gymnastics in a fun and encouraging environment.  Participants will receive basic instruction in rope, hoop, ball, clubs, ribbon and scarves and create a fun routine throughout the week. 

Instructor: Qualified Mini U Programs coach
Hours/Day: 3 Rhythmic; 3 Rec
Dates: Weeks 2, 4, 6* & 8
Price: $299 (short week* $239.20)
Ages: 5-7

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Mini Science

Throughout the week, perform exciting experiments in a variety of hands-on activities. Learn about rockets, fossil formation, chemical reactions and more!

Potential allergens: baking soda, vinegar, shaving cream, sodium polyacrylate, saline solution. 

*All program content and activities are newly created each summer. If you loved Science Alliance last year, we're sure you'll love the new lessons and activities this year as well!

Instructor: Qualified Mini U Programs leader
Hours/Day: 3 Science; 3 Rec
Dates: 1*, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6* 7, 8 & 9
Price: $299 (short week* $239.20)
Ages: 5-7

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NEW! Mini Unicorns

Mini Unicorns invites campers into a magical world where they celebrate their uniqueness, build leadership skills, and foster creativity through imaginative play. Campers will engage in hands-on activities like creating glittering masterpieces and building their own hobby unicorns, all while learning the value of teamwork and supporting one another. With an emphasis on empowerment, collaboration, and friendship, this camp offers a fun and colorful adventure where every child can gain confidence and explore their individuality. 

Instructor: Qualified Mini U Programs leader
Hours/Day: 3 Unicorns; 3 Rec
Dates: 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8
Price: $299
Ages: 5-7

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Sports Sampler I

Welcome to the world of sports! Develop a passion for a variety of sports in a fun, non-competitive and inclusive environment. Campers will be introduced to all of the favorites including soccer, basketball, dodgeball, track and more! Learn about basic skill development, fair play, teamwork and participation.

Instructor: Qualified Mini U Programs coach
Hours/Day: 3 Sport; 3 Rec
Dates: Weeks 2, 3, 4, 5, 6*, 7, 8 & 9 
Price: $299 (short week* $239.20)
Ages: 5-7

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Wall Climbing I

This program is designed to give participants the chance to experience wall climbing for the first time. Participants will tackle a 1500 square foot climbing wall in the Active Living Centre for one hour per day and spend one hour per day on our bouldering wall which features our new kilter board.  Learn safety procedures, knot tying techniques, bouldering and climbing communication in a fun and safe indoor environment.

Instructor: Qualified Climbing leader
Hours/Day: 2 Climb; 4 Rec
Dates: Weeks 1*, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6* 7, 8 & 9
Price: $299 (short week* $239.20)
Ages: 5-7

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Bisons Learn to Skate - Parent & Tot

This program is ideal for beginner skaters. Lessons will focus on the fundamentals of skating, gliding, forward skating, stopping, starting and turning. Learn to Skate combines movement-oriented activities and games to encourage fun through learning. The parent/adult accompanying the child should be a confident skater.

Participants are required to bring their own skates, CSA-approved helmets (full face mask recommended) and thick mitts or hockey gloves.

Ages: 3-5
Instructor: Qualified Mini U Programs leaders
Days: Sundays 10:00-10:45am
Number of classes: 10                                               
‎Dates: September 28 - December 14 (No classes October 12 and November 16) 
Price: $250

OR

Days: Mondays 5:00 - 5:45pm 
‎Dates: ‎October 6 - December 15 (No classes October 13)
Number of classes: 10
Price: $250

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Bisons Learn to Skate I

Lessons will focus on the fundamentals of skating (forward skating, stopping, starting, turning, backwards skating) combining movement oriented activities and games to encourage fun through learning. Children must be able to stand independently on the ice without assistance.

Participants are required to bring their own skates, CSA-approved helmets (full face mask recommended) and thick mitts or hockey gloves.

Ages: 5-7
Instructor: Qualified Mini U Programs leaders
Days: Sundays 10:45 - 11:30am 
Number of classes: 10
‎Dates: September 28 - December 14 (No classes October 12 & November 16)
Price: $250

OR

Days: Mondays 5:45 - 6:30pm
‎Dates: ‎October 6 - December 15 (No classes October 13)
Number of classes: 10
Price: $250

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Parent & Tot Mini Gym 

Join us each week for 50 minutes of fun movement and activity.  Learn basic movement and motor skills like throwing, catching and hopping, combined with elements of gymnastics like forward and backward rolls, balance beam activities and more!  

This program will require parent participation.   

Ages: 3 & 4
Instructor: Qualified Mini U Programs leaders
Days:   Saturdays 9:00 - 9:50am
Dates:  Saturday - September 20 - November 29  (no class Sept 27, Oct 11 & 25)
Number of classes: 8
Price:  $96

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Mini Gym

Move and groove in this fun movement program. Learn basic movement and motor skills like throwing, catching and hopping, combined with elements of gymnastics like cartwheels, forward and backward rolls, balance beam activities and more!  

Ages: 5 & 6
Instructor: Qualified Mini U Programs leaders
Days:   Saturdays 10:00 - 10:50 a.m.
Dates:  Saturday - September 20 - November 29  (no class Sept 27, Oct 11 & 25)
Number of classes: 8
Price:  $96.00

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Mini Bisons Basketball I

Designed by our Bisons head coaches, the Mini Bisons Basketball program allows children to play the game in a focused environment suited to the development of their physical, mental and basketball skills by instituting long-term athlete development (LTAD) modifications to the adult game. With high repetitions and touches, it is player-oriented with the emphasis is on skill development in combination with the teaching and loading of actions.

Ages: 5-7
Instructor: Qualified Mini U Programs leaders
Dates: September 21 - November 30 (no classes October 12, October 23, November 16)
Number of classes: 8
Days: Sundays 4:00-4:50 p.m.
Price: $160

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Wall Climbing I

This program is designed to give participants the chance to experience wall climbing for the first time. Under the supervision of our certified leaders, you will learn the basic requirements for wall climbing such as safety, communication and technique.

Ages: 6-7
Instructor: Qualified Mini U Programs leaders
Days: Saturdays 9:00 - 10:00am 
‎Dates: September 20 - December 13 (No classes September 27, October 11 and October 25)
Number of classes: 10
Price: $240

OR

Days: Wednesdays 5:00-6:00pm
Number of classes: 10                                               
‎Dates: September 24 - November 26 
Price: $240  

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Sport Sampler I

Register for this program if you love being active, having fun and trying new things. Sport sampler will move you through various athletic activities over the 10 weeks. Each week you will try popular activities like soccer, basketball, volleyball and more! 

Fall Session 
Ages: 5-7
Instructor: Qualified Mini U Programs leaders
Days: Wednesdays 6:00-6:50pm
Number of classes: 10                                               
‎Dates: September 22 - December 1 (no class October 13)
Price: $200   

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