Locations
BARRHAVEN: Longfields-Davidson Secondary School: 149 Berrigan Dr, Nepean, ON K2J 5C6
KANATA: Earl of March Secondary School: 4 The Parkway, Kanata, On K2K 2B6
Ages
Boys and girls ages 7 to 12 years
AGE-RESTRICTED CAMP: All campers must be 7 or older at the start of the camp week.
Dates and Rates
Click here to see "Dates and Rates" for all of our camps
Description
Basketball skills, drills and games in the morning and swimming/off-site activities in the afternoon.
Basketball Camp is a great introduction to the game for beginners and recreational players using modified equipment for younger players. Lower nets, smaller balls and smaller courts are all designed to help players learn the game more
quickly. Under the instruction of our basketball coaches, you'll learn the basics and improve your basketball fundamentals through drills and games, regardless of your ability! Each week will be capped off with full games.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
Dribbling, Passing and Catching, Pivoting, Lay-ups, Shooting, Guarding, and Rebounding.
Preparing for camp
On the Thursday before each week of camp you'll receive an email from us reminding you that you're registered for camp for the upcoming week. At that time, we'll
also remind you to
download this week's "Gator Tales". Gator Tales is our weekly publication which includes: a packing list, emergency contact information, afternoon outings schedule, lunch menu, theme day schedule and more.
Sample schedule
Each day is packed with special activities and
every day and every week is different to accommodate campers who are with us for several weeks throughout the summer.
7:30 to 8:30am |
Pre-Camp DROP OFF (free of charge: children choose between supervised quiet time for reading and playing board games or sports activities and games in the gym) |
8:30 to 8:45 am |
Large Group Game: this helps the kids warm up before we take attendance.
|
8:45 to 9:00 am |
Attendance |
9:00 am sharp |
Campers going off-site depart by school bus (eg. swim camp, horseback camp). On-site camps remain at the school. |
9:00 to 9:40 am |
ROTATION 1:
Scatter: kids are divided into their specialty camps and start programming with their counselors. |
9:40 to 10:20am |
ROTATION 2:
Specialty Camp Time (as chosen weekly) |
10:20 to 10:50 am |
Snack Break (please send drinks/snacks with campers) |
10:50 to 11:30 am |
ROTATION 3:
Specialty Camp Time (as chosen weekly) |
11:30 to 12:00 PM |
Daily Optional Time: campers participate in gym activities of their choice to play with counselors. |
12:00 to 12:30pm
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Lunch (lunch plan available for a fee)
Buses return from off-site camp locations |
12:30 to 1:30pm
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Flagpole (camp dance, singsong, jokes) and prepare for afternoon activities.
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1:30 to 4:00pm
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Whole-camp activities: see schedule below (typically public swims, no lessons provided) |
4:00 to 4:30pm
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Snack (free Gatorade available, cash snack bar available) |
4:30 to 5:30pm
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Post-Camp - PICK UP (free of charge: children choose between supervised quiet time for reading and playing board games or sports activities and games in the gym) |
Weekly themes
For a more detailed look at our weekly themes, emergency phone numbers, etc. please check out our
Gator Tales.
Afternoon schedule by camp location
5 and 6 year olds DO NOT ATTEND OUR AFTERNOON SWIMS. They will instead visit local splash pads or remain at the school for afternoon activities including arts and crafts,
movies, sports and cooperative games.
7 to 12 year olds will travel by school bus to some local-area swimming pools.
|
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Longfields-Davidson |
Walter Baker Swim |
Gator Games (at camp) |
Kanata Wave Pool |
Walter Baker Swim |
Gator Games (at camp) |
Earl of March SS |
Glen Cairn/Beaverbrook Pool |
Gator Games (at camp) |
Kanata Wave Pool |
Glen Cairn/Beaverbrook Pool |
Gator Games (at camp) |
St Peter Catholic HS |
Bearbrook Pool Swim |
Francois Dupuis Pool Swim |
Gator Games (at camp) |
Bearbrook Pool Swim |
Gator Games (at camp) |
* field trips subject to change based on availability and the size of each group.
Swim safety
Safety is our number one concern.
We understand your concern for the safety of young swimmers. Please be sure to read our complete
"swim safety rules and policies."
Quest for the Gator Cup
One of the traditions we are most proud of is our weekly "Quest for the Gator
Cup". Since 1996, this fierce, but friendly, competition has pit our
Safari friends (Iguanas, Parrots, Treefrogs, Cheetahs, Elephants,
and Gators) against one another in a week-long competition that
we call the "Quest for the Gator Cup". Each team consists of campers of all
ages and from all Specialty Camps and their counselors. At the end of each week, every camper receives a
commemorative ribbon celebrating their participation in this one-of-a-kind
event.
The Gator Cup is sure to be the highlight of every camper's week and something they will
remember for years to come.
Camps fill quickly. Register today
to avoid disappointment!