Camp Programs

Excalibur Camp is an excellent environment for children to learn about teamwork, fair play and to grow as individuals

SESSION DATES

Camp programs are offered in four, two-week sessions during July and August.

Please note: Campers must be minimum age by December 31st, 2020

MINI EXCALIBUR PROGRAM 

Available sessions: A, B, C, D

Ages 4-6

Mini Excalibur is a full day, two-week program, for our youngest campers aged 4-6. This program offers a safe, challenging and active environment to give campers an introduction to their first experience at summer camp! Our low camper to staff ratio ensures constant supervision and individual attention to each camper. Campers participate in daily planned activities including sports, arts, nature exploration, swimming, canoeing and a field trip.

Mini Excalibur campers will participate in activities meant to foster healthy social interaction such as: cooperation, respect, teamwork, sportsmanship, sharing, creativity and overall healthy development of young children in a friendly and nurturing environment.

MULTI-SPORT 

Available sessions: A, B, C, D

Our Multisport program is a favourite with athletes and active children who want to explore a wide variety of sports this summer! Campers spend time in sport programs, with their counsellor group and take part in all camp activities. Campers participate in a wide variety of sports, intramural games, special events, swimming and exciting challenges each day of camp. They get a chance to try out various activities including basketball, rugby, lacrosse, soccer, canoeing, judo and boxing all while utilizing the Athletics Centre facilities including the Justin Chiu Stadium!

FUNdamentals and Learn-to-Train campers can select a ‘minor’ activity, which gives them the chance to incorporate a sport activity or focus on a particular art form. Minor options include: visual arts, science, outdoor education, drama/dance, stick sports, field sports, canoeing or court sports. Campers will spend two hours per day in the Multisport program before branching off each day to do an hour long session in their minor activity.

FUNdamentals - Ages 7-8

Campers participate in a variety of well-structured activities that develop fundamental movement skills and overall motor skills including agility, balance and coordination. Activities and programs will maintain a focus on fun and formal competition will be minimally introduced.

Learn to Train - Ages 9-10

This program is ideal for campers who have some previous sport experience. Campers will focus on acquiring a wide range of skills necessary for a variety of sporting activities while also improving their teamwork abilities, communication and the importance of maintaining positive behaviour.

Train to Train - Ages 11-13

Campers with previous sport experience at a competitive level will participate in sessions that further consolidate basic sport-specific skills and tactics, improve physical literacy and continue to build on team work, positivity, communication and sportsmanship.

INTEGRATED ARTS

Available sessions: A, B, C, D

Junior - Ages 7-8         

Mezzo - Ages 9-10         

Senior - Ages 11-13

Integrated arts camp is a fully immersive arts enrichment opportunity for campers who want to explore different art focuses including: visual arts, dance and theatre. The visual arts component gives campers hands-on experience learning techniques in: painting, drawing, mixed media and jewellery making. The drama portion of this program teaches campers how to project voice and manipulate their body while taking on a variety of different characters. The dance component covers the general principles of dance: understanding beat and rhythm, putting elements of dance into a routine and covers a variety of styles of dance including jazz, hip hop, ballet, tap and folk dancing.

At the end of the two-week session, camper groups will have the opportunity to deliver a small performance in front of their friends and family at our end-of-session camp BBQ. Junior and Mezzo campers can select a ‘minor’ activity, which gives them the chance to incorporate a sport activity or focus on a particular art form. Minor options include: visual arts, science, outdoor education, drama/dance, stick sports, field sports, canoeing or court sports. Campers will spend two hours per day in the Integrated Arts program before branching off each day to do an hour long session in their minor activity.

MAD SCIENTIST 

Available sessions: A, B, C, D

Junior - Ages 7-8

Mezzo - Ages 9-10

Senior - Ages 11-13

This program is idea for campers who have a spirit of experimenting and of wanting to understand our world a little bit more. Mad Scientist offers the opportunity to touch, see, hear, smell and taste what science is really all about. This hands-on approach not only teaches campers about the wonderful world of science, but also exposes campers to applying scientific concepts to real-life situations. The goal is that campers will leave camp with a greater knowledge and a deeper passion for science and all of its components. Our campers create, build and assemble a variety of take-home projects while exploring how science affects the world around us. This program includes topics in: coding, chemistry, biology, physics, ecology, kinesiology and forensics.

Junior and Mezzo campers can select a ‘minor’ activity, which gives them the chance to incorporate a sport activity or focus on a particular art form. Minor options include: visual arts, science, outdoor education, drama/dance, stick sports, field sports, canoeing or court sports. Campers will spend two hours per day in the Mad Scientist program before branching off each day to do an hour long session in their minor activity.

OUTDOOR EDUCATION (Rangers)

Available sessions: A, B, C, D

Junior - Ages 7-8

Mezzo - Ages 9-10

Senior - Ages 11-13

This program is for the explorer. Adventuring campers who enjoy the outdoors will love this combination of our popular nature and multisport programs with a variety of outdoor games, hiking, environmental education, teamwork activities and trips that promote nature and outdoor appreciation, personal reflection, conservation and leadership within the camp environment. Campers will receive in-depth lessons in canoeing including strokes and safety skills and will learn how to accurately use a map and compass to find various locations. This program is designed to build confidence and self-esteem, enhance teamwork skills and encourage an appreciation for nature.

Junior and Mezzo campers can select a ‘minor’ activity, which gives them the chance to incorporate a sport activity or focus on a particular art form. Minor options include: visual arts, science, outdoor education, drama/dance, stick sports, field sports, canoeing or court sports. Campers will spend two hours per day in the Outdoor Education program before branching off each day to do an hour long session in their minor activity.

LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS

Adventurers 

Available sessions: A, B, C, D

Ages 13-14

This is a future leaders-in-training program with a focus on team building and personal leadership development through a wide variety of outdoor activities and sport. With hands-on and challenging activities, the program aims to develop self-esteem, confidence and a strong sense of teamwork. Each day campers will participate in a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking, canoeing, outdoor cooking, team sports and leadership challenges. Campers will develop communication and decision-making skills by being involved in helping to plan their own activities and day trips. This program also includes a ‘shadow’ day, where campers follow and assist one of our talented camp counsellors in planning their daily activities.

Counsellor in Training (CIT)

Ages 15-17

Our 3-week CIT program provides aspiring camp counsellors with an intensive and challenging experience that will help prepare them to be a camp leader. CIT’s will participate in hands-on planning, leading and evaluating activities that will help them continue to grow into their personal leadership style. Specific counsellor skills such as behaviour management techniques, supervision strategies, large group leadership and team building activities will be explored. Participants will participate in various group challenges as they learn about communication and group dynamics.

CIT’s will participate in an extensive placement where they will shadow an experienced camp counsellor, which can count towards high school volunteer hours. In addition, CIT’s will learn about resume writing specifics for camp counsellors and participate in a mock job interview with the Camp Director. A 3-day canoe trip in Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park will take place during the last week of the program.

Interested applicants must apply in writing to the Trent Excalibur Camp, and will be selected through an interview process.

CIT Application .pdf 

CIT Application .docx

CIT Information

MINOR ACTIVITIES

Integrated Arts

Have fun taking part in drama, various styles of dance, and a mix of visual arts!

Canoeing

A safety-focused and hands-on program of balancing, paddling, and self-rescue in flat-water. Campers must be comfortable swimmers in deep water.

Outdoor Education

Enjoy cooperative games with environmental and nature themes, group challenges, and opportunities to explore.

Multi-Sport

Learn and participate in a variety of sports including: court sports, field sports, and stick sports.

Science

Discover hands-on how science affects the world around us!

TRENT EXCALIBUR CAMP PRICING

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

We strive to accommodate a variety of interests, needs, and abilities at camp. However, our physical layout, activities, and staffing levels may limit our ability to meet a child’s special needs. In addition, our age restrictions are in place to ensure that campers have abilities, endurance, and attention spans appropriate to our camp activities and schedule. We recognize that every child is unique, and are willing to discuss any special considerations on an individual basis in order to determine if our camp is appropriate for your child.

OPTIONAL EVENING OR OVERNIGHT PROGRAM

The evening and overnight programs are a highlight of the second week of camp, and is open to campers in Multisport, Integrated Arts, Outdoor Education, and Mad Scientist Camps. Individuals registered in the Mini Excalibur and Counsellor in Training are not eligible for this program. The evening program operates until 8:00 pm, and provides campers the opportunity to spend an evening with us for a pizza dinner, outdoor camp-wide games, and a campfire program*. In addition to the activities of the evening program, overnight campers (must be 10 + years of age or in Grade 5) will continue to enjoy the campfire, play more camp-wide games, and sleep overnight in tents. Breakfast and lunch are included the next day. Space in both programs is limited, and registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Both programs take place on the second Thursday of each session.

*Campfire is weather permitting

Evening - $45 per child

Overnight - $65 per child

DROP OFF, PICK UP AND EXTENDED CARE

All campers can be dropped off for the day after 8:30 am. Campers must be picked up by 4:30 pm. Please be sure to talk with your camper’s counsellor at both drop off and pick up times. Campers who arrive early or are picked up late, will be signed into our extended care program and regular fees will apply.

If you require extended care outside of our regular program hours, please indicate this on your registration form. Extended care AM is available from 7:45 am. Extended care PM is available until 5:30 pm. Please respect our 5:30 pm closing time. For pick ups after 5:30 pm a late fee of $5 per 5 minutes will be charged. Please see Fees below: