Day Camp Program Descriptions

• 5 - 6 years old

  Ratio of 1 counsellor for 10 youth
   
  JACK-OF-ALL-TRADES : Do you like various activities, arts, sports, science, cooking, games? Then get on board with the Jack-of-all-trades and you won't be disappointed!
  Given by whom : Facilitator
  
  MINI-EXPLORERS IN NATURE: Do you like to spend a lot of time outdoors and get to know the great outdoors? This camp is for you, offering simple, fun, safe and comfortable close-up adventures, all sprinkled with a fantastic world.
  Given by : Animator
   
  MINI GYM : A great opportunity to learn about floor gymnastics. Rolling, balancing, candles, beam exercises, jumps are part of this program. Come learn while having fun!
  Clothing : body-fitting sportswear
  Given by whom : Specialized Instructor
   
  MINI DANCE : Follow the beat and let the music take you away! During this intensive 2-week program, prepare a choreography with an experienced teacher.
  Clothing : comfortable sportswear
  Given by whom : Specialized Instructor
   
  MINI AQUATIC SPORTS : Like a little fish in the water! Come and discover and learn different water sports and activities.
  Given by whom : Aquatic Instructor
   
  MINI SPORTS : Need to move! Come and develop your sports skills through a variety of sports disciplines and motor skills.
  Given by whom : Fitness Instructor
   
  GREAT JOURNEY : Want to go on outings and discover different places every day of the week? This is the camp for you! You will be able to have fun and expend your energy in places such as the Valcartier vacation village or the climbing craze, but you can also learn and discover a new world at the Museum of Civilization or at the Secret Valley!
   
  * Outings will be determined at the end of April.

• 7 - 8 years old

  Ratio of 1 animator for 12 children
   
  MULTI-THINGS : Mysteries, adventures, creative workshops, culinary recipes, great games, sports challenges, scientific experiments... Multi-things is a varied program where each day brings us beautiful surprises!
  Given by whom : Facilitator
  
  EXPLORERS IN NATURE: Do you like to spend a lot of time outdoors and get to know the great outdoors? This camp is for you, offering simple, fun, safe and comfortable close-up adventures, all sprinkled with a fantastic world.
  Given by : Animator
   
  CRAZY SPORTS : With Crazy Sports you'll play new sports every day.
  Clothing : Sportswear and normal running shoes
  Given by whom: Recreation Fitness Instructor
   
  AQUATIC SPORTS : Like a little fish in the water! Come and discover and learn different water sports and activities.
  Given by whom : Aquatic Instructor
   
  DANCE : Follow the beat and let the music take you away! During this intensive 2-week program, prepare a choreography with an experienced teacher.
  Clothing : Comfortable sportswear
  Given by whom : Specialized Instructor
   
  ACROBATS (GYM) : In this intensive program, you will learn how to do bridges, sidewheels, front and back flips and flic-flac rounds.
  Clothing : Sportswear close to the body
  Given by whom : Specialized Instructor
   
  GREAT JOURNEY : Want to go on outings and discover different places every day of the week? This is the camp for you! You will be able to have fun and expend your energy in places such as the Valcartier vacation village, the climbing craze, tree in tree, but you can also learn and discover a new world at the Museum of Civilization or at the Aquarium of Quebec!
   
  * Outings will be determined at the end of April

• 9 - 10 years old

  Ratio of 1 animator for 15 children

   
  GREAT ADVENTURE : Here is a varied program, where you can bring out the artist, the scientist, the chef, the sportsman... in you! Great Adventure is a varied program where each day brings us beautiful surprises!
  Given by whom : Facilitator
   
  INTRODUCTION TO THE GREAT OUTDOORS: Do you like to spend a lot of time outdoors and learn about the great outdoors? This camp is for you, offering simple, fun, safe and comfortable close-up adventures, while using your creativity to stimulate your curiosity and inner wonder.
  Given by : Host
  
  DANCE : Follow the beat and let the music take you away! During this intensive 2-week program, prepare a choreography with an experienced teacher.
  Clothing : Sportswear
  Given by whom : Specialized Instructor
   
  ACROGYM : In this program you will learn, among other things, how to do the bridge, the side wheel, the front and back flips as well as the flic-flac rounds.
  Clothing : Molded sportswear
  Given by : Specialized Instructor
   
  MULTISPORTS : With Multisports you will do new sports every day.
  Clothing : Sportswear and regular running shoes
  Given by : Recreation Fitness Instructor
   
  AQUATIC SPORTS : Like a little fish in the water! Come and discover and learn different water sports and activities.
  Given by : Aquatic instructor
   
  NAUTICAL CAMP : Do you love to explore everything related to the nautical world? This camp is for you! You will be able to have fun and explore various activities related to water (ex: Paddle Board, Kayak, fishing, exploring caves, etc).
  * Outings will be determined at the end of May.
  
  GREAT JOURNEY : Want to go on outings and discover different places every day of the week? This is the camp for you! You will be able to have fun and expend your energy in places like the Valcartier vacation village, the climbing craze, tree in tree, but you will also be able to learn and discover a new world at the Museum of Civilization or at the Aquarium of Quebec!
  * Outings will be determined at the end of April.
  
  MOUNTAIN BIKING : This mountain bike camp offers one half-day per day with LVL UP MTB specialists to develop the sport of mountain biking in a variety of ways. The priorities are fun, safety and learning!
  Youngsters will learn about orientation and map-reading, understanding certain aspects of their bike's mechanics, trail maintenance and construction, as well as risk management and first aid. All approached in a fun way and according to the group's interests.

  • Level expected of participants: participants should already be comfortable riding their bikes on a dirt trail, and be comfortable standing on their pedals (not sitting on the bench) on slightly uneven terrain. They should also know how to use their gears properly to get around and climb hills.

  Equipment required: 

  • 1 Mountain bike with gears *
  • 1 helmet in good condition and child's size
  • 1 Spare inner tube the size of the bike's tires 
    
  • 1 Shin guards 
  • 1 Elbow pads
  • 1 Pair of gloves 
  • 1 Multi-purpose tool (bike-specific multitool)
  • 2 Litres of accessible water

  * In very good working order (gears, brakes, steering, tires, no cracks or holes) and the right size for the child. 
  
   

• 11 - 12 years old
  Ratio of 1 activity leader to 15 children
  
  AVENTURE-O-MAX: Here's a varied program where you can bring out the artist, the scientist, the chef, the athlete... in you! Aventur-o-max is a varied program where every day brings wonderful surprises!  
  Given by : Animator
  
  INTRODUCTION TO THE GREAT OUTDOORS: Do you like to spend lots of time outdoors and learn about the great outdoors? This camp is for you, offering simple, fun, safe and comfortable close-up adventures, while using your creativity to stimulate your curiosity and inner wonder.
  Given by : Host
  
  DANCE: Follow the beat and let the music take you away! During this intensive 2-week program, prepare a choreography with an experienced teacher.
  Clothing : Sportswear
  Taught by: Specialized instructor
   
  ACROGYM: In this program, you'll learn to do the bridge, side wheel, front and back inverses and flic-flac round-offs, among other things.
  Clothing: Moulded sportswear
  Taught by : Specialized instructor
  
  MULTISPORTS: With Multisports you'll be doing new sports every day.
  Clothing: Sportswear and normal running shoes
  Given by whom: Leisure Fitness Instructor
  
  WATER SPORTS: Like a little fish in the water! Come and discover and learn different water sports and activities Gave by: Aquatic instructor
  
  NAUTICAL CAMP: Do you love exploring all things nautical? This is the camp for you! You'll be able to have fun and explore various water-related activities (e.g. paddle boarding, kayaking, cave fishing, etc.). 
  * Outings will be determined at the end of May.
  
  GREAT JOURNEY: Want to go on outings and discover different places every day of the week? This is the camp for you! You'll be able to have fun and expend your energy at places like the Valcartier vacation village, the climbing craze, tree-to-tree, but you'll also be able to learn and discover a whole new world at the Musée de la Civilisation or the Aquarium de Québec! 
  * Outings will be determined at the end of April.
  
  
  MOUNTAIN BIKE: This mountain bike camp offers one half-day per day with LVL UP MTB specialists to develop the sport of mountain biking in a variety of ways. The priorities are fun, safety and learning!
  Youngsters will learn about orientation and map-reading, understanding certain aspects of their bike's mechanics, trail maintenance and construction, as well as risk management and first aid. All approached in a fun way and according to the group's interests.

  • Level expected of participants: participants should already be comfortable riding their bikes on a dirt trail, and be comfortable standing on their pedals (not sitting on the bench) on slightly uneven terrain. They should also know how to use their gears properly to get around and climb hills.

  Equipment required: 

  • 1 Mountain bike with gears *
  • 1 helmet in good condition and child's size
  • 1 Spare inner tube the size of the bike's tires 
  • 1 Shin guards 
  • 1 Elbow pads
  • 1 Pair of gloves 
  • 1 Multi-purpose tool (bike-specific multitool)
  • 2 Litres of accessible water

  * In very good working order (gears, brakes, steering, tires, no cracks or holes) and the right size for the child. 

  Rescue Camp - Summer

  Have you always been defined as a fish in water?  Do you dream of spending your summers with a challenging job that makes a difference?  What are you waiting for?  This free camp is for you!
  
  This camp allows anyone with a passion for swimming and lifesaving to train intensively.  The camp includes complete training leading to the National Lifeguard certification (Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross, General First Aid and National Lifeguard - Pool).  The camp is perfect for the summer period, since candidates can take their training intensively, making the most of the summer and offering training opportunities in a realistic environment.  The training is offered free of charge thanks to a subsidy from the Quebec Government. However the candidate must be at least 13 years old (or have passed their Bronze Star) to participate.
  
  Equipment required:
  - Bathing suit
  - Towel
  - Swimming goggles
  - Pocket mask ($) *
  - Whistle ($) *
  *This equipment can be ordered directly from the Sports Center at low cost.

   
• 13 - 14 years old

  CAM (Camp aspiring monitor) : Do you have a talent for animation and are you itching to work in a day camp? Well, we have found the solution for you! Since you are not yet old enough to work at our great camp, we have decided to offer you a camp that will give you the training and practice to work with us next year! It's great, isn't it! On top of that, it's a perfect opportunity to expand your circle of friends with people like you!
   
  CAM 2 (Camp Aspirant Monitor level 2): You completed Camp CAM Level 1 last summer, but you're not old enough to work at camp yet, and you're still itching to work at a day camp? Well, we've found the solution for you! Come and complete Level 2 so we can give you more practical training, and expand your circle of friends with people like you!
  
  Mountain  bike: In addition to developing their technical cycling skills, participants will learn and develop a number of related elements. An interest in mountain biking is a powerful starting point for developing complementary notions of orientation, map reading, trail building and maintenance, mechanics, risk management and first aid. In a playful atmosphere that's attentive to the interests of young people, many of these topics will be addressed over the course of the week to broaden horizons and make discoveries, in addition to having fun and improving on the bike.
  
  Level expected of participants: Participants should already be comfortable riding mountain bikes on intermediate trails (blue square). 
  
  Equipment required: 
  
  1 Mountain bike with gears *
  1 helmet in good condition and child's size
  1 Spare inner tube the size of the bike's tires 
  1 Shin guards 
  1 Elbow pads
  1 Pair of gloves 
  1 Multi-purpose tool (bike-specific multitool)
  2 Litres of accessible water
  
  * In very good working order (gears, brakes, steering, tires, no cracks or holes) and the right size for the child. 

  
  Rescue Camp - Summer

  Have you always been defined as a fish in water?  Do you dream of spending your summers with a challenging job that makes a difference?  What are you waiting for?  This free camp is for you!H
  
  This camp allows anyone with a passion for swimming and lifesaving to train intensively.  The camp includes complete training leading to the National Lifeguard certification (Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross, General First Aid and National Lifeguard - Pool).  The camp is perfect for the summer period, since candidates can take their training intensively, making the most of the summer and offering training opportunities in a realistic environment.  The training is offered free of charge thanks to a subsidy from the Quebec Government. However the candidate must be at least 13 years old (or have passed their Bronze Star) to participate.
  
  Equipment required
  - Bathing suit
  - Towel
  - Swimming goggles
  - Pocket mask ($) *
  - Whistle ($) *
  *This equipment can be ordered directly from the Sports Center at low cost.

• Typical Day

  6:45 am to 8:30 am : Arrivals / Supervised activities
  8:30 am to 9:00 am : Snack and Travel* / Gathering
  8:30 am to 9:00 am : Gathering
  9:00 am to 12:00 pm : Activities and specialties* / Gathering
  12:00 pm to 12:30 pm : Lunch*
  12:30 pm to 3:00 pm : Swimming pool and activities* 3:00 to 3:30 p.m.: Lunch
  3:00 pm to 3:30 pm : Snack*
  3:30 pm to 5:00 pm : GATHERING / Departures / Supervised activities
   
  *The schedule is approximate and may change depending on the camp offered and how the day unfolds.
   
  *Please note that the schedule may change at any time.