Early Minds
Early Minds A, B and C | Grades 1-2
Join us for a captivating week of scientific exploration! Campers will explore multiple fascinating areas of discovery by dissecting owl pellets, constructing simple machines, and unravelling the mysteries of fossils. Engage in the excitement of learning through observing chemical reactions and unleash your creativity as you program robots using bursts of colours. Campers will discover the different aspects of STEM through an immersive blend of games, captivating stories, hands-on experiments, and exciting activities. Put on your lab coats, embrace the spirit of inquiry, and prepare for a memorable week of learning through fun!
*Please note: Early Minds A, B and C are all different camps but share similar themes. Staff are different in each camp.
**Please note that activities are subject to change and are presented as examples only. Grade refers to the grade your child is entering in the fall.
Mini U 101
This full-day camp is designed for kids who are entering Grade 1 in the fall. Our camp instructor is busy planning some exciting and new activities, while bringing back many favourite, well-known lessons we're positive every camper will love! Throughout the week, the Mini’s will enjoy arts & crafts, storytelling, games, science experiments, scavenger hunts and other fun projects. Each day’s activities are based on a different theme while being balanced with a wide variety of indoor & outdoor physical activities. Campers will go to the Gymnastics Centre and also have the opportunity to play fun lifeguard-led games in the pool at our indoor Aquatic Centre! Everyone will have to do a swim test and lifejackets will always be readily available. Please note there will be no swimming from August 19-23 due to maintenance and cleaning.
Please note that Mini U 101 A and B are at different times and are taught by different instructors with different lesson plans, so campers can have a new experience if they register for multiple weeks. Mini U 101 A is not a prerequisite for Mini U 101 B so you can register for either one.
Early Minds Club
Entering Grades 1-2
Embark on an enchanting journey into the realms of science every Saturday from 1pm to 4pm with our Early Minds Club! Tailored for scientists in the making in Grades 1 and 2, this club is a gateway to the captivating universe of STEM. Through an engaging blend of games, stories, and experiments, students will delve into the wonders of science, all while meeting the educational curricular requirements for their grades. Our instructors will guide participants through a series of hands-on projects, igniting a passion for science that will leave them yearning for more! Not only is this club a fantastic educational opportunity, but it also provides a social platform for your child to connect with peers, making STEM discovery an exhilarating and enjoyable experience.
Figure Skating Camp
Calling all ice stars! Join us this summer to fuel your passion for skating.
For kids who've passed at least level 5 in ANY learn to skate program up to and including competitive figure skaters. Grouped according to ability, athletes will learn and build upon all fundamental figure skating skills. On-ice sessions will focus on stroking, free skate, and ice dance in the Olympic Oval training centre, while off-ice sessions like yoga, dance, functional conditioning and sport psychology will enhance their on-ice experience. Spin, spiral and jump your way to success!
Gymnastics Camp [Calgary]
Engage your child’s mind and body this summer at our gymnastics summer camp. This camp is designed by Active Living’s experienced Gymnastics Coaches to improve your child’s strength, balance, coordination and movement skills in a supportive and encouraging environment. Activities in the Gymnastics Centre will provide skill development at each individual's level on a variety of gymnastic apparatuses utilizing stations that are designed to develop fundamental movement patterns in a fun and safe way. No experience is necessary! Everyone will find something to enjoy in this camp that is designed to get kids moving and learning new skills.
Each day is balanced with a variety of outdoor games & activities led by our gymnastics coaches. Campers will also have the opportunity to play fun lifeguard-led games in the pool at our indoor Aquatic Centre! Everyone will have to do a swim test and lifejackets will always be readily available.
Please note the pool will be closed from August 19-23 for maintenance and cleaning.
* All activities are subject to change.
Tots on Treks
Get ready for a wild adventure at our week-long camp designed for the youngest nature enthusiasts! Dive into the excitement of hiking, master the art of critter-catching, and let loose with a whirlwind of outdoor fun. We'll make a splash in the pool, embark on a wild day at the zoo, unleash your inner artist with cool crafts, and amp up the energy with loads of games. We’ll explore nature’s wonders on our epic field trip, where every tree becomes a treasure, and every path leads to excitement. Join us for a week of non-stop fun, new friendships, and unforgettable outdoor experiences!
Gymnastics Summer Camps [Cochrane]
Whether you are new to the sport of gymnastics or an existing gymnast who wants to learn some new fun tricks, our Summer Camps are for you! Summer camps run for 4 or 5 consecutive days and can be done as a as a full day camp or you can just choose to do a morning or afternoon week long camp. (see age requirements for full day). All camps are co-ed and groups will be divided into the most appropriate age & ability on the first day. While our camps are primarily gymnastics based, we also incorporate team building, crafts, games and much more. *Themes are lightly incorporated. All campers must be able to use the washroom facilities unassisted.
Preschool Campers--ages 4-5 (coed)
We are proud to offer our 4-5 year old preschool camps, either a week of morning camp OR afternoon camp. (Please do not register for both within the same week, as we find a full day is too much for this age group). Themes for each week of camp will be lightly incorporated into our programming, with lots of fun, games, gymnastic skills and more. Children MUST be able to follow instruction and use the washroom facility without assistance. Click on 'show details' for more information.
Recreation Campers - age 6-13 (coed)
Our Recreation camps are an excellent way to keep active during the summer and gain buckets of strength, flexibility, coordination in a very fun-filled environment, with themes lightly incorporated. With our inground trampoline, 40-foot tumble track, uneven bars, balance beams, vaulting table and tons of specialized equipment geared towards fun, fitness, and fundamentals of gymnastics! Our qualified coaches will make the week very fun and engaging while lifelong friendships develop over the course of the week with like-minded kids. *NOTE: Trampoline and Tumbling programs for the Recreation Program will be incorporated as part of our overall summer camp and will all remain coed. However, we are offering one specific Trampoline & Tumbling Half Day Camp for our recreational athletes (please inquire if you need more information). Half and full day options available for recreational camps, click on 'show details' for more information. If you are registering for a half day camp you may only register for AM or PM, not both, unless you are able to do lunch pick up/sign out and drop off/sign in (pick up at 12 and drop off at 1pm, with an adult as they need to be signed out and in).
**If your child is above the age of 13 and would like to partcipate in a camp, please contact the gym to help you find the most suitable camp for your child.**
Summer Camp 2024 Registration opens February 1, 2024
Preschool & Recreation Camps (themes lightly encorporated)
*Week 1: July 2-5 Amazing Race Camp (4 day camp)
Week 2: July 8-12 Disney Camp
Week 3: July 15-19 Jungle Camp
Week 4: July 22-26 Team Building Camp
Week 5:July 29-Aug 2 Beach Camp
*Week 6: Aug 6-9 Circus Tricks (4 day camp)
Week 7: Aug 12-16 Pajama Camp
Week 8: Aug 19-23 Olympic Games Camp
NOTE: There are LTAD Team Camps listed, which are by Coach INVITE ONLY (no public registrations). Please click on SHOW DETAILS for more information.
