Summer Camps

Age: Senior (8-11 yrs)

Join our experienced instructors for a week of aquatic fun! Experience a different aquatic sport daily and wrap up the week with mini competitions. Youth will have the opportunity to try sports such as: water polo, synchronized swimming, competitive swimming (starts, turns and finishes), snorkeling, water fitness and more. Dry land activities will complement the in pool instruction. 

1.5 hours of pool time der day!

Prerequisite: All participants MUST be able to swim comfortably without a lifejacket in deep water.

Age: Senior (8-11 yrs)

"Archers to the line." "Nock your arrows." "Fire when ready." Campers will learn the basics of archery in this beginners’ program as well as play a host of other outdoor activities. They will develop their skills by learning from experienced instructors in a safe and fun environment. All archery specific equipment is provided. However, in the event of inclement weather, alternate activities will be provided for campers at an indoor location.                                                                                                                         

Age: Junior (5-7 yrs) & Senior (8-11 yrs)

Time to let your creative energy flow! This camp will provide the space and tools needed to explore each camper's individuality. Campers will learn different techniques and get to work with different mediums. Possible areas of focus include sketching, cartooning, sculpting and painting. All masterpieces created by the young artists will be brought home at the end of the week. Campers will periodically recharge their creative focus with mindfulness exercises.

Age: Senior (8-11 yrs)

Swing into summer with Sport Western's badminton themed camp. Campers will be taught basic badminton skills with the opportunity to drill and play mock matches along with fellow campers. With fun mini games and activities worked into the programming, this camp is designed to be a SMASH hit.

Age: Junior (5-7 yrs) & Senior (8-11 yrs) 

This camp specializes in introducing kids to unique board games that are fun and interactive with their peers and family members. By playing these games we teach kids lessons such as teamwork, communication, problem-solving and strategy in a fun atmosphere. Campers will work collaboratively to develop their own unique game throughout the week.

Age: Junior (5-7 yrs)

Get ready to hop and bop with Sport Western's fun dance themed camp - Jr. Boogie! Campers will be taught dance basics from a selection of disciplines with entertaining movement related games intermingled into the program. Spots will fill up quickly so please don't hesitate to leap at the opportunity to sign up now!

Age: Junior (5-7 yrs)

Plan it and build it! Let your imagination take you away as you utilize a number of materials to build various items and structures. Campers will be divided into groups and given a wide range of items to develop and build the best project they can! Counsellors will work with each group and offer guidance and help during the planning and building process. What will be next a boat? A plane? A house? Every week includes new items to build and create something new!

Age: Senior (8-11 yrs) 

Love playing indoor court related sports? With daily gym court activities like basketball, volleyball and badminton, this is the camp for you!

Age: Junior (5-7 yrs) & Senior (8-11 yrs) 

Your camper will have a blast in this camp based on the dramatic arts. Campers will learn to act out mini scenes as a part of a group and play a variety of fun drama inspired games.

Age: Junior (5-7 yrs)

This program is designed for the camper who just wants to have fun! Our high-spirited instructors work hard to prepare fun games and activities that will keep campers physically and mentally engaged. Specific sports will not be the focus of this program, but youth-oriented themes and activities such as treasure hunts, obstacle courses, and interactive games will be offered.

Age: Junior (5-7 yrs) & Senior (8-11 yrs) 

Age: 12-17 yrs

For players with a basic basketball background who are looking to improve their fundamental basketball technical and tactical skills. Instruction will be provided by Western Mustangs varsity men’s and women’s basketball teams and coaches bringing with them a wealth of knowledge and experience. This camp will use variations of play to help athletes gain the skill and understanding to make their club or school experience enjoyable.

Campers will improve upon their basic dribbling and shooting skills while acquiring new ones. Staff will use the Canada Basketball's LTAD model to tailor drills and programming.

In addition, other complimentary games and activities will be used to develop important basic motor skills. Overall the camp will be FUN, active and will provide youth with an opportunity to develop their fundamental skills and increased knowledge of the game.

FUNdamentals 2 Stage of Hockey Canada’s LTAD  

This program is for youth who have played hockey before and want to continue to grow their skills in a fun and progressive environment. They will experience the continued development of physical literacy, fitness, and the basic skills required to play hockey including skating, shooting, stickhandling and passing. The players will also learn basic in game skills and be able to put some of their foundational skills to work in this engaging environment.  

Skill Development:

Learn to Train Stage of Hockey Canada’s LTAD  

This program will encompass the LTAD model as it is the most important to develop the motor skills on an individual technical skill basis that will leave to implementing these individual skills into team tactics later on. It will focus on breaking down skating, shooting, passing and body positioning throughout this camp and will also touch upon game play scenarios and how to leverage the skills to maximize some of the pieces in real-time as the camp progresses.  

Elite:

Train to Train Stage of Hockey Canada’s LTAD 

Designed for A and AA level hockey players, our camp focuses on advanced skill enhancement and game awareness, under the guidance of Mustang varsity coaches and experienced athletes. Participants will undergo intensive training to boost their speed, including edgework and power, refine puck handling, and improve shooting techniques to achieve strength, speed, and accuracy. The program also delves into game tactics to elevate strategic play on the ice. Athletes will face a variety of challenging drills aimed at honing their skills and applying them in game-like situations, promoting a holistic development that combines physical ability with strategic understanding. This comprehensive approach ensures that players not only advance technically but also gain a deeper insight into effective gameplay, preparing them for higher levels of competitive hockey. 

Age: (8-14 yrs)

For players with a basic soccer background who are looking to improve their fundamental soccer technical and tactical skills. Instruction will be provided by Western Mustangs varsity men’s and women’s soccer teams and coaches bringing with them a wealth of knowledge and experience. This camp will use variations of play to help athletes gain the skill and understanding to make their club or school experience enjoyable.

Sessions will include many small sided games and activities that are designed to increase game awareness and technical ability in a fun yet challenging environment.

In addition, other complimentary games and activities will be used to develop important basic motor skills. Overall the camp will be FUN, active and will provide youth with an opportunity to develop their fundamental skills and increased knowledge of the game.

Age: Senior (10-16 yrs)

Softball Canada Athlete Development Matrix: https://softball.ca/ltpd/adm

This new version of our softball camp is geared towards athletes who are working to further develop, consolidate and refine their softball skills.  Working on technical, tactical and physical development.  Zeroing in on the major components of the game such as, the mechanics of hitting, bunting, base running and sliding.  As well, we will spend equal time in the dirt and grass honing in on our throwing, footwork and positional play. The future of Mustangs softball starts here!

What to bring: t-shirt, shorts, running shoes/cleats, ball glove, hat, and water/snacks.

Track & Field Basics ages 8-10 (2015-2017)

Description: General introduction to age appropriate track & field events. It is focused on a FUN introduction to the sport where kids will have the opportunity to learn all of the aspects of running, jumping and throwing through track and field inspired GAMES.  Following the Athletics Canada Long Term Athlete Development model for this age group. 

Track & Field Skill Development ages 11-14 (2011-2014)

Description:  Continued development in all track & field events. It involves specific event training and skill development.  Following the Athletics Canada Long Term Athlete Development model for this age group. 

Age: (8-12 yrs) & (10-15 yrs)

For players with a basic volleyball background who are looking to improve their fundamental volleyball technical and tactical skills. Instruction will be provided by Western Mustangs varsity men’s and women’s volleyball teams and coaches bringing with them a wealth of knowledge and experience. This camp will use variations of play to help athletes gain the skill and understanding to make their club or school experience enjoyable.

Activities will include: full days of volleyball instruction, high repetition drills, several forms of modified volleyball games (2 on 2, 3 on 3, 6 on 6), basic and advanced offensive and defensive systems, and technical components of the game that allow athletes to be successful in competition. Participants will leave with an understanding of basic volleyball skills, several forms of modified volleyball games (2 on 2, 3 on 3, 6 on 6), basic offensive and defensive systems, as well as experience in practicing the movement patterns, agility, coordination, speed, and flexibility necessary for success in volleyball.

In addition, other complimentary games and activities will be used to develop important basic motor skills. Overall the camp will be FUN, active and will provide youth with an opportunity to develop their fundamental skills and increased knowledge of the game.

Age: Junior (5-7 yrs) & Senior (8-11 yrs) 

Are your kids always asking why? If so, Science camp is the perfect fit for them. It is a place where science and nature are explored through fun, hands-on activities. Children will discover how exciting science can be through age-appropriate experiments and outdoor activities, with a focus on different science themes each day. Campers will also be able to take home certain projects at the end of each day.

Age: Senior (8-11 yrs) 

This recreation based camp is designed to allow campers the opportunity to try new and exciting turf related sports & activities. Perfect for the all-round camper with an emphasis placed on skill development, campers will play a variety of outdoor games such as: flag football, ultimate frisbee, soccer, softball, rugby. etc. With a new activity each day, you don't have to worry about your kids growing tired of this new and exciting camp. 

Western Mustangs University Prospects Volleyball

Age: 15-18 yrs (Female)
 
Western Mustangs volleyball head coaches will instruct this program with assistance from both men's and women's varsity athletes. The camp will focus on advanced skills and training techniques, introducing higher level team tactics, and applying advanced defensive and offensive systems of play.

Athletes will take part in a variety of activities outside of on court training - including physical testing, volleyball specific strength and conditioning activities as well as a selection of sport specific seminars - nutrition for training & competition, mental training for volleyball athletes etc.

This camp is intended for athletes who have aspirations of continuing their volleyball career at the post-secondary level. Athletes will be asked to perform advanced skills under a variety of training scenarios, and will take part in many drills that simulate the high intensity and competition level necessary to perform successfully at the elite levels of competition. Several forms of modified volleyball games will be used to help athletes understand game concepts and tactics (2 on 2, 3 on 3, 6 on 6).