Summer Camp Brochure

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HILLFIELD STRATHALLAN COLLEGE SUMMER CAMPS

HSC’s recreational, specialty and sports camp programs offer exciting and engaging full-day, full-week activities for children ages 4 to 14.

HSC’s well-equipped facilities located on 50 acres of land are the perfect playground for children of all ages! Campers at HSC Summer Camps are treated to an action-packed day, programmed and led by our qualified staff. Our camps are open to everyone – you don’t need to be an HSC student to join in on the fun!

JUNE 23 – AUGUST 22, 2025

COME SEE WHAT ALL THE FUN IS ABOUT!

HSC is celebrating more than 30 years of outstanding summer programs for ages 4 to 15.

Our innovative and safe camp programs are designed to offer young people exciting recreation and skill-building opportunities while cultivating lasting memories and positive experiences for each camper enrolled in our programs. Our camps focus on participation, teamwork, learning, and fun!

OUR CAMP DAY

» Extended Care: 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

» Camp Program: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

» Extended Care: 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

We are pleased to offer extended care at no additional cost. Families must add extended care to their registration to take advantage of this service.

CHOOSE FROM RECREATIONAL, SPECIALITY AND SPORTS CAMPS

We’re here to help! If you have any questions, please email camps@hsc.on.ca.

SIGN UP FOR EXTENDED CARE AT NO ADDITIONAL COST

HSC Summer Camps run from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. We are pleased to provide extended care that operates from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. During this time, campers and counsellors engage in a variety of activities.

Please Note: Campers must be registered for the Extended Care Program. Extended care closes at 5:00 p.m. Any child not picked up by 5:00 p.m. will be taken to the Summer Programs office, where a $25 late pick-up fee will be charged per child, per half hour.

LUNCH PROGRAM

HSC Summer Camps are excited to provide a full-week lunch and snack program! Included in the cost of registration, campers will receive a hot meal, with both morning and afternoon snacks. We will make every effort to meet all campers’ dietary needs.

OUR STAFF

At HSC Camps the enthusiastic camp team and esteemed community partners enhance each camp’s programming to meet campers’ needs. Our camp leadership team is made up of full-time HSC staff with over 30 years of recreation and camp experience combined. All staff undergo annual training and mandatory CPR/First Aid certification, ensuring excellent care. We maintain optimal camper-to-staff ratios for a safe environment. All HSC Summer Programs employees are dedicated communicators who love working with children.

FOR SAFETY’S SAKE

To help us provide a safe environment for all campers, when registering you will be prompted to provide full detail for any medical concerns or requirements, allergies, or additional support your child may require at camp. Our Camp Manager and Camp Leadership team will work with families to ensure there is a care plan in place where reasonably possible. We take the wellbeing of our camp community seriously, and all families will be required to sign off on our behaviour policy when registering.

Please Note: HSC Summer Camps do not offer 1:1 camper support.

CANCELLATION POLICY

To cancel your registration for any reason, please send your request in writing to camps@hsc.on.ca

» Cancellation requests made in writing 14 days or more prior to the registered start date are eligible for a full refund, less a $25 administration fee per registration.

» Cancellation requests received within 14 days or less of the registered start date are not eligible for a refund.

HSC reserves the right to combine or cancel camps due to insufficient enrolment or resources. HSC may change or replace instructors and staff when operationally required. Should a camp or session be cancelled, HSC will give one week’s written notice to the email provided during registration, and all fees will be refunded in full for the cancelled camp or session.

MINI EXPLORERS

4 TO 5 YEARS

$400/WEEK

WEEKS 1 - 9

4 TO 5 YEARS I 6 TO 7 YEARS

All campers must be 4 years of age or older by their first day of camp.

For all the curious, adventurous and creative campers, Mini Explorers brings you to a world of imagination, learning and fun! At Mini Explorers, every week is a new theme and new adventure! Campers will make crafts, engage in STEM activities and play active games, all while making connections with new friends and discovering new interests.

MINI MOVERS

4 TO 5 YEARS

$400/WEEK

WEEKS 2 - 8

Welcome to a world of fun, learning and energy! Mini Movers is designed for energetic 4-5-year olds who love to move and play. Packed with age-appropriate activities Mini Movers will help campers develop their basic motor skills and build confidence through learning new sports, games and activities. With each week filled with fun and unique activities, this is the place for your camper to use that energy, learn new sports and make new friends!

HEAD START KINDERGARTEN

STUDENTS ENTERING JK/SK OR M4/M5

$400/WEEK

WEEK 9

Ready to go back to school? At Head Start, campers will brush up on their academic skills in literacy, math and more in a fun and supportive environment. This week will be full of brain-boosting activities, interactive reviews of key concepts and lessons to strengthen foundational skills. Our qualified teachers will help equip campers with the tools they need to enter this next school year with confidence and a love of learning!

MIGHTY EXPLORERS

6 TO 7 YEARS

$380/WEEK

WEEKS 1 - 9

Calling all inquisitive, creative and adventurous campers, Mighty Explorers brings you to a world of imagination, learning and fun! At Mighty Explorers, every week is a new theme and new adventure! Campers will make crafts, engage in STEM activities and play active games, all while making connections with new friends and discovering new interests.

MIGHTY MOVERS

6 TO 7 YEARS

$380/WEEK

WEEKS 1 - 9

Get ready for action-packed days of sports, games, and fun! Our camp introduces 6-7-year olds to a variety of sports, games and active challenges designed to build skills, teamwork, and confidence. Every week is packed with unique programming that encourages movement, creativity, and teamwork. At Mighty Movers, campers will stay active, make friends, and discover the joy of sports in a supportive environment.

HEAD START 1 & 2

STUDENTS ENTERING GR. 1/2 OR M6/M7

$400/WEEK

WEEK 9

Research tells us that children benefit from consistency in skill building and routine, even throughout the summer! To support the reduction of summer learning loss, HSC offers a literacy and mathematics camp specific to our 6-7 year olds. The camp provides fun, academic-focused, skill reviews in a familiar environment with qualified HSC teachers.

CAMPS SUMMER

8 TO 13 YEARS

OMNI CAMP

8 TO 12 YEARS

$370/WEEK

WEEKS 1 – 9

Every day of Omni Camp is a new adventure! With exciting weekly themes, campers will dive into handson creative projects, tackle thrilling STEM challenges, enjoy outdoor exploration and a variety of sports and games. From building teamwork during group activities to discovering new skills, each day is packed with opportunities to learn, grow, and have fun. With surprises like special guest visits and unique themed events, every moment at Omni Camp is designed to inspire and excite!

THE STEM LAB

8 TO 13 YEARS

$415/WEEK

WEEKS 1, 5

Are you ready to discover the world of STEM? At The STEM Lab, campers will explore science, technology, engineering, and math through interactive activities and hands-on challenges that spark curiosity and imagination. Each week campers will have an opportunity to flex their brains, and move their bodies with active games mixed in daily.

THE ART FACTORY

8 TO 13 YEARS

$415/WEEK

WEEKS 2, 9

Join us for a week of moving through mediums, discovering new styles, and connecting to your creativity! HSC’s Art Factory Camp will bring out the artist in all campers, allowing them to express themselves and build new skills. Campers will work on different projects to take home at the end of the week and mix in some daily movement with games and challenges designed to keep the creativity flowing in and out of the studio!

THE CULINARY ACADEMY

8 TO 13 YEARS

$415/WEEK

WEEKS 4, 6, 8

Welcome to the Culinary Academy, where young chefs get to whip up delicious creations in our state-of-theart kitchen! Guided by our qualified instructors, this hands-on cooking camp is perfect for aspiring foodies eager to learn essential kitchen skills, how to write and follow recipes, explore global cuisines, and create mouthwatering dishes from scratch. The icing on top is campers get to eat what they make, and still whisk in some fun movement and games daily.

HEAD START 3 & 4

STUDENTS ENTERING GR. 3/4 OR M8/9

$400/WEEK

WEEK 9

Ready to go back to school? At Head Start, campers will brush up on their academic skills in literacy, math and more in a fun and supportive environment. This week will be full of brain-boosting activities, interactive reviews of key concepts and lessons to strengthen foundational skills. Our qualified teachers will help equip campers with the tools they need to enter this next school year with confidence and a love of learning!

8 YEARS AND UP - TROJAN SPORTS CAMPS

Price varies for 4-day camps

TROJAN VOLLEYBALL

POWERED BY SMASH RAIDERS

8 TO 14 YEARS

$475/WEEK*

WEEKS 4, 6, 7, 9

Trojan Volleyball Camp powered by SMASH Volleyball is back for its fourth summer. This camp will be coached by SMASH alumni who are playing in the NCAA, USPORT and CCAA, as well as current rep coaches and athletes. Smash ensures a high coach to-athlete ratio so each camper receives feedback in the form of error detection and correction from the coaching staff throughout the camp. This camp is ideal for athletes with little to no rep volleyball experience, who are looking to participate in a positive, inclusive and fun environment where they can develop basic volleyball skills and knowledge, prepare for tryouts, meet new friends and work on communication skills in a fun and inclusive environment.

smashraiders.ca

TROJAN SOCCER

POWERED BY CHANTILLY FOREVER FC

8 TO 13 YEARS

$465/WEEK

WEEKS 3, 8

Trojan Soccer is back! This camp invites players of all abilities to enjoy a week of perfecting their skills and developing new ones. HSC has teamed up with Chantilly Forever FC to lead this engaging and skillsbased camp. Chantilly received its National Canada Club License as a Provincial Level 1 holder through the Canada Soccer Association. The club provides a complete player pathway for aspiring young players, progressing from U8 to 1st team. Trojan Soccer brings a week of purposeful teaching and athletic development in a fun and safe environment.

chantillyforeverfc.com

TROJAN BASKETBALL BY IBSA

8 TO 13 YEARS

$465/WEEK*

WEEK 5

Trojan Basketball camp is for players of all abilities to join an exciting week of basketball skills, drills and games. HSC has teamed up with IBSA Basketball to provide a top-level skill development experience. IBSA was founded in 2009 by former professional basketball player Zelimir Stevanovic. Seeing the potential of youth athletes in Southern Ontario, Coach Z designed skills development programs that have catapulted youth athletes into highly skilled basketball players. Campers are taken through a week of purposeful training and player development drills, and opportunities to build connections with other athletes.

IBSA Basketball

TROJAN HOCKEY

8 TO 13 YEARS

$440/WEEK*

WEEK 7

In this hockey development camp, current HSC varsity hockey coaches and players will help each camper develop and improve their skills. Each day campers benefit from on-ice training including a specific focus on skating technique, shooting, passing, stickhandling, and offensive/defensive awareness. The off-ice sessions include teamwork exercises, nutrition, and plyometric training. This is a week hockey players won’t want to miss. Please note: Campers must provide their own complete hockey equipment.

CAMPS SUMMER

TROJAN MULTI-SPORT

8 - 13

$330/WEEK WEEK 2

Maximize your athletic development! At Trojan Multi-Sport campers will take advantage of the extraordinary athletic facilities and expert coaching associated with Trojan camps. With a focus on variations of different sports, learning new games, and building communication and teamwork, campers will experience a jam packed week of fun and sport.

13 - 15 YEARS

LEADER IN TRAINING PROGRAM

13 TO 15 YEARS

$400/2-WEEK PROGRAM

COHORT 1: WEEKS 3 & 4

COHORT 2: WEEKS 7 & 8

This 2 week Leader in Training (LIT) program welcomes motivated youth between the age of 13 and 15 looking to take on new challenges, develop leadership and communication skills, and make a positive impact in their community. The 2 weeks are split between inclass workshops and activities and a camp placement where they get to put their learning into practice! LITs can earn 40+ volunteer hours towards their high school requirements.

Week 1 of 2 (4 days)

» 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

» Workshops on leadership, communication, problem solving and goal setting

» Camp specific training and games

» Developing program plans and facilitating activities

» Basic First Aid, ●resume and interview preparation

Week 2 of 2 (5 days)

» 8:45 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.

» Camp placement with counsellor mentor

» Opportunities to practice facilitation and leadership skills with camp group

» Hands-on experience working with campers in a fun and active environment

» Performance feedback

HIGHLIGHTS

» Resume worthy leadership experience

» 40 hours that can be counted towards high school volunteer hour requirements

» 2 snacks and a hot lunch included every day

» Preferred candidacy for future HSC Summer Camp Counsellor positions

» Real time and documented performance feedback for continued leadership growth

» ●Option to request additional volunteer weeks and hours with HSC Camps

SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM OFFERINGS BY WEEK

Camps for 4–5 Years

Camps for 6–7 Years

Camps for 8–13 Years

Youth Programs 13–15 Years

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