UCC Summer Camps 2012

For many children, summer is a time for ice cream, cookouts, and team sports. Several organizations work tirelessly to create fun, educational programs so children can enjoy the hot, sunny summer months. Enter Upper Canada College, a Toronto-based school that provides not only educational classes for students but also summer camps for children ages 4-16. Activities range from sporting events to artistic projects, dramatic presentations to technological studies. Children looking to visit a Toronto summer camp should definitely take a look at UCC's offerings for 2012.

Kids Day Camps

These camps are an excellent choice for younger children. First-timers should consider enrolling in Kids Camp; this introductory program helps them adjust to UCC's campus and the general pace of Toronto summer camps. For older campers, there are two options available: Creative Arts Camp and Junior Landsports Camp. The former provides crafts, dancing, dramatic performances, and music designed for campers' ages and abilities, while the latter fosters teamwork skills and the confidence to succeed at team-based sports.

Sports Day Camps

Campers interested in physical fitness or sports will find UCC's sports summer camps entertaining and educational. A variety of sporting activities are offered to all age groups, and campers can pick and choose which skills they wish to hone.

- Baseball

- Basketball

- Golf

- Hockey and In-Line Hockey

- Lacrosse

- Senior Landsports

- Soccer

- Tennis

Arts and Theatre Day Camps

Campers with artistic talents and an interest in drama or dance will enjoy the options offered here. In Dance Camp, campers learn styles of dance from around the world and prepare weekly performances. Theatre Arts Camp teaches the basics of theatre and encourages campers to practice acting, singing, and dancing. Visual Arts Camp places campers in groups where they create artistic projects and showcase them in an art show at the end of each week.

Technology Day Camps

For techno-minded campers, Technology Day Camps provide an introduction to the wonderful world of computers. Children can learn computer basics (KidTech), create techno-art projects (ArtTech), or even design their own video games (GameTech). Campers interested in videography learn how to make short films in Film Camp, and children who wish to travel to infinity and beyond study rockets and space in Space Camp.

Leadership Day Camp

Older, seasoned campers who wish to become counselors can enroll in Leadership Day Camp where they will be trained to work with younger children and plan camp activities. Through a variety of activities like rock-climbing, presentations, and mock interviews, this camp teaches young adults how to conduct themselves as leaders. Campers must be at least 16 to become counselors.

Summer Academy

This program assists students in furthering their education by offering classes and assistance in writing, math, presentation and study skills, and IB courses. Classes are small, group-oriented, and open to campers of all ages.