Algoma University

Week 1 & 5                   

Fuel imagination and adventure! Each day features a new theme—art, science, history, fantasy, or nature—with hands-on projects, experiments, and outdoor games. Campers create, problem-solve, and stay active through crafts, drama, STEM challenges, and team activities. Perfect for curious minds—join the fun and let creativity soar while staying active!

What to expect: 

• Themed daily adventures (think: Mad Scientist Monday, Time Traveler Tuesday, Fantasy Friday!).
• Mix of creativity + action: Art, STEM projects, drama, outdoor games, and lively group challenges.
• Skill-building focus: Problem-solving, creative expression, and teamwork.

• July 6 - July 10: Register
• Aug 3 - Aug 7: Register

Week 2 & 6 

Discover, play, and grow! Campers explore obscure sports, dances, local ecosystems, hands-on art, and cultural games—through curiosity-driven adventures. Each day blends active challenges with creative learning to spark new passions. Perfect for curious kids eager to try everything—no experience needed. 

What to expect:

• Unconventional activities: Think outing to Steel City MMA, pickleball, geocaching, or backyard ecology.
• Growth mindset focus: Embrace challenges, teamwork, and healthy habits.
• Active + engaged: Movement, creativity, and exploration fuel every session.

• July 13 - 17: Register
• Aug 10 - 14: Register

Week 3 & 7

Adventure awaits! Campers master outdoor skills—camping, hiking, nature ID, fire-building, orienteering—rain or shine. Through hands-on exploration, they’ll grow resilience, problem-solving, and a deep connection to the natural world. Perfect for budding adventurers ready to unplug and thrive outdoors.

What to expect:

• Skills + grit: Navigate trails, identify flora/fauna, programming with Entomica Insectarium, and weather challenges.
• Active all day: Hikes, survival games, outdoor sports, team challenges.
• Growth mindset: Embrace obstacles, learn from nature, stay curious.  

• July 20 - 24: Register
• Aug 17- 21: Register

Week 4 & 8

Crush goals, break barriers! A camp focused on learning new skills and challenging oneself, campers will complete challenges in almost everything from physical activity, creative tasks, world records, and more. It is all about setting goals and working towards them! 

What to Expect:

• Skill surges: Master sports basics, DIY engineering, talent shows, or Olympic events!
• Growth mindset grind: Build grit, adaptability, and confidence through wins and trials.
• Active innovation: Teamwork meets creative problem-solving in high-energy challenges.

• July 27 - 31: Register
• Aug 24 - 28: Register   

Kickstart an unforgettable summer with our Multisport Camp, where kids dive into a high-energy blend of sports, skill-building, and friendship! Designed for all skill levels, this camp empowers campers to explore sports like baseball, basketball, flag football, soccer, floor hockey, badminton, and more—all while fostering agility, confidence, and a love for teamwork.

Under the guidance of passionate, experienced coaches, campers thrive in a positive, inclusive environment that celebrates effort and growth as much as it does fun. Every day brings new challenges and adventures, ensuring kids stay active, make friends, and learn the value of fair play.

Dates                  Register

 July 6 - 10         Register

 July 27 - 31       Register

August 17 - 21   Register

August 24 - 28   Register

THUNDERBIRDS BASKETBALL BASICS CAMP - FULL DAY & HALF DAY
July 13–17th, 2026

This camp is an opportunity for the young basketball enthusiast to develop fundamental skills in a fun and positive environment. Each day will include learning skills such as ball handling, passing, shooting, and dribbling, along with some friendly competition. Players will be grouped by age and will receive one-on-one instruction from Head Coaches Katie Hamilton and Ryan Vetrie along with Thunderbirds varsity women’s and men’s players. A t-shirt & prizing will be provided.

Location: George Leach Centre
Dates: July 13-17th, 2026 (Boys & Girls)  
Grades: 4-8 
Time: Half days 9:00AM-12:00PM or 1:00PM-4:00PM/Full days 9:00AM-4:00PM*
Cost: Full Days $275 or Half Days $150
Early Drop off: 8:30AM
*Please bring indoor shoes, lunch and a water bottle

Register

THUNDERBIRDS BASKETBALL BASICS CAMP - HALF DAY
July 20-24th, 2026

This camp is an opportunity for the young basketball enthusiast to develop fundamental skills in a fun and positive environment. Each day will include learning skills such as ball handling, passing, shooting, and dribbling, along with some friendly competition. Players will be grouped by age and will receive one-on-one instruction from Head Coaches Katie Hamilton and Ryan Vetrie along with Thunderbirds varsity women’s and men’s players. A t-shirt & prizing will be provided.

Location: George Leach Centre
Dates: July 20-24th, 2026 (Boys & Girls)  
Grades: 4-8 
Time: 9:00AM-12:00PM 
Cost: $150
Early Drop off: 8:30AM

Register

THUNDERBIRDS BASKETBALL ELITE CAMP -  HALF DAY

July 20-24th, 2026

This camp is designed to help take your basketball skills to the next level. Head Coaches Katie Hamilton and Ryan Vetrie along with Thunderbirds varsity women’s and men’s players will work with athletes to refine skills and develop players ability in preparation for the upcoming basketball season. There will be a focus on skill development and advanced decision making using a variety of small sided games as well as competition throughout the week. A t-shirt will be provided.

Location: George Leach Centre
Dates: July 20-24th, 2026 (Boys & Girls)  
Grades: Highschool
Time: 1:00PM-4:00PM 
Cost: $150
Early Drop off: 12:30PM

Register

ALL GIRLS SUMMER SKILLS BASKETBALL CAMP -  HALF DAY

August 4-7th, 2026

The 'All Girls' Summer Skill basketball camp morning sessions are designed for elementary & beginner girls basketball players who want to work on their fundamental skills and decision making. Most of the focus will be on developing strong fundamental skills in shooting, passing, dribbling and footwork; while the afternoons are designed for high school girls basketball players who want to tune up on their basketball skills and decision making before the school year starts. There will be a variety of drills to help the participants better themselves in shooting, dribbling, passing, finishing, footwork and defensive/offensive strategy. 

It's our goal at the ‘All Girls’ Summer Skills Basketball Camp to enhance and improve players skill levels through fundamentals, decision making and small-sided games. There will be quality instruction and coaching, while establishing a positive and enriching environment based on teamwork, sportsmanship and having fun. This is a great opportunity for participants to learn from our Algoma varsity women's basketball players and coaches. A t-shirt will be provided.

Location: George Leach Centre
Dates: August 4-7th, 2026
Time and Grade: 9:00AM-12:00PM - Elementary
Time and Grade: 1:00PM-4:00PM - Highschool
Cost: $150
Early Drop off: 8:30AM 

Register

ALL BOYS SUMMER SKILLS BASKETBALL CAMP - HALF DAY
August 10-14th, 2026

The ‘All Boys’ Summer Skills basketball camp morning sessions are designed for elementary & beginner boys basketball players who want to work on their fundamental skills and decision making. Most of the focus will be on developing strong fundamental skills in shooting, passing, dribbling and footwork; while the afternoons are designed for high school boys basketball players who want to tune up on their basketball skills and decision making before the school year starts. There will be a variety of drills to help the participants better themselves in shooting, dribbling, passing, finishing, footwork and defensive/offensive strategy. 

It's our goal at the ‘All Boys’ Summer Skills Basketball Camp to enhance and improve players skill levels through fundamentals, decision making and small-sided games. There will be quality instruction and coaching, while establishing a positive and enriching environment based on teamwork, sportsmanship and having fun. This is a great opportunity for participants to learn from our Algoma varsity men's basketball players & coaches. A t-shirt will be provided.

Location: George Leach Centre
Dates: August 10-14th, 2026
Time and Grade: 9:00AM-12:00PM - Elementary
Time and Grade: 1:00PM-4:00PM - Highschool
Cost: $150
Early Drop off: 8:30AM

Register

• Do people have to pay for the camps in full at the time of registration? Yes, the camp must be paid for in full at the time of registration. You can reassure them that our camps are not full at this time and we do have some flexibility with opening spots in different age groups if they must register late. If anyone has serious concerns about this please have them reach out to joel.

• Are there any discounts available? Yes! *Algoma University staff are eligible for a 25% discount! Also, members who register for two camps, and get the third 25% off! This can apply to one or more children from the same family and all three camps must be registered at the same time, with the same parent/emergency contact information. This discount is not available online. Please visit the GLC front desk to register for camps to access this discount (CLICK HERE for current GLC hours). Discount only applies to summer camps listed above, not currently available for basketball camps* 
  • *Algoma University staff are eligible for a 25% discount!  This discount is not available online. Please visit the GLC front desk to register for camps to access this discount 

• My child has not played many sports before, is AU camp the right fit? Certainly! At Algoma University Summer Camp, we welcome children of all skill levels, including those who haven't played many sports before. Our camp is built on inclusivity, with campers grouped by age and skill level to ensure personalized attention. Coaches are flexible in their approach, adapting activities to meet the needs of each group. They're also trained to adjust their teaching styles accordingly. Additionally, we offer Camp Explore, a program focused on campers pursuing experiential learning opportunities, building community, and engaging in critical and creative thinking while also incorporating physical activity every day, 

• What is the cancellation policy? If a cancellation is made more than 1 month before the camp start date, a refund will be issued with no cancellation fee. For cancellations made more than 2 weeks before the start date, a $25 cancellation fee will be deducted from the refund. Similarly, cancellations made more than 1 week in advance will incur a $50 cancellation fee, while those made less than 1 week before the start date will be subject to a $100 cancellation fee. However, if a cancellation is requested within 48 hours of the camp, no refund will be issued. 

• I have a discount/free camp/etc from a previous year, how do I use it? Just reach out to  thunderbirdscamp@algomau.ca and we will provide information on this.

• Is there early drop off or late pick up available? Yes, both are available. This will be communicated to all registrants before the camp's start date. Early drop-off between 8:30 AM - 9 AM and pick-up between 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM are included in the registration cost, not an additional charge.

Still have a question? Please get in touch with us, we are happy to help: thunderbirdscamp@algomau.ca