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Offers year-round competitive soccer training through indoor and outdoor programs, including:
- pre-academy, ages U6 and up
- boys academy and girsl academy, U8-U21
- goalkeepers academy
- Advance Development program
Also offers competitive and recreational summer camps
Non-profit summer soccer camp for boys and girls aged 5-13
Offers active recreational programs to all ages, including martial arts, after-school program, and summer camp:
Martial Arts (competitive and recreational)
- various classes for ages 3 to seniors
- registration required
After-school program (elementary students)
- Sep-Jun, Mon-Fri 3 pm-5:30 pm
- pick up from Aldershot schools
- call for details
Active Aldershot Summer Camp (ages 5-13)
- One-week sessions throughout the summer, 9 am-4 pm
- registration required
See website for additional program information
All participants must attend an evening training session in December.
Waterfront Camp (ages 5-7)
Offers outdoor, play-based learning environment alongside our Junior Sail program for children. The one week camp is an opportunity for children to explore sailing on the Hamilton Waterfront and in an indoor, classroom environment.
CANSail 1 (ages 6-18)
Introduces new sailors to the fundamental sailing skills in the Optimist and 420 dinghy. The type of boat sailed is dependent upon on the sailors weight and height. Focuses on creating a fun environment while developing physical literacy. On the water, young sailors work on boat safety, boat-handling skills, and seamanship. In the classroom, students will learn basic terminology, knots and the rules of the water. Sailors also work on swimming skills taught in our pool by certified swimming instructors.
CANSail 2
Offers young sailors the opportunity to review and master skills previously learned, to sail with confidence and to perform basic sailing skills proficiently. Emphasis is on safety, seamanship, man overboard rescues, and right of way rules. The 420 dinghy has two sailors per boat creates teamwork in a fun and rewarding social environment and the Opti dinghy sailed by one sailor creates independence in a fun and rewarding social environment.
Prerequisites: Participants must be age 10 or over, and must have previously completed CANSail 1.
CANSail 3
A four-week-long program that builds upon the fundamental skills established in CANSail 1&2 on the water and in the classroom. Sailors at this level will refine and improve their skills from to become more confident sailing alone and in pairs. Introduces boat tuning, sail trim, backwards sailing, roll tacking and surfing. All sailors are given opportunities to apply individual sailing skills and sail with friends. Will also be introduced to the basic racing skills needed to compete in club race-nights.
A minimum of two weeks of sailing are required to complete this level.
Prerequisites: Participants must be age 11 or over, must be able to swim, and must have previously completed CANSail 2.
CANSail 4
A four-week-long program that builds upon the fundamental skills established in CANSail 3 on the water and in the classroom. Sailors are challenged to perfect their sailing skills in heavier wind conditions, both individually and in pairs. Greater emphasis is placed on self-sufficiency and problem solving, including skills such as rudderless sailing, trapeze, fly spinnaker and advanced theory. Sailors will also be introduced to the basic racing skills needed to compete in club race-nights. Sailors will have the ability to participate in RHYC and other local regattas.
Prerequisites: Participants must be age 12 or over, must be able to swim, and must have previously completed CANSail 3.
Integration of special needs may be accommodated and will be reviewed on an individual basis.
Offers Camp Kidaca Support Program for campers with disabilities or special needs who require additional support in order to integrate and participate in Camp Kidaca and Youth programs.
Offers Tween and Teen Connections program for tweens and teens with special needs or a disability. Ratios range from 1:1 to 1:3.
The Recreation Assistance Program provides City of Hamilton residents living with a low income the opportunity to participate in organized sports and recreation programs. For more information, contact the Recreation Assistance Office at rap@hamilton.ca.
Offers day camps during summer, winter, and March break for children 4-12 living in high-priority and under-serviced neighbourhoods. Activities can include recreational activities, crafts, field trips, and more.
Offers day camps during summer, winter, and March break for children 4-12 living in high-priority and under-serviced neighbourhoods. Activities can include recreational activities, crafts, field trips, and more.
Acting and music and theatre classes held weekly with categories os acting, music theatre, and acting for adults.
Summer day camps are also available for ages 8-19 to engage in active and creative theatre skills classes, including Acting, Physical Theatre, Dance, Music, Design, and Playwriting.
Due to COVID-19 all public programs are currently suspended. Please visit website for latest information. |
Offers outdoor, place-based education in green spaces within the city to allow participants to create friendships, gain environmental awareness, and build community. Activities include:
- growing, picking and cooking food
- field trips
- hiking
- swimming
- crafts
Programming includes PA Day Camps, Monthly themed Family Fun days, March Break Camps, and Summer Camps.
Integration of special needs children may be accommodated and will be reviewed on an individual basis.
Stepping Stones (ages 4-5) camp focuses on movement and arts programming - does include water-based activities
KidVenture Camp (ages 6-13) campers explore their creativity in a safe and fun environment. Activities include arts and crafts, drama and dance, swimming, games, outdoor activities, and guest speakers.
Sports Camp (ages 6-13) focuses on sportsmanship, participation, fair play, fitness and team spirit. Children have the opportunity to learn basic fundamental movement skills though fun and interactive activities and sports.
Offers trained staff to support children with special needs within camp programs. Extended care available for some programs.