Sports & Adventure Camps

Campers ages 10 – 14 years, are invited to spend a week on our beautiful waterfront campus for teambuilding, paddling, and of course adventure! Through a unique combination of indoor climbing, canoeing, stand up paddleboarding and waterfront games, campers enjoy a fun-filled week while acquiring lifelong skills. Highly qualified and national-level instructors will introduce campers to paddling with a partner, canoe safety, power strokes and steering strokes. Weather permitting, campers spend at least two hours daily on the water learning a variety of canoe skills. Campers learn how to maneuver a canoe using such techniques as the "J" stroke and the "C" stroke, as well as pivoting using the draw and pry strokes. Rescue options are discussed and demonstrated by the instructors for awareness. One day each week the group embarks on a fun, three to four hour canoe trip along Lake Ontario’s shoreline, a wonderful and safe introduction to longer ventures. To meet the safety requirements for waterfront activities, please note that ALL CAMPERS must have the equivalent swimming ability of the Lifesaving Society Swimmer 4 level, as well as pass a swimming and treading water assessment (10 continuous lengths and 5 minutes of continuous treading) on the first morning of camp to be permitted to go out on Lake Ontario. All campers should bring a proper-fit personal life jacket and appropriate water shoes for canoeing. Not only will the campers learn how to paddle in a canoe but they will also learn basic technique and skill to paddle on a stand up paddleboard as well.

Each afternoon, campers get to have fun on the indoor climbing wall and will learn the basic fundamentals of top rope climbing and solving boulder problems through technique demonstration, games and practice. Campers also acquire skills in belaying, improving their climbing technique and gaining confidence rapidly. Led by certified instructors, the rock climbing focus is to encourage and develop excellent team work, goal setting and oral communication skills. Inclusive to the benefits of indoor rock climbing are muscle development, good balance, discipline, coordination, and problem solving skills. Campers should bring running shoes (not crocs) for climbing in the afternoon.

The program also includes swimming in Appleby’s pool and a nutritious meal with hot selections daily. Adventure Pursuits is an active and engaging program where campers gain valuable skills in communication, cohesion and trust! From racing fellow canoers, to laughing with new friends to challenging themselves to the top of the rock wall, campers will have a great time in Adventure Pursuits!

This program provides minimum four hours of daily basketball instruction. Certified teachers and coaches have developed a program that focuses on the key techniques with an emphasis on ball handling, shooting, and game comprehension. Using Appleby’s indoor and outdoor courts, development is reinforced through modified games and full scrimmage play. Qualified coaches, teachers and camp staff provide top-level instruction in all fundamentals essential to learning and improving basketball skills and encourage healthy competition.

Participants also learn the rules of play, offensive and defensive skills, the code of conduct for the game, all in a fun and challenging atmosphere. Grouped according to age and ability, the program also includes supervised recreational activities such as swimming as well as a nutritious lunch, with hot selections in Appleby’s cafeteria.

This program provides minimum four hours of daily basketball instruction. Certified teachers and coaches have developed a program that focuses on the key techniques with an emphasis on ball handling, shooting, and game comprehension. Using Appleby’s indoor and outdoor courts, development is reinforced through modified games and full scrimmage play. Qualified coaches, teachers and camp staff provide top-level instruction in all fundamentals essential to learning and improving basketball skills and encourage healthy competition.

Participants also learn the rules of play, offensive and defensive skills, the code of conduct for the game, all in a fun and challenging atmosphere. Grouped according to age and ability, the program also includes supervised recreational activities such as swimming as well as a nutritious lunch, with hot selections in Appleby’s cafeteria.

Learn & practice your skills this summer indoors and outdoors in one of our new camps for 2023…. Ball Hockey!   Campers will learn a variety of ball hockey techniques from shooting and passing, to moving with the ball, receiving the ball, game strategy and more. Our athletes will train in a fun, positive energetic environment and will create offensive and defensive plays, learn valuable teamwork and dependability skills. Stretching, strength and conditioning exercises to help increase agility will also take place each day to ensure safe game play.  This recreational ball hockey camp will be led by skilled coaches who will help develop campers’ skills through running creative drills in a fun team-centered approach.

Campers should bring their own equipment (which can be stored securely at camp for the duration of the week if needed):

-       Eye protection required (Hockey helmet with face mask/cage or visor, or sport goggles)

-       Closed toe running shoes (crocs or sandals are not permitted)

-       Hockey stick for use outdoors on pavement and indoors (sticks will be available at camp for use)

-       Shin pads (hockey or soccer)

-       Campers should also bring enthusiasm and willingness to learn!  

Campers will also enjoy a supervised recreational swim in our indoor pool as well as a nutritious lunch, with hot selections in Appleby’s cafeteria.

Whether you are new to the sport and always wanted to try ball hockey, or a seasoned athlete, join us to take your skills to the next level! 

A highlight of Appleby’s summer offerings each year, Exploring the Sports Camp gives campers an opportunity to try their hand at a wide variety of sports, games, and team challenges. Blending instruction, competition and fun challenges creates a great experience for all participants. Our staff is an exceptional collection of certified teachers, instructors, assistants and volunteers who entertain/educate daily. Exploring the Sports provides a fun introduction to many traditional sports including soccer, volleyball, swimming, softball, basketball, cricket, floor hockey, badminton, flag football and touch rugby through modified game play and skill-building sessions. Co-operative tasks and challenges help these developing athletes to gain an appreciation of teamwork, adaptability, and respect for instruction and rules of play. Campers also will work on a selection of universal sports-related skills through co-operative drills and games such as flag tag, dodgeball, capture the flag, team relay races and benchball! Our aim for this camp is to nurture an appreciation of sport and provide an environment where all campers achieve success regardless of their athletic ability.

Grouped depending on numbers, age and ability, participants also realize measurable gains in coordination, confidence and appreciation for various sports and games. Also included is a hot lunch daily and recreational swim time a few times a week. Appleby campers get a chance to enjoy the use of amazing facilities including our many playing fields, the gymnasium, squash courts and indoor pool. 

A highlight of Appleby’s summer offerings each year, Exploring the Sports Camp gives campers an opportunity to try their hand at a wide variety of sports, games, and team challenges. Blending instruction, competition and fun challenges creates a great experience for all participants. Our staff is an exceptional collection of certified teachers, instructors, assistants and volunteers who entertain/educate daily. Exploring the Sports provides a fun introduction to many traditional sports including soccer, volleyball, swimming, softball, basketball, cricket, floor hockey, badminton, flag football and touch rugby through modified game play and skill-building sessions. Co-operative tasks and challenges help these developing athletes to gain an appreciation of teamwork, adaptability, and respect for instruction and rules of play. Campers also will work on a selection of universal sports-related skills through co-operative drills and games such as flag tag, dodgeball, capture the flag, team relay races and benchball! Our aim for this camp is to nurture an appreciation of sport and provide an environment where all campers achieve success regardless of their athletic ability.

Grouped depending on numbers, age and ability, participants also realize measurable gains in coordination, confidence and appreciation for various sports and games. Also included is a hot lunch and recreational swim time. Appleby campers get a chance to enjoy the use of amazing facilities including our many playing fields, the gymnasium, squash courts and indoor pool. 
 

Building upon our extremely popular Exploring the Sports Camp - we have created an extra challenge week incorporating a variety of sports/games into daily team challenges to accumulate points all week, resulting in team prizes! Extreme Sports Challenge is designed to encourage teamwork, problem solving, athletic contests and friendly competition between campers who love sports and are seeking a few thrills and a whole lot of fun. Think Survivor meets the Amazing Race, meets Mantracker meets Fear Factor.... but all age-appropriate, modified and designed for your children, and of course, all just for fun! Campers will run through a challenging course with obstacles, learn bouldering on our rock climbing wall, and experience our giant, downhill extreme slip & slide! This camp is about risk taking, teamwork and skill development while being supported by experienced and knowledgeable instructors. Many of the physical activities require the support of fellow campers/teammates so this camp fosters team-building skills and teaches participants to trust in others and to be trustworthy. This action-packed week involves a series of daily activities and challenges and campers will develop a positive and confident attitude toward themselves and others!

This program also includes supervised recreational activities such as swimming, and a hot nutritious lunch in Appleby’s cafeteria.

Come join us to learn about fitness in the A.W.B state-of-the-art fitness facilities!  Setting the right foundation for lifelong dedication to health and exercise can be very beneficial to young people. This full-day program combines the importance of fitness and fun with a side of sweat. Campers will be active in daily exercise which will combine strength-training, flexibility, speed work and conditioning in measures that are appropriate for the age, abilities and interests of each participant. Qualified instructors will expose the campers to a variety of activities including; yoga, bootcamp/CrossFit, goal setting, meditation/mindfulness & healthy eating. The campers will have access to Appleby College’s fitness center featuring high quality fitness and training equipment, spin room, yoga room & over 3km of forested trails to keep the adventures exciting & sweaty. Recreational swimming and lunch are both included in this full-day program.

A fun and exciting introduction to the fast-paced, non-contact game of Flag Football! This week-long camp is the perfect program for young athletes who want to learn the game or for those who simply want to brush up on their skills in preparation for league play. Participants will learn skills on both sides of the ball including the core components of passing, catching, and de-flagging or defensive positioning - all presented in a fun and positive environment. Campers will learn fundamental skills designed to improve speed, agility, and overall athleticism. Run by experienced and passionate football instructors and coaches, Flag Football camp will take campers running, passing, catching and kicking to a higher level. Whatever your skill, there’s something for every camper in this non-contact flag football camp! Success in this sport depends on campers working together as a team. Each week will culminate with the Appleby Flag Football Cup, where campers challenge a team of sports instructors and their Program Director. Grouped according to age and ability, the program also includes supervised recreational activities such as swimming and a nutritious lunch, with hot selections in Appleby’s cafeteria.

The wonderful world of sports is mostly limited to the best known, watched or played sports, but each country has a sport that is unique to their own culture or history. These sports may have originated there or perhaps they adapted it to make it their own. Global Sports Challenge is taking a closer look at some sports that aren’t as mainstream in North America, yet genuinely true sports of the world! Athletes will enjoy new skills and strategy from different sports such as: Gaelic Football, Cricket, Disc Golf, Rugby, Lacrosse, Aussie Rules, Quidditch, Jai Alai, Ga-Ga Ball and many more! Daily World Cups, tournaments, and other sport-specific traditions will be a part of this exciting new camp program. Grouped according to age and ability, the program also includes supervised recreational activities such as swimming as well as a nutritious lunch, with hot selections in Appleby’s cafeteria.

Start practicing your Haka!

Appleby’s Golf Camp provides campers the opportunity to learn basic fundamentals as well as how to play, practice and have fun. This camp program is aimed at beginner golfers ages 7 – 10 and takes place at Appleby’s on-campus facility. This camp is focused on growing love for the game of golf and improving campers’ golf skills, whether new to the game or with previous experience. All facets of the game will be covered including putting, chipping, pitching and full swing as well as elements of play such as rules, etiquette, scoring and equipment. Developing hand-eye coordination, stability training & balance, and improving mental focus will be a few of the skills that campers will learn while building their overall confidence. Our golf instructors bring a wealth of teaching experience as well as a background in children’s education, providing a fun approach to learning to campers who will be grouped by ability. Campers should bring their own putter, wedge and wood driver (which can be stored securely in the Golf Camp classroom for the duration of the camp week), and they should bring enthusiasm and a willingness to learn! Golfers will also enjoy a recreational swim time as well as a nutritious lunch, with hot selections in Appleby’s cafeteria.

Appleby’s Sr. Golf Camp provides the perfect environment for your budding golfer to develop, practice and improve his/her golf game! This camp takes place at Appleby’s on-campus facility and is for campers aged 10 -15 who are looking to brush up on their skills in all areas of the game and have fun. Time will be spent on improving fundamentals and practice habits in the following areas: putting, chipping, pitching, full swing, sand game, trouble shots, mental game, shot selection/course management and goal setting. In addition to introducing and improving technique, the program covers golf rules, safety and etiquette. The program will help beginners lay an excellent foundation for playing the game, and provide more experienced players with specific short-game practice and instruction. Qualified coaches, teachers and camp staff provide top-level instruction and will support campers in analyzing, evaluating and structuring drills that will lead to total game development. Golf Sr. aims to develop all aspects of campers' golfing game while having fun learning exciting new skills that will boost their overall confidence. An Appleby Golf Tournament will take place at Golf Sr. camp and healthy competition is encouraged. Campers should bring their own putter, wedge and wood driver. Recreational swimming time and a nutritious hot lunch is also included.

4 squash courts, 4 multi-purpose sports gyms for Badminton and Pickleball, 5 tennis courts,  = LOADS of Happy and Active Campers weekly learning racquets sports and having FUN!

Why have your children at home making a racket when they could pick up a racquet at Appleby and meet new friends and have fun in this new sports camp! Under the guidance of Appleby Camp Instructors and coaches, campers will learn the rules of badminton, squash, pickleball and tennis, while giving them lots of time on the courts practice and play.

This camp is directed in a fun, supportive environment where games are modified and progressive to teach technical understanding. Participants will benefit from an improved level of fitness, skill-specific drills, game play opportunities and the chance to meet other local racquet sports enthusiasts!

Grouped according to age and ability, campers will not only get to play a new racquet sport each day but they will get to enjoy cooperative games and outdoor activities that promote social interaction at the same time as enhancing hand-eye coordination. There will also be recreational pool sessions in the indoor pool, allowing campers to take a break from the courts and racquet specific training, while still bonding with new friends and staying active. A nutritious lunch is provided so that racquet sports campers have lots of energy to play! 

This is an outstanding soccer development program for players of all ages. Qualified instructors, coaches and teachers guide young players through a fun-filled challenging week of soccer skills with energy and enthusiasm. Fundamental skills acquisition forms the basis of the program, and every participant should make solid progress in a very engaging environment, grouped depending on numbers, by age and ability.

Campers are required to bring their own shin pads daily to soccer camp.

Team play concepts and goalkeeping instruction are also featured. A nutritious lunch with hot selections is included as well as supervised activities and recreational swimming periods help to form an action-packed day. At the end of each week, participants take part in the Appleby World Cup Soccer Tournament and celebration! Emphasis is placed on sportsmanship, basic soccer skills (passing, dribbling, headers, throw-ins), positional responsibilities and an overall love for one of the most popular team sports in the world!

Soccer Sr. is designed for older campers, whether a player or goalkeeper by trade, who need more technical, tactical, and competition training. More focus is on speed moves, rhythms, team defensive shape, group attack, one on one, high and low pressure defending, finishing and ball mastery/control.

Participants in this program should have a solid fitness base and it is ideal if they have prior experience playing soccer so they will be able to participate in all drills and games. Soccer Sr. campers must provide their own gear (soccer cleats, shin pads, soccer socks) and apparel to properly and effectively participate. The first day of the camp program will allow for coaches to assess individualized skills and experience levels and place each camper in groups accordingly for the week.

Soccer athletes will receive technical skill training from certified, high level coaches who use a variety of drills including classroom sessions, film studies and games to take soccer skills to the next level! Improve your footwork, first touch, passing, trapping, technical precision, heading and shooting.

Well-rounded days will be full of small sided games to work on techniques and strategies under pressure, combined with drills, skill development and also a recreational swim. An additional element of our Soccer Sr. campers’ overall experience is film breakdowns and studying professional players in their technical delivery of skill sets. Daily competitions allow players to use their tactical knowledge, skills and athleticism in full sided games with a team focus and competitive edge.

This program provides more than four hours of daily softball instruction. Certified teachers and coaches have developed a program that focuses on the key techniques with an emphasis on pitching, fielding ground balls and fly balls, base running and more. Qualified coaches, teachers and camp staff provide top-level instruction in all fundamentals essential to learning and improving softball skills and encourage healthy competition.

Participants also learn the rules of play, offensive and defensive skills, the code of conduct for the game, all in a fun and challenging atmosphere. Grouped according to age and ability, the program also includes supervised recreational activities such as swimming as well as a nutritious lunch, with hot selections in Appleby’s cafeteria.

Required Equipment:

• glove
• baseball cleats (football cleats would also work)
• indoor running shoes
• hat and sunglasses

Recommended Equipment:

• batting helmet (we will have some campers can share)

Optional Equipment:

• batting glove
• baseball bat
• softball
• wrist band

This adventurous week will be full of physical and mental challenges, outdoor adventures, co-operative games, theme days, and plenty of team building activities that develop the skills essential to survive in the wilderness while at the same time growing campers' understanding of the urban wilderness! Through exploration and adventure alongside our experienced wilderness guides and outdoor educators, campers work together in small groups gaining knowledge of plants, mammals, tracking, birds and survival skills.

With a focus on appreciation of nature, community and self, our highly trained instructors facilitate a variety of skill building hands-on activities such as: camp safety, orienteering exercises, shelter building, cordage (making rope out of plants), fire by friction, plant identification, bush craft: knots, tarps, ropes, wood, and primitive tools such as bows, arrows, stone tools and more. Campers will have skills reinforced during a weekly archery workshop led by experienced and qualified instructors. Campers will learn to use field guides to identify and research local wildlife. Come and have an adventure in the urban wilderness, having a blast with new friends in the outdoors, and build skills that will serve for a lifetime.

Our popular Summer Tennis Camp is appropriate for beginner, intermediate and experienced players and takes place on Appleby’s five hard tennis courts. During more than four hours of court practice and play daily, campers are grouped by age and skill level. Our expert instructional staff takes great pride in providing a flexible program that caters to campers' needs within small groups.

Emphasis is placed on skill development and fun through a circuit of drills and games. Essential skills including the forehand, backhand, lob, serve and volley techniques are emphasized along with court etiquette and game strategy. The Appleby Tennis Camp Tournament takes place on Fridays for all campers. A nutritious lunch, with hot selections in Appleby’s cafeteria is included daily. Campers will work up a sweat on the court, join in some recreational games and be able to cool off in Appleby’s indoor swimming pool. *Please bring your own tennis racquet*

Have you ever watched the Olympics and wondered what it would be like to be a track athlete?  Come join Appleby’s Track and Field Camp and find out!  Our expert sports camp instructors and coaches will provide campers with the opportunity to learn the basics of each sport – long jump, standing jump, triple jump, sprinting & cross country running, hurdles, and shot put.  Each of these sports requires specific fitness skills, such as strength, flexibility, speed or endurance, and campers will learn how and when to use each, and best practices to develop these areas.  Campers will compete in a friendly meet on the last day, and strive towards achieving a personal best!  Join us for a week of fun and fitness on the track!  

The program also features balanced days with recreational activities outdoors, cooperative games, recreational swim time and includes a nutritious lunch, with hot selections.

Why do we call this Adventure Camp TripTastic! you ask?! Because we hope that campers will be able to once again enjoy daily off-site field trips that are fantastic & full of adventure for Summer 2023. Each day would consist of a different field trip that will include anything from a day filled with physical activity to a guided tour of a new location. If you are looking for a unique adventure every day, and to make up for lost time due to the pandemic... TripTastic! might just be the camp for you!

Qualified instructors and camp staff will be closely supervising daily trips and chartered Appleby school busses will escort campers to all the fun destinations. Admission, transportation and lunch is included. Lunch is either provided by the location, or Appleby provides a bag lunch to each camper daily (Offsite menu TBA). Come and make some new friends this summer and have an exciting week of fantastic field trips (fingers crossed!) 

TRIP TASTIC - 2023 Locations and venues to be announced soon! Previous years' trips have included Wild Parks, Trampoline Dodgeball, Live Sporting events, Ninja obstacle courses, tree-top trekking and more!

*All trips are subject to change if necessary.

Learn the fundamentals of the game of volleyball, while having fun on our outdoor beach volleyball courts or indoor gym facilities! This camp is ideal for all skill levels of players and focuses on helping you maximize your talent, improve your leadership, mental toughness, increase confidence, set and achieve goals. Develop a more in-depth understanding of the game while learning the fundamental skills of volleying, passing, bumping, serving, setting, digging, and hitting. This camp is directed by qualified, experienced instructors in a fun, supportive environment where games are modified and progressive to teach tactical understanding. Participants will benefit from an improved level of fitness, skill-specific drills, game play opportunities and the chance to meet other local players. There will also be recreational pool sessions in the indoor pool, allowing campers to take a break and reflect on their volleyball specific training, while still bonding with new friends and staying active. A nutritious lunch is provided so that volleyball campers have lots of energy to play!