Camps to Play
Camps for youth ages 9 to 16
YOUR CAMP OPTIONS
The Skills Summer Camps are half-day sports camps that will be run in partnership with local community halls. This is a space where our expert Wolves coaches will help you level up your game!
Jr. Wolves Camps are for kids ages 9-12 who are at an introductory or intermediate level with the sport.
Wolves Camps are for kids ages 12-16 who are more advance.
CAMP COSTS
Each camp week has space for 30 kids!
20 spots are at a low-cost price open to anyone.
10 spots are under a "Contribute What You Can" model for those currently registered in a Free to Play school program or Wolves Athletic Team.*
*If you are currently registered in a Free to Play school program and are interested in registering for summer camp, please email support@freeplayforkids.com.
We don’t make a profit from camps. Any small funds requested are to reserve a spot & go towards covering the cost of the camp.
Jr. Wolves Summer Camps
For ages 9 to 12 | Morning Camps from 9 AM to 12 PM
These half-day sport camps will be run in partnership with local community halls.
These sport-specific camps are geared for kids ages 9-12 who are at an introductory or intermediate level with the sport.
July 2 to 5
Ball Hockey
at Ritchie Community League
$160 per participant.
Receive a discount if you register multiple people.
July 8 to 12
Basketball
at Crawford Plains Park
$200 per participant.
Receive a discount if you register multiple people.
July 15 to 19
Ball Hockey
at Crawford Plains Park
$200 per participant.
Receive a discount if you register multiple people.
July 22 to 26
Basketball
at Londonderry Community League
$200 per participant.
Receive a discount if you register multiple people.
Wolves Athletic Club Summer Camps
For ages 12 to 16 | Afternoon Camps from 2 PM to 5 PM
A more technical experience for youth who want to focus on their sport of choice. These camps are geared toward youth considering joining our competitive Wolves Athletic Club teams. This is a space to be trained by our expert Wolves coaches and level up your game!
*If you are currently registered on a Wolves Athletics Team and are interested in registering for summer camp, please email support@freeplayforkids.com.
July 2 to 5
Co-Ed Basketball
at Eastglen School
$240 per participant.
Receive a discount if you register multiple people.
July 8 to 12
Ice Hockey
at Downtown Community Arena
$350 per participant.
Receive a discount if you register multiple people.
July 15 to 19
Ice Hockey
at Kinsmen Twin Arenas
$350 per participant.
Receive a discount if you register multiple people.
July 22 to 26
Boys Basketball
at Eastglen School
$300 per participant.
Receive a discount if you register multiple people.
July 29 to August 2
Girls Basketball at Eastglen School
$300 per participant.
Receive a discount if you register multiple people.
July 29 to Aug 2
Basketball
at Westmount Community League
$200 per participant.
Receive a discount if you register multiple people.
All camps follow our philosophy of supporting kids to Play, Belong and Grow.
We believe in the value of multi-sport plus a healthy mix of arts, crafts, free play, and field trips!
Schedule
Typically camps run 8:30AM-4:30 PM, always in the same location.
All our sites will have indoor and outdoor spaces to use, so we are weather-proof - no cancellations due to rain or air quality.
Check back here for specifics soon!
Leadership
All Free Play staff have their Standard First Aid, Vulnerable Sector Check, Emergency Action Planning, Respect in Sport, Keeping Girls in Sport, Coaching Kids of all Abilities and many more certifications. Staff work year-round with children, giving them lots of experience to best support your kids.
Committed to creating the safe spaces kids need to thrive.
Methodology
Our proven methodology helps kids learn more than just sports. We use HIGH FIVE standards including the principles of healthy childhood development to integrate social, emotional and mental health skills with physical skills.
We are here to help them discover who they can be through Free Play.
Costs
We don’t make a profit from camps. Any small funds requested are to reserve a spot & go towards covering the cost of the camp. Most of the camp costs are covered by donations and sponsorship.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does my child need to bring?
We provide the programming supplies - sports equipment & craft supplies. Kids will need to bring snacks & lunch, a water bottle, sun screen, towel, running shoes and an extra pair of shorts and t-shirts in case of any accidents. Please note: we can’t apply sunscreen on a child. Your child will need to be able to do so themselves, so we recommend a simple spray.Do I need to stay at the camp with my child?
No, you don’t need to stay at the camp. Please drop off and pick up on time. Late pickups will results in a charge of $15 for every 15 minutes late. You will also need to provide a list of approved guardians who can pickup your kids.Can I stay and watch my child play?
Yes, you are welcome to stay for a bit in the morning or come early at the end to watch your child!What payment plans are available?
Given the limited spaces, you will need to pay the full amount upon registration.My family can’t afford this, do you have any free options?
Yes!! We run free weekly camps all summer. However, these are only 100 spaces per week & they are reserved for kids enrolled in our Free to Play program. If your child is not in Free to Play, you can apply for funding through Kidsport and Jumpstart to attend this Start to Play camp.