Ravens Earth Science and Sports Camp
Our Earth Science and Sports Camp in Ottawa is a fun and friendly day camp for children who want to exercise both their bodies and minds. This camp offers fun & educational science experiments for kids. If your child is fascinated by fossils, minerals, rocks and the processes that form the natural world around them, this STEM camp offers a unique opportunity to learn in a unique university setting. The Earth Science and Sports camp is a collaborative effort between the Carleton University Department of Recreation and Athletics and the Department of Earth Sciences.
Earth Science & Sports Camp
- Will include explorations of minerals and how they are used in our daily lives, how fossils and footprints are made and what they can tell us, the processes behind volcanoes and earthquakes and other natural hazards, and explorations of earth processes that shape our landscape.
- It may include an opportunity to visit and work in our rock preparation facility were we cut and polish rocks for further research and field trip to visit rocks in their natural habitat at Prince of Wales Park (Hogsback Falls) is also planned (weather dependent)
- Sport Activities may include playing a number of games and trying different sports such as
- Ball Hockey
- Basketball
- Field Hockey
- Soccer
- Tchoukball
- Touch Rugby
- Ultimate
- Track & Field
- Water Games
Registration Open Now
Required
- Must be 8-12 years old
Please Note
The camp will be split into two groups with each group having a 1-3 year age range.
What to Bring
- Swim equipment
Dates & Times
Summer 2025
Please Note
Drop-Off time is 8:30 – 9:00am in the Field House
Pick-Up time is at 4:00 – 4:30pm in the Field House.
| Week | Camp Dates |
|---|---|
| Week #1 | Mon July 21- Fri July 25 |
| Week #2 | Mon July 28 – Fri Aug 1 |
| Week #3 | Tues Aug 5 – Fri Aug 8 |
Camp Fee Includes
- Recreational Swim (Daily)
- Cafeteria Lunch
- T-Shirt
Time
- 8:30 – 4:30pm
Cost
- $384
If it’s a 4 day week
The cost will be $345
Early/Late supervision is available as an ‘add-on’ during registration for $30/week
Early supervision runs from 7:30 – 8:30am
Late supervision runs from 4:30 – 5:30pm.
Location
- TAAG Park (Stadium Field)
Important Notes
For Camps
- A full cafeteria LUNCH IS INCLUDED with our March Break and Summer Lifesaving Camps.
- No outside food is allowed inside the dining area.
Our cafeteria has a selection of vegetarian, gluten free and Halal food options.
Our cafeteria does not use any peanut or tree nuts in their recipes, and does not purchase products with peanuts or tree nuts in the ingredient list
There is always a risk of cross-contamination due to its open kitchens and self-serve style. Hence, we advise parents of children with food allergies to communicate these allergies to us when registering.