Ravens Geography and Sports Camp
Our Geography and Sports Camp in Ottawa is an exciting and interactive day camp designed for children eager to explore nature while engaging both their minds and bodies. With a mix of hands-on activities in the great outdoors, on campus, and in the lab, campers will dive into the wonders of the natural world. If your child is curious about streams, soil, plants, animals, and the relationship between nature and people, this STEAM focused camp provides a unique chance to discover the environment around Carleton University.
Geography & Sports
- Exploring the physical features of the land and how they impact our daily lives
- Will study various elements of the environment, from soil and stream microorganisms to the plants and animals living around Carleton University
- Will also engage with technology through tools like Google Earth Engine to analyze satellite images.
- Hands-on experiences will include a scavenger hunt around campus using maps and identifying natural features outdoors, as well as lab-based activities to learn more about local geography.
- Weather permitting, there may also be an outdoor excursion to explore nearby geographic landmarks.
- Sports & Activities may include playing a number of games and trying different sports such as:
- Ball Hockey
- Basketball
- Tchoukball
- Field Hockey
- Soccer
- Ultimate
- Track & Field
- Water Games.
The Geography and Sports Camp
Is a collaboration between the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies and the Carleton University Department of Recreation and Athletics.
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
Includes
- Ravens branded notebook
- Recreational Swim (Daily)
- Cafeteria Lunch
- T-Shirt
Dates & Times
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 Aug 18 – Fri Aug 22 |
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.