Sport and Wellness offers a variety of camps over the Easter and summer breaks.

How to register for Summer Camps:

Online

Simply click on the course code

Phone

Call 403-529-3844 and have your Visa or Mastercard number handy.

In Person

Visit the MHC registration desk.  Full payment of fees is required at time of registration.

Move & Play

Ages 5-8. Move & Play camps place an emphasis on fundamental movement skills and building overall motor skills as they relate to indoor and outdoor sports. Daily activities will also include arts/crafts and fun indoor activities that are sport related. Skill development will be well-structured, positive and FUN, and will concentrate on developing the ABCs – Agility, Balance, Coordination and Speed. If your child likes to move and play, this camp was made for them.

Code	Date	Time	Age	Fee
SC 0001	July 3-6	9:00AM - 4:00PM	5-8	$140
SC 0002	July 23-27	9:00AM - 4:00PM	5-8	$175
SC 0003	Aug 7-10	9:00AM - 4:00PM	5-8	$140
SC 0004	Aug 20-24	9:00AM - 4:00PM	5-8	$175

                                                                                                                                                                 
Future Athletes

Ages 9-12. Future Athletes camps will place an emphasis on the development of sport specific skills and refine all fundamental movement skills. A variety of indoor and outdoor sports will be covered (basketball, volleyball, lacrosse, golf, soccer, swimming, etc). This camp is designed to provide our ‘future athletes’ with the necessary skills and training they will need in their desired sport(s).

Code	Date	Time	Age	Fee
SC 0040	July 3-6	9:00AM - 4:00PM	9-12	$140
SC 0041	July 23-27	9:00AM - 4:00PM	9-12	$175
SC 0042	Aug 7-10	9:00AM - 4:00PM	9-12	$140
SC 0043	Aug 20-24	9:00AM - 4:00PM	9-12	$175

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE

Ages 9-14. Test your limits with Outdoor Adventure Camp. Our camp leaders take campers on a new adventure each day involving hiking, horseback riding, swimming, geocaching, archery, rock climbing, and even a day voyageur canoe trip at Echodale with a true adventurer, Gregg Campbell. You do not want to miss this action-filled camp.

Code	Date	Time	Age	Fee
SC 0120A	July 16-20	9:00AM - 4:00PM	9-14	$200
SC 0120B	Aug 13-17	9:00AM - 4:00PM	9-14	$200

Bliss Kids (Yoga Camp)

Ages 4-12. The Blue Butterfly kids will be having a blast this summer during this four-day yoga camp. The children will be participating in a variety of activities including movement to music, games, nature hikes, songs, stories, crafts, and, of course, yoga. Please bring a snack, sunscreen, hat, water bottle, and appropriate shoes and dress for the weather. This camp will be located at Blue Butterfly Yoga & Pilates Centre, 425A 7th Street SW.

Code	Date	Time	Age	Fee
SC 0050A	July 16-19	9:00AM - 12:00PM	4-7	$90
SC 0050B	July 16-19	1:00PM - 4:00PM	8-12	$90

Movin’  & Groovin’ Girls Camp

Ages 9-14. Calling all girls! If you like to move and groove this camp was made for you. Campers will engage in fun physical activity through movements in dance, hip-hop, Zumba®, and much more! Don’t worry if you have never had any dance training, instructor Gail Whitten has all the necessary skills to ensure you have fun, and learn a few moves at the same time.

Code	Date	Time	Age	Fee
SC 0051A	July 9-13	9:00AM - 12:00PM	9-12	$125
SC 0051B	July 30-Aug 3	9:00AM - 12:00PM	9-12	$125

Junior Elite Strength & Conditioning

Ages 9-14. Does your sport require power, speed, and endurance? Strength & Conditioning Camp will heighten your level of performance. Improve your pre-season fitness at Medicine Hat College with our Sport & Wellness Strength and Conditioning staff. We are committed to educating, motivating and training athletes of all ages to do their best.

Code	Date	Time	Age	Fee
SC 0100A	July 9-13	1:00PM - 4:00PM	9-14	$125
SC 0100B	July 30-Aug 3	1:00PM - 4:00PM	9-14	$125

RATTLERS ELITE CAMPS

BASKETBALL

Basketball Camps are aligned with the Long Term Athlete Development Principles. This camp brings together ages that would be in the "Learn to Train" and "Train to Train" stages. The goal of the camp is to convert their fundamental movement skills into fundamental sport / basketball skills such as dribbling, passing and shooting while challenging their aerobic base. They will do this through individual skill work as well as applying those skills within the team setting. Junior High camp will have an outdoor component so please have all campers bring appropriate footwear. All camps will occur at Medicine Hat College. Coach Ben Julius, Men’s Basketball, NCCP Level III. Coach Jason McLester, Women’s Basketball, NCCP Level III.

Code	Date	Time	Grades	Fee
SC 0015	Aug 13-17	9:00AM - 12:00PM	7-9	$125
SC 0020	Aug 13-17	4:00PM - 8:00PM	9-12	$175

VOLLEYBALL  

All Volleyball Camps are based on a “games approach” to instruction. Our participants will learn in an environment that simultaneously teaches necessary concepts and basic tactics. It is our goal to equip participants with the ability to make appropriate game decisions, and then consistently execute the necessary skills in each situation. Of course, none of this matters if we’re not having fun, so we’ll have plenty of that as well! We will be running the camps on 4 courts (2 inside, 2 outside). Participants should be prepared to be outside every day. We recommend a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and a water bottle.

The camp staff will consist exclusively of Rattlers athletes and coaches. Camps are organized and coached by the MHC head coaches, with assistance from MHC players. Campers will get to experience the thrill of learning from and playing with some of the top college volleyball players in Alberta.

Code	Date	Time	Grades	Fee
SC 0025	Aug 20-24	9:00AM - 12:00PM	7-9	$135
SC 0026	Aug 20-24	5:00PM - 8:00PM	9-12	$135

SOCCER

The Early Touches Camp (Gr. 1-3) will focus on teaching campers the basics in a game oriented learning environment. Campers will focus on soccer FUNdamentals such as running with the ball, turning, passing, receiving and shooting (inside foot and laces). These skills will be taught using small-sided games, tag games, relay races and other types of exploratory games. Campers will receive a mini soccer ball, certificate and evaluation. Coach Jim Loughlin, Men’s & Women’s Soccer, NCCP Level 5 Coach (National A License Trained).

The Crafty Kickers Camp (Gr. 4-6) will focus on teaching campers crafty ways (i.e. strategy or tactics) to play the game of soccer. Campers will focus on soccer FUNdamentals PLUS tactics in 1 vs. 1, 2 vs. 2, 3 vs. 3 and 4 vs. 4 situations. Skills such as running with the ball, dribbling, turning, passing, receiving and shooting (laces) will be taught throughout the week using small-sided games, tag games, relay races and other types of exploratory games. Campers will receive a mini soccer ball, certificate and evaluation. Coach Jim Loughlin, Men’s & Women’s Soccer, NCCP Level 5 Coach (National A License Trained).

Code	Date	Time	Grades	Fee
SC 0035A	July 16-20	9:00AM - 12:00PM	1-3	$125
SC 0035B	Aug 20-24	9:00AM - 12:00PM	1-3	$125
SC 0036A	July 16-20	9:00AM - 12:00PM	4-6	$125
SC 0036B	Aug 20-24	9:00AM - 12:00PM	4-6	$125

PRE & POST CARE

Ages 5-12. Supervised activities are available from 8:00am-9:00am and 4:00pm-5:00pm inside the MHC Gymnasium. During this time, campers will engage in low key, unorganized games. Early and late supervision is available to campers from all Continuing Studies summer camps with the exception of those camps occurring off-campus. Registration is required by calling 403.529.3844.

Code	Date	Time	Grades	Fee
SC 0501A	July 3-6	8:00AM - 9:00AM	5-12	$20
SC 0501B	July 3-6	4:00PM - 5:00PM	5-12	$20
SC 0502A	July 9-13	8:00AM - 9:00AM	5-12	$25
SC 0502B	July 9-13	4:00PM - 5:00PM	5-12	$25
SC 0503A	July 16-20	8:00AM - 9:00AM	5-12	$25
SC 0503B	July 16-20	4:00PM - 5:00PM	5-12	$25
SC 0504A	July 23-27	8:00AM - 9:00AM	5-12	$25
SC 0504B	July 23-27	4:00PM - 5:00PM	5-12	$25
SC 0505A	July 30-Aug 3	8:00AM - 9:00AM	5-12	$25
SC 0505B	July 30-Aug 3	4:00PM - 5:00PM	5-12	$25
SC 0506A	Aug 7-10	8:00AM - 9:00AM	5-12	$20
SC 0506B	Aug 7-10	4:00PM - 5:00PM	5-12	$20
SC 0507A	Aug 13-17	8:00AM - 9:00AM	5-12	$25
SC 0507B	Aug 13-17	4:00PM - 5:00PM	5-12	$25
SC 0508A	Aug 20-24	8:00AM - 9:00AM	5-12	$25
SC 0508B	Aug 20-24	4:00PM - 5:00PM	5-12	$25

Lunch Supervision
All campers who are enrolled in a full day Sport & Wellness camp, as well as any campers that have combined a separate Sport & Wellness and Continuing Studies morning and afternoon camp, can participate in a FREE supervised lunch period. If your camper is registered in a full day Continuing Studies camp, please call 403.529.3844 for further details about lunch time care. Campers will eat their lunches on the upper level of the Medicine Hat College Cafeteria, which is an air conditioned area. Campers have the option of bringing their own lunch or buying their lunch from the cafeteria. Lunchtime transition and morning to afternoon camp transition are fully coordinated by camp staff.

Food Allergies
Because campers eat together, we cannot control all of the foods and odours that they may be exposed to as all campers eat in a designated area. We are a nut-free camp, and we request that campers do not bring any foods that contain nuts, i.e. peanut butter or granola bars. If consuming nut products prior to arriving at camp, please wash hands diligently. If your child has any food allergies, we ask that you note them on your child’s registration form, and we will make every attempt to accommodate their needs.

Your Child’s Safety
All Sport & Wellness Summer Camp Head Coaches are certified in First Aid and CPR to ensure a top quality experience for your child. During staff training, all emergency procedures for the College and camp are thoroughly reviewed. As well, the department conducts regular risk management audits on all camp equipment and policies. Procedures that include custody arrangements, child abuse, behaviour modification, weather conditions, and the self-esteem of your child are covered in training. We also enforce strict sign-in and sign-out policies. (All parents/guardians must produce a valid piece of picture ID and be on the safe list to sign out their child). Please note that campers 11 years of age and under cannot leave the care of an instructor until a parent/guardian signs that child out. A child 12 years and older may leave on their own. If you would prefer that your child who is 12 years or older remains in the care of the instructors until a parent/guardian arrives, please indicate this on the registration sheet or by calling 403.504.3546 in advance of the camp start date.

What to Wear and Bring to Camp
All children should wear comfortable clothes including shorts, t-shirt, and running shoes suitable for physical activity, as well as a sweatshirt for cool days. It is strongly recommended and enforced that children wear hats while outdoors to shade their heads from the sun and wear sunscreen. All campers will be provided with a Sport & Wellness Water Bottle on the first day of camp and should bring it with them every day as it helps to replenish water loss experienced by physical activity in warm weather. A bathing suit and towel are needed for Friday afternoons, as campers will be participating in a recreational swim at Hill Pool. Campers are reminded not to bring items of value that are not required at camp, i.e. MP3/iPod, cell phones, and excessive amounts of money, etc.

Swimming
Swimming is a great physical activity outlet and is incorporated into the Sport & Wellness Summer Camps programming. If your camper is attending a camp on a Friday afternoon, please pack with them a swimsuit, towel, sunblock, snack and a drink. It is not mandatory that your camper swims; however, it is highly encouraged. If there are any medical conditions, which may limit your child’s participation, please note this on the registration form.

Stampede Parade
The 2012 Medicine Hat Stampede Parade will take place the morning of Thursday, July 26 at 9:00 AM. Campers registered in a Sport & Wellness Camp this week will attend the Stampede Parade Festivities. All campers are to be dropped off as normal at the College where a bus will transport them to the parade route.

Water Bottles
All children attending camp will receive a water bottle for each camp in which they are registered. It is highly recommended that campers bring the water bottle to camp each day to replenish the fluids lost due to physical activity.

Pick-up and Drop-off
For the safety and security of all campers, the pick-up and drop-off area is located at the front of the C2 entrance of Medicine Hat College. Parents will be able to make use of the loading zone in front of the College. Drop-off for morning and full-day programs will begin at 8:45 AM. Pick-up for morning programs will begin at 12:00 NOON. Drop-off for afternoon programs will begin at 12:45 PM. Pick-up for afternoon and full-day programs is between 4:00 PM and 4:15 PM.

During the times prior to and following programmed activity periods, campers will continue to be supervised by Sport & Wellness Summer Camp staff. If campers have not been picked up by 4:15 PM, a charge of $5 per 15 minutes will be enforced. If you require an earlier drop-off time and/or later pick-up time, please register for the Pre and/or Post Care program to avoid any additional charges.

Photographs
Each week we take your camper’s photo for their team photograph, which they receive at the end of each week in their camper package. We ask that when registering, you give us permission to photograph your camper. Additionally, photographs are sometimes used for promotional purposes.

Privacy
Medicine Hat College collects and maintains information for the purpose of admissions, registrations and other activities directly related to you being a member of the Medicine Hat College community and its educational program, and attending a public post-secondary institution in the Province of Alberta. You are advised that the information you provide, and any other information placed in the student record, will be protected and used in compliance with Alberta’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.