SUMMER CAMP
Register now and secure your child’s spot for just $25 (non-refundable)! Some of our camps sold out early last year, so don’t miss out on your preferred spot. This special offer is only available until end of March 2025—after that, full camp tuition is due at registration!
Camps run 9:00am – 4:00pm
Before (8:00am to 9:00am) and after-care (4:00pm to 5:30pm) is available for an additional $11.30 per day.
Our Awesome Knowledge and Arts summer camps are available for full week registration only. Certain exceptions may apply.
This year, we also offer one-day ($69) and full week half-day camps! Please note that for these shorter options, your child will be placed in a camp with available space, most likely one of our Active camps.
An annual Gymnastics Ontario (GO) insurance or Sport Liability insurance is required for campers and must be paid at least 2 weeks prior to your camp start date. Date and program switches are permitted if space allows.
Read more about all our camp themes below, or click on the calendar to see the price list.
For athletes aged 5-12.
Each week, the gymnastics camp will alternate between the 2 themes, Rideau Olympics or Ultimate Survivor.
Rideau Olympics
The time has come! It is time to show off what you’ve got. Each day, campers will be competing to bring home the gold. Your child will be called to embrace their inner champion! Campers can challenge themselves to beat their personal best and step up to the plate to harness that competitive edge. Get your game face on because the Rideau-Resolute Olympics are here.
OR
Ultimate Survivor
Summer is here and we are ready for some serious fun! Campers will be working together in team bonding games and activities while also competing against one other in the ultimate survivor challenges. Get your ready to for some awesome summer fun because the Rideau-Resolute Ultimate Survivor challenge has begun!
A variety of fun games and sports as well as daily crafts to complement the day!
Gymnastics: From flips on the bars to somersaults on the mats, the campers will have tons of gymnastics practice time
Soccer: Matches, Sharks & Minnows,Tic Tac Toe (ball control practice)
Softball/Baseball/Basketball: Matches, Monkey in the Middle, Target Practice
Backyard Games: Get ready for classic summer camp vibes as you enjoy a variety of fun backyard games that can be played in the gym or outside
Target Shooting: Campers get to experience the thrill of archery, hitting the bullseye with fun target practice
And so much more!
For athletes aged 6-13.
Unleash the competitive spirit in your child with our Ninja Obstacle Race and Parkour Camp! This action-packed adventure is designed for young thrill-seekers eager to conquer exciting race and timed challenges, and master the art of free-running and parkour.
Timed obstacle course runs
Develop agility and speed while honing upper body and grip strength.
Parkour Exploration: Embark on a journey of running over and under obstacles, learning to flip and roll safely.
Team Challenges: Foster teamwork and camaraderie through exciting group challenges in the form of races against another team or for your own personal best!
And so much more!
For athletes aged 8-13.
Pre-requisites: For kids aged 8+ who possess some basic tumbling skills, including a minimum competency in round-offs and is working on back/front walkovers.
Join our dynamic and fun tumbling camp! Refine your skills in round-offs, cartwheels, handsprings, and progress to more advanced maneuvers. Campers are grouped by age and skill level, ensuring a supportive and skill-appropriate environment. Emphasis is on tumbling techniques, with an optional introduction to basic cheerleading stunting. Prepare for an exciting week of tumbling challenges, skill development, and a supportive atmosphere for confident progression in your tumbling journey!
What to Expect
Foundation Building
Round-offs
Cartwheels
Handsprings
Back/front walkovers
Trampoline time
Crafts and Games time
For athletes aged 5-10.
Rhythmic gymnastics is a sport that combines elements of dance, flexibility, and expressive movement with the manipulation of apparatus such as hoops, balls, ribbons, and clubs.
Our exciting Rhythmic Gymnastics camp will iImmerse your little rhythmic gymnast into an exciting world of creative expression. Set to music and a supportive environment, campers will learn to twirl hoops, toss balls, and dance with ribbons, creating a magical spectacle that’s as entertaining as it is expressive!
Stretching and flexibility exercises to enhance agility
Expert coaches providing personalized instruction on apparatus handling (hoop, ball, ribbon, clubs)
Skill progression tailored to individual abilities, ensuring growth for all levels
Creative dance sessions to craft individual and group routines
Engaging games and challenges to strengthen teamwork
An opportunity for campers to make friends, show off their choreo and share their newfound skills
For dancers aged 5-15.
Our dance camp is designed to teach kids the fundamentals of dance and choreography. All dance campers will spend time learning a variety of dance styles, including tap, hip hop, contemporary, ballet, and more!
Whether your child is a seasoned dancer or just loves to move to the beat, our camp is the perfect opportunity for them to have fun, make friends, and improve their skills. At the end of each week, kids will show off their moves in a performance for parents and friends. No need to worry about special attire – just wear your camp clothes and get ready to dance your heart out! Our dance camp is guaranteed to be an exciting and unforgettable experience that your child will cherish.Introduction to hip hop, tap, jazz, contemporary, ballet, breakdancing and more!
Themed crafts
End-of-week performance for family and friends
Gym-time fun and games
Outdoor/park time (weather permitting)
For little stars aged 6-13.
Campers will explore the thrilling world of dance, music, improv; embrace their acting chops, and showcase their inner star! The spotlight is on… Lights. Camera. Action!
Every day campers learn dance routines, choreography, participate in skits, re-enact scenes, and develop their performance skills. Parents will be invited into the gym on Friday to marvel at their child’s talents! Activities include:
Structured Dance Choreography
Variety of Improv Games
Participate in short skits/talent show
Movie Snapshot reenactment
Costume Design
And so much more!
For artists aged 5-12
Do you have a creative child? This is the camp for them! We look to inspire creativity with an exciting variety of crafts and projects. We will kindle your child’s passion for art and sharpen their skills. Pick up your paint brush and grab your pallet because it is time to make some art you will be proud to display!
Campers will have extended time in our fully equipped art studio every day to take on ambitious art projects. We will provide all the materials. The only thing needed is a love of creating as our art-coordinator will guide and teach a variety of projects that you’ll be proud to display. Campers will learn to paint/draw/sculpt and more!
Landscapes
Self-portraits
Clay
T-Shirt & tote bag Designs
Projects may vary depending on age and skill levels.
For artists aged 5-13
Perfect for young singers, this camp focuses on building vocal skills in a fun and supportive environment!
Vocal Warm-Ups & Techniques
Breathing exercises for control and strength
Expanding vocal range and improving pitch
Enhancing tone, resonance, and articulation
Solo and Group Singing Practice
Rehearse popular songs and musicals as solos
Harmonize and blend in group numbers
Partner up for duet practice
Performance Coaching
Stage presence and microphone skills
Build confidence and overcome stage fright
Connect emotionally to lyrics through dramatic interpretation
Songwriting & Creativity
Write and perform original songs
Learn lyric writing and melody creation
Final Showcase:
Campers will perform everything they’ve learned at the end-of-week showcase!
For grandmasters aged 8-12.
Welcome to our Chess and Go Day Camp, where young minds come together to have fun, learn, and challenge themselves with these exciting games! This camp is perfect for kids who want to boost their problem-solving skills, think critically, and enjoy some friendly competition.
Skill Development: Whether a beginner or experienced, your child will learn Chess and Go basics, along with strategies for openings, middle-game, and endgame.
Strategy & Game Theory: Both games are about planning ahead and thinking critically. Your child will practice anticipating moves and making smart decisions, skills that also apply to real life.
Tournaments & Friendly Competition: Starting day three, campers can test their skills in fun, in-house tournaments. Beginners and experienced players all have a chance to shine.
Cultural Learning: Kids will explore the history and culture behind Chess and Go, with Chess rooted in Europe and Asia, and Go dating back over 2,500 years in China, Japan, and Korea.
Fun & Games: Alongside learning strategy, campers will enjoy activities like puzzles and outdoor games for a well-rounded experience.
Schedule:
- Days 1-3: Introduction to Chess and Go, focusing on the basics and simple strategies.
- Days 4-5: Advanced tactics, friendly matches, and mini-tournaments.
For programmers aged 8-13.
Discover programming basics using event-driven coding in our Scratch/Python Programming Camp. They will be challenged to think creatively and code stories, games, and animations.
Campers will primarily be working with Micro:bit. These fun programming tools allow for hours of creative fun.
Micro:bit Robots: Each week children will learn to code a variety of inputs to design their own robot friends.
Scratch Program: Campers will use this to learn introductory Micro:bit activities such as
Mini-Games: like Buzz Wire, Robot Bus, Motorbike Simulator, Step Counter, etc.
Scratch Guitars: Create playable guitars out of cardboard.
Scratch Boom Box: Create a useable Boom Box.
Python Program: For campers who already have some programming experience and want to learn more. Python also allows for countless exciting Micro:bit activities such as:
Name Badges: Program your Micro:bit’s LEDS to spell your name.
Magic 8-Balls: Program your Micro:bit’s LEDS to become a functioning Magic 8-Ball.
Flashing Emotions: Program your Micro:bit’s LEDS to become a smiley face!
For scientists aged 6-11.
Is your child intrigued about the world around us? This is the camp for them! Campers will be taking on a variety of experiments which explore the nature of things. Put on your lab coat and fasten your safety goggles, the experiments are about to begin!
Campers will be provided with a variety of fun hands-on science experiments to explore our amazing world through fun and engaging science experiments and tests in each of these fields:
Chemistry: Slime-making and exploding volcanoes.
Physics: Test the strength of your egg drops and bridges.
Biology and Ecology: Collect and study ants and bugs and learn all about our local ecology.
Geology: Collect, study, tumble some rocks and maybe even crack open some geodes.
And much more!
For rockhounds aged 6-11.
Delve into the captivating world of gems and minerals at the Gems, Minerals, and Precious Stones Camp! This unique summer camp combines hands-on and demonstration learning, allowing campers to explore geology through experimentation. Equipped with specialized tools like a rock cutter, polisher, and diamond cutter, participants will unlock the beauty within geodes, learning about stone characteristics and properties. By week’s end, campers will be able to distinguish and identify various stones. All Gems and Minerals Campers will also get to benefit from the huge range of physical activities, gymnastics equipment, and trampolines available inside Rideau Gymnastics. No prior experience is needed, making this camp an enriching experience for all curious minds. Campers leave with a collection of personally cut and polished precious and semi-precious stones!
Campers will learn to identify and classify various gems and mineral
How to cut open stones
How to properly polish stones
How to cut precious and/or semi-precious stones
How stones are categorized and why they have a certain shape or color
Campers will polish and keep their very own stones!
For chefs aged 7-13.
Embark on a culinary adventure with our camp for young chefs! From cooking basics to global flavours, it’s all about hands-on fun and tasty discoveries. Your child will learn valuable life skills, take a look at nutrition, and learn how to prepare snacks and dishes on their own!
Please fill in the special form to inform us of any food allergies and/or dietary needs that will be sent to you after your registration has been confirmed.
Please note: You will not need to pack a lunch as the kids will be eating and tasting their creations throughout the day.
- Learn how to make healthy and delicious snacks from around the world.
- Daily hands-on cooking of simple, interesting recipes under professional guidance.
- Develop not just culinary skills but also reading, teamwork, and fine motor skills.
- Hygiene and cleanliness ensured with pre-treated surfaces and disinfected products.
- No need to worry about clothing as aprons are provided.
- We do our best to be a nut-free facility but cannot guarantee complete avoidance due to exposure from other participants, cross-contamination, etc). Please remind your child to be vigilant and complete the allergy form. We will do our best to be mindful!
Free time includes time in the Rideau Gymnastics facility with time on the trampoline and other exciting equipment, as well as outdoor activities (weather permitting) for a well-rounded experience.
If your child has food allergies, please fill out this form to let us know, or email us at admin@rideaugymnastics.org
We are a nut-free facility, but cannot guarantee exposure from outside sources (e.g. other participants, cross-contamination, etc.). We do our best to minimize risks, but it’s not 100% guaranteed. Please remind your child to stay vigilant, and let us know about any allergies.
For agents aged 5-8.
Do you have a creative little engineer who also doubles as 007? If the answer is yes, then this camp will be precisely what the doctor ordered. One brick at a time, each camper will take on the activities before them for the title of Ultimate Builder! The other part of the day will also be challenged to crack secret codes and show off their secret agent prowess as they traverse our booby trapped rooms.
There will never be a dull moment! Campers will be taking on a variety of LEGO activities:
Learn to build fantasy creatures (Dragons and Monsters), animals (hedgehogs, sharks, narwhals), buildings (castles, skyscrapers, houses).
Design and race vehicles, such as elastic cars, Wind Racers, LEGO Catapult.
Crack codes, Murder mysteries, and other Secret Agent themed activities.
And so much more!
For chefs aged 7-13.
Embark on a culinary adventure with our camp for young chefs! From cooking basics to global flavours, it’s all about hands-on fun and tasty discoveries. Your child will learn valuable life skills, take a look at nutrition, and learn how to prepare snacks and dishes on their own!
Please fill in the special form to inform us of any food allergies and/or dietary needs that will be sent to you after your registration has been confirmed.
Please note: You will not need to pack a lunch as the kids will be eating and tasting their creations throughout the day.
- Learn how to make healthy and delicious snacks from around the world.
- Daily hands-on cooking of simple, interesting recipes under professional guidance.
- Develop not just culinary skills but also reading, teamwork, and fine motor skills.
- Hygiene and cleanliness ensured with pre-treated surfaces and disinfected products.
- No need to worry about clothing as aprons are provided.
Free time includes time in the Rideau Gymnastics facility with time on the trampoline and other exciting equipment, as well as outdoor activities (weather permitting) for a well-rounded experience.
For vloggers aged 10-14.
This is a fun, interactive camp designed for aspiring young writers, creatives, and social media enthusiasts to learn the art of vlogging and podcasting in a hands-on environment. This camp is ideal for students who are passionate about expressing themselves online, developing their writing skills, and basic learning how to engage an audience.
Podcast & Vlogging Basics:
- Explore vlogging and podcast platforms and learn to create content from scratch (choosing a theme, basic editing, and customization).
Content Creation & Writing:
- Tips for writing engaging posts, crafting catchy headlines, and developing your unique voice to connect with your audience.
Videography/Photography & Visuals:
- Learn how to take great videos/photos for your vlogs, plus how to edit and use graphics to enhance your content.
Interactive Workshops & Collaborative Projects:
- Participate in creative exercises, group challenges, and team up to create a group podcast/vlog, building teamwork and leadership skills.
Camp Showcase:
- Share your personal podcast/vlog at the end of camp and celebrate everyone’s work.
This camp is perfect for students interested in digital media, creativity, and developing tech skills.
For agents aged 5-8.
Do you have a creative little engineer who also doubles as 007? If the answer is yes, then this camp will be precisely what the doctor ordered. One brick at a time, each camper will take on the activities before them for the title of Ultimate Builder! The other part of the day will also be challenged to crack secret codes and show off their secret agent prowess as they traverse our booby trapped rooms.
There will never be a dull moment! Campers will be taking on a variety of LEGO activities:
Learn to build fantasy creatures (Dragons and Monsters), animals (hedgehogs, sharks, narwhals), buildings (castles, skyscrapers, houses).
Design and race vehicles, such as elastic cars, Wind Racers, LEGO Catapult.
Crack codes, Murder mysteries, and other Secret Agent themed activities.
And so much more!
For travellers aged 8-12.
Step into the shoes of a time traveler and explore history like never before! This exciting camp takes kids on a journey through ancient civilizations, futuristic worlds, and everything in between. This immersive, action-packed camp transports campers to different eras, from ancient times to the far future, all while blending hands-on activities, team challenges, and fun adventures.
- Historical Adventures: Explore 3 different time periods (Ancient China, Egypt, Rome, India, or Medieval Times) with hands-on activities like artifact digs, re-enactments, and ancient games.
- Future Fun: Design your own time machine and imagine the future with cool ideas about what our world could look like in 100 or 1,000 years.
- Time Travel Games & Challenges: Solve time-based scavenger hunts, escape rooms, and obstacle courses to unlock clues from different eras.
- Creative Arts & Crafts: Build time machines, create ancient artifacts, and make costumes from different time periods.
- Storytelling & Performance: Create and act out your own time travel adventures.
- Time Traveler’s Quest: Team up for a camp-wide challenge to solve time puzzles and save history!
Registration and Financial Policies for camp
To register for any program at Rideau Gymnastics, please create an account within our registration portal: app.iclasspro.com
When an account is created, you can:
- Register for classes and securely pay online via the registration portal
- Call or visit our gym during reception hours to enquire and/or register for classes or camps
Email admin@resolutecenter.ca or admin@rideaugymnastics.org to enquire and/or register for camps
Phone Number: (613) 627-0066
Reception Hours:
Mon – Fri from 3 pm to 7:30 pm and Sat-Sun from 9 am to 1 pm
Our camps are offered to children between the ages of 5 to 15 years old. We do however accept children aged 4.5 who are fully toilet trained and can use the washroom unsupervised, depending on the camp theme. Administration has the right to contact parents and ask them to take their child home during the camp day if the conditions mentioned above are not respected.
We accept cash, e-transfer, cheque or credit card payment. Please make cheques payable to Rideau Gymnastics. Payment can be made in person, electronically via e-mail transfer admin@rideaugymnastics.org or phone (613) 627-0066. Registrations are not considered confirmed unless registration forms are completed and full payment is received. Returned cheques are subject to a $25.00 service charge.
We are obliged to collect and remit an annual Gymnastics Ontario Insurance and program fee for each student enrolled in gymnastics related program (artistic gymnastics, power tumbling, trampoline, acrobatics, or any other camp frequently using the gymnastics facility) not included in any of the camp fees. The insurance covers each athlete for the period from July 1st to June 30th each year. As this fee is remitted to Gymnastics Ontario it is non-refundable. Please remember to include it for each child with the first session fees each year following the month of July. Rideau Gymnastics has the right to terminate a child’s registration for non-payment or failure to comply with Gymnastics Ontario and/or club rules and regulations.
Parents will have the option to register and reserve a spot for the summer camps by only paying a deposit of $25 dollars until the 31st of March. Please plan and choose the camps you register your child/children carefully. In order to avoid blanket registration and deal with subsequent changes (which add substantial administrative cost), the $25 deposit is non-refundable. The remaining summer camp fees will be due four weeks prior to start of the camp.
Payment is due upon registration for all camp enrollments.
For camps paid in full, a refund (minus a 3.5% credit card service fee if payment was made by credit card) is given if a written request for a refund (on tuition only) is received by the office four weeks prior to the start of the camp date. If, as part of the registration process, a payment covering the Gymnastics Ontario Annual Insurance Fee (GO Fee) has already been remitted to Gymnastics Ontario (GO) it cannot be refunded. All other cancellation requests will be assessed with the submission of a medical note by a qualified healthcare provider.
Please plan and choose the camps you register your child/children carefully. In order to avoid blanket registration and deal with subsequent changes (which add substantial administrative cost), the $25 deposit is non-refundable.
Sibling Discount: We offer 10% off for any sibling after the first child is enrolled at regular price.
General Guidelines
Camps run from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm (check specific camp schedule).
We offer early Drop-off from 8:00 am and late pick-up until 5:30 pm. Register here
Participants must be signed in/out by a parent or guardian in the morning upon arrival and before departure.
- Lunch and 2 nut-free snacks
- Water bottle (can be refilled in the gym)
- Hat and sunscreen (for summer camp and PA/PD days)
- Gymnastics leotard or comfortable clothing free of strings, hoods, zippers, etc.
- Comfortable/athletic footwear (barefoot in gym, gymnastic shoes/water shoes accepted)
- Extra set of clothing recommended
- Jewelry not permitted, small stud earrings are acceptable
- Hair must be pulled back with headband, elastics, and/or barrettes
- Do not wear socks or tights because they are slippery on various equipment and therefore potentially dangerous