By Darren McDonald. UFV’s popular summer camps blast away the summer blues. Reserve your child’s spot for their chance to boost everything from brain power to basketball skills.
Like vegetables in strawberry smoothies, UFV’s camps fulfill family needs in one satisfying serving – providing a great escape from the “nothing-to-do” dog days while creating memories that will last a lifetime and providing kids with exciting activities while their parents are at work. Programs begin as early as July 7, while others run through late August with multiple options including: Think Fun (philosophy camp), Science Rocks!, Multisports, Soccer, Basketball, and Fashion Design. More information on all programs, including pricing, is available at ufv.ca/summer.
2014 UFV Summer Camps
UFV Think Fun
Hands-on, activity-based camps for curious and creative kids. Children play games, explore, and engage in fun projects that encourage them to inquire, think, and problem-solve together. Educational fun for campers aged 6 to 11.
Camps run July 7–11, July 14–18, and July 21–25 on the UFV Abbotsford campus. Each week-long camp has a selection of three different themes from which you can choose.
For more information, email info@thinkfuncamps.ca.
Science Rocks!
Camp 1 — Mysteries and secrets
July 7–11 (Abbotsford).
Focuses on mysteries and secrets in many forms.
Camp 2 — Things that are gross!
July 14–18 (Abbotsford).
Things that stink, feel gross, or are just plain yucky.
Camp 3 — Turbo week!
July 21–25 (Abbotsford).
Focuses on the theme of speed and flight.
Camp 4 — Fire and light!
July 28–August 1 (Abbotsford).
Things that glow, interesting behaviours of light, and even safe demonstrations using fire.
Camp 5 ‒ Epic: amazing activities
August 11–15 (Chilliwack).
Our most popular activities from all the Science Rocks weeks.
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Aboriginal Youth Camp
August 5–8 (Chilliwack).
For this week we plan to offer our most popular activities from all the Science Rocks weeks. For more information, phone 604-504-7441 or email sciencerocks@ufv.ca.
UFV Sports Camps
Multi-sports Camp
Week-long multisport camp offers kids from grades 3 to 6 instruction in a wide variety of ball sports and recreational activities, featuring special guest coaching sessions from Cascade coaching staff.
July 7–11, 9 am–3:30 pm
July 14–18, 9 am–3:30 pm
Abbotsford UFV campus, Envision Athletic Centre
Soccer camp
A fun learning soccer experience with advice from experienced coaches. This camp offers two options: a general camp for boys and girls, age 6 to 11, and a high performance camp for girls, age 9 to 15.
August 11–14
9–11:30 am, boys and girls, age 6 to 11
1–3:30 pm, high performance girls, age 9 to 15
Bateman Park, main field
Cascades junior men’s basketball camps
Basketball skills camps are open to all abilities, with a focus on skill development and will include various drills and 5-on-5 scrimmages. Adam Friesen, head coach of UFV men’s basketball program, will lead this camp along with assistant-coaching staff and varsity student-athletes.
August 18–29
9 am–4 pm, boys entering grades 9 to 12
Envision Athletic Centre
For more information, phone: 604-504-7441, local 4134 or email alicia.hurley@ufv.ca.
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UFV Fashion camp
Bring out your inner the fashionista. Experience life as a designer and learn from top industry professionals. Create one-of-a-kind projects that reflect your individual style while developing your fashion portfolio. For future designers ages 14–18.
July 7–11, 9 am–4 pm
UFV Abbotsford campus
For more information, email corinne.richardson@ufv.ca or call 604-864-4669.