Spring & Summer Camps

General Learning Skills (In-person)

SMCS students entering Grades 7 or 8 | $250 per week
August 21-25 | 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

The General Learning Skills (GLS) Camp provides St. Michael’s students entering Grade 7 and 8 with the opportunity to grow and develop their learning skills and work habits in an interactive supportive environment. Working individually and in groups, students will develop critical thinking, problem-solving, organizational and social skills aimed at supporting their success both inside and outside the classroom. The programme will focus explicitly on math and literacy skills.

This is a full-day programme (8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.), run in-person at St. Michael’s College School.

Literacy (In-person)

SMCS students entering Grade 9 | $250 per week
August 21-25 | 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

The Literacy Camp provides St. Michael’s students entering Grade 9 with the opportunity to enhance their ability to comprehend a variety of complex texts and communicate their understanding when writing. Through a variety of creative and collaborative activities, students will develop their written, verbal, and visual communication skills, and cultivate competence in critical reading and text analysis. This programme is designed to support students’ transition into high school English.

This is a full-day programme (8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.), run in-person at St. Michael’s College School.

Math (In-person)

SMCS students entering Grade 9 | $250 per week
August 21-25 | 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

The Math Camp provides St. Michael’s students entering Grade 9 the opportunity to consolidate and strengthen their numeracy skills. The programme is designed to develop confidence with existing math skills and support the transition into secondary school mathematics. The programme will also develop social relationships while familiarizing students with St. Michael’s teaching and learning environment.

This is a full-day programme (8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.), run in-person at St. Michael’s College School.

Advanced Math (Online)

SMCS students entering Grade 11 | $150 per week
August 21-25

This course is intended to facilitate the successful transition of students in mathematics from the intermediate levels (Grade 10) to the senior level, Grade 11 courses offered at St. Michael’s College School. It will build upon the MPM 2D course and include concepts that consolidate the expected skills and concepts from Grade 10. Teachers will work with students individually and in small groups for up to two hours each day to optimize learning and ensure students are prepared to thrive in the academic year ahead.

This is a half-day programme (1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.) facilitated virtually.

Pre-AP Math (Online)

SMCS students in Grades 11 and 12 | $150 per week
August 21-25

This course is intended to facilitate the entry of students into the AP Calculus course offered at St. Michael’s College School. It will build upon the Grade 11 MCR 3U course and include concepts in pre-calculus that are required for the study of AP Calculus. The course is designed to run for one week in the summer and cover topics such as logarithms, natural logarithms, and some advanced trigonometric identities. Teachers will work with students individually and in small groups for up to two hours each day to optimize learning and ensure students are prepared to thrive in the academic year ahead.

This is a half-day programme (1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.) facilitated virtually.

Basketball

Grades 4 to 9 (Fall 2023) | Co-Ed | $250 to $350 per week
August

Learn more about our Basketball Camps.

Football

Grades 7+ | $300
July 4 to August 10

The programme will run for approximately 1.5 hours on Tuesday and Thursday of each week (12 sessions total).

Professional players and coaches will deliver individual skill development by position:

• Quarterbacks
• Wide Receivers & Tight Ends
• Defensive Backs
• Running Backs & Linebackers
• Offensive Line & Defensive

Intended for those with some previous experience of the sport.

Drills will be non-contact but may result in some incidental contact.

Only helmets are required. Please message us if you need help obtaining a helmet.

Timing will not conflict with athletes desiring to participate in Summer Strength & Conditioning Programme.

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Hockey (Spring & Summer)

$750 per skater, $375 per goalie
For high-level hockey players competing at the AA or AAA level

The experience will include:

• Two practices at St. Michael’s Arena (week of May 1 and May 8)
• Nine regular season games between the end of May and mid-August
• Each game is 2 x 25 minute periods stop time with a flood between periods
• A St. Michael’s branded dry-fit shirt

Spaces are limited and are open to existing current St. Michael’s students, prospective St. Michael’s students, and families with a connection to the St. Michael’s community.

Practice and game times will be communicated later.

Players must register for the entire season. Substitutions/replacements can be coordinated accordingly.

Registrations are tentative pending a review of applicant information.

Hockey Training Camp

U13 & U14 Training Camp* | U15 & U16 Training Camp*
August 14-18 | $700

Intended for rep-level players looking to prepare for the upcoming hockey season.

Half-day programming includes:

• 1 hour on-ice skills session
• 1.5 hours strength and conditioning programme
• Daily seminars on topics such as goal-setting, mindset coaching, food and nutrition etc.
• Snacks and beverages
• SMCS branded athletic apparel
• Access to on-site athletic therapy

*ages based on 2023-24 season

Strength & Conditioning

Ages 12+ | Co-Ed | $483.16+HST per week
July 3 to August 11

The Strength & Conditioning Camp is for the motivated, high-performance student-athlete looking to make an impact at the next level. The programme is adapted to all individual needs and demands including age, strength, and previous experience. Athletes will learn the fundamentals of high-performance resistance training, stability, and mobility, while being taught about optimal nutrition, injury prevention, and recovery strategies by expert coaches. Flexible scheduling allows athletes to register for weeks that align with other commitments.

• Training will occur Monday to Friday at St. Michael’s College School
• Approximately a 2-hour commitment per day
• Group times will be determined upon registration and communicated in the weeks before
• Athletes will receive a Full Body Assessment and Daily Movement Evaluation
• Athletic Therapy Treatment and Assessment will be available on-site
• Additional sport specific/position specific skill development available
• It is recommended that athletes register for two weeks of training minimum to maximize benefits

Discounts available for athletes registering for 3+ weeks

Yamaha Sounds of Summer Drumline Camp (In-person)

Grades 5-12 | Co-Ed | $100
August 14-18 | 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

The Yamaha Sounds of Summer Drumline Camp is a rudimental drumming workshop for the beginner and advanced drummer. No experience is necessary.

Participants will be taught proper stick grip, technique, basic drum rudiments, and ensemble skills on:

• Snare drum
• Tenor drum
• Bass drum
• Cymbals

Participants will learn basic and advanced drum exercises, rhythmic grooves, and show pieces similar to a college marching band drumline you would see in a parade or on TV. The workshop will be taught by world class rudimental drumming experts and music staff of the St. Michael's College School Drumline programme. All instruments, music materials, and drumsticks will be provided. This camp also functions as a training camp for prospective and current members of the SMCS Drumline programme.