Summer Camps

General Learning Skills (In-person)

SMCS students entering Grades 7 or 8 | $250 per week
August 22-26 | 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

The General Learning Skills (GLS) Camp offers St. Michael’s College School (SMCS) students entering Grade 7 and 8 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. This camp will focus explicitly on math and literacy skills.

Literacy (In-person)

SMCS students entering Grade 9 | $250 per week
August 22-26 | 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

The Literacy Camp is intended for St. Michael’s College School (SMCS) students entering Grade 9 and is designed to support a students’ transition to high school English. Participants will enhance their understanding of a variety of complex texts and communicate them in written form. Using 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.

Math (In-person)

SMCS students entering Grade 9 | $250 per week
August 22-26 | 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Designed for St. Michael’s College School (SMCS) students entering Grade 9, the Math Camp consolidates and strengthens numeracy skills, while helping students develop confidence with existing math knowledge and supporting the transition to secondary school mathematics. This camp will also help participants develop social relationships while familiarizing them with the SMCS teaching and learning environment.

Pre-AP Math (Online)

SMCS students | $150 per week
August 22-26

The Pre-AP Math Camp is designed to facilitate the entry of students into the AP Calculus course offered at St. Michael’s College School (SMCS). 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 week-long camp will 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.

Pre-Grade 11 Math (Online)

SMCS students | $150 per week
August 22-26

This camp is intended to facilitate the successful transition of students in mathematics from the intermediate levels (Grade 10) to senior level (Grade 11) courses offered at St. Michael’s College School (SMCS). It will build upon the MPM 2D course and includes 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.

Hockey

2010 age group | $650
August

Hockey Camp players will compete in a summer hockey league.

This camp will include:

• Four practices at SMCS Arena: August 2, 9, 16, and 23 from 4-6 p.m.
• Practices include: 80-minute on-ice skill session + 30-minute 4 on 4 game
• Four games at Hockey Factory (3552 Victoria Park Ave, Toronto): August 3, 10, 17, 23**

Players should be currently competing at the AA level or higher.

Spaces are limited and are only open to existing or prospective St. Michael’s College School students.

**Specific game times will be communicated later.

Intermediate Basketball

Grade 7, 8 & 9 (Fall 2022) | Co-Ed | $225 per week
August 15-19 and August 22-26 (1 p.m. – 4 p.m.)

Led by Mike Selliah, Head Coach of Team Ontario’s U17 men’s team and former Manager of Coaching Development for Ontario Basketball, this camp will include skill development, basketball IQ development, game play/competition, and basketball-specific strength and conditioning. Campers should be currently playing organized basketball at the house league or rep level.

Junior Basketball

Grade 4, 5 & 6 (Fall 2022) | Co-Ed | $225 per week
August 15-19 and August 22-26 (9 a.m. – 12 p.m.)

The Junior Basketball Camp will be led by Mike Selliah, Head Coach of Team Ontario’s U17 men’s team and former Manager of Coaching Development for Ontario Basketball. The camp will include skill development, basketball IQ development, game play/competition, and basketball-specific strength and conditioning. Campers should be currently involved in organized basketball at the house league or rep level.

Registration in afternoon All Sport Camp (12 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.) is optional for an additional $100.

All Sport (for Junior Basketball campers only*)

$100 per week
August 15-19 and August 22-26 (12 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.)

The All Sport Camp features a range of traditional and non-traditional games and activities aimed at developing skills, increasing fitness, and promoting positive relationships.

Strength & Conditioning

Ages 12+ | Co-Ed | $480 per week
July 4 to August 12

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.

• Approximately a 2-hour commitment per day
• Group times will be determined upon registration and communicated in the weeks before
• It is recommended that athletes register for two weeks of training minimum to maximize benefits
• On-ice training available

Discounts available for athletes registering for 3+ weeks

Volleyball

Ages 10+ | Co-Ed | $150
August 29-31 | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (lunch/snacks are not provided)

Whether campers have previous volleyball experience or are new to the game, through this three-day programme participants will learn the fundamentals of the sport, refine existing skills, and develop new ones in an active and engaging learning environment.

Volleyball coach: Alain Arseneau

• Master’s in coaching education from Ohio University
• Performance Coach NCCP Certified
• 22 years of teaching experience
• Coached high school, collegiate, professional, and Olympic-level athletes

Chess (Online)

Ages 10+ | Co-Ed | $100 per week
August 15-19

Are you a lover of chess? New to the game? Want to know what the Queen’s Gambit opening looks like? Join us for one hour of chess puzzles, skill development and friendly competitive play. Campers will have the opportunity to learn strategy, focus on logical thinking, and have fun!

Creative Writing (Online)

Ages 10+ | Co-Ed | $100 per week
August 15-19 and August 22-26 (1 hour per day)

Young writers will learn how to create vivid worlds, action-packed adventures, and characters that come to life on the page in the Creative Writing camp, all while developing their storytelling abilities.

Public Speaking (Online)

Ages 10+ | Co-Ed | $100 per week
August 15-19 and August 22-26 (1 hour per day)

The Public Speaking camp is tailored to help participants discover and develop their voice, learning verbal and non-verbal techniques so that they can speak with strength and confidence in every situation.

Yamaha Summer Drumline (In-person)

Ages 10+ | Co-Ed | $100
August 15-19 | 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Come experience the fun and exhilaration of drumline at our Yamaha Summer Drumline Camp! Participants will learn basic techniques, easy grooves, and be able to play each of the instruments in our drumline ensemble. Open to any and all experience levels and all materials are supplied. Feel the power of the drums and join in on the beat!