The Carleton University Earth Science and Sport Camp is a fun and friendly day camp for children who want to exercise both their bodies and minds. If your child is fascinated by fossils, minerals, rocks and the processes that form the natural landscape around them, this camp offers a unique opportunity to learn in a university setting.
What happens each day?
- Half of the day is devoted to Earth science investigation in the Carleton University Department of Earth Sciences classrooms and outdoor spaces and includes a field trip to Hog’s Back Falls to look at rocks in their natural habitat. Hands-on activities allow campers to explore rocks and minerals, fossils and footprints, volcanoes and earthquakes.
- One hour is set aside for a daily lunch (provided)
- Half of the day is spent playing games and trying new sports in the Carleton Athletic Centre (this includes a daily swim), enjoying the facilities of the Raven Field, Raven’s Nest and Norm Fenn Gyms, Fieldhouse and Olympic-sized swimming pool. Children are encouraged to try new activities, and each week, activities are tailored to the abilities of the children. Most importantly, we emphasize being active and having fun!
Age Range
- Ages 8 to12. The camp will be split into 1–3-year age ranges.
- What’s included: the registration fee includes cafeteria lunch and daily recreational swim.
To register visit https://athletics.carleton.ca/cu-camps/ravens-earth-sciences-sport-camp/
To apply for a summer camp staff position, inquire at earth [dot] sciences
carleton [dot] ca