During the summer, the University of Ottawa offers children and youth in our community the opportunity to learn and explore in our safe, friendly environment. Our fully bilingual Gee-Gees make up our team of coaches, counsellors and leaders. Our specially designed programs motivate all children and youth to take part in a variety of sports, games, activities, and initiatives. The chants, laughter and friendly banter of campers and counsellors are a staple on campus!

What you can expect

• Registration begins on January 21, 2025 at 10 a.m.  
• Before and after care available at no additional cost from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. (late fees apply)  
• Complimentary parking for pick-up and drop-off in each program location 
• All-you-care-to-eat lunches in the University of Ottawa’s award-winning Dining Hall
• Friday pizza lunch party in partnership with Gabriel Pizza
• Bilingual instruction 
• Recreational swim sessions in our state of the art Olympic sized pool (subject to change without notice)
• A Gee-Gees camp T-shirt for all camper included with your registration. 
• A wide range of camps programs, theme days, water activities, and special events.

Here’s more

We are an Accredited Member of the Ontario Camps Association which means, we are committed to providing you and your family with the best possible camp experience. We adhere to OCA’s standards, which evaluate our commitment to safety, wellness, diversity, inclusivity, staff training, qualifications, and programming. 

The cafeteria, Gee-Gees camps offer daily lunches and follow a pre-determined meal schedule, that rotates throughout the summer. Families will be sent a schedule which includes the meals for each week in their welcome package. Please note, outside food is not permitted in our Dining Hall. 

The Dietary Restrictions Program can accommodate the most common allergies and food restrictions. We have an allergies menu which provides: one meat option, and one vegan option at every lunch. 
We can accommodate allergies to: peanuts, nuts, gluten, eggs, dairy, fish, seafood and legumes. The program DOES NOT accommodate the following allergies: soy and mustard, or legumes (if also vegetarian or vegan)

Swimming, all camps will have the opportunity to swim during the week. Pool staff will use The Canadian Swim to Survive standard as a minimum national standard of swimming skill. All campers who wish to go into the water will have to complete a swim test to identify their swimming level. Life jackets will be provided, or campers can bring their own. Our Gee-Gees staff team is Safeguard certified, and certified lifeguards are always on deck during our swim time.

Things to remember  

• A 10% administrative fee applies to cancellations requested two-weeks prior to the first day of your camp. 
• No refunds are provided for cancellations done less than 14 days from your first day of camp.  
• There will be a mandatory ID check for anyone picking up a camper, daily. 
• NOTE: Early pick-ups are NOT possible between 3:00 and 4:00, daily. 
• Late fees apply to late pick-ups. 

Our specialized camps offer sport-specific high-performance instruction for participants of all skill levels led by our Gee-Gees varsity team players, coaches and camp counselors. Campers receive the highest quality instruction in the region. Instruction is tailored to age and skill-specific groups.

These streams are specifically geared to all individual sport long term athlete development (LTAD) models. They provide an opportunity for children and youth aged 6 to 17 to grow in their sport alongside experienced sport professionals and elite athletes.

Age groups are tailored differently for each sport and may vary between them. For more information regarding current program offerings, check out your sport of interest.

FUNdamentals

A focus in both structured and unstructured environment of playing the sport. Campers can expect fun, inclusive, multisport, as well as sport-specific and physical activity training. Children will be able to learn transferable skills and movements, as well as build confidence and explore first interests. Aimed for children with no prior experience and with a more casual intent in play.

Introduction to Competition

A focus on fundamental athletic abilities and team building for our young, eager athletes looking to grow and explore a specific sport. Ideal for first-time exposure and new interest in the sport.

Specialized Skills

A focus on athletic quality development, individual position development and sport strategy for pre-teens beginning to explore their own sport who wish to improve their skillset.

Youth Specialized Skills

Next level sport-specific skill refinement and performance. These camps are for anyone looking to develop their athletic skills in their chosen sport, as well as explore specific sport-related education. (Nutrition, leadership skills, strategizing, etc.).

Our Leadership Development Camps are for youth who are interested in developing their overall leadership abilities that are transferable into their everyday life. Our comprehensive 2-week programs engage all youth in interactive activities, workshops, and various certifications. Youth involved in these programs will learn skills in communication, problem solving, mindfulness, responsibility, and autonomy.

Learn alongside the Gee-Gees! Our Gee-Gees STEM and Sports Camps as well as our Culinary Camps provide unique opportunities for campers to learn all while enjoying all the fun that comes with Gee-Gees camps. 

Gee-Gees Recreation Camps are perfect for campers interested in a variety of activities. The Gee-Gees Summer Camps counsellor teams are dedicated to helping youth grow and prosper through a healthy mix of leadership, athletic, artistic, cultural, and academic activities. With all the learning and discoveries come incredible memories.  

All recreation camps also include a variety of theme days, group games, arts and crafts, and team building activities. This summer, our recreation camps will take part in weekly out-trips to explore the National Capital Region, at a beach, water park or fun, interactive destination.