Summer FUN at GNS

List of 13 items.

• Chickadees: Ages 5 to 6

  Chickadee camps are for our youngest campers and feature a different theme each week!

   

  • June 20–24: Parks & Playgrounds
  • June 27–30: Nature Adventures ($220)
  • July 4–8: Dinosaurs
  • July 11–15: Beach Explorers
  • July 18–22: Animal Safari
  • July 25–29: Eco Adventures
  • August 8–12: Shakers & Bakers
  • August 15–19: Music & Dance
  • August 29–Sept 2: Summer Celebrations

  Cost: $275

• Chipmunks: Ages 7 to 9

  For the slightly older set, these camps also feature a different theme each week!

  • June 20–24: Sports Academy
  • June 27–30: Act Out ($220)
  • July 4–8: Nature Adventures
  • July 11–15: Minecraft
  • July 18–22: Witches & Wizards
  • August 8–12: Archaeology
  • August 15–19: Science
  • August 22–26: Gym-tastic (ages 6 to 8)
  • August 29–Sept 3: Messy Mucky Yucky

  Cost: $275

• Ravens: Ages 10 to 13

  A different theme each week!

   

  • June 20–24: Curious Minds ($275): "This camp will introduce participants to the importance of cooperation, physical activity, and several STEM activities. This camp is designed for participants to explore and build upon their natural curiosity about how objects work.
  • June 27–30: Amazing Race ($220): Amazing Racers—are you ready? Are you up for the challenge? Campers will experience a week full of challenges and adventures across 5 days in 5 different countries. Campers will be placed on a team for the week and will have to work together to cross the finish line.
  • July 25–29: Act Out ($275): This camp is an introduction to acting. We will focus on improvisation, ensemble building, character development, devised theatre, and intro to script work.
  • August 15–19: Art ($280): Bring out the inner artist in you! One full week of art class. This camp will include using various art techniques such as painting, clay, mixed media and more. We will be incorporating beach and nature exploration to inspire our campers with the world around them.

• Culinary Camps: Ages 10 to 14

  Each camper will make their own lunch and two snacks every day for the duration of the week. Campers will use personal kitchen utensils and induction stovetops that are provided by GNS.

   

  • June 27 to 30: Chefs will learn how to make everyone's favourite family BBQ dishes such as hot dogs, hamburgers, sausages, kebabs and a variety of side dishes. At the end of the week, our chefs will create their own recipe with mystery ingredients. ($320)
  • August 8 to 12: This week in Culinary Camp we will be focusing on our favourite street foods from tacos, handheld snacks to ice cream. ($395)
  • August 22 to 26: This week in Culinary Camp we will be focusing on our favourite vegetarian dishes. Chefs will learn how to make delicious snacks, treats and mains without using any meat products. ($395)

• Baking Camps

  Have you ever wanted to learn how to bake delicious snacks and treats? If so, Baking Camp is the camp for you! As a junior baker, you will learn how to bake, use various icing techniques, make no-bake treats and personal size cakes. GNS will supply all kitchen equipment. Each junior baker will have their own kitchen utensils for the duration of camp.

  • July 4 to 8 for ages 10 to 14 ($360)
  • July 11 to 15 for ages 9 to 12 ($360)

• Master Chef Junior: Ages 7 to 9

  This camp is designed for campers who are interested in learning how to cook. Over the course of the camp, our Junior Chefs will be cooking their lunch each day. They will learn proper cutting and food handling techniques. GNS will be supplying each camper with their own kitchen utensils, induction stove top and ingredients.

  • July 25 to 29 for ages 7 to 9 ($350)

• Sewing Camp: Ages 9 to 12

  Have you ever dreamed of making your own custom clothing article? This hands-on camp is your chance to do exactly that! We welcome sewers of all levels to join us in this week-long session. You will learn how to use a sewing machine, alter a pattern for the right fit and choose the right fabric. The camp will be held in our state of the art Innovation Lab. Our experienced Camp Leader, Kiya, runs a small clothing business with garments made from recycled and repurposed materials. The cost of the camp will cover all needles and thread as well as the cost of fabric. Over the course of the week, you will be working on creating your own bucket hat and tote bag.

  • July 4 to 8 for ages 9 to 12 ($280)

• Gryphons D&D: Ages 11 to 18

  Storytelling through D&D is a week-long camp where student learn storytelling principles and put them into practice by playing the cooperative role-playing game Dungeons and Dragons. Participants will create a new character and, in small groups, play them through an interactive story led by an experienced Dungeon Master. Each session will being with a short lesson on storytelling structure and technique so that participants will learn skills allowing them to run their own games afterwards. Open to beginners and experienced players.

  • July 4 to 8 ages 11 to 18 ($135)
  • July 11 to 15 ages 11 to 18 ($135)

• Gryphons Art Camp: Ages 12 to 14

  Bring out the inner artist in you! One full week of art class. This camp will include using various art techniques such as painting, clay, mixed media and more. We will be incorporating beach and nature exploration to inspire our campers with the world around them.

  • July 18 to 22 for ages 12 to 14 ($280)

• Girl Power Sports Camp: Ages 8 to 11

  This camp is designed for our girls with a heavy focus on sports. We will be focusing on teaching how to be healthy, active and feeling empowered. Throughout the week our Camp Leaders will lead campers through a variety of mindfulness activities, sports and games.

  • July 11 to 15 for ages 8 to 11 ($275)

• Field Hockey Camp

  • July 18–22 Field Hockey Camp, ages 9-13

  Designed for athletes between 9-13 years old, the training sessions will focus on teaching the technical and tactical style of play. Open to GNS and non-GNS athletes.

• Kayak Camps

  • Kayak Day Camp for Beginners (ages 10 to 13): July 4 to 8 ($350)
  • Kayak Day Camp for Intermediate (ages 10 to 13): July 4 to 8 ($350)
  • Kayak Day Camp for All Levels (ages 10 to 13): July 18 to 22 ($350)
  • Kayak Day Camp for Intermediate (ages 10 to 13): July 25 to 29 ($350)
  • Kayak Day Camp for Beginners (ages 9 to 11): August 15 to 19 ($350)

  Beginner camps cover all the basics of sea kayaking while exploring many of Victoria's best paddling areas. Intermediate camps allow campers to increases their skills. Land-based games and activities while also be included.

  • Kayak Overnight Camp for Intermediate (ages 15 to 17): July 4 to 8 ($500)

  This five-day camp starts with two days of sea kayak skill progression and team building through a variety of activities on both land and water. A portion of the first two days will also be dedicated to trip preparations. From Wednesday to Friday campers will participate in a two-night sea kayak expedition to Discovery Island Marine Park. Campers will be sleeping in tents provided by GNS while on the expedition. Campers will also be trained in camp stove use as well as other camp craft skills, the expectation is that all campers contribute towards group related tasks at camp. On Thursday we will explore the Discovery/Chatham islands on a day paddle. Throughout the week campers are expected to help with the launching and landing of the kayaks daily. This will involve carrying boats on the beach; the distance will be dependent on tide levels.

• Startup Skool: Entrepreneurial Camps

  Educating the entrepreneurs of tomorrow.

   

  • July 25 to 29: Designed Thinkers for ages 12 to 16 ($450): This program combines the art of entrepreneurship with the beauty of design. Using a combination of tools, methods, and frameworks, students solve real-world problems and build upon existing designs to create more functional and enjoyable products. In just one week, students will create an app that solves a real-world business problem or local issue and present their solutions to a panel of respected industry experts.
  • August 8 to 12: Creative HQ for ages 8 to 11 ($450): The Creative HQ program engages curious students in exploring the fundamentals of starting a real business. Through project-based activities, students will learn all about solving problems, thinking creatively, making products, and how to market their ideas. Students will explore the world of advertising by creating their own videos, building their own products, and meeting with entrepreneurs from the community.
  • August 22 to 26: Innovation for ages 8 to 11 ($450): This week-long Innovation Camp will bring together creative youth to explore the fundamentals of entrepreneurship, basics of coding, web design, and collaborate with like-minded peers and local Victoria entrepreneurs. By the end of the camp, these young innovators will have become Early Entrepreneurs equipped with the knowledge and skills to embark upon their entrepreneurial journey.