NEW: Ravens Video Journalism and Sports Camp

Our Video Journalism and Sport Camp is a fun, dynamic and educational camp for teenagers eager to explore the possibilities of video as a vehicle for storytelling, while exercising their bodies and minds.

Registration for Our 2026 Summer Land Camps Opens Tuesday, January 13 at 9:00 AM

Browse our 2026 summer camp offering below

Ravens Video Journalism & Sports Camp

This is a fun, fascinating and hands-on day camp for teens aged 13-16 who want to discover how to tell captivating and compelling visual stories. Throughout the week-long immersive program, participants work as a team to explore the essentials of visual storytelling in an engaging, supportive environment. This journalism camp offers teens a unique opportunity to learn in a university setting with seasoned expert instructors who are at the top of their game.

This is a collaborative initiative between Carleton University’s School of Journalism and Communication and the Department of Recreation and Athletics.

Campers will be trained to use industry-standard video cameras, microphones, lighting equipment, and other state of the art digital gear.
They will engage in hands-on activities that will teach them how to storyboard, write scripts, conduct interviews, do live stand-ups, anchor and learn basic video-editing, storytelling, tv production and performance skills.
Campers will get a chance to produce a full-fledged television newscast by the end of the week and watch their work as a group.
Sports & activities may include playing a number of games and trying different sports such as:
- Ball hockey
- Basketball
- Tchoukball
- Field hockey
- Soccer
- Ultimate
- Track & field
- Water games

Dates & Times

Drop-Off: 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM

Pick-Up: 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM

The 2026 Summer Video Journalism & Sports Camp Runs for One Week

– Week 1: Aug 4 – Aug 7 (4 days)

Early/Late care is available as an ‘add-on’ during registration for $30/week.

Early supervision runs from 7:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Late supervision runs from 4:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Who Can Join & What to Pack

Open to all children between 13 – 16 years old

Water bottle

Bathing suit & towel

Sun Hat & sun screen

Peanut & tree nut free snack

What is Included In Your Fees

A full hot lunch provided daily in the cafeteria

* A daily recreational swim

Camp t-shirt

Parking during camp drop off and pick up times

* Swimming Supervision & Camp Swim Test

Our aquatics team follows the Ontario Lifesaving Society’s standards for pool supervision, and all staff are fully trained and certified as National Lifeguards, ensuring the highest level of safety and supervision for every swimmer. In addition, our camp counsellors are in the water with campers, providing an extra layer of support and supervision.

As per our admission standards, children under the age of 7 must wear a life jacket and are only permitted to swim in the shallow end. Campers aged 7 and older may choose to complete a swim test on the first day of each camp week. Those who pass the test can swim in both the shallow and deep ends, while those who do not pass (or choose not to take the test) must wear a life jacket and remain in the shallow end. Our aquatics centre provides life jackets in all sizes and ensures each one fits campers correctly for their safety and comfort.

Ages & Friend Requests

Campers remain with the same group of similar ages throughout the week, following a designated group schedule.

Parents can request for their child to be placed in the same group as friends by using the friend request option during registration. While we strive to accommodate all requests, friend requests cannot be guaranteed.

Camp Facilities

Our cafeteria has a selection of vegetarian, gluten free and Halal food options.

Our cafeteria does not use any peanut or tree nuts in their recipes, and does not purchase products with peanuts or tree nuts in the ingredient list.

There is always a risk of cross-contamination due to its open kitchens and self-serve style. Hence, we advise parents of children with food allergies to communicate these allergies to us when registering.