collingwood sports camps

Returning for a fifth successful summer, our sports camps in Collingwood, ON have the perfect option for every young athlete in your family. Our camps take place on the modern campus of Pretty River Academy, conveniently located minutes from downtown Collingwood on Highway 26. Pretty River Academy boasts some of the nicest athletic facilities in Collingwood, featuring a full-size double gym, artificial turf field, and brand-new outdoor sports court. Adjacent to PRA sits the extensive Georgian Bay Trail System, the perfect training ground for our Sports & Adventure Camp activities like hiking, biking, and more.

Camp Options
Based on your child's favourite activities we offer the following summer camps:

  • For campers between ages 4-6 we offer a half-day or full-day KIDS Camp that provides the perfect environment for our youngest campers to start their athletic journey and learn core skills in a fun and age-appropriate environment.

  • For older campers between ages 7-12 who are interested in a variety of sports, we offer our very popular Multi-Sport Camp, which includes a variety of sports like soccer, basketball, and flag football, as well as unique sports like lacrosse, handball, and frisbee. For campers who are interested in a specialized experience, we also offer Soccer Camps Basketball Camps, and Flag Football Camps.

  • Returning to Pretty River Academy this summer, our Sports & Adventure Camp for ages 7-12 combines traditional sports like soccer, basketball, flag football, and lacrosse with biking, hiking, and outdoor activities in the Georgian Trail System. Campers must bring their own bike and complete a baseline bike test to participate in off-site excursions. Note: this is a trail-riding camp, not a mountain biking camp.

For a complete list of camp notes, please see our FAQ section below.

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DATES & RATES

  • Overview
    Our KIDS Camps provide the perfect environment for our youngest campers to start their summer camp journey and learn core skills in a fun and age-appropriate environment. Similar to our Multi-Sport Camp, campers will learn the basics of a variety of different sports including soccer, lacrosse, basketball, flag football, volleyball, frisbee, handball, and more.

    Per Provincial guidelines, all campers must be 4-years old at the time of participation.

    Details
    Week #2 - Week #7 (July 7 - August 15)
    Ages 4-6
    Half-Day (9am-1pm) OR Full-Day (9am-4pm) Options Available
    Cost: $385/week

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  • Overview
    At our popular Multi-Sport Camp, every day is different! Throughout each week campers will learn the ins and outs of a variety of sports, including soccer, lacrosse, basketball, flag football, volleyball, frisbee, handball, and more. Each Friday brings the TOP Colour Wars, featuring a full-day camp-wide tournament with games and prizes, and ends with our closing ceremony and awards in the afternoon.

    Details
    Week #2 - Week #7 (July 7 - August 15)
    Ages 7-12
    Full-Day Camp (9am-4pm)
    Cost: $425/week

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  • Overview
    Offered exclusively at our Collingwood location, our Sports & Adventure Camp combines traditional sports like soccer and basketball with biking, hiking, and outdoor activities. Qualified campers will spend each morning off campus exploring the Collingwood trail system, taking in the beautiful scenery and gaining confidence on the trails. Campers must bring their own bike and complete a baseline bike test to participate in off-site excursions. Note: this is a trail riding camp, not a mountain bike camp.

    Details
    Week #2 - Week #7 (July 7 - August 15)
    Ages 7-12
    Full-Day Camp (9am-4pm)
    Cost: $425/week

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  • Overview
    Our Soccer Camp provides players of all levels the opportunity to improve their skills in a fun and enthusiastic environment. Through a combination of skill development, physical literacy activities, and small-area games, the goal of soccer camp is to develop a thorough understanding of the Beautiful Game, including the rules, skills, structure, and gameplay.

    Details
    Week #2 - Week #7 (July 7 - August 15)
    Ages 7-12
    Full-Day Camp (9am-4pm)
    Cost: $425/week

    REGISTER NOW

  • Overview
    Our Basketball & Flag Football Camp introduces campers to the fundamentals of basketball and flag football through a combination of skill development, physical literacy activities, and small-area games. The goal of this camp is to develop a thorough understanding of the rules, skills, structure, and gameplay of each sport, with the long-term goal of helping players improve their skills in an enthusiastic environment.

    Details
    Week #2 - Week #7 (July 7 - August 15)
    Ages 7-12
    Full-Day Camp (9am-4pm)
    Cost: $425/week

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Additional options

  • Let us make your mornings easier! We are excited to introduce a daily lunch program that includes a nutritious gourmet lunch (hearty main and fresh sides), and a healthy afternoon snack. All meals are prepared fresh daily by the Pretty River Academy culinary team.

    Due to the volume of meals, we cannot accommodate special meal requests. Vegetarian, dairy-free, and gluten-free options are available upon request. All allergies must be reported a minimum of 7 days ahead of time to our office. All lunch options are nut-free, but some cross-contamination may occur during cooking.

    Cost: $75/week + HST
    How To Order: Add the Daily Lunch Package during online camp registration

  • New for Summer 2025 we are introducing a half-day option available for our KIDS Camp for campers ages 4-6.

    • Half-Day Option: 9:00am- 1:00pm

    • Full-Day Option: 9:00am-4:00pm

    Half-day campers will be picked up at their normal drop-off location during the lunch period.

  • For your convenience, all registrations are available online through our registration platform Front Office. Registration for camp programs are generally available at least 3-6 months in advance to provide clarity on family planning and coordination.

    For more information, please visit our registration page here.

  • In the event that participants would like to cancel a registration, please note the tiered refund policy below:

    • If a cancellation is made more than 30-days from the start of the camp, a full refund less a $25.00 admin fee will be processed.

    • If a cancellation is made between 14 and 30 days from the start of the camp, a full program credit less a $25.00 admin fee will be processed and can be redeemed towards any TOP Sports program with no expiration.

    • If a cancellation is made between 7 and 14 days from the start of a camp, a 50% program credit less a $25.00 admin fee will be processed and can be redeemed towards any TOP Sports program with no expiration.

    • If a cancellation is made less than 7-days from the start of a camp, no refund or credit will be applied.

    No refunds will be offered once the camp has begun, or offered for missed days regardless of when the cancellation was made or the circumstances.

    All refunds & cancellations are subject to a $25.00 administrative fee PER CAMP WEEK REGISTRATION).

  • Camp transfer requests must be made at least 14 days before the start of the original camp, and is subject to availability in the desired camp. There is no fee for camp transfers.

  • Due to capacity limits, waitlists, and age groupings, transferring registrations to another camper or family is not permitted.

  • No, program credits do not expire and can be used for any TOP Sports program in the future, with the exception of Academy teams registration fees.

  • Yes! Aftercare is offered exclusively at De La Salle College School, from Monday to Thursday until 5:30pm for an additional fee. Aftercare groups will participate in supervised unstructured activities.

frequently asked questions

  • Yes! Lunch programs are available for additional purchase for all summer camps. Please refer to the specific summer camp you are interested in for more information.

    Unfortunately, lunch programs are not available for holiday camps and PA Day camps.

  • We are happy to offer friend request opportunities so that friends in the same camp may play and enjoy the week together. Please limit requests to ONE PER CHILD.

  • Sports Camps

    • NUT FREE lunch

    • NUT FREE snacks

    • Athletic clothing & Running shoes

    • Outdoor hat

    • Sunscreen

    • Refillable water bottle

    • Epi-pen + medication (if applicable)

    • Soccer Campers: soccer cleats, shinguards, and soccer socks

    • Lacrosse Campers: full lacrosse equipment

    Hockey Camps

    • Full hockey equipment

    • NUT FREE lunch

    • NUT FREE snacks

    • Athletic clothing & Running shoes

    • Outdoor hat

    • Sunscreen

    • Refillable water bottle

    • Epi-pen + medication (if applicable)

  • Yes! At all hockey camps we will have plenty of staff on-site to help with skates, helmets, and equipment. If your child is on the ice first thing in the morning we ask that you dress them at home and bring them to the rink fully dressed.

  • Depending on the camp and age group, our camper-to-staff ratio is between 6:1 and 12:1, ensuring campers are given frequent feedback and instruction throughout each day.

  • All campers will be placed in groups with campers of similar age. Generally speaking siblings will not be placed in the same group, especially if there is an age difference.