Summer camp group on campus.

Camps

Gee-Gees  camps are back!

At the University of Ottawa, all relevant COVID legislation will be practiced. 

What’s in store: 

  • Starting June 27, 2022, Camps will run Monday - Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.    
  • Before and after care at no added cost from 8:15 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. (late fees apply).   
  • Bilingual instruction. 
  • Recreational swim sessions.  Child must bring swimsuit every day
  • A Gee-Gees camps t-shirt for all campers.   
  • A wide range of camps this year, find out more about what’s in store below.  

Parent and guardian information:   

  • Registration will open February 7th, 2022.  
  • Complimentary parking for pick-up and drop-off.   
  • Each camp will have its own pick up and drop-off location. Refer to our Online Guardian Guide at geegees.ca for our full list and maps of the campus. 
  • Due to COVID-19, we will no longer be offering daily lunches.  Children and Youth are required to bring their own lunches and snacks.
  • Camps will run rain or shine only within the parameters of the Ontario COVID-19 framework.  We will communicate the change to registered families in a timely manner if these restrictions will further implicate your registration
Campers sitting on Tabaret Lawn

Parent and guardian information

​We look forward to welcoming your kids back to our campus for a summer of fun, learning and moving! 
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Specialized sports camps

Our Specialized camps offer sport-specific high-performance instruction for participants of all skill levels led by our Gee-Gees Varsity Team players and Coaches. With instruction from Gee-Gee’s athletes, campers will receive the highest quality instruction in the region. Camps will tailor instruction through 3 age and skill specific groups.
Basketball
Competitive swimming
Football
Hockey (W)
Hockey (M)
Soccer
Volleyball

Leadership development camps

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.
Bronze Cross and Standard First Aid
Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid
Counselors in Training
Leaders in training
Lifeguard Training Camp

Recreation camps

Gee-Gees Recreation camps are perfect for all children and youth looking to stay active, and create life-long memories. The Gee-Gees summer camps team is dedicated to guiding children and youth in their active journey. With a mix of leadership, healthy competition, athletic activities, artistic projects, cultural, and academic activities, plus water sports there is something for every family.
Cheerleading
Creative dance
Garnet and grey multi-sports
Popular dance
Swimmers

Culinary

This unique opportunity is offered in partnership with the School of Nutrition Sciences of the Faculty of Health Sciences. Campers will learn food safety, basic knife handling with protective gloves, ingredient measuring, and recipe reading while preparing doughs and sauces from scratch! Food prepared will be shared.
Culinary

Sports Camp Fund

The University of Ottawa, partnered with dedicated members of the greater community, have launched the Send a Kid to Camp initiative, backed by the Sports Camp Fund. The initiative hopes to make Gee-Gees camps accessible to deserving children demonstrating financial need from the Rideau-Vanier Ward.

Learn more about this initiative

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Evaluation form

Complete this survey to help Gee-Gees Camps improve its services and enter to win a 50% off registration for our march break camps!
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Meet the Gee-Gees Counselors Team

Kuzco is a counselor

Kuzco (counselor)

 

Kuzco (he/him)

School and program of study:  uOttawa, Philosophy

Favorite hobby:  Hockey

How long have you worked for Gee-Gees Camps ?  : One year

What are you most looking forward to this summer? : Hanging out with my friends in the warm

Fun fact about me:  I have a llama tattoo

 

 

Mickey is a head counselor

Mickey (head counselor)

Mickey (she/her/elle)

School and program of study: 

uOttawa, Political Science

Favorite hobby: 

Baseball and rugby

How long have you worked for Gee-Gees Camps ? 

2 years

What are you most looking forward to this summer?

Going to a Blue Jays game

Fun fact about me: 

I have a blueberry tattoo

Jaws is a counselor

Jaws ( counselor)

Jaws (he/him)

School and program of study: 

Garneau

Favorite hobby: 

Skateboarding

How long have you worked for Gee-Gees Camps ? 

One year

What are you most looking forward to this summer?

Tournaments for the multi-sport camps

Fun fact about me: 

I can speak three languages 

 

Cheeto is a head counselor

Cheeto (head counselor)

Cheeto (he/him)

School and program of study: 

uOttawa, Business and Law

Favorite hobby: 

Skiing 

How long have you worked for Gee-Gees Camps ? 

First time !

What are you most looking forward to this summer?

Jumping in the pool on a hot summer day

Fun fact about me: 

I used to play football

Moose is a counselor

Moose (counselor)

Moose (he/him)

School and program of study: 

uOttawa, Business and Health Sciences 

Favorite hobby: 

Soccer and volleyball

How long have you worked for Gee-Gees Camps ? 

First time !

What are you most looking forward to this summer?

Getting to know the kids and having fun

Fun fact about me: 

I went to England to play soccer 

 

S'moores is senior counselor- administration

S'moores (senior counselor- administration)

S’mores (she/her)

School and program of study: 

uOttawa, Psychology

Favorite hobby:  

Indoor cycling

How long have you worked for Gee-Gees Camps ? 

First time !

What are you most looking forward to this summer?

Meeting new people

 

Fun fact about me: 

I used to live in Scotland when I was younger

 

Baguette is a senior counselor-integration and safety

Baguette (senior counselor- integration and safety)

Baguette (she/her)

School and program of study: 

uOttawa, Conflict Studies and Human Rights

Favorite hobby: 

Basketball, spending time with friends

How long have you worked for Gee-Gees Camps ? 

First time !

What are you most looking forward to this summer?

Having fun

Fun fact about me: 

A proud French woman who loves her cheese and her baguette !

Tash is a program coordinator

Tash (program coordinator)

Tash (they/them)

Alpine is an assistant coordinator

Alpine (assistant coordinator)

Alpine (he/him)

Goggles is a counselor

Goggles (counselor)

Goggles (she/her)

School and program of study:

uOttawa, Social Sciences

Favorite hobby: 

Walking

How long have you worked for Gee-Gees Camps ?

First time !

What are you most looking forward to this summer?

Trying new sports and activities, and creating friendships

Fun fact about me:

I used to teach synchronized swimming

 

Chaussette is a head counselor

Chaussette (head counselor)

Chaussette (she/her)

School and program of study: 

uOttawa, BSc in Psychology

Favorite hobby: 

Crochet

How long have you worked for Gee-Gees Camps ? 

3 years

What are you most looking forward to this summer?

Varsity basketball camps

Fun fact about me: 

 

I had a pet porcupine named Tina

Shaq is a counselor

Shaq (counselor)

Shaq (she/her)

School and program of study: 

uOttawa, Biology

Favorite hobby: 

Playing sports

How long have you worked for Gee-Gees Camps ? 

First time !

What are you most looking forward to this summer?

Meeting new people

Fun fact about me: 

 

I have three cousins that are over 7 feet tall 

Calabogie is a counselor

Calabogie (counselor)

Calabogie (he/him)

School and program of study: 

uOttawa, Psychology

Favorite hobby: 

Writing, rock climbing

How long have you worked for Gee-Gees Camps ? 

First time !

What are you most looking forward to this summer?

Providing a memorable experience for the campers

Fun fact about me: 

I have made $300 from professional writing

Fed is a counselor

Fed (counselor)

Fed (he/him)

School and program of study: 

Franco-Cité, Engineering

Favorite hobby: 

Soccer

How long have you worked for Gee-Gees Camps ? 

First time !

What are you most looking forward to this summer?

Meeting new people 

Fun fact about me: 

 I write with my left hand but kick a ball with my right foot 

 

Noisette is a counselor

Noisette (counselor)

Noisette (she/her)

School and program of study: 

uOttawa, Health Sciences

Favorite hobby: 

Baking

How long have you worked for Gee-Gees Camps ? 

First time !

What are you most looking forward to this summer?

Having new experiences while having fun

Fun fact about me: 

I have four nephews

Avalanche is a counselor

Avalanche (counselor)

Avalanche (she/her)

School and program of study: 

uOttawa, Health Sciences

Favorite hobby: 

Alpine skiing

How long have you worked for Gee-Gees Camps ? 

First time !

What are you most looking forward to this summer?

Helping kids develop new skills and watching them grow throughout the summer

Fun fact about me: 

I am apart of an alpine ski team