Programs for ages 12-18

We are evolving and creating ways for participants to experience the University of Manitoba through our leadership and sport programs. Connect with our Bisons coaches and student-athletes, faculty partners and student leaders. These programs are designed for participants twelve years old and over.

This year, due to COVID-19 restrictions, we are not able to run a number of our recreation and special interest programs. We do hope to see them back on the menu next year!

Summer 2021 camp dates

Week 1: July 5 - July 9
Week 2: July 12 - July 16
Week 3: July 19 - July 23
Week 4: July 26 - July 30
Week 5: August 3 - August 6 (short week)
Week 6: August 9 - August 13
Week 7: August 16 - August 20
Week 8: August 23 - August 27

Becoming a Mini U Leader

(Ages 13-16)

Develop your skills in the areas of responsibility, behaviour management and goal setting and get a powerful glimpse into what it takes to be a leader on the Mini U team. Receive hands-on training through an in-depth orientation that includes learning behaviour management techniques, customer service, creating games for kids and teamwork. During the first week, our leaders will prepare you to lead at Mini U. During the second week, you’ll work alongside a Mini U mentor and assist leading one of our summer camps. The program will consist of two levels. Each level will unlock new responsibilities and opportunities. After a program level has been completed, you will have the chance to volunteer at our programs!

Instructor: Qualified Mini U Programs classroom leader and Mini U Programs mentor

Level Orange

Hours/day: 3 learning; 3 leading

Weeks Offered: 1 and 2, 5* and 6

Price: $300 ($270 *short week)

Level Yellow

Pre-requisite: must have previously attended Level Orange

Hours/day: 3 Learning; 3 Leading

Weeks Offered: 3 and 4, 7 and 8

Price: $300
Junior Bisons High Performance Basketball

The focus of Junior Bisons High Performance Basketball is to build excellence in competitive basketball.
These camps are geared towards athletes looking to further their athletic skill development in an intense and challenging environment.

All camps will be led by University of Manitoba head coaches, assistant coaches, current and former Bisons athletes.

Hours/day: 6 hours of sport specific focus

Program dates:

Junior Bisons boys (12+) - July 26 - 30

Junior Bisons girls (12+) - August 3 - 6*

Price: $400 ($320 *short week)
Junior Bisons Hockey Summer Development

The focus of Junior Bisons High Performance Hockey is to provide an opportunity for competitive hockey players to enhance their abilities.

These camps are geared toward athletes looking to advance to the highest level possible and our on ice program includes individual skill work as well as individual, group and team tactics in a structured, competitive and challenging environment .

All camps will be led by current Bisons student-athletes and Bisons alumni with assistance from the Bisons hockey coaching staff.

Program Dates:

Girls 14U (12-14 years of age)
Players should be aspiring to play at the AA level coming out of 12U and or have experience at the AA or AAA level for 14U.

6 Weeks: July 5 - August 11

Monday and Wednesday 5:00-6:00pm

Girls 18U (15-18 years of age)
Players should have a minimum of AA experience prior to registration.

6 Weeks: July 5 - August 11

Monday and Wednesday

6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.

Boys 14U (12-14 years of age)
Players should be aspiring to play at the AA level coming out of 12U and or have experience at the AA or AAA level for 14U.

6 Weeks: July 6 - August 12

Tuesday and Thursday

7:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.

Coaches:
- Mike Sirant, head coach, Bisons Hockey
- Ryan Bonni, Assistant Coach, Bisons Hockey
- Current Bisons hockey players
Price: $400
Junior Bisons High Performance Soccer

The focus of Junior Bisons High Performance Soccer is to build excellence in competitive soccer. These camps are geared towards athletes looking to further their athletic skills and high-performance habits development in an intense and challenging environment.

The camps will offer video/classroom sessions, on-field instruction including technical exercises, small-sided games, 11 v 11 games and sport science sessions with strength and conditioning, nutrition and mental preparation modules.

Hours/day: 6 hours of sport specific focus

Program dates for ages12 years and older:

July 5 - 9
August 3 - 6*

Price:
$400 (July)
$320 (August) *short week
Junior Bisons High Performance Swimming

The focus of Junior Bisons High Performance Swimming is to build excellence in competitive swimming. These camps are geared towards athletes looking to further their athletic skill development in an intense and challenging environment.

All camps will be led by University of Manitoba head coaches, assistant coaches, current and former Bisons athletes.

Weeks Offered: TBD

Price: TBD
Junior Bisons High Performance Volleyball

The focus of Junior Bisons High Performance Volleyball is to build excellence in competitive volleyball. These camps are geared towards athletes looking to further their athletic skill development in an intense and challenging environment.

We highly recommend having previous volleyball experience at the school and/or club level when registering for the camp. Physical training sessions will also be included as part of the training curriculum.

All camps will be led by University of Manitoba head coaches, assistant coaches, current and former Bisons athletes.

Hours/day: 6 hours of sport-specific focus

Weeks Offered:

Junior Bisons boys (ages 12+): August 9 - 13

Junior Bisons girls (ages 15-18): August 16 - 20

Junior Bisons girls (ages 12 - 14): August 23 - 27

Price: $400