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Gryphon Discover Dance Camp | Ages 8-14

Gryphon Camps offer a variety of camps that are categorized into Activity Camps or Sport Camps. Discover Dance Camp sits within Sport Camps umbrella.  

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If your desired Camp week is full, please join the waitlist and we will contact you if and when an opening is available. 

New Minimum/Maximum Age Requirements

Each camp has a minimum and maximum age requirement to ensure campers are grouped with others within the same age range.  If you have questions or concerns about age requirements, please contact the Gryphon Camps Office at camps@uoguelph.ca or 519-824-4120 Ext. 56131.

  • Minimum Age: Campers must be no younger than the minimum age or be turning that age by the upcoming September 1st. 
  • Maximum Age: Campers must be no older than the maximum age by the end of the calendar year (December 31st).  

Our Discover Dance Camp will have 3 staff and 27 campers (a ratio of 1:9)

Discover Dance

Daily workshops will focus on dance techniques and team building activities

Discover Dance

Daily workshops will focus on dance techniques and team building activities

Discover Dance

Dancers will be introduced to a variety of dance forms which may include hip-hop, ballet, contemporary, salsa and jazz (styles may vary depending on counsellors' expertise)

Discover Dance
Discover Dance

Discover Dance Camp | All Genders, Ages 8-14

This full day Dance Camp is designed for individuals with little to no experience in the world of dance who are looking to feel more comfortable and confident on the dance floor.  Daily workshops will introduce dancers to a variety of dance forms such as hip-hop, ballet, contemporary, salsa and jazz.  Dance formats are subject to change slightly based on counsellors' areas of expertise.  No special attire required, just comfortable clothing and running shoes is all that is needed.

This camp is packed with activities including some outdoor water activities, arts/crafts and a whole bunch of dance! The goal of this camp is to create a fun and rewarding experience for all the dancers by combining a love of dance with team building games and activities throughout the week. Discover Dance Camp will have recreational swimming for campers two times during the camp week.

 At the end of the week, family will be invited to a recital where all the dancers will be given the opportunity to share what they have learned during the week. The recital takes place on the Friday starting at 3:30pm

 The counsellors for this camp are instructors from the University of Guelph dance program. This phenomenal group has experience in both dance and working with children in a camp environment, and will make this one of the most fun weeks that your child has ever had.

 

Discover Dance Camp includes:

  • Technique & Choreography Workshops
  • Combine the love for dance with team building games & activities
  • Outdoor water activities
  • Arts & crafts

 

Discover Dance Camp - July 2-5/24

Discover Dance is a one week camp designed specifically for children with little to no experience in the world of dance. The dancers will be introduced to a variety of dance forms which may include; hip-hop, ballet, contemporary, salsa and jazz. Dancers will participate in daily technique and choreography workshops that will help them feel comfortable and confident in their abilities on the dance floor. The goal of this camp is to create a fun and rewarding experience for all the dancers by combining a love of dance with team building games and activities throughout the week. Campers will have the opportunity for recreational swimming twice during the camp week. At the end of the week, parents and family will be invited to a recital where all the dancers will be given the opportunity to share what they have learned during the week. The recital is Friday at 3:30pm Note: This is a four day camp due to Canada Day on Monday July 1st

Activity Details

Currently not offered

Meet the Staff

University of Guelph Dance Program who have experience in both dance and working with kids in a camp environment.

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Guelph Gryphons Athletics Centre

50 East Ring Road, Guelph, ON, N1G 4Z8