Kids Summer Camps

Whether your child dreams of improving their tennis skills, perfecting their swim strokes, or simply having fun outdoors, we’ve crafted camps that inspire confidence, creativity, and joy. Let’s make this summer one to remember!

Why Choose Us?

At Rideau Sports Centre we are dedicated to creating a safe, exciting, and enriching environment for your child. Here’s why families love spending their summers with us.

Certified Tennis Coaches

Your child will learn and improve their skills under the guidance of our highly certified year-round RSC professionals passionate about the sport.

Certified Lifeguards & Swim Instructors

Whether it’s swimming lessons or free time at the pool, our aqua team is fully trained to provide expert supervision, teach water safety, and help campers build confidence.

Thoroughly Trained Counselors

Our camp counselors are not only experienced but also extensively trained to ensure your child’s safety, happiness, and engagement.

Fun & Dynamic Programming

Every day is packed with activities designed to keep kids active, entertained, and smiling, all while fostering improved skill, teamwork and creativity.

Swim for Life Certified

As an official Swim for Life Centre, we follow the nationally recognized Lifesaving Society program, teaching essential water safety skills and building confidence in swimmers of all levels.

2025 Camp Guide

For program information, pricing, and more view our camp guide.

Kids Summer Camps

Give your kids a summer to remember! Our Kids Summer Camps offer a fun and active environment where children can build skills, make friends, and enjoy a variety of sports and activities. From tennis to swimming, there’s something for everyone!

Red Ball Tennis Camp

Ages 6 – 7

The Red Ball Tennis Camp introduces our youngest players to the game of tennis in a fun, supportive environment.

Teen Tennis Camp

Ages 11 – 14

The Teen Tennis Camp offers beginner and intermediate players a chance to grow their skills and enjoy the game in a social and active environment.

Orange Ball Tennis Camp

Ages 8 – 9

The Orange Ball Tennis Camp is designed for young players ready to build on their foundational skills.

High Performance Tennis Camps

Junior players who are at a competitive level and competing in tournaments.

Unlike recreational camps, our High Performance camp specializes in specific training along with fitness and a mix of tactical and technical elements and are not full day programs.

Green Ball Tennis Camp

Ages 9 – 10

The Green Ball Tennis Camp provides an exciting opportunity for older kids to continue their tennis journey.

Aquatics Camps

Junior ( Ages 6 - 8 )

Senior ( Ages 9 - 12 )

As an official Swim for Life Centre, we’re committed to equipping children with essential water safety skills and lifelong love of swimming.

Add-Ons

Pre & Post Care

Available for an additional $35 per week.

Lunch

Lunch is available to purchase for the week for $65 plus HST.

Register Today!

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Kids Camps Details

Our Adult Tennis Pathway has four pillars; Play, Learn, Practice, and Specialty. All programs Intermediate or higher require participants to complete a Tennis Assessment.

Red Ball Tennis Camp

Ages: 6 – 7
Ratio: 1:5 on and off court
3 hours on-court per day
Price: $450(+HST)
The Red Ball Tennis Camp introduces our youngest players to the game of tennis in a fun, supportive environment. Campers will work on developing coordination, balance, and basic stroke fundamentals using smaller courts and red tennis balls designed for their age and size. Our certified coaches integrate games and activities to teach teamwork, sportsmanship, and foundational athletic skills. This camp is the perfect starting point for kids to fall in love with tennis. 

Orange Ball Tennis Camp

Ages: 8 – 9
Ratio: 1:8 on and off court, 1:6 off court
3 hours on-court per day
Price: $450(+HST)
The Orange Ball Tennis Camp is designed for young players ready to build on their foundational skills. Using a mid-sized court and orange tennis balls ( 50% depressurized ), participants focus on improving technique, rallying, and playing points. Our certified coaches emphasize teamwork, decision-making, and sportsmanship through engaging drills and games. This camp ensures players develop confidence and enjoy the game in a fun and inclusive setting. This group would be ideal for kids who turned 9 in 2025.

Green Ball Tennis Camp

Ages: 9 – 10
Ratio: 1:8 on and off court
3 hours on-court per day
Price: $450(+HST)
The Green Ball Tennis Camp provides an exciting opportunity for older kids to continue their tennis journey. Campers use a full-sized court and green tennis balls (25% depressurized) to work on stroke fundamentals, rallying skills, and point play. With a focus on teamwork, fitness, and sportsmanship, our certified coaches create a supportive environment where participants build athletic skills and a lifelong love for tennis. This group would be ideal for kids who are 9 and turning 10 in 2025.

Teen Tennis Camp

Ages: 11 – 14
Ratio: 1:8 on and off court
3 hours on-court per day
Price: $450(+HST)
The Teen Tennis Camp offers beginner and intermediate players a chance to grow their skills and enjoy the game in a social and active environment. Campers will focus on foundational stroke techniques, point play, and teamwork, while also improving their fitness and mental skills for match scenarios. This camp emphasizes fun, inclusivity, and the core values of sportsmanship and collaboration.

High Performance Tennis Camps

Price: $480(+HST)

These camps are tailored for junior players actively competing in tournaments and performing at a competitive level. Unlike recreational camps, our High Performance and Competitive Camps provide specialized training to help players excel in all areas of the game.

Focus Areas:

  • Technical Skills: Refining strokes, footwork, and shot-making
  • Tactical Training: Developing strategy and match play skills
  • Physical Fitness: Enhancing strength, agility, and endurance
  • Mental Strength: Building resilience and focus under pressure

Led by Tennis Canada-certified high-performance coaches, our camps deliver expert instruction in a dynamic, challenging, and supportive environment.

Aquatics Camps

Junior
Ages: 6 – 8
Ratio: 1:5 in pool, plus lifeguard and instructor supervisor.
 
Senior
Ages: 9 – 12
Ratio: 1:6 in pool, plus lifeguard and instructor supervisor.
 
Daily Instructional Swim: 1-1.5 hours
Price: $350(+HST)

Make a splash this summer at our Aqua Summer Camp! Perfect for swimmers of all skill levels, this program offers an exciting mix of learning, fun, and friendly competition. As an official Swim for Life Centre, we follow the Lifesaving Society’s nationally recognized program, helping campers build water safety skills and confidence. Each day, campers focus on mastering a new swimming skill, from stroke techniques and breathing exercises to diving and water safety, with personalized attention from our certified instructors.

Add-on: Pre & Post Care

We offer pre- and post-care for an additional $35 per option per week.

Pre-care: Drop off as early as 7:30 a.m.
(without pre-care, drop-off starts at 8:45 a.m.).
 
Post-care: Pick up as late as 5:30 p.m.
(without post-care, pick-up ends at 4:15 p.m.).
Please note: Our late pick-up policy applies to both post-care and non-post-care options. A fee of $15 is charged for every 15 minutes late, applied incrementally. Example:
  • Pick-up between 5:30 and 5:45 p.m. = $15 fee
  • Pick-up at 5:47 p.m. = $30 fee

Add-on: Lunch

Lunch is available to purchase for the week for $65 plus HST.
Lunch can be added-on up until the Thursday morning (10:00am) prior to your camp week. Our lunch menu rotates on a bi-weekly schedule. Weeks 1 & 2: Lunch Menu 1. Weeks 3 & 4: Lunch Menu 2. Weeks 5 & 6: Lunch Menu 1 continuing in this pattern.
Lunch Menu 1
 
Monday: Tomato Baked Pasta
Tuesday: Chicken Burger
Wednesday: Taco Beef Wrap
Thursday: Turkey Sandwich
Friday: Pizza
 
Lunch Menu 2
 
Monday: Beef Quesadilla
Tuesday: Baked Mac & Cheese
Wednesday: Beef Burger
Thursday: Chicken Fingers & Fries
Friday: Pizza

Kids Camps FAQ

Registration for 2025 Summer Camps opens on January 13, 2025. RSC Tennis passholders and past summer camp registrants have early access to registration beginning January 6, 2025.

Parents can register their children for camp 3 different ways: Online at rsc.clubautomation.com, using the RSC Mobile app (Download from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store), or giving our front desk a call at 613-749-6126 .

 

*Note: All options will require you to create an account for yourself and your child*

Registration includes a t-shirt plus one free yoga/fitness class for parents and/or guardians!

Yes! If your child is registered for the same camp (i.e. aquatics junior), they will be in the same group as their friend!

Running shoes and proper attire nut tree snacks & lunch (if you ordered lunch, please bring two nut-free snacks), water bottle, swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, lifejacket (if needed), hat. Please come to camp with sunscreen already applied, or remind your child(ren) how to properly apply sunscreen. If a camper needs assistance, we encourage parents to bring spray-on sunscreen.

If you’re enrolled in the Tennis Camps, we highly recommend purchasing your own racquet, our certified coaches can point you in the right direction. Be sure to label everything!


Families can drop off their child at 8:45am (or as early as 7:30am with our pre-care option) and pick up at 4:15pm (or as late as 5:30pm with our post-care option). We do have a late pick-up policy:

  • Parents or Guardians who are late to pick up their child(ren) will be charged a fee of $15 per 15 minutes per child). This fee will be reapplied every 15 mins.
  • For example: A pick-up between 5:30pm and 5:45pm = $15 fee, A pick-up at 5:47pm = $30 fee.


  • No refunds will be issued within 30 days of the camp start date.
  • Refunds will be provided up to 30 days prior to the start date and are subject to a $40+HST administration fee. An administration fee applies per camp, per child.
  • If a camp participant is removed from camp due to misbehaviour, refunds will not be issued.


In the case of poor weather, campers will utilize our indoor facilities to continue their fun.

Camps are divided by age and within the camp the kids will be grouped based on ability at the instructor’s discretion.

Tennis Camps: Campers will be with Tennis Canada Certified instructors during on court tennis lessons.

Aqua Camps: Campers will be with Certified Aquatics instructors during swim lesson time.

At all other times, campers will be with thoroughly trained and First Aid Certified camp counsellors.


Aquatics camp is a perfect way to help them learn! All campers will do a swim test administered by our certified lifeguards to determine their swim level. During free swim time, we have a variety of lifejackets for all ages and sizes, if your child cannot swim we’re more than happy to put a lifejacket on them. If they don’t want to be in the pool, we have a beautiful green space behind the pool where a counsellor will be located. Games and crafts will be run by the counsellor to ensure all participants are enjoying the beautiful weather!

Free swim takes place in the afternoons. Each camp will have the opportunity to have free swim 3-4 times a week (weather dependent).

Yes absolutely! Our Tennis Canada Certified Coaches welcome all skill ranges.

Our newly restructured Tennis Summer camps are an extension of our year-round Junior Tennis programs pathways.

On court tennis lessons will be inside the tennis domes.

Participants will learn both doubles and singles strategy and technique.