Summer Youth Programs

Two fun- filled weeks (5-day camp) of summer sports camp offering the opportunity for your child to enjoy the outdoors, the company of other children, and an introduction to a variety of sports, including soccer, basketball and swimming to name a few! The goal of the camp is for each camper to gain a fundamental understanding of a wide variety of sports and activities. While learning the skills of sportsmanship, competition, sports skills, communication, and team playing. Participants in this camp will also enjoy, some active playtime, catching crayfish and other fun activities

Dates for Week 1: TBA (camp) Cost: $TBA (HST Exempt) CAMP DATES & REGISTRATION DATE TBA

Dates for Week 2: TBA (camp) Cost: $TBA (HST Exempt) CAMP DATES & REGISTRATION DATE TBA

Times & Ages: TBA 

** Campers must be within the minimum or maximum age at the start of the program. No exceptions. **

Location: Harrison Park (75 2nd Avenue East)

Instructor: Oliver Clark is a local teacher and lifelong athlete. He has been committed to growing athletics programs and sportsmanship within the community for the last decade. He hopes to continue passing on his love of sports to youth in their critical developmental period through summer camps. Oliver always strives to foster a positive learning environment for every level of athlete. He looks forward to meeting the athletes at camp this year! 

What to bring: Running shoes, shorts, hat, sunscreen, lunch, and beverage/water

A non-resident membership card is not required to register.  

If your child has an allergy, please refer to our Anaphylaxis Policy and be sure to complete an Individualized Plan.

If you would like to register for the Harrison Park Sports Camp online, please click below:

2025 Registration TBA.

Need more information?

Call City Hall at 519-376-4440 ext. 1256 or email for more information on these programs and other recreation opportunities.

This camp offers an opportunity to improve hockey skills in a fun, challenging, and encouraging environment. Inclusions are a minimum of ten hours per week of on-ice activities such as power skating and hockey skills development. Dryland training, swimming and outdoor activities will also be included. The expectation is that the camper will be aware of how to skate, balance, and stop prior to joining the camp. Your child will also learn skills including sportsmanship, competition, sports skills, communication, and team playing.

Full Day TBA Cost: $TBA (HST Exempt) CAMP DATES & REGISTRATION DATE TBA

Full Day TBA Cost: $TBA (HST Exempt) CAMP DATES & REGISTRATION DATE TBA

Dates: TBA (5-day camp)

Cost, Times & Ages:

** Campers must be within the minimum or maximum age at the start of the program. No exceptions. **

Location: Julie McArthur Regional Recreation Centre (700 10th Street East)

Instructor:: Mitch Wright's hockey career began with the Arran Elderslie Ice Dogs and Grey-Bruce Highlanders minor hockey association. Mitch then played 4 years of Jr. B. hockey with the Owen Sound Greys and the Elmira Sugar Kings. Graduating from Jr. B, Mitch went on to play 4 years of Canadian University hockey for the Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks. Mitch is the head coach for the U18 Grey-Bruce Highlanders as well as one of the organization's skills instructors. Mitch is also co-owner of a hockey skills company that has been operating for over 5 years in Owen Sound.

What to bring: CSA approved helmet and full hockey or ringette equipment, including a hockey stick. 
Running shoes, gym attire, hat, sunscreen, lunch, and beverage/water.

A non-resident membership card is not required to register.  

If your child has an allergy, please refer to our Anaphylaxis Policy and be sure to complete an Individualized Plan.

If you would like to register for the Hockey Camp online, please click below:

2025 Registration TBA.

Need more information?

Call City Hall at 519-376-4440 ext. 1256 or email for more information on these programs and other recreation opportunities.

This camp offers an opportunity to improve lacrosse skills in a fun, challenging and encouraging environment. Off-field drills, swimming and outdoor activities will also be included. The expectation is that the camper will have basic knowledge or a keen interest in learning lacrosse. Your child will learn skills such as sportsmanship, and team-playing while improving hand-eye coordination.

CAMP DATES & REGISTRATION DATE TBA

Dates: TBA (5-day camp)

Times & Ages: TBA   Cost: $TBA (HST Exempt)
                        TBA   Cost: $TBA (HST Exempt)

** Campers must be within the minimum or maximum age at the start of the program. No exceptions. **

Location: Victoria Park (700 10th Street East)

Instructor: Adam Jones is a retired professional Canadian lacrosse player who played for the Toronto Rock in the National Lacrosse League. Jones was also a member of Owen Sound Northstars in the Ontario Senior B lacrosse league and the Langley Thunder in the Western Lacrosse Association (WLA). In 2013 he was named the sixteenth best indoor lacrosse player in the world by Ilindoor magazine.

What to bring: Running shoes (including indoor shoes), shorts, hat, sunscreen, lunch, and beverage/water

In the case of inclement weather (including extreme heat), participants will be moved into the Julie McArthur Regional Recreation Centre to continue the camp.

If your child has an allergy, please refer to our Anaphylaxis Policy and be sure to complete an Individualized Plan.

If you would like to register for the Power Skating Program online, please click below:

A non-resident membership card is not required to register.

If you would like to register for the Lacrosse Camp online, please click below:

2025 Registration TBA.

Need more information?

Call City Hall at 519-376-4440 ext. 1256 or email for more information on these programs and other recreation opportunities.

The soccer player in your family will be excited for this fun-filled and challenging soccer camp which is held on two different weeks, this summer!

CAMP DATES & REGISTRATION DATE TBA

Dates for Week 1:  TBA

Cost: $TBA

Dates for Week 2: TBA

Cost: $TBA

Times & Ages: TBA

Advanced Camp: This camp is for competitive players. During this camp, the instructors will work with participants on advanced drills such as: possession based soccer, advanced shooting techniques, crossing and finishing, and advanced individual drills.

Instructors: Oliver Clark is a local soccer leader and has captained the Owen Sound Men's United in recent years in the Ontario Soccer League and Kitchener District Soccer League. He has coached and facilitated local soccer programs since 2014. Nicole Evans is a local soccer leader and has spent multiple seasons with the Niagara College Knights as a midfielder. She has also captained the Owen Sound Women's United and has coached locally in recent years.

What to bring: Running shoes (including indoor shoes), shorts, hat, sunscreen, lunch, and beverage/water

In the case of inclement weather (including extreme heat), participants will be moved into the Julie McArthur Regional Recreation Centre to continue the camp.

If your child has an allergy, please refer to our Anaphylaxis Policy and be sure to complete an Individualized Plan.

A non-resident membership card is not required to register.  

If you would like to register for the Soccer Camp online, please click below: 

2025 Registration TBA.

Need more information?

Call City Hall at 519-376-4440 ext. 1256 or email for more information on these programs and other recreation opportunities.

Focusing on developing a player's shooting, passing, puck control, and puck protection, our Hockey Skills Development Program will ensure you are ready for the upcoming season.

CAMP DATES & REGISTRATION DATE TBA

Dates: TBA

Times: TBA

Cost: $TBA

Levels: U10 to U11 (ages 9-10), U12-U13 (ages 11-12), U14 to U16 (ages 13-15)

Location: Julie McArthur Regional Recreation Centre (700 10th Street East)

Goalies: If your child is a goalie and would like to participate in their age level as the goalie, please contact Nicole Olmsted at nolmsted@owensound.ca or 519-376-4440 ext. 1256 to register.

Instructor: Brad Tiley played for the Owen Sound Greys and won an OHL Championship with the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds during a three year Major Junior career. Brad's 18 year career in pro-hockey led him to stops in the NHL (Phoenix Coyotes and Philadelphia Flyers), AHL, IHL, Europe, and Asia. In 2000, Brad won the Eddie Shore Award as the AHL's Top Defenseman. Brad has also served as an Assistant Coach of the Owen Sound Attack.

What to bring: CSA approved helmet and full hockey or ringette equipment, including a hockey stick

A non-resident membership card is not required to register.  

If your child has an allergy, please refer to our Anaphylaxis Policy and be sure to complete an Individualized Plan.

If you would like to register for the Hockey Skills Development Program online, please click below:

2025 Registration TBA.

Need more information?

Call City Hall at 519-376-4440 ext. 1256 or email for more information on these programs and other recreation opportunities.

Our Power Skating program focuses on control, balance, speed, and endurance.

CAMP DATES & REGISTRATION DATE TBA

Dates: TBA

Levels: TBA

Times: TBA

Cost: $TBA , $TBA

Location: TBA

Instructor: Mitch Wright's hockey career began with the Arran Elderslie Ice Dogs and Grey-Bruce Highlanders minor hockey association. Mitch then played 4 years of Jr. B. hockey with the Owen Sound Greys and the Elmira Sugar Kings. Graduating from Jr. B, Mitch went on to play 4 years of Canadian University hockey for the Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks. Mitch is the head coach for the U18 Grey-Bruce Highlanders as well as one of the organization's skills instructors. Mitch is also co-owner of a hockey skills company that has been operating for over 5 years in Owen Sound.

What to bring: CSA approved helmet and full hockey or ringette equipment, including a hockey stick

A non-resident membership card is not required to register.

If your child has an allergy, please refer to our Anaphylaxis Policy and be sure to complete an Individualized Plan.

If you would like to register for the Power Skating Program online, please click below:

2025 Registration TBA.

Need more information?

Call City Hall at 519-376-4440 ext. 1256 or email for more information on these programs and other recreation opportunities.

Occasionally a program will be forced to cancel. If this occurs, there might be refunds available depending on certain conditions.

Full Refunds:

You will receive a full refund or credit on your account if:

• The City cancels the program prior to the start date; or
• You withdraw from a program seven (7) or more days prior to the start date; or
• You have a medical reason supported with a doctor's note.

A $15.00 + HST administration fee will apply. The City will waive the administration fees if the eligible refund amount is left as a credit on the account.

Partial Refunds:

You will receive a partial refund or credit on your account if you withdraw from a program less than seven (7) days prior to the start date (and before the second session of a program) and the City receives a request for refund.

The City will prorate partial refunds based on the percent of the program remaining at the time the refund request is received - a $15.00 + HST administration fee will apply. The City will waive the administration fees if the eligible refund amount is left as a credit on the account.

The City will not issue refunds after the second class of a program, unless for medical reasons verified by a doctor's note.

The YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce offers several youth programs. Please visit their website for more information and to register. Each YMCA has its own process for determining eligibility for financial assistance. Please contact your local YMCA for more information.