TFS Toronto November Break Camp
Ages: 3.5-5; 6-12 Duration: 1 Week Next Start Date: Nov 7th Time: 9AM-4PM
Welcome to our TAC Sports November Break Camp at TFS-Canada’s International School! Students ages 6-12 can choose from Soccer, Basketball and Dance during the week in the beautiful senior and junior school gyms in TFS-Canada’s International School.
For campers between 3.5 and 5 years of age, there is a Multi Sport Adventure Camp option operating from La p’tite ecole, with programming focused on developing physical literacy and literacy. Students have a dynamic week of playing games, singing songs, creating art, and learn a new athletic skill on a daily basis. Each week has a fun and creative theme!
Students in the Adventure Camp can choose a beginner robotics program that introduces them to Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. The program is run through Charles Rotenburg. More information can be found by clicking on the Robotics tab to the right.
The TACStar Camp Advantage (Ages 6-12):
- Unique Mix and Match options: Students can choose 1 sport per half day, and 2 sports per week. Students can mix and match their sports and choose to create the fun-filled week they want to create.
- Skill Assessment: Skill level is assessed on the first day and campers are put into skill and age groups accordingly.
- Knowledge of levels and skills: Students are placed into the appropriate level out of 5 skill levels, as according to our 5 Star Development plan. Students learn what they need to do to achieve the next level of skill
Program Overview:
- Dynamic Camp Experience: Our camps focus on fun training and development, mixed with frequent game-play, to create a varied and dynamic week of camp. Water and multi-sport games are thrown in the mix for additional fun!
- Life Skills and Confidence: We focus on developing good habits, nurturing a positive sports mentality and building great moral character and leadership.
- Progress Tracking: Students are tracked on their progress throughout the week
Camp Package:
- TAC T-shirt
- Progress Report
- Additional Options for Advanced Improvement are available (Slow Motion Video Replays)
Ways to Save:
- Automatic Sibling and Multi-sport discount (5% per additional sibling and week)
- Early Bird Discount (10%) until October 24th!
MULTI SPORT ADVENTURE CAMP – TFS La petite ecole
Our TAC Adventure Camp at la p’tite ecole is a FULL DAY program (with a HALF DAY option) for ages 3.5-5. Every week offers a different theme (i.e. Safari, Atlantis, Superheros and Villains, etc.), where exciting activities are planned in correspondence to that theme. The weekly activities include activities such as arts and crafts, story time, camp songs, low organizational games (where campers learn fundamental movement skills), and scavenger hunts that are stimulating for young minds, fostering creativity and imagination, and more importantly develops both literacy and physical literacy.
Furthermore, each day will feature a specific sport that is modified to be developmentally appropriate for this age group, allowing campers to explore soccer, tennis, basketball & dance and decide for themselves what sports they are most passionate about. For more detailed information about this program, please refer to our weekly curriculum plan in the itinerary. All children registered in Adventure Camp must be potty trained.
Students will have a chance to choose a robotics option during the PM (more information on the tab on the right).
“Physical literacy is just as important as the ability to read and write. The most important step toward developing physical literacy is mastering fundamental movement skills.”
– Canadiansportforlife.ca
Itinerary
Monday | Soccer
- Camper Code
- Camp Routine, and Outline of Week
- Ice Breakers (i.e. rock, paper, scissor cheer)
- Break off into squads
- Snack
- Low organizational games to “theme of the week”
- Sport of the day
- Lunch
Afternoon:
- Story time “theme of the week”
- Colouring
- Low organizational games to “theme of the week”
- Snack
- Sport of the Day
- Water games or Alternate activities
- Home time
Tuesday | Tennis
- Story time “theme of the week”
- Camp songs
- Break off into Squads
- Arts and crafts – Face Masks
- Clean up
- Snack
- Low organizational games to “theme of the week”
- Sport of the Day
- Lunch
Afternoon:
- Low organizational games to “theme of the week”
- Sport of the Day
- Clean up
- Snack
- Water games or Alternate activities
- Home time
Wednesday | Mixed Martial Arts
- Camper Songs
- Low organizational games to “theme of the week”
- Break off into squads
- Snack
- Sport of the day
- Lunch
Afternoon:
- Story time “theme of the week”
- Break off into squads
- Arts and Crafts – Animal Puppets
- Clean up
- Snack
- Low organizational games to “theme of the week”
- Sport of the Day
- Clean up
- Water games or Alternate activities
- Home time
Thursday | Basketball
- Story time “theme of the week”
- Camp songs
- Break off into Squads
- Arts and crafts – Face Painting
- Clean up
- Snack
- Low organizational games to “theme of the week”
- Sport of the Day
- Lunch
Afternoon:
- Low organizational games to “theme of the week”
- Sport of the Day
- Clean up
- Snack
- Water games or Alternate activities
- Home time
Friday | Yoga & Dance
- Camp Songs
- Low organizational games to “theme of the week”
- Break off into squads
- Snack
- Sport of the day
- Lunch
Afternoon:
- Story time “theme of the week”
- Break off into squads
- Arts and Crafts
- Clean up
- Snack
- Low organizational games to “theme of the week”
- Sport of the Day
- Clean up
- Water games or Alternate activities
- Home time
Toronto French School’s very own Charles Rotenberg will offer half day STEM programming for the month of July at our TFS Sports Camp location for a complete STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) experience. Our programming is age and skill level appropriate.
- Morning Ages 5-8
- Afternoon Ages 9-12
Academics, Mathematics & Computer Science
Students will gather each half day in small groups working for the first period on level appropriate curriculum. Similar to the work we do at our morning math sessions, we promote collaborative learning involving wrote skills, strategies and methods for problem solving. At the end of the week, each student will bring home a folder with their accomplishments.
Students will create computer programs in Scratch, Javascript, and Python that re-enforce concepts from the daily lesson. For example, if the topic is prime numbers and factorization, then a programming session will be devoted to creating a game or program to generate primes or to factor composite numbers.
For older and more advanced students, they may register for an online membership at edx.org where they will enroll in courses for both Algebra and Geometry and Scratch. These free offerings will remain for the rest of the calendar year should the student wish to continue. The recent explosion of MOOCs (massive open online course) provides an opportunity for enthused students to be self paced with excellent interactive materials that provide immediate feedback for positive reinforcement. To date, I’ve had phenomenal success with my students along this path and I believe that this is the future or education where self direction with a passion for learning is key towards accelerated achievement.
Science, Robotics, Game Design Workshops
During the week, there will be several science workshops together with robotics building and game design that will fill out the remaining two periods. The last period will focus on any project that the student wishes to continue with together with educational gaming tournaments in Minecraft for Eduction, Kerbal Space Program.
BASKETBALL
Our TAC Basketball Development System is designed for all skill levels; from the introduction of the fundamentals of basketball to the refinement of the most advanced techniques.
Students work on basic techniques such as ball handling, shooting, passing, defence, footwork, positioning, strategy. Students work on skill building, playing games and working on their skills in thorough practice and repetition. Advanced students will learn positioning, strategy, and have specific feedback on improving their fundamental techniques.
We apply the 5-Star TAC Basketball Development System to all of our programs. The 5-Star basketball Development System gives students 5 measurable levels to achieve with specific criteria outlined. This is specifically designed to increase motivation, knowledge retention, goal-setting skills and development. This is a unique and distinguishing factor of our camps.
Mega Star Learning®
Mega Star Learning® is the form of learning implemented in all of our sports camps. Lesson plans are structured to provide one drill followed by a short segment of game play with emphasis on the skill learned in the drill. This sequence is repeated continuously throughout the day. Mega Star Learning is a perfect mix between skill building and having fun! This strategy maximizes concentration, willingness to learn new skills, and retention of the learned material.
Itinerary
Day 1
- Camp Introduction
- Ice-Breaker Games
- Initial Assessment of Skills
- Review of Fundamental Skills
- Water Games (Weather Permitting)
Half Day Example:
8:45 to 9:00: Sign in and Welcome
9:00 to 9:05: Introduction, Team Building and Goal Setting
9:05 to 9:15: Fun Dynamic Warm-Up Games
9:15 to 9:25: Skill Introduction and Demonstration
9:25 to 9:45: 1st fun basketball technique-focused game, individual feedback and technique correction.
9:45 to 9:50: Water Break
9:50 to 10:10: 1st Mega Star learning section open-play game using the first learned technique.
10:10 to 10:40: 2nd fun basketball technique-focused game, individual feedback and technique correction.
10:40 to 10:50: 2nd Mega Star learning section open-play game using the second learned technique.
10:50 to 11:05: Snack Break ——
11:05 to 11:15: 3rd fun basketball technique-focused game, individual feedback and technique correction.
11:20 to 11:25: Water Break
11:25 to 11:55: 3rd Mega Star learning section open-play game using the second learned technique or Water Games.
11:55 to 12:00: Individual day awards for leadership, positive thinking and sportsmanship and team review
The afternoon half-day has a similar itinerary as the morning half day.
Day 2
- Learning fundamental skills and new techniques
- Skill Testing-Games
- Water Games (Weather Permitting)
Half Day Example:
8:45 to 9:00: Sign in and Welcome
9:00 to 9:05: Introduction, Team Building and Goal Setting
9:05 to 9:15: Fun Dynamic Warm-Up Games
9:15 to 9:25: Skill Introduction and Demonstration
9:25 to 9:45: 1st fun basketball technique-focused game, individual feedback and technique correction.
9:45 to 9:50: Water Break
9:50 to 10:10: 1st Mega Star learning section open-play game using the first learned technique.
10:10 to 10:40: 2nd fun basketball technique-focused game, individual feedback and technique correction.
10:40 to 10:50: 2nd Mega Star learning section open-play game using the second learned technique.
10:50 to 11:05: Snack Break ——
11:05 to 11:15: 3rd fun basketball technique-focused game, individual feedback and technique correction.
11:20 to 11:25: Water Break
11:25 to 11:55: 3rd Mega Star learning section open-play game using the second learned technique or Water Games.
11:55 to 12:00: Individual day awards for leadership, positive thinking and sportsmanship and team review
The afternoon half-day has a similar itinerary as the morning half day.
Day 3
- Learning fundamental skills and new techniques
- Skill Testing-Games
- Water Games (Weather Permitting)
Half Day Example:
8:45 to 9:00: Sign in and Welcome
9:00 to 9:05: Introduction, Team Building and Goal Setting
9:05 to 9:15: Fun Dynamic Warm-Up Games
9:15 to 9:25: Skill Introduction and Demonstration
9:25 to 9:45: 1st fun basketball technique-focused game, individual feedback and technique correction.
9:45 to 9:50: Water Break
9:50 to 10:10: 1st Mega Star learning section open-play game using the first learned technique.
10:10 to 10:40: 2nd fun basketball technique-focused game, individual feedback and technique correction.
10:40 to 10:50: 2nd Mega Star learning section open-play game using the second learned technique.
10:50 to 11:05: Snack Break ——
11:05 to 11:15: 3rd fun basketball technique-focused game, individual feedback and technique correction.
11:20 to 11:25: Water Break
11:25 to 11:55: 3rd Mega Star learning section open-play game using the second learned technique or Water Games.
11:55 to 12:00: Individual day awards for leadership, positive thinking and sportsmanship and team review
The afternoon half-day has a similar itinerary as the morning half day.
SOCCER
Our TAC Soccer program is designed for all skill levels; ranging from the fundamentals to the refinement of the most advanced techniques. Programming focus on individual skills and on increasing children’s self confidence. Programming consists of fun skill-games, soccer matches, and thorough practices.
Students start with basic techniques such as dribbling, passing and shooting, and move towards advanced techniques such as strategy, 1v1 dribbling, and positioning. Further skills are also developed such as (ball control, ball possession, tackling, positional sense, guarding the ball, and support play. Specialized training for goalkeepers is provided at more advanced levels.
We apply the 5-Star TAC Soccer Development System to all of our soccer programs. This system gives students 5 measurable levels to achieve with specific criteria outlined. It is specifically designed to increase motivation, knowledge retention, goal-setting skills and development. This system is unique and distinguishes TAC Sports from other camps.
Students that progress to an advanced level may be invited to tryout for our competitive soccer teams.
Mega Star Learning®
Mega Star Learning® is implemented in all of our sports camps. Lesson plans are structured to provide one drill followed by a short segment of game play with emphasis on the skill learned in the drill. This sequence is repeated continuously throughout the day. Mega Star Learning is a perfect mix between skill building and having fun! This strategy maximizes concentration, willingness to learn new skills, and retention of the learned material.
Itinerary
Day 1
- Camp Introduction
- Ice-Breaker Games
- Initial Assessment of Skills
- Review of Fundamental Skills
Half Day Example:
8:45 to 9:00: Sign in and Welcome
9:00 to 9:05: Introduction, Team Building and Goal Setting
9:05 to 9:15: Fun Dynamic Warm-Up Games
9:15 to 9:25: Skill Introduction and Demonstration
9:25 to 9:45: 1st fun soccer technique-focused game, individual feedback and technique correction.
9:45 to 9:50: Water Break
9:50 to 10:10: 1st Mega Star learning section open-play game using the first learned technique.
10:10 to 10:40: 2nd fun soccer technique-focused game, individual feedback and technique correction.
10:40 to 10:50: 2nd Mega Star learning section open-play game using the second learned technique.
10:50 to 11:05: Snack Break ——
11:05 to 11:15: 3rd fun soccer technique-focused game, individual feedback and technique correction.
11:20 to 11:25: Water Break
11:25 to 11:55: 3rd Mega Star learning section open-play game using the second learned technique.
11:55 to 12:00: Individual day awards for leadership, positive thinking and sportsmanship and team review
The afternoon half-day has a similar itinerary as the morning half day.
Day 2
- Learning fundamental skills and new techniques
- Skill Testing-Games
Half Day Example:
8:45 to 9:00: Sign in and Welcome
9:00 to 9:05: Introduction, Team Building and Goal Setting
9:05 to 9:15: Fun Dynamic Warm-Up Games
9:15 to 9:25: Skill Introduction and Demonstration
9:25 to 9:45: 1st fun soccer technique-focused game, individual feedback and technique correction.
9:45 to 9:50: Water Break
9:50 to 10:10: 1st Mega Star learning section open-play game using the first learned technique.
10:10 to 10:40: 2nd fun soccer technique-focused game, individual feedback and technique correction.
10:40 to 10:50: 2nd Mega Star learning section open-play game using the second learned technique.
10:50 to 11:05: Snack Break ——
11:05 to 11:15: 3rd fun soccer technique-focused game, individual feedback and technique correction.
11:20 to 11:25: Water Break
11:25 to 11:55: 3rd Mega Star learning section open-play game using the second learned technique or Water Games.
11:55 to 12:00: Individual day awards for leadership, positive thinking and sportsmanship and team review
The afternoon half-day has a similar itinerary as the morning half day.
Day 3
- Learning fundamental skills and new techniques
- Skill Testing-Games
Half Day Example:
8:45 to 9:00: Sign in and Welcome
9:00 to 9:05: Introduction, Team Building and Goal Setting
9:05 to 9:15: Fun Dynamic Warm-Up Games
9:15 to 9:25: Skill Introduction and Demonstration
9:25 to 9:45: 1st fun soccer technique-focused game, individual feedback and technique correction.
9:45 to 9:50: Water Break
9:50 to 10:10: 1st Mega Star learning section open-play game using the first learned technique.
10:10 to 10:40: 2nd fun soccer technique-focused game, individual feedback and technique correction.
10:40 to 10:50: 2nd Mega Star learning section open-play game using the second learned technique.
10:50 to 11:05: Snack Break ——
11:05 to 11:15: 3rd fun soccer technique-focused game, individual feedback and technique correction.
11:20 to 11:25: Water Break
11:25 to 11:55: 3rd Mega Star learning section open-play game using the second learned technique.
11:55 to 12:00: Individual day awards for leadership, positive thinking and sportsmanship and team review
The afternoon half-day has a similar itinerary as the morning half day.
Day 4
- Learning fundamental skills and new techniques
- Focus on improving any weak areas before tournament day
- Skill Testing-Games
Half Day Example:
8:45 to 9:00: Sign in and Welcome
9:00 to 9:05: Introduction, Team Building and Goal Setting
9:05 to 9:15: Fun Dynamic Warm-Up Games
9:15 to 9:25: Skill Introduction and Demonstration
9:25 to 9:45: 1st fun tennis technique-focused game, individual feedback and technique correction.
9:45 to 9:50: Water Break
9:50 to 10:10: 1st Mega Star learning section open-play game using the first learned technique.
10:10 to 10:40: 2nd fun tennis technique-focused game, individual feedback and technique correction.
10:40 to 10:50: 2nd Mega Star learning section Open-Play game using the second learned technique.
10:50 to 11:05: Snack Break ——
11:05 to 11:15: 3rd fun tennis technique-focused game, individual feedback and technique correction.
11:20 to 11:25: Water Break
11:25 to 11:55: 3rd Mega Star learning section Open-Play game using the second learned technique.
11:55 to 12:00: Individual day awards for leadership, positive thinking and sportsmanship and team review
The afternoon half-day has a similar itinerary as the morning half day.
Day 5
- Tournament Day
- Games and Tournaments
Half Day Example:
8:45 to 9:00: Sign in and Welcome
9:00 to 9:05: Introduction, Team Building and Goal Setting
9:05 to 9:15: Fun Dynamic Warm-Up Games
9:15 to 9:25: Skill Introduction and Demonstration
9:25 to 9:45: 1st fun tennis technique-focused game, individual feedback and technique correction.
9:45 to 9:50: Water Break
9:50 to 10:10: 1st Mega Star learning section open-play game using the first learned technique.
10:10 to 10:40: 2nd fun tennis technique-focused game, individual feedback and technique correction.
10:40 to 10:50: 2nd Mega Star learning section open-play game using the second learned technique.
10:50 to 11:05: Snack Break ——
11:05 to 11:15: 3rd fun tennis technique-focused game, individual feedback and technique correction.
11:20 to 11:25: Water Break
11:25 to 11:55: 3rd Mega Star learning section open-play game using the second learned technique.
11:55 to 12:00: Individual day awards for leadership, positive thinking and sportsmanship and team review
The afternoon half-day has a similar itinerary as the morning half day.
DANCE – HIP HOP AND JAZZ
TAC Sports dance combines the fundamental skills and progressions of contemporary dances of hip-hop and jazz.
The main aspects of each dance are covered. Fun choreographed dances are done with a performance at the end of class! Parents can order a copy of the choreographed videos at the end of the session to be delivered by email!
We apply the 5-Star TAC Development System to all of our programs. The 5-Star Dance Development System gives students 5 measurable levels to achieve with specific criteria outlined. This is specifically designed to increase motivation, knowledge retention, goal-setting skills and development. This is a unique and distinguishing factor of our camps.
Itinerary
Day Example
- Camp Introduction
- Ice-Breaker Games
- Initial Assessment of Skills
- Overview of Dance Skills, Movements and Progressions
Half Day Example:
8:45 to 9:00: Sign in and Welcome
9:00 to 9:05: Introduction, Team Building and Goal Setting
9:05 to 9:15: Fun Dynamic Warm-Up Games
9:15 to 9:25: Skill Introduction and Demonstration
9:25 to 9:45: Dance technique introduced and practiced.
9:45 to 9:50: Water Break
9:50 to 10:10: 1st Choreography section introduced, developed and practiced.
10:10 to 10:40: Dance technique introduced and practiced.
10:40 to 10:50: 2nd Choreography section introduced, developed and practiced.
10:50 to 11:05: Snack Break —
11:05 to 11:15: Fun Dance games and movements i.e freeze dance
11:20 to 11:25: Water Break
11:25 to 11:55: Choreography and fundamental dance skills learned are reviewed and practiced once more.
11:55 to 12:00: Individual day awards for leadership, positive thinking and sportsmanship and team review
The afternoon half-day has a similar itinerary as the morning half day.
Choreography performances occur on the last day of the camps and the filmed product can be ordered by parents at the end!
