Frequently Asked Questions

How is TAC Sports different from the regular sports camps?

TAC Sports is different from the regular sports camps in many ways.

We offer life skill training such as goal setting and leadership. Our goal is to make sure that our students become complete people that have the confidence, skills and leadership to achieve their goals and dreams.

What is the student to instructor ratio at TAC Sports?

We have the best student-to-instructor ratio in Toronto. We have a 6-to-1 student instructor ratio, meaning that for every 6 students there is at least 1 instructor. We do this to ensure that every single child gets the attention they deserve, and that the quality of the lessons remain at the highest level. We want to be considered as the most personable camp as possible, thus we value knowing the names of our students and track their development.

What are the qualifications of your instructors? Do they have First Aid and Police Checks?

All of our instructors are certified through the National Coaching Certification Program of Canada (NCCP), or something equivalent. All of our instructors are equipped with first aid training and are required to have a police check before joining the TAC Sports team. Furthermore, first aid re-training is done on a yearly basis for our instructors to ensure our students are receiving quality safety in their programs.

Are you approved to provide programs through the different school boards in the GTA?

We are school board approved from the Toronto District School Board, the York Regional District School Board, and approved for individual Private and Catholic Schools. Most approval is up to the discretion of the principal at each school.

What is your long-term development plan?

Our long-term development plan is devised based on the Long-Term Athlete Plan (LTAD) from Canadian Sports for Life and the National Coaching Certification Program of Canada. This ensures that every child in our program is matched appropriately for their age and level of skill. This is used to track the development of our students and to implement proper training to enhance their development.

The age group for my program is 4-12. Does this mean that my 4 year old will be in a group with 12 year old children?

TAC Sports uses a 5 star development system. On the first morning of camp, students undergo a thorough investigation of their existing skill set. Students are then put into groups based on their ability, age and stature. This ensures that every student has the opportunity to collaborate with peers of a similar ability.

Do the students get adequate hydration during the programs?

We believe that hydration is extremely important, therefore we implement at least 3 water breaks per hour. Additionally, students may request a water break at any point in the lesson.

For our summer camps, we have water games to ensure that students stay cool in warm weather and don’t overheat.

My child has an allergy and I am afraid to enroll him in any summer camps, what do I do?

We collect and record any allergies/medical conditions students have upon registration. A medical list is created prior to the start of each program to ensure coaches are fully aware and prepared to deal with your child’s medical concern.

All of our coaches are first aid trained and fully capable of dealing with most medical concerns.

For more information about allergy policies please click the link below: 

• TAC Sports Policies

My child loves your program and is excited about their development plan, how do I know they will continue on the same path?

We make sure that returning children pick up exactly where they left off. We have a database of our students complete with their feedback and progress reports. Previously completed reports are regularly referred to by our coordinators and coaches to ensure that students are placed in levels appropriate for their development. They also help to reveal skills that represent strengths and weaknesses for each respective student.

Will the students do every sport offered at camp?

We encourage our students to register for one sport per half day. Therefore, half day registrants can pick one sport and full-day registrants can pick two sports, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. By limiting the sport choices, development is maximized throughout the week.

For children between 4 and 6 years old, we run a multi sport “physical literacy” camp. Campers will participate in multiple sports, arts and crafts and other activities throughout the week at a slower pace than the older kids. This will ensure that they do not burn out by mid week and get to enjoy a little bit of everything.

What is the average number of students per week in the summer camp program?

The number of students fluctuates based on the week and location selected. Attendance ranges from 25 students to 100 students at our largest facilities.

What are your Before and After Care hours and fees?

Before and After Care is the same at each location.

Before Care – $35 + HST for the week:

• Begins at 8:00 am.

After Care – $45 + HST for the week:

• Ends at 5:30 pm.

COMBO – Before + After Care:

• $70 + HST for the week.