Programs & Services: Camps

March Mania Camp

Join us for the best March Break ever! With a variety of activities, great staff, and world-class facilities, March Mania is the place to be every March Break!

*Limited space available

March Mania Registration Opens February 21st, 2024

For more information: 905-525-9140 x24464 reconline@mcmaster.ca

March Mania Camp

Activities include: Children & Youth Programs

March Mania: March 11-15, 2024

  • $360
  • Co-recreational , Age: 6-14 as of Dec-31 of the current camp year
  • Registration Required

March Mania Sport & Activity Schedule: March 2024

March Mania activities are designed with one goal front-and-center: A fun and engaging March Break! While learning and progression are certainly a part of every day (and a great source of fun in themselves), we recognize this is our campers' holiday, and camp is structured and activities designed accordingly.

Modules are listed in terms of Junior and Senior age group offerings. All ages as of December 31st of the current camp year. 

  • Junior: Ages 6 to 9 years
  • Senior: Ages 10 to 14 years

Each camper will have the opportunity to climb our newly renovated Indoor Feather Family Climbing Gym!

During online registration, sport/activity availability will adjust in real-time based on the selections of your fellow camp families - best to plan ahead with alternate choices in case your top choice fills up. 

Modules

AM Activity

PM1 Activity

 PM2 Activity

Jr. Mindfulness & Movement

Mindfulness, Meditation & Yoga

Intention, attention and attitude.  Learn to cultivate gratitude, handle emotions and develop kindness towards themselves and others.  Utilizing spaces such as our serene Mindfulness Studio, we'll teach wellness and mindfulness through activities like yoga and mediation.

Dance & Drama

A chance to explore your performative side!  Campers will engage in a combination of drama and dance activities designed to build confidence and bring our their inner performer!  Develop rhythm, strength and creativity across many different styles of dance, possibly including hip hop, modern and jazz.

Kidsport & Adventure Running!

This program is a combination fo two camp favs! Kid's Multi-Sport & Adventure Running. Athletes will participate in a variety of team-based challenges across our facilities such as score courses, using maps and compasses. It will also introduce children to both traditional and non-traditional activities to help them develop the fundamentals of movement skills and physical literacy. 

 Jr. Games

Aquatic Games & Water Sports

Splash around and try out different water sports such as swimming, innertube waterpolo, and underwater orienteering! Swimming and treading water skills are mandatory!  Equipment Required: Towel, bathing suit, goggles, etc.  Bring daily.

Multi-Sport (Courts)

Campers learn and take part in a new sport every day!  Favourite features of previous years include basketball, floorball, volleyball, , dodgeball and tchoukball. 

Challenges

This activity will stretch your imagination, test your determination, require working with your team and bring a ton of fun to afternoons at March Mania.  Challenges will incorporate creative problem solving and adventure. 

 Jr. Sport Performance

Challenges

This activity will stretch your imagination, test your determination, require working with your team and bring a ton of fun to afternoons at March Mania.  Challenges will incorporate creative problem solving and adventure. 

Strength & Conditioning

Athletes will learn proper and developmental-age appropriate techniques for strength training and fitness to improve athletic performance and development of a healthy, active lifestyle all through the design of kid-centric games! 

Multi-Sport (Courts)

Campers learn and take part in a new sport every day!  Favourite features of previous years include basketball, floorball, volleyball, , dodgeball and tchoukball.

 Jr. Mind & Body

Racquet Sports

Pickleball, squash and table tennis!  Explore the world of racquet sports as you develop hand-eye coordination and friendships.  Racquets are provided, as well as eye protection for squash.

Kidsport & Adventure Running!

This program is a combination fo two camp favs! Kid's Multi-Sport & Adventure Running. Athletes will participate in a variety of team-based challenges across our facilities such as score courses, using maps and compasses. It will also introduce children to both traditional and non-traditional activities to help them develop the fundamentals of movement skills and physical literacy. 

Dance & Drama

A chance to explore your performative side!  Campers will engage in a combination of drama and dance activities designed to build confidence and bring our their inner performer!  Develop rhythm, strength and creativity across many different styles of dance, possibly including hip hop, modern and jazz.

 Sr. Spirit & Adventure

Outdoor Adventure

Explore the great outdoors and learn survival skills.  Explore McMaster's expansive property with adventure across campus.  Rain or shine - programming will vary, depending on weather.  Pack your bag with appropriate attire - boots, gloves, hats & snow/rain-gear. Bring daily! 

Mindfulness, Meditation & Yoga

Intention, attention and attitude.  Learn to cultivate gratitude, handle emotions and develop kindness towards themselves and others.  Utilizing spaces such as our serene studio spaces we'll teach wellness and mindfulness through activities like yoga and mediation.

Aquatic Games & Water Sports

Splash around and try out different water sports such as swimming, innertube waterpolo, pool kayaking, and underwater orienteering! Swimming and treading water skills are mandatory!  

Equipment Required: Towel, bathing suit, goggles, etc.  Bring daily.

 Sr. Athlete Development

Multi-Sport (Courts)

Campers learn and take part in a new sport every day!  Favourite features of previous years include basketball, floorball, volleyball, , dodgeball and tchoukball.

Multi-Sport (Fields)

Campers learn and take part in a new sport every day!  Favourite features of previous years include soccer, ultimate, touch football, and spikeball. 

Racquet Sports

Pickleball, squash and table tennis!  Explore the world of racquet sports as you develop hand-eye coordination and friendships.  Racquets are provided, as well as eye protection for squash.

 Sr. Sport Performance

 
Strength & Conditioning

Athletes will learn proper and developmental-age appropriate techniques for strength training and fitness to improve athletic performance and development of a healthy, active lifestyle all through the design of kid-centric games!

 

Racquet Sports

Pickleball, squash and table tennis!  Explore the world of racquet sports as you develop hand-eye coordination and friendships.  Racquets are provided, as well as eye protection for squash.

Multi-Sport (Fields)

Campers learn and take part in a new sport every day!  Favourite features of previous years include soccer, ultimate, touch football, and spikeball. 

 

 Sr. Mind & Body

Dance & Drama

A chance to explore your performative side!  Campers will engage in a combination of drama and dance activities designed to build confidence and bring our their inner performer!  Develop rhythm, strength and creativity across many different styles of dance, possibly including hip hop, modern and jazz.

Challenges

This activity will stretch your imagination, test your determination, require working with your team and bring a ton of fun to afternoons at March Mania.  Challenges will incorporate creative problem solving and adventure. 

Mindfulness, Meditation & Yoga

Intention, attention and attitude.  Learn to cultivate gratitude, handle emotions and develop kindness towards themselves and others.  Utilizing spaces such as our serene Mindfulness Studio, we'll teach wellness and mindfulness through activities like yoga and mediation.

Additional Camp Services

Options available during registration include:

Our Busing, Lunch and 1-on-1 Support programs are not available for March Mania.

Preparing for Camp

Camp Guide & Links

Camp Checklist

  • Water Bottle: Bring your own every day!
  • Uniform T-Shirt (provided on the first day of the session)
  • Running Shoes (no “Heelies” or sandals)
  • Bathing Suit – Everyone will participate in a daily recreational swim  
  • Towel – ONLY if enrolled in "Aquatic Games & Water Sports" - Campers will be provided a towel for our recreational swim  
  • Lunch & Snacks: There is no refrigerator and no access to vending machines or cafeterias. Consider sending lunches in re-usable containers, and remember we’re nut-free!

A note on electronics: One of the goals of camp is to provide campers with unique experiences at McMaster. Electronic devices - games, phones, music players, etc. - while great for individual entertainment, do not readily encourage socialization at camp and often present challenges, especially when they go missing. We ask that all electronics be left at home for the duration of camp, and promise to provide an awesome experience to keep campers engaged throughout their session!

Dismissal Procedures

Your camper must be picked-up by an approved pick-up person or have self-sign-out privileges. Both are part of registration. In order to review your registration information:

       Log in and go to > View My Submitted Applications > View Details

  • (Under Forms) Download Printable Registration Confirmation

Please pay special attention to the Camper Dismissal and Approved Pick-Up Persons

If you notice any changes or updates that need to be made to these, please contact our office ASAP at 905-525-9140 x24464 or at reconline@mcmaster.ca

A note is required for any special dismissal arrangements (i.e. early pick-up, alternate pick-up person, etc.). 

Daily Camp Schedule

The schedule offered below outlines a typical day at camp:

7:30am-8:30am Extended Care (must pre-register)
8:30am Camper Arrival
9:00am Group Activity/Challenge 
9:30am AM Activity
11:00am Recreational Swim
12:00pm Lunch
12:30pm Camp Wide Fun & Games
1:20pm PM1 Activity
2:40pm PM2 Activity
3:50pm Return to Home Base
4:00pm-4:30pm** Camper Dismissal
4:30pm-5:30pm Extended Care (must pre-register)

**Self Sign-Out Campers dismissed at 4:00pm