The Sass Peepre National Junior Training Camp brings together young orienteers across the country for technical training, games, and social activities, aiming to cultivate camaraderie among participants and sustain their interest in the sport.
The Camp
Juniors ages 10 - 20 of all orienteering abilities.
Participants age 12 and under must have a supervising adult on site. Non-Canadian juniors are welcome.
For Whom
The camp will be split between Mansfield, location of the Canadian Orienteering Championships, and Kingston, location of the mid-week NAOC sprints.
Location
Sunday, August 4
3pm - 8pm - Mansfield
Monday, August 5
9am - 1pm - Mansfield
Tuesday, August 6
9am - 2pm - Kingston
Tentative Schedule
Given the packed schedule of this year's Canadian Orienteering Festival, the training camp will be relatively short. Participants can expect one to two training sessions led by experienced coaches, engaging orienteering games, and various outdoor activities. On Tuesday, there will be tailored exercises focusing on Sprint technique in preparation for the races in Kingston.
Activities
This is a day camp only. However, camping at Mansfield on Sunday night is encouraged (the cabins and fieldhouse are not available on Sunday night). Parents are responsible for arranging overnight accommodations and travel between Mansfield and Kingston.
Accommodations
Sass Peepre National Junior Training Camp
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Supervision:
Coaches will ensure that all participants return from the training exercises and that all beginners and younger kids will not be out in the forest on their own. However, kids will not be supervised other than this. Kids 12 and under must have a supervising adult on site at all times (although this could be another parent).
Accommodations:
Participants are on their own for accommodations. Camping at Mansfield on Sunday night is encouraged simply to allow for the kids to have more time together, but not at all required. Registration fees do not include camping on Sunday night.
Camping at Mansfield must be booked separately. Please note that if you are camping during the weekend we may need to relocate closer to the river (~500m) to make room for summer camp participants arriving on Monday morning.
Meals:
Registration fees include the following meals:
supper on Sunday evening (likely pizza)
lunch on Monday (likely sandwiches)
lunch on Tuesday (Queens U cafeteria)
Volunteers:
Please let Cherie know if you are interested in:
helping with food (ordering, picking up, or serving a group meal)
leading a small group during the Mansfield training session & Queens training session
tagging along with a small group of younger kids during the Mansfield training session
Registration:
$35 All Sessions - Mansfield & Kingston
$20 Mansfield Only
$20 Kingston Only
(The camp is subsidized by Orienteering Canada.)
Deadline: July 15, 2024 (email if you are after this date to request entry)
Questions:
Email cherie@ottawaoc.ca.
