Summer camp should feel exciting.

It should be a place where kids run, laugh, try new things, make friends, and come home with stories to tell. At Heart House Training in Bowmanville, our camps are built around active play, confidence, teamwork, and community.

We want kids to have fun first.

The growth comes through the games, the friendships, the challenges, the encouragement, and the little wins they collect throughout the week.

Whether your child is new to sports, already active, a little nervous, full of energy, creative, curious, or ready for a challenge, our goal is to help them feel welcome, included, and proud of what they can do.

A fun camp with a bigger purpose

Heart House Training camps are not only about keeping kids busy during the summer.

We use sports, team games, outdoor activities, creative projects, and nature-based learning to help children build real-life skills in a way that feels fun and natural.

Campers get opportunities to develop confidence, teamwork, communication, leadership, problem-solving, movement skills, friendships, resilience, and independence.

Kids do not need to be the fastest, strongest, or most experienced. They just need a place where they can try.

That is what we aim to create.

Designed for new and experienced kids

One of the things Heart House Training specializes in is helping kids build confidence, no matter where they are starting from.

Some campers arrive ready to jump into every game. Others need time to warm up. Some kids are experienced players. Others are trying sports for the first time.

All of that is okay.

For new players, confidence might mean joining a game, taking a turn, trying a pass, or making a new friend.

For experienced players, confidence might mean becoming a stronger teammate, learning to lead, communicating better, or being challenged in a positive way.

We want every child to feel like there is room for them to grow.

What kids do at Heart House Training camp

Our Bowmanville camp days are built with variety, movement, and fun in mind.

Activities may include team games, soccer, flag football, ultimate frisbee, relay challenges, movement games, science and nature, arts and crafts, bike trail riding, dirt trail riding, water games, confidence-building challenges, group activities, and more.

This variety helps kids stay engaged. It also gives every child a chance to find something they enjoy.

Some kids love soccer. Some love team challenges. Some love exploring nature. Some love creating. Some love bike riding. Some just love being outside with other kids.

A good camp gives children different ways to shine.

• team games
• soccer
• flag football
• ultimate frisbee
• relay challenges
• movement games
• science and nature
• arts and crafts
• bike trail riding
• dirt trail riding
• water games
• confidence-building challenges
• group activities
• and more

Sports, games, and teamwork

Sports are a big part of Heart House Training, but our approach is not about pressure.

We use game-based learning to help kids build skills while staying active and having fun.

Soccer helps kids work on foot skills, spacing, passing, movement, and teamwork.

Flag football helps kids build speed, strategy, communication, and confidence.

Ultimate frisbee helps kids practice throwing, catching, movement, and field awareness.

Team games help kids learn how to work together, solve problems, encourage others, and communicate during play.

These are the kinds of skills that help kids grow both on and off the field.

Science, nature, and creativity

Not every child wants sports all day.

That is why our camp experience can also include science and nature activities, arts and crafts, and quieter creative moments. These activities give kids a chance to explore, observe, imagine, build, and reset.

For younger campers especially, this balance matters.

A child may spend part of the day running and playing, then enjoy a nature activity or creative project that helps them slow down and connect in a different way.

Camp should support the whole child, not just one type of activity.

Bike trail riding for different comfort levels

Bike riding can be one of the most exciting parts of camp for kids who choose to participate.

Our location includes access to dirt trail riding opportunities with both flatter areas for newer riders and more advanced trail options for experienced riders.

This allows children to build confidence at a pace that makes sense for them.

Newer riders can work on comfort, balance, and control in flatter areas. More confident riders may enjoy the challenge of more advanced dirt trails.

Helmets are required for bike riding.

Water games, not swimming

Summer days can get hot, and kids need fun ways to cool down.

Heart House Training includes water games as part of the camp experience. These are not swimming activities.

Our water games are outdoor cooling games that may include sponge games, water team challenges, water relays, water battles, and other fun group activities depending on the weather and schedule.

The goal is simple: help kids cool down, laugh, move, and have fun safely.

Supporting families in our community

We know the cost of summer activities can be hard for many families.

Heart House Training offers discounts and credits to help support families in our community whenever available.

This may include sibling discounts for families registering more than one child, referral credits when families share Heart House Training with friends, teammates, classmates, or neighbours, and special offers when available for select camp weeks.

We want more kids to have access to positive summer experiences.

When families share our camps with others, it helps build a stronger local community. Kids often feel more comfortable when they attend with a friend, and referral credits can help families save while helping other children discover a fun place to play and grow.

• sibling discounts for families registering more than one child
• referral credits when families share Heart House Training with friends, teammates, classmates, or neighbours
• special offers when available for select camp weeks

A local Bowmanville camp families can feel good about

Heart House Training is located in Bowmanville and serves families across Clarington, Courtice, Newcastle, Oshawa, and Durham Region.

Our camp is built for families looking for something active, welcoming, and community-focused.

Parents often want a camp where their child can stay active, make friends, build confidence, try new sports, enjoy outdoor play, learn teamwork, feel included, come home tired in the best way, and have a summer experience to remember.

That is the kind of camp we are working to build.

Who is this camp a good fit for?

Heart House Training camp may be a good fit for kids who are new to sports, already love sports, enjoy outdoor games, want to make friends, need a confidence boost, like trying different activities, enjoy science, nature, or creative projects, want to ride bikes on dirt trails, benefit from supportive coaching, or enjoy being part of a team.

Your child does not need to arrive with experience. They just need to be open to trying.

We will help with the rest.

Register for Heart House Training camps in Bowmanville

If you are looking for a fun summer camp in Bowmanville where kids can play, grow, make friends, and build confidence, Heart House Training would love to welcome your family.

Our camps include sports, team games, soccer, flag football, ultimate frisbee, science and nature, arts and crafts, bike trail riding, water games, and more.

We also offer sibling discounts, referral credits, and community-focused savings opportunities when available to help support families.

Learn more about current camp options: https://hearthousetraining.com/camps-for-kids/

Explore weekly kids programs: https://hearthousetraining.com/program-services/

View personal, small-group, or team training: https://hearthousetraining.com/personal-team-training/

Start your own training request: https://hearthousetraining.com/new-player-welcome-form/?service=personal-training&start_training_request=1

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Heart House Training camps different?

Heart House Training camps combine sports, team games, outdoor activities, creative projects, and confidence-building coaching. The goal is to help kids have fun while developing teamwork, communication, movement skills, and friendships.

Does my child need sports experience?

No. Heart House Training camps are designed for both new and experienced kids. We specialize in helping children build confidence at their own starting point.

What activities are included?

Activities may include soccer, flag football, ultimate frisbee, team games, science and nature, arts and crafts, bike trail riding, water games, relay challenges, and other active group activities.

Are the water games swimming activities?

No. Water games are not swimming. They are outdoor cooling games such as sponge games, water relays, team challenges, and fun water-based activities.

Can my child bring a bike?

Bike riding may be included for children who bring a bike and helmet. There are flatter dirt trail areas for newer riders and more advanced trail options for experienced riders. Helmets are required.

Do you offer sibling discounts?

Yes, sibling discounts may be available for families registering more than one child.

Do you offer referral credits?

Yes, referral credits may be available when families share Heart House Training with other parents, friends, teammates, classmates, or neighbours.

Where is Heart House Training located?

Heart House Training is located in Bowmanville and serves families across Clarington, Courtice, Newcastle, Oshawa, and Durham Region.