Summer Youth Camp
A summer program that gets your kids off screens and into action!
At our half-day Youth Training Camp, kids ages 11–14 experience a fun and structured environment that blends strength training, movement skills, and outdoor activities.
Our goal is simple: help young athletes and active kids build strength, confidence, and a lifelong love of movement.
Throughout the week, participants will develop foundational fitness skills through supervised training in our boutique strength studio, combined with outdoor multi-sport activities that keep things engaging and social.
DATES:
Week A: Mon July 6 - Fri July 10
Week B: Mon July 20 - Fri July 24TIMES: 8:20 am – 12:00 pm
AGES: 11 - 14 years, no prerequisite
COST: $250/week
What the week includes
• Age-appropriate strength and movement training
• Coaching from experienced Powerhaus trainers
• Outdoor games and multi-sport activities
• Skill development in strength, coordination, and athletic movement
• A supportive and motivating environment
At Powerhaus, we believe strength training helps young people develop not only physically, but mentally. They learn discipline, resilience, and confidence that carries into sports, school, and everyday life.
Limited Enrollment
Limited Enrollment
✺ Frequently Asked Questions ✺
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Wear comfortable clothes that you can freely move in. Bring indoor training shoes. Training in socks is possible as well. And don’t forget a water bottle as you will likely get a good sweat on !-)
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Our foundations program is the perfect place to start your child's fitness and strength training journey. Our coaches are able to accommodate all experience levels within the age group of 10-14, ensuring that the training is challenging yet accessible to all fitness levels.
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Contrary to the traditional belief that strength training is dangerous for children or that it could lead to growth plate disturbances, the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) contends that strength training can be a safe and effective activity for this age group. (Faigenbaum, A. and Micheli, L. Youth Strength Training. Indianapolis, IN: American College of Sports Medicine; 2017).
According to Feigenbaum, “strength gains of 30–40% have been observed in untrained children after short-term (8–12 weeks) resistance training programs” (National Strength & Conditioning Association Volume 25, Number 1, pages 49–64, Roundtable Discussion on Youth Resistance Training). This gives the pre-teen and teen a sense of accomplishment, which can translate into improvements in confidence and self-esteem.
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Data suggests that benefits from youth resistance training and weightlifting extend far beyond the increase in muscular strength and include many other health-related and fitness-related benefits:
· Positive influence on motor performance skills (e.g. sprint speed, jumping ability), proprioception and reaction time - positively affect performance in other sports
· Bone health – increased bone mineral density lowers osteoporosis risk later in life
· Decrease of the likelihood of sports-related injuries in young athletes
· Improvement in insulin sensitivity and blood lipid profile
· Can play an important role in acquiring physical literacy for youth
· Increase in confidence and self-esteem
Moreover, kids who participate in activities that improve their muscular strength and fundamental movement skills in their teenage years build the foundation for an active lifestyle later in life. Participating in activities that build competence to perform weight training during the growing years may therefore have long-term implications for health, fitness and sports performance for kids.
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Our coaches can accommodate varying experience levels and will ensure everyone is challenged appropriately. The 12-week program allows us to build from one week to the next to ensure your child can apply what they learn and grow progressively throughout the program.
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We offer sports-specific youth training and would be happy to discuss training options. Please reach out to us at info@powerhausottawa.com