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Registration Deadline Fast Approaching - 2 Summer Camps!
- BCWA
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Don’t miss out! Registration for our upcoming BC Wrestling summer camps closes NEXT WEEK — Thursday, May 28th, 2026!
MAT WARRIORS - Summer Wrestling Camp
In partnership with BC Wrestling, Collingwood Summer Camps is offering two half-day grassroots wrestling camps from July 13-17th, 2026! Come hit the mats and have fun at this summers MAT WARRIORS WRESTLING SUMMER CAMP!
Camp Details:
July 13–17, 2026
Collingwood School (Morven Campus)
70 Morven Dr, West Vancouver, BC V7S 1B2
Two camp options available:
Morning Session (Grades 6–8), 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Afternoon Session (Grades 8–10) 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
 Camp Fees: $300 for the week
Campers are welcome to attend either session—or both!
If you fall outside the listed age ranges, you’re still encouraged to reach out to Collingwood Camps to inquire about participating. We’re often able to make exceptions. For example, if you are slightly below or above the Grade 6–8 range, or if a younger athlete is interested in joining the afternoon session designed for Grades 8–10, we’re happy to consider those requests on a case-by-case basis.
Have fun. Learn wrestling. Build confidence!
Mat Warriors is an active, high-energy wrestling camp designed for grassroots to novice-level athletes - whether you’ve never stepped on a mat or already have some experience. This program focuses on developing skills, confidence, and a love for the sport in a safe, supportive environment. Depending on athlete experience, coaches can also adapt sessions to suit wrestlers skill levels (both coaches competed for SFU and internationally, and have coached athletes of various skill and experience levels).
Campers will take part in wrestling-based warm-ups, technique drills rooted in wrestling, martial arts, and self-defence, plus engaging wrestling games. Athletes will also be introduced to controlled live scenarios, learning how to apply skills in guided, safe situations with hands-on coaching every step of the way.
Beyond the mat, participants will explore refereeing and coaching fundamentals - building leadership, awareness, and sportsmanship.
Led by Payten Smith (SFU Alumni and former Team Canada athlete) and Cruz Velasquez (SFU alumnus, 2028 Olympic pathway athlete), this camp is powered by experienced coaches who are passionate about helping athletes grow, learn, and have fun.
Spots are limited — register now:
STRONG BODIES, STRONG LEADERS: Wrestling-Based Physical Literacy Summer Camp
In partnership with BC Wrestling, Collingwood Summer Camps is offering a wrestling based physical literacy weeklong grassroots camp this summer!
Everyone deserves to feel strong, capable, and confident in their own body - even if they’ve never stepped on a mat before.
Spots are limited - come move, learn, and lead this summer:
Strong Bodies, Strong Leaders is a beginner-friendly, FUNdamentals-based summer camp designed to build physical literacy, coordination, and self-confidence through games, movement, and low-impact wrestling activities in a supportive, low-pressure environment (If you're more experienced in wrestling, check out Collingwood Camps Mat Warriors Wrestling Summer Camp: https://www.bcwrestling.com/post/mat-warriors-wrestling-summer-camp).
Strong Bodies, Strong Leaders Camp Details:
Dates: June 29-July 3, 2026 (Wednesday July 1st off due to holiday)
Time: 9:00am - 3:30pm
Ages: 10-13 (born 2013-2015)
Cost: $450
Campers are welcome to attend either session - or both! Athletes outside the listed age ranges may contact Collingwood Camps to inquire about participation (i.e. if you are outside the listed age range, we can likely make an exception).
Mornings focus on movement and skill-building - think safe falling, balance challenges, agility circuits, obstacle courses, and creative partner games. Afternoons bring it all together through teamwork challenges, leadership games, and fun wrestling-inspired activities that build confidence, communication, and cooperation.
Led by Payten Smith and Cruz Velasquez, campers will be guided by experienced, passionate coaches dedicated to creating a safe, engaging space where every participant can grow.