Explore, learn and play: The perfect March Break starts with OCSB Camps!

This March Break, let your child dive into a week of excitement, creativity, and connection! From March 10-14, 2025, the OCSB’s Continuing & Community Education department invites your family to experience a variety of dynamic camps designed to spark passions, inspire learning, and create lasting memories. With opportunities to build friendships, stay active, and embrace new adventures, this is a March Break they won’t forget. We can’t wait to share the joy of discovery with your child!

What to expect at our OCSB March Break Camps?

Our camps are designed to offer a safe, supportive, and engaging space where students can explore their interests, form new friendships, and enjoy unforgettable experiences. With experienced instructors, a mix of indoor and outdoor activities, staff-to-child ratios of around 1:12, and plenty of learning and fun, we’re committed to creating an enriching and enjoyable environment for every child!

Busy Minds Education® March Break Camp

  • ​​Ages: 4 – 13 years
  • Time: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm (Extended Care: 8:00 – 8:30 am; 4:30 – 5:00 pm)
  • Location: Sacred Heart Catholic High School, 5870 Abbott St. E, Stittsville & St. Peter High School, 750 Charlemagne Blvd, Orléans

Busy Minds Education® is thrilled to present an exciting March Break camp packed with fun games, creative crafts, and activities that promote mindfulness and self-awareness. Campers will explore the transformative power of mindful breathing to reduce stress, improve focus, and enhance overall well-being. Throughout the week, they’ll enjoy yoga, dance, gym activities, and the chance to design their Busy Minds Education® t-shirt. The week wraps up with an unforgettable glow-stick dance party on Friday! We can’t wait to share these valuable skills and create lasting memories with our March Break campers.

West End Players Presents: Musical Theatre Winter Workshop

  • ​​Ages: 8 – 12 years
  • Time: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm (Extended Care: 8:00 – 8:30 am; 3:30 – 4:00 pm)
  • Location: Sacred Heart Catholic High School, 5870 Abbott St. E, Stittsville

The West End Players offers a March Break Musical Theatre Workshop experience like no other. Throughout the week, participants will be exposed to all aspects of Musical Theatre which will culminate in a showcase for their family and friends! Come ready to dance, sing, and act alongside qualified OCT leaders with a wealth of experience in Music, Drama, and Dance. Tap into your creativity and make the theatre your March Break destination!

GAME ON March Break Sports Camp

  • Ages: 7 – 13 years
  • Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (Extended Care: 8:30 – 9:00 am; 4:00 – 4:30 pm)
  • Location: Frank Ryan Catholic Intermediate School, 128 Chesterton Dr., Nepean

The Goal of GAME ON is for campers to actively participate in a variety of sports with a focus on fun! Experienced Physical Education Educators provide professional sport-specific instruction with the aim to develop and improve fundamental movement skills. GAME ON Camp includes daily prizes and a pizza lunch on Friday!

Rautins-House Basketball School March Break Camp

  • Ages: 7 – 16 years (participants placed in age-appropriate groups)
  • Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (Extended Care: 4:00 – 5:00 pm)
  • Location: Notre Dame High School, 710 Broadview Ave, Ottawa

This Co-ed basketball camp focuses on individual skills and fundamental development. Instruction is provided by top local and out-of-town coaches and players, and every camper will receive a Rautins-House t-shirt. Participants must bring their own lunch/snacks and basketball to camp each day.

Rautins-House Founders:

Leo Rautins

NBA Analyst on TSN  | Former Head Coach of Canada’s National Basketball Team  | Former Captain of Syracuse Orangemen  | First Canadian drafted in 1st round of NBA by Philadelphia 76ers

Tony House 

Founder 2-Time National Champion Canada Topflight Academy (CTA)  | Two-time Ottawa-Carleton All-Star, MVP at St. Pius X  | Starting point guard for Nationally ranked University of Manitoba Bisons  | National/Olympic Team Tryouts

Canada Topflight Academy (CTA) Basketball Skills Camp

  • Ages: 10 – 17 years
  • Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (Extended Care: 4:00 – 5:00 pm)
  • Location: Sacred Heart Catholic High School, 5870 Abbott St. E, Stittsville

Conducted by Founder Tony House, CTA Basketball Skills Camp features notable basketball instructors and Ottawa’s Premier Prep School staff and players. Campers will learn all facets of the game of basketball, with a focus on footwork, shooting, dribbling, and other individual, small-group concepts, and will receive a CTA Skills Camp t-shirt. Participants must bring their own lunch/snacks and basketball to camp each day.

Tony House, Founder  

Founder 2-Time National Champion Canada Topflight Academy (CTA)  | Two-time Ottawa-Carleton All-Star, MVP at St. Pius X  | Starting point guard for Nationally ranked University of Manitoba Bisons  | National/Olympic Team Tryouts

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