Skateboarding

Skateboarding

Get stoked for an unforgettable summer.

Evolve Skate Camps is Canada’s best skateboarding program for kids. Offering a safe, fun, and supportive environment for kids to try new things, and improve their skills – on and off the board.

  • Camps starting at $395 a week
  • Offered for kids ages 6-15
  • Sessions can be booked weekly
  • Bus and Drop-off Camps
  • Mondays-Friday Programs
  • Locations in Ontario, Alberta, & British Columbia

Evolve Skate Camps provides skateboarding lessons and a full summer camp experience, providing campers with valuable life skills, and friendships and memories to last a lifetime.

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Summer Camps

Summer Camps

Evolve Skate Camps is a co-ed summer program offering skateboard lessons and a full summer camp experience for campers ages 6-14. Our camp directors have designed programming to feature skateboarding fundamentals such as balance, and coordination, along with camp games, contests, as well as supervised swimming.

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  • Evolve Bus Camps
    Evolve Bus Camps
    • These camps bring campers to a different skatepark each day of the week
    • These programs run Monday-Friday, in the summer months
    • Campers are picked up by school bus between 7:15-8:30am, and are dropped off between 3:45-5:30pm daily
    • Our pickup/drop-off locations are generally public schools or other community hubs throughout the city
    • Campers participate in lessons, free skate, optional swimming (where a pool is available) and fun camp games and programming!
  • Evolve Drop-Off Camps
    Evolve Drop-Off Camps
    • Evolve drop-off camps are camps where campers are dropped off at one location.
    • Campers participate in lessons, free skate, optional swimming (where a pool is available) and other traditional camp-style programming
    • These programs run Monday-Friday, in the summer months
  • Municipality Camps
    Municipality Camps
    • Municipality camps are camps where Evolve has partnered with a
    • City/town or community centre to host a camp
    • Campers participate in lessons, free skate, optional swimming and other traditional camp-style programming
    • There camps only include bussing when specified by the municipality.

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Skateboard Lesson Programs

Skateboard Lesson Programs

Skateboarding lessons are the best way for your child to learn how to skateboard in a safe and supportive environment. We focus on safety techniques and the basics of balance, and progressing into other skateboarding skills.

Lessons are suitable for first timers or kids looking to  improve their current level. Our professionally trained instructors offer guidance and supervision every step of the way.

Lesson programs are offered in 1,2 & 3 hour clinics that run for 4-6 consecutive weeks.

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  • Lessons Include
    Lessons Include
    •  4-6 weeks of instructional skateboarding with our trained instructors, in Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced levels
    • This is a drop-off program and does not include transportation
    • Campers must come with their own helmets, pads and snacks

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We believe in the importance of physical fitness and vitality as much as any traditional sports league – we just find cooler ways to get your sweat on.

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  • Safety First
    Safety First

    We adhere to strict safety protocol and industry standards to maintain a safe and fun learning environment. Campers are supervised from arrival to departure, and our staff undergo a rigorous training program. It is mandatory for all campers to wear safety equipment regardless of age or skill level.

  • Evolve's 'Challenge By Choice'
    Evolve's 'Challenge By Choice'

    The Evolve Camps’ philosophy of ‘challenge by choice’ allows for campers to progress at their own pace. Our coaches  encourage campers to set goals and challenge themselves, without pushing campers past the threshold of their skill level and comfort zone, ensuring a safe and fun experience.

  • Skill Levels
    Skill Levels

    At Evolve Skate Camps, our well developed skateboard lesson plans ensure that campers of all skill levels are making the most out of their time at our summer camp. Evolve’s highly structured format allows campers to advance through the different skateboard levels as their skill level improves – this could be over the course of the week, the summer or several summers at Evolve Skate Camp.

    Beginners quickly learn basic pushing and foot movements, while progress to flat ramps and master fundamental skills like pumping on half pipes and performing their first Ollie. Proper falling techniques are emphasized, and group sizes adapt as individuals progress.

    Intermediate riders cover dropping in, basic vert tricks, and flatland tricks. Structured lessons enable campers to learn new skills and practice them in the afternoon.

    Advanced skateboarders set weekly goals and receive one-on-one instructor time in the afternoon. Coaches observe morning warm-ups to assess each camper’s daily trick focus. The camp’s process ensures advanced riders depart with a fresh set of skateboard tricks.

  • Equipment Guide
    Equipment Guide

    In action sports the importance of quality equipment cannot be overlooked. It serves as a cornerstone for ensuring safety and enjoyment during activities. From durable helmets to sturdy boards and bikes, good gear not only minimizes risks but also enhances the overall experience by providing comfort and reliability. Whether cruising on a skateboard, mastering tricks on a scooter, or hitting the trails on a bike, investing in good quality equipment enables kids to fully immerse themselves in their chosen sport with confidence and enthusiasm.

    Check out our Equipment Guide Here

Skateboarding FAQ

01. What skills can I expect my child will learn?

Throughout the week we ensure that all campers master the basics of skateboarding: basic riding, board control, stopping and pushing, basic ramps, park etiquette and entry level tricks. All riders that are intermediate and advanced will learn a larger range of tricks.

02. What do campers need to attend camp?

Campers need a skateboard, helmet, knee and elbow pads. If you have any specific questions about what kind of board to get or what brands are good etc… please check our equipment guide or email or call us.

03. What Skate Parks do we visit for our bus programs?

Throughout the week we visit up to 5 parks. These 5 parks vary based on region (Toronto, York Region, Ottawa, Calgary, Vancouver, etc…), and may they also change due to daily weather conditions.

General FAQ

02. How do you teach someone an action sport?

On the first day of camp we assess a camper’s skills. After we break into groups we run through a series of fundamental skills to make sure everyone in the group is on the same page. Then, we hone in on skills through demonstration by staff and repetition by our campers. We have found this to be a useful teaching method for skateboarding, biking, snowboarding and many other action sports. Many people have learned on their own after years of practice and hard falls: at Evolve, we’re confident we can accelerate the process through our methods of teaching – sometimes with a healthy number of falls!

03. What is the staff to camper ratio?

Evolve Camps for all sports have a 1:6 or 1:8 staff to camper ratio, ensuring that all campers are receiving sufficient attention and supervision.

04. Do campers have to participate in lessons?

Campers are not forced into camp lessons, but they are asked to participate. If the lesson is covering skills that the camper has already mastered they will be able to free ride. They will then receive a one on one lesson in the afternoon where they can work on a new skill.

05. How do you ensure safety at camp?

Extreme sports have their inherent risks – it’s hard to progress in these sports without taking on new challenges and exposing ourselves to greater risk. At Evolve, we try to limit exposure to injury by ensuring campers wear helmets and enough functional padding. Safety is also an integral part of the training and camp environment of Evolve. Our staff teach extreme sports within specific limits in a step by step method. We employ a “challenge by choice” philosophy, which means we never force anyone to do something they’re not comfortable doing. Instead we offer the challenge, its there for the taking.

06. Do campers need lunch?

Yes all campers need to bring a lunch. For some programs we offer hot lunch programs.

07. Your videos and pictures look cool, but everyone looks so professional. Will my child be doing all those crazy tricks?

We obviously try and showcase our best “talent” in these videos. If they are beginners, your child probably isn’t at the level of some of the shots in our video/photos. Maybe some day, but for now they are more at a developmental level. They will still be in Camp videos and/or Photographs taken at camp.

08. My child doesn’t know anybody at the camp. Will they make new friends?

Many campers come to camp not knowing anybody. On the first day of camp our staff ensure that all campers get to know each other. The best part about the program is that they are with the same “cabin” for the entire season, so close bonds are formed quickly.

09. My child has never participated in an action sport before, should they attend camp?

Yes! Whether they’re a learned snowboarder transitioning to skateboarding, or new to action sports in general, we have a wide range of skills levels at all of our camps. We pride ourselves on taking beginner campers and teaching them the skills they need to love their sport of choice. Nothing is more exciting than having a beginner camper show up on a Monday as a complete rookie and leave on a Friday like a veteran.

10. Are Evolve Camps affordable?

We have priced Evolve Camps as an affordable day camp program. You will find that the price of our camps are about the average price of quality day camps and programs.

11. Do I get a discount if I have another sibling/child enrolled in the camp?

Families with multiple campers (who are siblings with the same parents and residence) will receive the following discounts: $25 off the 2nd registration (does not apply for March break), $25 off the 3rd registration.

12. What if I miss the bus during one of the pick up times?

Our buses need to be on time in order to maximize our time at camp. That being said, our buses leave at the exact time that is on the schedule. If you miss the bus, it is your responsibility to drive your child up to camp or to the next stop nearest to you.

13. Can my child stay behind at the end of the day and catch a ride home with me?

Yes, All you need to do is notify our office that your child will not be coming home on the bus. We will provide instructions on how to do this.

Still Have Questions?

If you have more questions, you can visit our frequently asked questions page.

Evolve Camps - Camp Planning Guide

Action Sport Camp Planning Guide

This guide will give you everything you need to know before attending one of our camps.

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Evolve Camps - Camp Planning Guide

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