Recreation Academy
The goal of the Recreation Academy program is to help students explore the importance of lifelong fitness and empower them to actively pursue a life-style of positive, personal wellness. By exposing students to a wide range of recreational activities in their own community and regularly scheduled information seminars at school, students are afforded many opportunities to grow in all dimensions: gaining nutritional awareness, knowledge of functional fitness and the importance of a balanced lifestyle in order to achieve optimal health.
Activities may include:
- Archery
- Broomball
- Canoeing
- CPR & First Aid
- Cross Country Skiing
- Curling
- Cycling
- Frisbee Golf
- Golf
- Hiking
- Mountain Biking
- Pickleball
- Rappelling
- Rock Climbing
- Shelter Building
- Sled Hockey
- Stand-Up Paddle Board
- Swimming
- Scuba Diving
- Tennis
- Water Polo
- Waterski and Wakeboard
- Yoga
🏅 Recreation Academy — Where Passion Meets Performance
Unleash Your Potential
At St. Edmund’s Recreation Academy, students don’t just learn — they move, train, explore, and excel.
Our mission is simple: to build strong, confident, active students who understand what it means to live a lifelong healthy lifestyle. Through high‑energy activities, hands-on learning, and expert guidance, students level up their fitness, wellness, and athletic experiences every single week.
🚀 What Makes Our Program Stand Out
A Training Ground for Life
Students dive into a dynamic mix of recreation, sport, and wellness experiences designed to build:
- Real fitness skills
- Knowledge of proper nutrition
- Functional training and athletic development
- A mindset rooted in balance, confidence, and personal growth
🏃 High‑Energy Weekly Experiences
Recreation Academy students train an average of four times a week — keeping them active, engaged, and constantly improving. Sessions include:
- Alternative & recreational sports
- Strength, conditioning, and exercise science foundations
- Cross‑training to build well‑rounded athleticism
- Sport management and leadership learning
- Wellness sessions focused on health and nutrition
📘 Academics + Athletics = A Winning Combination
Our Recreation Academy blends seamlessly with IB‑infused core curriculum. Students receive:
- Strong academic instruction in Math, Science, Social Studies, and ELA
- One complementary option class
- Integrated physical education and health learning outcomes designed through Academy programming
We push for excellence on the field, in the gym, and in the classroom.
💥 Who Thrives Here?
The Recreation Academy is built for students who:
- Love sport and movement
- Crave variety and new challenges
- Want to grow as leaders and teammates
- Are curious about recreation, fitness, or sport‑related careers
- Enjoy learning through action, collaboration, and hands‑on experiences
If your child is active, energetic, and eager to try new experiences, this program is the perfect fit.
📝 How to Join the Academy
Whether students are currently enrolled in ECSD or coming from another district, the application process is straightforward.
- Families can register for Shadow Days (This Must Be Completed To Be Contacted By The Athletic Director)
https://forms.gle/nHUqPVd89c5os2GF9
- Complete the online ECSD registration through either PowerSchool or the ECSD Register Now portal.
https://stedmund.ecsd.net/register
💲 Program Fees
As a program of choice, Recreation Academy cost is $2000 split up into 10 monthly payments, which includes fees that support:
- Specialized equipment
- Professional instruction
- Facility access
- Transportation
- Enhanced learning experiences
🏆 Recreation Academy Activities Lineup
Train. Explore. Compete. Discover.
At the Recreation Academy, students jump into an incredible variety of high‑energy, skill‑building activities. From traditional sports to adventure‑based challenges, we offer one of the most diverse and exciting youth recreation programs anywhere.
⚔️ Athletic & Competitive Sports
- Boxing
- Rugby
- Soccer
- Lacrosse
- Golf
- Tennis
- Squash
- Fencing
- Continental Handball
- Racquetball
- Badminton
- Ping Pong
- Pickleball
- Water Polo
- Track & Field
- Broomball
- Ringette
- Sled Hockey
- Frisbee Golf
🚵 Outdoor Adventure & High‑Challenge Experiences
- Mountain Biking
- Cycling
- BMX
- Rock Climbing
- Rappelling
- Cross Country Skiing
- Snow Shoeing
- Canoeing
- Stand‑Up Paddle Board
- Orienteering
- Shelter Building
- Fire Building
- Zip Line
- Horseback Riding
🏋️ Fitness, Wellness & Movement Training
- CrossFit
- Yoga
- Aerobics
- Zumba
- Fitness Training
- Self‑Defense
- Youth in Action (leadership & community movement programming)
🎯 Skill & Precision Activities
- Archery
- Bowling
🎭 Creative Movement & Dance
- Hip Hop Dance
🤝 Team‑Building & Unique Experiences
- Curling
- Kinball
- Beach Volleyball
- Gymnastics
Every year we expand our offerings to keep the program fresh, exciting, and full of new challenges.
📸 Check Us Out on Instagram!
- See the Action. Feel the Energy. Follow the Journey.
- Want a front‑row seat to everything happening inside the Recreation Academy?
Catch our training sessions, highlights, behind‑the‑scenes moments, and student achievements — all in real time.
👉 Follow us on Instagram for:
- Game‑day photos and action shots
- Training clips and activity highlights
- Student success stories
- Academy events, field trips, and special features
- A look at the energy and team spirit that make our program stand out
- Stay connected. Stay inspired.
https://www.instagram.com/stedsrecacademy/?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D
📣 Contact the Academy Team
Have questions or want more information?
Jessie.Craig@ecsd.net