Superhero Academy: A Day at Fergus Community Centre.

In a place where courage, creativity, and kindness are superpowers, something extraordinary is happening at Active Lives Canada Get Up and Move Camp.

At the Fergus Community Centre, campers will step into the world of superheroes, discovering that everyone has their own unique strengths and abilities.

On Superhero Day, participants become heroes in training, taking on missions, solving challenges, and learning that teamwork and bravery make the strongest superpowers of all. From movement-based hero games to creative costume and craft activities, every moment celebrates confidence, imagination, and helping others. This is Superhero Academy at Fergus Community Centre, where every camper is a hero.

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Superhero Academy Day Schedule Location: Fergus Community Centre

9:45 a.m. – Arrival & Hero Welcome Campers arrive and are grouped into superhero teams, each with a unique hero name and emblem. Teams gather at their “headquarters” to prepare for the day’s adventures.

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10:00 a.m. – Superhero Identity Creation Campers design superhero masks, capes, and emblems. Each team creates a group chant or slogan to build confidence, teamwork, and hero spirit.

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11:15 a.m. – Hero Training Circuit Teams rotate through inclusive superhero challenge stations, such as: Obstacle courses to test agility and balance, Target tosses with “villain” foam objects, Team problem-solving missions, Freeze-and-go agility games. Points are awarded for effort, teamwork, creativity, and cheering for others.

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12:15 p.m. – Lunch at Hero Headquarters. Teams eat together in a designated area. Spirit points are awarded for helping teammates, cooperation, and positive behaviour.

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1:00 p.m. – Superhero Water Challenges Campers cool off with water-based hero activities, such as: Sponge toss, “water blasts,” Bucket relay, “save the city” challenges, Water spray target missions. All activities are supervised, adapted to abilities, and focused on fun and cooperation rather than speed.

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2:00 p.m. – Hero Movement Games Large-group games encourage strength, agility, and teamwork, including: Villain capture tag, Parachute “force field” games, Team obstacle courses with hero-themed missions. Everyone participates at their own pace while supporting teammates.

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2:45 p.m. – Team Hero Challenge Teams complete a cooperative mission that combines problem-solving, movement, and creativity. Cheering and collaboration are key to success!

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3:30 p.m. – Hero Showcase Campers share their superhero creations, team chants, and favourite moments from the day. They reflect on what makes each of them a hero.

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3:50 p.m. – Superhero Closing Ceremony: All campers are recognized for bravery, teamwork, creativity, and spirit. The day ends with a celebration of everyone’s hero powers.

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4:00 p.m. – Load the Bus & Head Home Campers leave feeling proud, confident, and energized after a full day of superhero fun, movement, and teamwork.