Summer Science Camp
Summer Science Camp
Our camps are led by top-notch staff and incorporate our interactive exhibits, hands-on experiments, explosive demos and a giant screen movie experience. All participants will take home a custom souvenir T-shirt. This year we are offering 2 uniquely themed programs.
Members save $25! Registration begins April 4, 2011.
Information Update
For information on pick-up and drop-off locations for summer campers, please download the following pdfs:
City Science!
For kids born in 2004–2005
It's a week-long scavenger hunt for the science hidden within our metropolis. Become junior engineers constructing (and demolishing!) structures, mini biologists that scout urban wildlife and chemists that test for 'pollutants'. Look high at curious clouds and planes in the sky; look low at bustling boats and underground tunnels. Discover all the ways our city runs on science!
Monday–Friday, 9am–3pm
- July 4–8 SOLD OUT
- July 11–15
- July 18–22
- July 25–29
Dino-mite Science!
Jurassic: for kids born in 1999–2001
Cretaceous: for kids born in 2002–2003
Along with other wacky science explorations, each day will feature some Dino-time, where we'll take a special look at obsolete oddballs of the prehistoric period. Enjoy exclusive access to our feature exhibition of the most bizarre dinosaurs ever found, find out about fossil formations; sleuth the secrets of survival successes like armour and adaptations and re-create the devastation of natural disasters on prehistoric habitats. Out-smart your friends as you uncover the truth behind popular dinosaur myths.
Monday–Friday, 9am–4pm
- Aug 1–5 SOLD OUT
- Aug 8–12
- Aug 15–19
- Aug 22–26
Thank You
- Thanks to a contribution of $1,500 by TELUS Community Connections we were able to offer summer camp bursaries to 8 students from inner city schools to help cover between 50-80% of their camp fees.
- Open House food and refreshments generously provided by Bread Garden KidsEat!
Want to help?
Research has measured a significant loss in skills and knowledge among students who are not engaged in meaningful educational experiences over the summer months, and the effect is especially prominent for low income families who cannot afford to provide diverse enrichment opportunities for their children. Your gift will extend the work we've done with students throughout the school year with our after-school program, Super Science Club, to build their confidence and enthusiasm for science when they return to class in the fall.