Day Camps

Science World Camps have been carefully designed to target the age-specific needs and abilities of the campers. Admission is based on year of birth. Children born in the following years will be eligible:

Primary Camp
Born in 2017 or 2016 - Completed Grade 1, going into Grades 2-3 in fall of 2024

Intermediate Camp
Born in 2015 or 2014 - Completed Grade 3, going into Grades 4-5 in fall of 2024

For your child's safety, a basic proficiency in English is required to ensure they can follow instructions given by staff and participate in activities with other campers. Please note, it is the responsibility of the caregiver to ensure their child is registered for the correct age-group, and that their correct age is provided to the camp team. We reserve the right to cancel your place if registration information is found to be falsified or incorrect.

Our Day Camps open for registration approximately 2 months prior to the day. When registration opens, there will a link on this page that will direct you to our booking site.

There is limited spaces, and we recommend booking early to avoid disappointment. If the camp is full, please check our website for cancellations; we re-release any cancelled places back to general sale on Tuesdays between 11-12pm. If you are unable to find a space at this time, please check back the following week. We do not operate a wait list for this program. Program registration will close 1 week before the start date of camp.

How to Register

Step 1: Pay for the Camp
This holds your child's spot for the selected camp and collects your payment. The purchase can be made directly from this page at the dates and times given above.

Step 2: Add Your Information to the Registration Portal
Log into the Registration Portal

Once logged into the registration portal, provide family information, add emergency contact names and complete your registration forms. You'll be able to do so once you complete your purchase. Review the instructions in your emailed confirmation for more information.

We suggest you complete this information directly after booking, then review and make changes to any medical information closer to the camp start date as needed. Promptly providing us with this information ahead of time allows us to identify any possible mistakes in booking and solve these to avoid disappointment or cancellations.

We strive to make Science World accessible and enjoyable for everyone. To ensure our camps are accessible to all participants, caregivers are asked to inform the camps team at the time of registration of any additional needs or support their child may benefit from. This allows us to collaborate with you ahead of time to ensure the appropriate support is in place for your child.

Science World reserves the right to cancel any bookings that have unfinished registrations 2 weeks before the start date of the camp.

If you do not receive your email confirmation, please check your junk mail folder. If it is not found there, contact our camp team for additional assistance.

For Science World Members

Science World Members have access to additional camp places ahead of the general release, plus a discounted member rate. Membership perks can only be used if your Science World Membership is active for you and your camper at the time of booking.

To avoid any disappointment or missed opportunity, we strongly recommend you create or sign-in to your online membership account using the primary contact’s membership number, last name, and postal code prior to the registration date.

The discounted Member rate can only be used if you and your child are active Members at the time of booking. Members have access to a limited number of reserved spots for each of our camps; being a member does not guarantee a place at camp. Please be aware spaces do sell out quickly

For assistance or enquires about your membership, please contact:
[email protected]
604.443.7510

Registration and Participation

Science World reserves the right to refuse admission or dismiss any participants from camp in order to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all participants, or if registrant information has been falsified or is incorrect.

For your child’s safety, a basic proficiency in English language is required to ensure that they can follow instructions given by staff and participate in activities. The inability to understand or communicate with our instructors presents a safety hazard and may result in dismissal from the program.

Camps are organized by birth year and have been carefully designed to target the age-specific needs and abilities of the campers. It is the responsibility of the caregiver to ensure campers are born in the correct year for the selected camp. Campers who are not the correct age will be refused admission. Camps use a 2-part registration process. Making the purchase is Part 1 and this holds your child's spot for the selected camp and collects your payment. Part 2 requires you to log into the Registration Portal to provide further information. Science World reserves the right to cancel any bookings that have unfinished registrations 2 weeks before the start date of the camp.

Cancellations & Transfers

Science World is a non-profit organization and incurs significant fees for each cancellation. When camp places are cancelled on short notice, it is difficult to fill the space. To enable us to continue to run awesome camp programs this year and for many years to come, we have outlined our considered cancellation policy below.  

All Day Camp cancellations are subject to an administration fee of $15 which covers the processing fees of the transaction.

More then 14 days before the start date: 100% refund minus a $15 Admin fee
More then 7 days before the start date: 50% refund minus a $15 Admin fee
Less then 7 days before the start date: Ineligible for refund

Short-notice cancellation requests or absences due to illness/emergency circumstances will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, and if possible alternate camp dates may be provided.

Science World is not responsible for any cancellations that occur due to errors in registration (such as a child who is too old or young for their registered camp). Providing your information early gives us time to correct mistakes, and process refunds before the refund window closes.

Cancellations are usually processed at mid-day on Tuesday. This means that any refunds or monies owed will be available to you 3-5 working days from the closest Tuesday. Please keep this in mind when booking your camp place.

Camp programs with the same name have identical curriculums. Please only book one camp of each type to ensure your child doesn’t repeat programs. To allow everyone the opportunity to participate, Science World reserves the right to cancel duplicate bookings in accordance with our cancellation policy.

All camp places are non-transferable.

Behaviour at Camp

Each participant is expected to be respectful towards staff and other campers. Behaviour expectations are outlined in the camper agreement which is available on your registration portal after purchase. It must be signed by both caregiver and camper. Please review this with your child ahead of time.

Science World reserves the right to refuse admission or dismiss any participants from camp in order to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all participants.

Allergies

All campers must bring their own food (lunch and two snacks). Science World does not have a nut-free food policy; however, we ask that you provide peanut/nut alternatives out of consideration for those who may have allergies. We cannot supervise food concession purchases and ask that our campers not bring money to purchase food or snacks.

Please be aware that due to the multi-use nature of our camp rooms and site, we cannot guarantee the absence of allergens. Please contact the summer camp team if you wish to talk to us about your/your child’s specific needs.

Drop-Off & Pick-Up

Camps do not currently offer before or after care. Please ensure that campers are dropped off and picked up at the designated time.

To avoid disruption, late drop-off/early pick-up is only permissible if arranged in advance and is not always possible. Late pick-up is not possible. Unscheduled late drop-off or pick-up is subject to a $25 late fee.

Accessibility & Inclusion

We strive to make Science World accessible and enjoyable for everyone. In order to ensure our camps are accessible to all participants, caregivers are asked to inform the camps team at the time of registration of any additional needs or support their child may benefit from. This allows us to collaborate with you ahead of time to ensure the appropriate support is in place for your child.

If your child has a support worker that they need to accompany them to camp, we are not able to provide 1-on-1 support at this time. Please contact us directly at [email protected] to find out how we can work together to best support your child.

We need to obtain a Criminal Record Check for all non-Science World adults who will be assisting or volunteering in camps. We welcome any questions or feedback regarding accessibility and inclusivity. Please visit Accessibility at Science World for a complete overview of our accessibility features.

Media, Privacy and Personal Data

Photos and video taken during the camp may be used for Science World promotional materials, publications, and advertisements. Caregivers will be given the opportunity to provide consent or to opt out.

ASTC Science World Society protects your personal information and adheres to all legislative requirements with respect to privacy. We do not rent, sell, or trade contact information. The information you provide will be used to deliver services and keep you informed.

If you wish to have your personal information deleted, please contact us at [email protected]

Do you offer before or after care?
At this time, we are not able to extend camp hours to offer care. After signing out of camp for the day, campers and their caregivers are welcome to purchase tickets to explore the rest of our facilities.

Can I enroll my child in more than one camp?
Camp programs with the same name have identical curriculums. Please only book one camp of each type to ensure you don’t repeat programs.

What is the camper/teacher ratio in each camp?
There are two adult staff and up to 2 youth volunteers for each camp group.

How many children are in each camp?
Our camp groups have a maximum size of 20 campers. Groups may join at various times of the day for breaks, lunch, and activities in shared camp spaces.

Members can register early. Is it possible that all spots may be filled before regular registration opens?
Due to high demand, we open more spots during the regular registration period that are available to everyone.

Are there any public health measures to be aware of?
Science World will continue to follow the recommendations of the Public Health Office. Any requirements around masking or other safety measures will be communicated prior to the start of camps.

Do you offer camps for other age groups?
Unfortunately, we are only offering camps for children born in 2014-2017 at this time. We are exploring expanding this in future camps, so please check back!

What is pickup and drop-off like? Do I have to pay for parking?
We offer free parking during pickup and drop-off times only. For drop-off and pick-up each day, please park in a stall in either our north or south parking lots, which are accessible from Quebec Street. We will provide you with a parking pass when you check-in. This pass is valid only for these lots and times. Please do not park in the lay-by lane reserved for buses. Parents, guardians, and designated caregivers must sign their children in and out of camp with our staff. Check-in and check-out locations can change by program, more information will be provided on purchase. Any adult collecting a child from a Science Camp must bring a photo ID, and be listed on the registration portal.

Do the campers go off site?
Campers may go on short walking field trips to a neighbouring park or community centre. For any longer trips, caregivers will be issued with more detailed information ahead of time.

Are there waitlists available?
We do not have a waitlist. If the camp you are interested in is sold out, we recommend revisiting the website on Tuesdays between 11am-12pm, as this is when we re-release cancelled places

What if I need to cancel my registration?
If you would like to cancel your registration, contact [email protected]. Please note that only cancellations made more than two weeks before the start of camp will be eligible for a full refund. Please see our Cancellation Policy (Linked to policy page) for more information.

What kind of clothing should my child wear?
We recommend that children dress comfortably and wear sneakers or other enclosed footwear. A uniformed bib will be provided on the day.

What should I pack for lunch?
Please pack a nut-free lunch, snacks, and water. We cannot supervise food concession purchases and ask that our campers not bring money to purchase food or snacks.