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Summer Science Camps

Registrations Now Open!

9 Engaging Camps to Choose From.

Summer camps are the perfect opportunity to ignite curiosity, inspire discovery, bring imagination to life, learn new skills, and make friends, and of course have FUN!

Register your campers for the grade they will be attending in the fall of 2025

Members receive a 10% discount on all Camps at the time of purchase.
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Lunch and Pre- & Post-Care options listed below camp details

CAMP FAQ's

Other Questions? Interested in a camp but it is sold out? Contact 780-451-3344 to find out more information, or join the waitlist!

Kindergarten

KinderScience Half-Day Camps

Cost:

3 half-day camps: $100* per camper
4 half-day camps: $130* per camper
5 half-day camps: $160* per camper
Members save 10%

Dates:

3 half-day camps: July 2-4
4 half-day camps: August 5-8
5 half-day camps: July 7-11, July 14-18, July 21-25, July 28-August 1, August 11-15

Morning camp: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Afternoon camp: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

KinderScience half-day camps offer an engaging, educational experience for children ages 4-5 entering Kindergarten in fall 2025. Designed for young, curious minds, these camps feature hands-on activities, collaborative learning, and exploratory play, led by experienced instructors. Each day will explore exciting themes such as patterns, animals, space, dinosaurs, robots, chemistry, and colours, sparking a love of science in future kindergarteners.

*All prices + GST.

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Grade 1-2 Camps

Curious Kids

Cost:
3-day camps: $225* per camper
5-day camps: $325* per camper
Members save 10%

Dates:
3-day camps:
July 2-4
5-day camps: July 14-18, July 28-August 1, August 11-15

Are your kids ready for a summer full of scientific adventures, fun-filled experiments, and exciting challenges? Welcome to Curious Kids Camp, specially designed for curious minds going into grades one and two! Campers will try a little bit of everything, uncovering the wonders of the natural world, delving into the mysteries of chemistry, programming robots, and engaging in thrilling building challenges.

*All prices +GST.

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Mighty Makers

Cost:
3-day camps: $225* per camper
5-day camps: $325* per camper
Members save 10%

Dates:
3-day camps:
July 2-4
5-day camps: July 14-18, July 28-August 1, August 11-15

Mighty Makers is a haven for young minds in grades one and two who are passionate about creating, building, and exploring the engineering world! Campers will use awesome tools and their boundless imaginations to design, build, test, demolish, and build again. From constructing tall towers to participating in LEGO building challenges, this camp is an engineering wonderland.

*All prices +GST.

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Sprite-sized Coders

Cost:
3-day camps: $225* per camper
5-day camps: $325* per camper
Members save 10%

Dates:
3-day camps:
July 2-4
5-day camps: July 14-18, July 28 to August 1, August 11 to 15

Introduce your budding young technologist to the world of coding and robotics in Sprite-Sized Coders camp. Designed for campers in grades one and two, this camp offers a playful and engaging introduction to coding and computational thinking. Campers will embark on a journey of digital discovery, where they'll learn the basics of coding through both on- and off-screen game and other hands-on projects. They'll design and build their own simple video game and program robots to tackle exciting challenges.

*All prices +GST.

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Cool Creators

Cost:
4-day camps: $300* per camper
5-day camps: $325* per camper
Members save 10%

Dates:
4-day camps: August 5-8
5-day camps: July 7-11, July 21-25, August 18 to 22

Cool Creators is designed for creative campers in grades one and two who love to express themselves artistically. Campers in Cool Creators will explore the intersection of art and science by investigating colour, medium, and scale. Utilizing the creative design process, campers will discover science from a different perspective.

*All prices +GST.

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Wild Wonders

Cost:
4-day camps: $300* per camper
5-day camps: $325* per camper
Members save 10%

Dates:
4-day camps: August 5-8
5-day camps: July 7-11, July 21-25, August 18 to 22

Wild Wonders is an exciting nature-focused camp where campers going into grades one and two will be immersed in the beauty of the natural world. Throughout the week, they will explore their surrounding environment, collecting samples to observe with scientific tools, deepening their understanding of nature’s hidden wonders. To top off the experience, they’ll work together to build a bee or insect hotel, contributing to local biodiversity while learning about important pollinators and ecosystems.

*All prices +GST.

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Grade 3-4 Camps

Jr. Scientists

Cost:
4-day camps: $300* per camper
5-day camps: $325* per camper
Members save 10%

Dates:
4-day camps:
August 5-8
5-day camps: July 7-11, July 21-25, August 18 to 22

Join the Jr. Scientists camp, where young explorers in grades three and four will ignite their curiosity, creativity, and passion for the fascinating world of  STEAM! This camp offers an engaging and hands-on experience that nurtures budding scientists and fosters a love for learning. Campers will dive into a multitude of STEAM disciplines, where they will embark on exciting experiments and discoveries that span the realms of science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics.

*All prices +GST.

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Coding for Kids

Cost:
3-day camps: $225* per camper
5-day camps: $325* per camper
Members save 10%

Dates:
3-day camps:
July 2-4
5-day camps: July 14-18, July 28-August 1, August 11-15

Coding for Kids camp is designed to empower young minds going into Grades 3 and 4 to become tech-savvy problem solvers as they explore the foundations of coding, design and build video games, program robots, and discover how coding is an integral part of our everyday lives. Through engaging activities, they will learn about the core concepts of coding while discovering the boundless creativity and real-world applications that coding offers.

*All prices +GST.

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Eager Engineers

Cost:
4-day camps: $300* per camper
5-day camps: $325* per camper
Members save 10%

Dates:
4-day camps:
August 5 to 8
5-day camps: July 7-11, July 21-25, August 18 to 22

In Eager Engineers, we inspire campers going into grades three and four to become the engineers of the future. Through a series of exhilarating projects, they'll embark on a thrilling journey of designing, building, and testing a wide range of engineering marvels. From flying devices to roller coasters, bridges, and Rube Goldberg machines, our campers will experience engineering in all its dynamic and creative glory.

*All prices +GST.

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Eco Explorers

Cost:
3-day camps: $225* per camper
5-day camps: $325* per camper
Members save 10%
Max capacity: 20 campers per camp

Dates:
3-day camps:
July 2-4
5-day camps: July 14-18, July 28-August 1, August 11-15

Join us for an exciting adventure in the natural world! Eco Explorers is a hands-on science camp where young nature enthusiasts in grades three and four will discover how humans and wildlife coexist in urban environments. Campers will explore the local park, investigate urban ecosystems, and uncover how animals and plants adapt to city life. Through engaging activities and outdoor exploration, they'll learn how their actions impact the environment and what they can do to help protect it. Eco Explorers is the perfect blend of science, nature, and fun!

*All prices +GST.

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Grades 5-7 Camps

Megabytes Coding

Cost:
4-day camps: $300* per camper
5-day camps: $325* per camper
Members save 10%

Dates:
4-day camps:
August 5 to 8
5-day camps: July 7-11, July 21-25, August 18 to 22

Megabytes Coding Camp is an exciting and immersive coding camp designed for students going into Grades 5, 6, and 7 in fall 2025. This unique summer camp experience is a deep dive into the fascinating world of coding, allowing campers to explore various cutting-edge technology topics. From video game development and artificial intelligence to robotics programming, campers will embark on a coding adventure that combines education with fun.

This camp is for everyone! No previous coding experience is needed!

*All prices +GST.

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For Youth Ages 13-17 Registrants must be 13 years old before July 1

Science Camp Leaders in Training

COST: $75* per registrant

Please note we will not offer LIT from July 2-4

4-day camps: August 5 to 8

5-day camps: July 7-11, July 14-18, July 21-25, July 28 to August 1, August 11 to 15, August 18 to 22

Are you a young individual between the ages of 13 and 17, interested in science and looking to discover your potential as a future leader? If so, our Science Camp Leaders in Training program is the perfect opportunity for you!

The Science Camp Leaders in Training program is designed to empower and educate young individuals while working in a safe and supported environment. Participants will gain valuable knowledge and skills while exploring science topics and working with children in summer camps that will benefit their personal growth and prepare them to excel in future leadership roles. Develop skills, meet new people, and have fun in science camps!

Registrants must be 13 years old before July 1, 2025, to participate in this program.

When registering for the Leaders in Training program, applicants must complete a registration form, which can be found at this link. Please complete it as part of your camp sign-up.

*Price + GST

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LUNCH OPTIONS

Add-on a hot lunch option from the Purple Pear Restaurant.

If camp lunch is purchased before the first day of camp:

$60 for 5-day camp

$48 for 4-day camp (August 5-8 only)

$36 for 3-day camp (July 2-4 only)

$12 for 1 day, bought in advance

$13 for a single-day camp lunch bought from Box Office, not in advance.

LUNCH MENU

All camp lunches will include an entrée, a cookie, yogurt, apple slices, and a choice of water or juice.

Entrees:

  • Monday- Hot dog
  • Tuesday – Cheese pizza
  • Wednesday – Mac & Cheese
  • Thursday – Grilled Cheese
  • Friday – Chicken Nuggets

Unfortunately, the Purple Pear Restaurant is unable to accommodate menu changes. If your child does not like certain menu items, or has restrictive dietary needs, the Science Centre strongly recommend that they bring their own lunch to camp.

ONLY KinderScience campers who are registered for both AM and PM camps can purchase camp lunches.


PRE-CARE & POST-CARE ADD-ONS

Need a little extra time before or after a scheduled camp? Add Pre-care or Post-care.

  • Pre-care available from 7:30 a.m.- 9:00 a.m.
  • Post-care available from 4:15 p.m.- 5:30 p.m.

FEES

  • $100 per week for 5-day camp
  • $80 per week for 4-day camp
  • $60 per week for 3-day camp

If KinderScience registrants require additional childcare, you can purchase half-day care for either the morning (Pre) or afternoon (Post).

  • $50 for 5-day camp
  • $40 for 4-day camp
  • $30 for 3-day camp.

ONLY KinderScience campers who are registered for both AM and PM camps can purchase both pre- and post-care.

*Please note no Member discounts are offered for pre & post care.

Questions? Please call: 780-451-3344 or visit in person at the Box Office.

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