Summer Programs 2024

Registration Opens late-April 2024. An announcement will be made one week before.

Please note if your child is turning 9 this calendar year they are eligible to register for these camps.

Camps run weekly IN-PERSON from Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm daily.

In each session leaders will walk campers through the activity explaining the science and encouraging questions along the way, as well as introducing them to physical activities and brain breaks!

Camp fees vary by duration, see below.

Engineering Explorers 

Learn to think outside the box and ignite your engineering creativity! Jump headfirst into the practical application of science and math made fun. We’ll explore many engineering types including civil, chemical, mechanical, geological, and environmental. Camper gain hands-on experience in the engineering process of designing, constructing, testing and then rebuilding your creations. Get ready to test your engineering imagination!

Scheduled - Week 1: Jul 2nd - 5th ($250 four days) and Week 5: July 29th - Aug 2nd ($300 five days)

Active Minds Active Bodies

Jump in and engage in a world of sports and science! Keep your child active this summer with UNBC’s blended Active Minds and Timberwolves sports camp. Presented in collaboration with UNBC Athletics. 

Scheduled - Week 2: Jul 8th - 12th ($300 five days)  and Week 7: Aug 12th - 16th ($300 five days)

Wilderness Wonderland

Gear up for an exciting week all about the great outdoors! Get outside to learn about and enjoy the beautiful Northern nature surrounding the university campus. Youth explore the vast range of environmental science including ecology, biology, zoology, geology, and much more through fun activities. Gain useful survival skills, learning about how to explore our wilderness safely. Discover common wildlife and plants with hands-on identification-based activities. They also learn the importance of respecting and protecting our planet through interesting conversations and eco-friendly activities.

Scheduled - Week 3: Jul 15th - 19th ($300 five days)

Mystery Molecules

This is a thrilling expedition into the tiny, buzzing world of atoms and molecules that form the fabric of everything around us. Campers will don their detective hats, embarking on a mission to solve chemical mysteries through exciting experiments, vibrant reactions, and engaging, hands-on projects. From concocting colorful potions to deciphering the language of the periodic table, each day unveils a new layer of the chemical cosmos. Mystery Molecules is the perfect blend of fun and education, designed to ignite a passion for science and discovery in young minds, encouraging them to see the world through the curious eyes of a chemist.

Scheduled - Week 4: Jul 22nd - 26th ($300 five days)

Tech Trailblazers

This camp isn't about sitting behind a screen; it's about stepping into the role of an explorer, using technology as a tool to solve real-world problems and engage with the environment around us. Campers will dive into hands-on projects involving robotics, coding, and even drones, all while learning the value of teamwork, creativity, and critical thinking. Each day offers a new adventure, from treasure hunts guided by GPS technology to constructing robots that can navigate outdoor terrains. Tech Trailblazers is the ultimate camp for young adventurers eager to discover how technology can enhance our interaction with the natural world and empower us to create innovative solutions.

Scheduled - Week 6: Aug 6th - 9th ($250 four days)

Health Heroes

Embark on a thrilling journey through the human body with Health Heroes, a unique camp to uncover the mysteries of health science. Engage in hands-on activities that illuminate the workings of our vital systems - circulatory, respiratory, nervous, digestive, and musculoskeletal - and learn how lifestyle choices affect our health. This camp blends interactive learning with physical challenges to inspire a lifelong passion for medicine and wellness, empowering young explorers to become champions of their own health.

Scheduled - Week 8: Aug 19th - 23rd ($300 five days)

Other (To be determined)

Week 9: Aug 26th - 30th - No camps are scheduled at this time – If you are interested in camp this week email us activeminds@unbc.ca. We will reassess based on capacity and interest.