Summer Camp: Delve into science, sustainability and learn about the “United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)”, while experimenting, making deep observations, and playing games. In this hands-on camp with lots of outdoor activities, we break down complex topics into easily understood concepts to expand and deepen students’ understanding of the world around them. Students will explore scientific thinking, clean water, energy, and biodiversity.

• Tuesday, July 2 to Friday, July 5, 2024 from 9:00am to 12:00noon.

• This camp is for students aged 8-11 years.

• Combine this camp with our Claymation: Make Your Own Animated Movie camp for a Full Day camp experience, and save $90.

Summer Camp: From moulding characters to crafting intricate sets using clay, our campers unleash their imagination to bring their stories to life, frame by frame. Campers will learn the fundamentals of stop motion animation, mastering techniques that transform simple clay into captivating characters with vibrant personalities. With hands-on practice and collaborative projects, campers not only develop artistic skills but also cultivate teamwork and problem-solving abilities. Join us for an unforgettable adventure in creativity and storytelling through the magic of claymation!

• Tuesday, July 2 to Friday, July 5, 2024 from 1:00 to 4:00pm.

• This camp is for students aged 8-11 years.

• Combine this camp with our A Sustainable World camp for a Full Day camp experience, and save $90.

Summer Camp: Have you ever wondered what it takes to run a modern dairy farm? What are the financial, environmental, logistical and social aspects of diary farming? What is the life of a dairy cow like and where does your milk come from? Designed by a team of animal welfare scientists from the University of British Columbia, in this camp you will discover the complex world of modern dairy farming. Follow the life of a dairy cow from birth to retirement and reimagine the future of dairy farming. Your final mission, should you wish to accept it, is to design your very own dairy farm using all the concepts you learned. All materials will be provided.

• Monday, July 8 to Friday, July 12, 2024 from 9:00am to 12:00noon.

• This camp is for students aged 10-14 years.

Summer Camp: Ask anyone and they’ll tell you that quantum computing and artificial intelligence are the fastest developing and emerging technologies that are going to be revolutionizing our world. Make sure you don’t fall behind. In this camp, you will explore quantum mechanics, build an AI model and learn the basics of one of the most widely used computer languages in the world, Python. Tying it all together: A week-long project in which you have the opportunity to apply your learning.

• Monday, July 15 to Friday, July 19, 2024 from 9:00am to 12:00noon.

• This camp is for students aged 13-15 years.

We all use, think, discuss and learn languages. BUT have you ever wondered how scientists, called linguists, study language and how computational linguists use what we know about language to build language models such as ChatGPT?

If so, join us for a camp focussing on investigating language used by humans and dissecting the way language technology works.

• Monday, July 15 - Friday, July 19, 2024 from 1:00-4:00pm.

• This camp is for students aged 11-14 years.

• Combine this camp with our The World of Quantum Computing and AI camp for a Full Day camp experience, and save $90.

Summer Camp: Enhance your science learning and achieve an understanding of a variety of topics to prepare for STEM design competitions. Students will be given a series of challenges and will cooperate to design and build machines, structures, and devices that can solve real-world problems. The camp integrates resources from the current British Columbia curriculum and supplemental teaching and exercise materials from the instructor. By the end of the camp, students will possess a detailed understanding of the course topics, skills in designing and building tools and experiments and have a broader understanding of careers in STEM. Let’s have fun and see how exciting science can be!

• Monday, July 22 to Friday, July 26, 2024

  Choose from:

  • Morning (Half Day) Camp: 9:00am-12:00noon.

  • Afternoon (Half Day) Camp: 1:00-4:00pm.

  • Full Day Camp: 9:00am-4:00pm.

• This camp is for students aged 10-13 years.

Summer Camp: The math we learn in school is useful for science, engineering, and many other areas. But what about doing math just for math’s sake? In this camp, you’ll explore a new side of math that you don’t see in school – and maybe discover a new joy in math along the way.

The theme? Games: board games, card games, pencil & paper games and hand games. If you are a math lover or a game lover, you’ll be sure to appreciate this camp!

Designed and facilitated by Dr. Mike Gelbart, this camp will aim to help you appreciate math in a fresh, engaging, and appropriately challenging experience for all campers, regardless of your affinity for school math. Math skeptics and math lovers are all welcome here!

• Monday, July 29 to Friday, August 2, 2024 from 9:00am to 12:00noon.

• This camp is for students aged 10-12 years.

• Combine this camp with our Puzzle Game Programming camp for a Full Day camp experience, and save $90.

Summer Camp: Our longest running and most popular camp! For new and experienced coders alike, in this camp you'll create your own simple video games using PuzzleScript. You will learn about coding, how to design engaging games and algorithmic thinking skills. Everything you make will be visual, creative, and playable from day one!

• Monday, July 29 to Friday, August 2, 2024 from 1:00 to 4:00pm.

• This camp is for students aged 10-13 years.

• Combine this camp with our How to Win at Games using Math camp for a Full Day camp experience, and save $90.

Summer Camp: From real history to video games, spies are a fascinating source of stories and adventures! And any good spy needs a helping hand from super science and mysterious math! In this camp you’ll learn about the science of spying and build your very own spy kit, complete with code-making tools, invisible ink, and your own biometric ID.

• Tuesday, August 6 to Friday, August 9, 2024 from 9:00 am to 12:00noon.

• This camp is for students aged 10-14 years.

Summer Camp: From self-driving cars to chatbots like chatGPT and AI-generated art, the magic of AI and Machine Learning is reshaping our future. So, is machine learning only accessible to researchers and engineers at powerful tech companies? Nope! In this camp - designed by a Data Scientist from the University of British Columbia - you will be able to demystify the world of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence, learn about its ethical implications, and even create something amazing using AI technology yourself! No prior experience in computer science or machine learning is required.

• Monday, August 12 to Friday, August 16, 2024 from 9:00am to 12:00noon.

• This camp is for students aged 12-15 years.

• Combine this camp with our 3D Modeling and Animation camp for a Full Day camp experience, and save $90.

If you love watching 3D animated movies, this is the camp for you! Discover how to create your own 3D animations just like they do in the movies. Using Blender, an open-source 3D modeling program, students, in collaboration with their peers, will learn the basics of 3D modeling and animation to produce their own short movie.

• Monday, August 12 - Friday, August 16, 2024 from 1:00-4:00pm.

• This camp is for students aged 11-14 years.

• Combine this camp with our Demystifying Generative AI and Machine Learning camp for a Full Day camp experience, and save $90.

Summer Camp: Embark on an epic journey through the exciting world of programming! In this introductory camp, you will learn how to create your own adventure game using basic game mechanics. Our experienced instructors provide a supportive and engaging environment where campers can thrive, fostering critical thinking and a passion for innovation.

You will learn how to code and script-program your own 2D games using Inkscape and Godot. Design your own hero, create your own world and choose your adventure.

• Monday August 19 to Friday August 23, 2024 from 9:00am to 12:00noon.

• This camp is for girls and non-binary students aged 11-14 years.