Upcoming Camps & Workshops

About our Camps and Workshops

VISST camps and workshops are designed to be both fun and hands-on, allowing students in grades 4-9 to engage with STEM and Humanities topics in an exciting and immersive environment. They are developed and taught by award-winning instructors, including (VISST) teachers, PhDs and professionals, who bring their extensive knowledge and expertise to each program. The instructors are committed to ensuring that each student has a meaningful and enriching learning experience. The curriculum is designed to be dynamic and adaptable, allowing students to learn at their own pace and explore their interests.

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Upcoming Camps and Workshops

Math Club
Sep
20
to Jun 13

Math Club

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Math Club is a place for like-minded, motivated upper elementary students to come together and experience a fresh, engaging, and challenging approach to math. The format: before each class, students will be asked to watch a short YouTube math video from a widely respected and beloved math channel such as Numberphile, Stand-up Maths, or Vi Hart. We will be selecting videos that cover an unexpected or intriguing mathematical idea which is challenging but accessible. During class, we will unpack the video as a group and then students will engage in hands-on activities that reenact, extend, or challenge the video. Afterward, students will receive practice problems and a difficult challenge problem for students to mull over at home between sessions.

Students can join the Club at any time!

  • Choose from 2 different times: Sunday Morning Math Club (10:00 - 11:30am every other Sunday) or Sunday Afternoon Math Club (12:30 - 2:00pm every other Sunday).

  • For students in grades 5-7.

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Creative Technology for Girls
Mar
15
to Mar 19

Creative Technology for Girls

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Spring Break Camp

VISST is proud to invite girls in grade 6/7 to a special Spring Break camp — our first ever Creative Technology and Design for Girls! Thanks to a generous donation from Judi Hess, this subsidized, knowledge-packed camp will be a week-long experience where students will immerse themselves in two forms of creative technology: Computer Numeric Controlled Tool Fabrication and Game Development and Coding.

We will also be awarding two $1,000 scholarships towards Grade 8 VISST tuition for the best projects.

  • March 15 - 19, 2027; 9:00am-4:00pm

  • For students in grades 6 or 7.

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Maker Lab: Digital Design and Fabrication
Mar
22
to Mar 26

Maker Lab: Digital Design and Fabrication

Spring Break Camp

From sketchbook scribbles to real-world masterpieces, this hands-on camp transforms imagination into 3D reality! Students will design their own projects using beginner-friendly software like Inkscape and xTool Studio, then bring them to life with real maker tools like laser cutters and Cricut machines.

Wood, acrylic, vinyl, textiles and more — if they can dream it, they can build it. No experience needed — just creativity, curiosity, and a love of making!

  • Mar 22-26, 9:00-12noon.

  • For students going into grades 5-9.

  • Register for this camp AND our Arcade Action Coding camp for a full day camp experience and save $30.

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Arcade Action Coding
Mar
22
to Mar 26

Arcade Action Coding

Spring Break Camp

Dodge, jump, aim, shoot! Start your journey in game development by making not one, not two, but 3 mini arcade style action games! In this introductory camp, students will learn how to code basic game mechanics using Godot from scratch.

Then, using Inkscape, students will refine the game UI and customize and elevate the graphics, creating a polished arcade game they can play with friends.

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  • "Great camp experience! VISST has so many interesting topics kids can learn about. My kid absolutely loved puzzle coding - he did it twice and would do it a 3rd time, if he could!"

    B M

  • "Our son had an excellent experience in puzzle game programming, both with respect to the course content and the spirit of learning developed in the classroom."

    Doug Hamming

  • "My son attended several VISST summer camps, including the Science Matters and Puzzle Game Programming camps, and had a great time. He loves Science and Technology and the camps increased his love for the topics and encouraged him to explore them further. The instructors are fun and engaging. I would definitely recommend them to everyone!"

    H Khatat

  • “This was probably my favourite camp I've ever been to and it gives you knowledge that you will use throughout your life.”

    Grade 6 Student

  • "A great way to learn coding. My 11 year old daughter really enjoyed it and was excited to show us the computer game she designed and created."

    Jenni Lorne

  • "The two camps I attended at VISST this summer were fantastic! The material was taught in a fun and engaging way, and we did many fun projects, such as building a gondola, and making multiple AIs. I would definitely recommend the summer camps!"

    Max S

  • Great camp! My daughter loved it and came away with some real excitement to continue creating.

    Jilly Tiffin

  • “I liked how fun and interactive the teaching was, it kept everyone focused and entertained.”

    Grade 7 Student

  • “I liked that they are very helpful and kind. They have a good sense of humour and it was just great.”

    Grade 8 Student