Science Explorers Summer Camps

Summer is an exciting time for kids to discover, explore and play. At St. Mary’s University’s Science Explorers Summer Camps, campers can expand their minds – exploring science through educational hands-on activities. Campers will learn while having fun with new friends and experienced instructors and make memories to last a lifetime.

Helpful tips

• Sign up for the grade that your child will be going into this fall. For example, if your child has finished grade 6 and is going into grade 7, they should enroll in the grade 7-8 camp.
• Science summer camp is a unique learning experience. Kids learn through hands-on activities, which are more engaging and hold their attention longer than a traditional learning environment.

The StMU experience

The St. Mary’s University Science Explorers camps offer diverse and unique content designed with your kids in mind. Our Summer Camps are focused on the natural sciences, but are multi-disciplinary, as they integrate science concepts with engineering, art, mathematics, and physical activity. St Mary’s Summer Camps are the perfect way to introduce your child to the campus, our different program areas, and the university experience. Our instructors are specialized in their fields and passionate about what they teach. From coaches to student teachers, our instructors love what they do!

LOGISTICS AT A GLANCE

Monday–Friday: 5-day camp
8:30-8:45: Drop-off
8:45-3:00: Activities
3:00-3:15 Pick-up
(2 sessions per summer)
Sessions facilitated by a Science Instructor, Certified Teacher, and student assistants.
Cost: $350 per session
Registration fee/deposit: $75 (non-refundable)
Minimum number of participants: 15
Target: The camps will be divided by age group: 5-6 grades and 7-8 grades.

BY TYPE OF CAMP:

This guide is divided into the following sections:

First session: Students Grade 5-6

• 5 DAY
• July 5-9
• Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 3:15 pm
• $350

Second session: Students Grade 7-8

• 5 DAY
• July 12-16
• Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 3:15 pm
• $350

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For all inquiries, please contact: extension@stmu.ca

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Special Needs

Please note that St. Mary’s University will attempt to accommodate any campers with special needs; however, given our limited resources, the university is not in a position to absorb the additional costs, if any, associated with this accommodation. Any camper requiring accommodation should notify the camp coordinator well in advance with any special needs request.

***COVID-19 Protocols in place***

All Prices exclude GST

CAMPS HIGHLIGHTS:

• Summer Camp lead instructors are university faculty and certified teachers
• Fish Creek Provincial Park is in our back yard, allowing for play exploration in nature!
• Our camps take a multi-disciplinary approach by incorporating language, cooking, engineering, art, and math with the natural sciences
• Small group sizes (12-15) allow for more interaction with instructors
• Campers have access to a university laboratory and science lab equipment

FAQ’S

• When is check-in on the first day of camp?
  • Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m. on the first day for most camps. Please check your camp registration confirmation to be certain. We will not be able to check-in your child before that time. For the rest of the week, please see your registration confirmation for pick-up and drop-off times/window, as this may vary between camps.
• What if I am late to drop off my child?
  • If you are late, please take your child to Administration Front Desk and we will contact the coordinator of your camp and have a camp leader come pick up your child.
• What if I am late to pick up my child?
  • After Care fees will be applied
• Do I need to sign my child in and out each day?
  • Yes. It is important for your child’s safety that you make sure to sign them in and out every day. If another person is going to pick up your child, please inform the leader of this on the first day. They will take note of anyone else permitted to sign out your child.
• Do you provide Before and After Care?
  • No
• Is lunch provided?
  • Please pack your child a nutritious lunch and snacks, as they will be active and need to keep fueled!
    Please note that campers will not be permitted to use vending machines during camp.
• Is parking included?
  • Yes
• Are camps tax deductible?
  • Yes, the Summer Camps qualify as a deductible child-care expense. Keep your receipt/registration confirmation to claim on your income tax return.
• Is an informed consent & medical information form required?
  • All St. Mary’s University camps and programs require an informed consent and completed medical information form. These forms must be filled out for every camp. You may be asked to complete this form at the time of an online registration or follow the detailed directions that are outlined on your registration confirmation. Completing the medical and informed consent forms online in advance of the program will speed up your first day check-in process.

*Summer Camp instructors and facilitators have provided recent criminal record checks with a vulnerable sector search.