Welcome to Nanaimo Science

Nanaimo Science is your source for hands-on science education and fun! Our programs are specifically geared to children and their families, as well as teachers and their students. We make learning about science, technology, engineering, math and sustainability an engaging experience for children.

Explore our programs to learn more and see how Nanaimo Science can inspire curious minds!

Spring 2023 Programs!

We have so many fun activities for kids and their families this Spring:

All school-aged children (ages 6-12 and 5-year-olds currently attending Kindergarten) can join us for March Break & Pro-D camps, fun After-School Clubs.

We will be returning to Departure Bay Beach for our “Citizen Science” program with Grade 5 students from Nanaimo-Ladysmith Public Schools starting in April. This will be our 9th year of this longitudinal bivalve study.

Homeschoolers have a wide range of classes available for registration with us. These will be held on Mondays starting March 27th with programs for Kindergarten-Grade 3, and Grades 4-7. Topics covered will include renewable resources, human impacts on the environment, earth sciences, and biology.

Families are welcome to join us at a variety of events open to the public, or look into our birthday parties! Please see our Facebook page for up-to-date events

Links above (underlined) will bring you to the registration pages or to parts of our website with more details. You can also visit our registration site (Amilia) linked below to view all of our offerings!

Registration now open!

Summer Camps 2023!

Nanaimo Science offers a variety of summer camps from mid-June to August 2023!
Our programs are science-driven, with several activities daily focused on each theme for children to take part in – our approach is very hands-on, inviting kids to explore and try things out! Campers also have lots of fun, with crafts, games, and outdoor time.

To learn about our offerings or to register click the link below!

Summer Camps 2023

Birthday Parties bookings this Spring!

Are you celebrating someone’s birthday? We can be your destination for science and fun!

In our bright and colourful studio at Country Club Centre, our Outreach Educator will lead your group through science activities for a 1-hour private program. There are several themes/packages to choose from! You will also have an additional 30 minutes after activities are done for your refreshments, cake and presents!

Saturday afternoon options available on most weeks. Now booking March through June 2023!

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Ongoing Programs

Science on the move

Hey Teachers, bring Nanaimo Science to your school with our School-yard Programs and outdoor-focused field trips! Nanaimo Science’s mobile science van can bring hands-on programs with specific curriculum links. We also offer GO Grant eligible field trips that are focused on outdoor science and sustainability activities. Programs can be adapted to work with PLO’s across different grade levels.

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Donate Now!

As a non-profit organization, we rely on grants and donations to operate. Your support helps us be successful, which in turn enriches our community!

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Hey Parents!

Nanaimo Science offers a wide range of activities aimed at children from infancy to Grade 7. Check out our school break camps, Pro-D day camps and workshops, and Homeschool supports!

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