School Break Camps
Aspengrove/Homeschool – Daily Camp (June 27-30) “Cool Chemistry!”
Nanaimo Science 3200 North Island Highway, Nanaimo, BC, CanadaJune 27 - 30, 2022: Cool Chemistry! Join us for a day, a few days, or the full week! This week's theme is "Cool Chemistry!" Kids will take part in a variety of chemistry activities depending on the day they attend. From learning about the states of matter, to how soaps are made,... Read more
Aspengrove/Homeschool (June 27-30) “Minecraft Camp”
Nanaimo Science 3200 North Island Highway, Nanaimo, BC, CanadaOur brand-new Minecraft camp will have kids exploring the world of Minecraft! From exploring GPS coordinates and geological features, to learning about animals that feature in the game - this camp will bring to life the science behind the world in Minecraft. Minecraft-themed crafts will also be part of the camp. Kids... Read more
Curiosity Camp (July 4-8) “Science is Magic!”
Island ConnectED 4355 Jingle Pot Rd, Nanaimo, BC, CanadaDo you wonder how illusions occur? How does a magician make a liquid change colour? Learn how invisible forces like magnetism and soundwaves can make things appear to move! Daily outdoor time during lunch/recess and additional fun activities will help round out our days.
All Ages (July 4-8) “Minecraft Camp”
Island ConnectED 4355 Jingle Pot Rd, Nanaimo, BC, CanadaOur brand-new Minecraft camp will have kids exploring the world of Minecraft! From exploring GPS coordinates and geological features, to learning about animals that feature in the game - this camp will bring to life the science behind the world in Minecraft. Minecraft-themed crafts will also be part of the camp. Kids... Read more
All Ages (July 4-8) “LEGO Robotics”
Nanaimo Science 3200 North Island Highway, Nanaimo, BC, CanadaJoin us for an amazing time filled with building, coding, and having fun! Campers will begin with LEGO WeDo sets to learn the basics of LEGO Robotics, then graduate to Extension or Boost sets. Experienced LEGO builders (children who have completed LEGO camps with us in the past) may begin... Read more
Daily Camps – Creepy Crawly Critters
August 2 - 5, 2022: Creepy Crawly Critters Join us for a day, a few days, or the full week! This week's theme is "Creepy Crawly Critters". We will be exploring the Kingdom of Animals! Learn about all sorts of creatures, including insects, birds, mammals, and more! Campers will enjoy crafts to help... Read more
Daily Camps – Super Space!
Nanaimo Science "Lab"August 8-12, 2022: Super Space! Join us for a day, a few days, or the full week! This week's theme is "Super Space". Kids will learn about our solar system, constellations, and phases of the moon. They'll explore the International Space Station and work on building a model of the Canadarm! Daily... Read more
Exploratory Camp – Bits & Bots
Island ConnectED 4355 Jingle Pot Rd, Nanaimo, BC, CanadaOur newest offering of coding camp! Campers will learn programming concepts through different platforms, including Scratch, Micro:bits, Edison robots, and more! These camps will teach the fundamentals such as variables, loops, conditional statements, etc. - more advanced programmers can work at their own pace with our equipment. Daily outdoor time... Read more
Daily Camps – Bioblitz!
Nanaimo Science "Lab"August 22-26, 2022: Bioblitz Join us for a day, a few days, or the full week! This week's theme is "Bioblitz". Become a biologist as we learn about animal, plant, and cellular biology! Explore how biologists conduct research, how citizens can become scientists too, and have fun while learning about our living... Read more
Daily Camps – Best of the Summer!
Nanaimo Science "Lab"August 29 - September 2, 2022: Best of the Summer Join us for a day, a few days, or the full week! This week's theme will draw from of our previous themes and provide kids with all the best activites from the full summer! Programs will cover a wide range of STEM... Read more
Winter Break Camps – “Wizards & Wonder”
Nanaimo Science "Lab"December 19 - 23, 2022 Who wouldn't want to spend Winter Break at Hogwarts?! Join us for a week of magnificent magic as we enjoy STEM activities based on the "Harry Potter" books! Make a snitch fly, learn about owls, and hide secret messages like in Tom Riddle's diary! Daily... Read more
Winter Break Camps – LEGO Robotics Camp
Nanaimo Science 3200 North Island Highway, Nanaimo, BC, CanadaDecember 19 - 23, 2022 Join us for an amazing time filled with building, coding, and having fun! Campers will begin with LEGO WeDo sets to learn the basics of LEGO Robotics, then graduate to Extension or Boost sets. Experienced LEGO builders (children who have completed LEGO camps with us... Read more
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