April 10 (Easter Monday) – Cool Chemistry (1-day camp)
Nanaimo Science 3200 North Island Highway, Nanaimo, BC, CanadaJoin us for a day of solutions and mixtures, acids and bases, reactions and fun! Kids will love this introduction to chemistry concepts, with lots of hands-on experiments and demonstrations! Lunch/recess will be held outdoors when weather permits, which will include a walk to Long Lake (approximately 15 minutes each way,... Read more
April 11 (Aspengrove Pro-D) – Sound Science (1-day camp)
Nanaimo Science 3200 North Island Highway, Nanaimo, BC, CanadaKids will first learn about how our ears pick up sounds, and all about sound waves. They will explore sound effects before dabbling with an electronic sound program (Audacity). **This will be an auditorily-heavy program - over-the-ear headphones from home are recommended for Audacity time. Nanaimo Science also has headphones available... Read more
Science of… Creative Circuits!
Country Club Centre - Unit 2 (near Food Court) 3200 Island Highway North, Nanaimo, BC - British Columbia, CanadaCan you merge science and art? Absolutely! Meet Sheri, a fabulous Stampin' Up demonstrator and creative card maker! Sheri will be leading us through a beautiful light-up card that would make a wonderful Mothers' Day or Father's Day card, or to mark any occasion! Nanaimo Science will be preparing you with... Read more
Science in the Park – RDN Moorecroft Regional Park (Earth Day)
Moorecroft Regional Park (Nanoose Bay) 1563 Stewart Rd, Nanoose Bay, BC, CanadaExplore RDN parks and protected areas with Nanaimo Science’s Outreach Educators. These all-ages parent participation drop-in events will have you exploring your parks with nature hikes, explorations of local flora and fauna, science games and art projects. Earth Day Learn about how you can protect the earth and about the... Read more
Nanaimo Science @ K-12 Educator Professional Development Workshop (Deep Bay Marine Field Station)
Deep Bay Marine Field StationSharing knowledge: Cross-curricular approaches to incorporating Place-Based content in the BC classroom Join us for an exciting, hands-on day of learning at VIU's Deep Bay Marine Field Station! There will be presentations from many organizations in and around the Vancouver Island community which will give an overview of the programs... Read more
May 11 & 12 – Nature Ambassadors (2-day camp)
Nanaimo Science 3200 North Island Highway, Nanaimo, BC, CanadaSpring is in the air - what a wonderful time to explore nature! This outdoor-heavy camp will have kids exploring flora and fauna around Oliver Woods. They will learn about trees, native and invasive plants, birds, and insects - as well as indoor crafts and other activities in the Hemlock... Read more
Science in the Park – RDN Mount Benson Regional Park “Birds on Benson”
Mount Benson Regional ParkExplore RDN parks and protected areas with Nanaimo Science’s Outreach Educators. These all-ages parent participation drop-in events will have you exploring your parks with nature hikes, explorations of local flora and fauna, science games and art projects. Birds on Benson Learn about the birds that make our parks home through... Read more
Nanaimo Science @ Qualicum Beach Family Day
Ravensong Community Playing FieldThe 45th annual Family Day will take place on May 28, 2023. Since 1976, Family Day has been sponsored by the Town of Qualicum Beach and organized by a group of dedicated volunteers. Held on the last Sunday of May, the event includes a pancake breakfast at the Civic Cente,... Read more
World Ocean Day 2023
Kinsmen Park, Departure Bay BeachCelebrate World Ocean Day with FREE programing and information sessions for students at Departure Bay Beach! 3x 15-minute sessions by advanced registration, starting a 9:00 AM on June 8th. SEAMOR Marine, a local Subsea Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) manufacturer, Nanaimo Science, a non-profit science education organization, and the City of... Read more
Nanaimo Daybreak Rotary Poker Tournament for Nanaimo Science & Volunteer Nanaimo
Moose Lodge #1052, 1356 Cranberry Avenue, Nanaimo, BC 1356 Cranberry Avenue, Nanaimo, BC, CanadaWe are pleased to be selected as one of the benefactors for this charity Texas Hold'em Tournament that is being organized by Nanaimo Daybreak Rotary! For adults only! Test your skill and luck, while helping support Nanaimo Science and the Volunteer Nanaimo for Youth Network! Tickets $100 includes buy-in and... Read more
Family Fun Night with the City of Nanaimo
Moose Lodge #1052, 1356 Cranberry Avenue, Nanaimo, BC 1356 Cranberry Avenue, Nanaimo, BC, CanadaBring the whole family out for an evening of fun with Nanaimo Science, the City of Nanaimo and many others! FREE activities for children of all ages. 4:00 - 7:00 PM Departure Bay Kiwanis Park
Pacific Salmon Foundation – Science in the Park
Englishman River Regional ParkJoin us for a FREE Science in the Park session all about salmon! During this crucial time in their lifecycles, our rivers are seeing the return of salmon. Learn about these fish with hands-on science activities for the whole family. This special event is made possible thanks to funding from... Read more
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