World Oceans Day workshops with SEAMOR Marine

Kinsmen Park, Departure Bay Beach

Celebrate World Ocean Day with free programing and information sessions for students at Departure Bay Beach! Wednesday, June 8th, 20223 30-minute sessions by registration starting a 9:00 AM Kinsmen Park (near the Kin Hut at Departure Bay Beach) SEAMOR Marine, a local Subsea Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) manufacturer, and Nanaimo Science, a non-profit science... Read more

By registration only

Aspengrove/Homeschool Camps (June 20-24) “LEGO Robotics”

Nanaimo Science 3200 North Island Highway, Nanaimo, BC, Canada

This week-long camp will be all about LEGO!  Join us for tons of building fun, learning how to program LEGO robotics with our We Do, Boost and Mindstorm kits! Daily outdoor time during lunch/recess and additional fun activities will help round out our days.

$328

Aspengrove/Homeschool – Daily Camp (June 20-24) “Super Space”

Nanaimo Science 3200 North Island Highway, Nanaimo, BC, Canada

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 outdoor time during lunch/recess... Read more

$70

RDN presents Science in the Park: Moorecroft Regional Park

Moorecroft Regional Park (Nanoose Bay) 1563 Stewart Rd, Nanoose Bay, BC, Canada

Explore RDN parks and protected areas with Nanaimo Science’s outreach educators! These 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. Learn about the animals, birds, insects and aquatic life that call Moorecroft Regional Park... Read more

FREE!

Aspengrove/Homeschool – Daily Camp (June 27-30) “Cool Chemistry!”

Nanaimo Science 3200 North Island Highway, Nanaimo, BC, Canada

June 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

$70

Aspengrove/Homeschool (June 27-30) “Minecraft Camp”

Nanaimo Science 3200 North Island Highway, Nanaimo, BC, Canada

Our 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

$263

Curiosity Camp (July 4-8) “Science is Magic!”

Island ConnectED 4355 Jingle Pot Rd, Nanaimo, BC, Canada

Do 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.

$328

All Ages (July 4-8) “Minecraft Camp”

Island ConnectED 4355 Jingle Pot Rd, Nanaimo, BC, Canada

Our 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

$328

All Ages (July 4-8) “LEGO Robotics”

Nanaimo Science 3200 North Island Highway, Nanaimo, BC, Canada

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 in the past) may begin... Read more

$328

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

$70

Science in the Park – Mount Benson Trailhead

Science in the Park are free drop-in programs with science activities for children of all ages with their families! Join us at the Mount Benson Parking lot (2770 Benson View Rd) from 10am-1pm on August 5, 6, and 7. Nanaimo Science educators will be ready to talk about birds and... Read more

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