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Programs for Families

Check out our programs for families below! You can use the filter tab to limit what programs are of interest to you by program type, age, and grade for homeschool programs. Keep scrolling to the bottom of the page to see a typical schedule for any full day program and learn about our program policies.

FEATURED PROGRAM:

Winter Break & March Break Camps!

Our week-long camps are a great opportunity for kids ages 6-12* to learn fantastic STEM concepts, build, experiment and investigate! And have lots of fun while learning!

To keep everyone safe, we have small camp sizes and ensured our programs are delivered in a safe way. Please note: we are implementing a mandatory mask-wearing policy for any indoor time, for all ages.

We have some awesome new themes, and have added to our LEGO inventory! Each camp will include plenty of outdoor time and increased recreation.

5-Day camps are priced at $300 per week (taxes waived).
4-Day camps are priced at $250 per week (taxes waived).
Individual Day Camps are $65 per day (taxes waived).

All camps run from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Details regarding cancellation and refund policies are included in our safety plan (see below)

Masks must be worn by all participants during any indoor programs.

Typical Daily Schedule

9:00am

Drop-off and free play

9:30am

Introduction

9:45am

Activity

10:00am

Snack (outdoor time dependent on location)

10:30am

Activity

12:00pm

Lunch (outdoor time)

12:45pm

Activity

2:45pm

Clean-up and pack-up

3:00pm

Pick-up time

Program Details

To help ensure social distancing, Nanaimo Science is:

offering smaller class/camp sizes
increasing the ratio of Leaders to children for greater supervision
removing all shared items and providing individual activities for children
instituting rigorous hand-washing, cleaning and sanitizing
planning outdoor time and a balance of learning and recreation that will help children ease back into educational activities
Children must be healthy to attend all activities with Nanaimo Science – any child exhibiting signs of sickness, fever, or cough/sneezing will be sent home, as will their siblings.

Please check out our full Nanaimo Science Safety Plan for all details. Policies may vary slightly due to different locations for camps.

Students must wear masks at all times while indoors during camp and other Nanaimo Science Activities. All Nanaimo Science staff members will also be wearing masks.

Questions regarding our COVID-19 practices and Safety Plan may be directed to Outreach@nanaimoscience.org

Nanaimo Science Safety Plan

Prices

5-Day camps are priced at $300 per week (taxes waived).
4-Day camps are priced at $250 per week (taxes waived).
Individual Day Camps are $65 per day (taxes waived).

Stay & Play

For certain programs, “Stay&Play Camp” time will be available. This optional time will be from 3-5pm. at an additional cost of $15 per day per child. Pre-registration is required online. Registration is available by the day, you do not need to register for the whole week.

Please note:

Stay&Play is only open to children registered in the program offered that day.
Limited spaces are available.
Stay&Play will be cancelled if there are no registrants one week prior to the start of camp.

Program Policies

Participation: At Nanaimo Science, we offer a variety of activities to support learning and exploration for all children. If you have questions about whether a program is right for your child, please contact us. We are committed to working with families to reduce barriers to participation wherever possible.

Nanaimo Science reserves the right to expel any participant, without refund of fees, who behaves inappropriately, is disruptive to other participants, volunteers or staff, or becomes a danger to themselves or others.

Cancellation, Withdrawal and Refunds: Nanaimo Science reserves the right to cancel a program one week prior to the start date, and will refund all fees for a cancelled program. Programs cancelled less than one week prior to the start date due to unforeseen reasons (including but not limited to weather conditions or site safety) will be rescheduled or fees will be refunded as credit towards another program.

Withdrawals/Refund must be requested in writing more than two weeks prior to the program start date. Any withdrawals or changes will be subject to a $10 administrative fee. There are NO REFUNDS given for withdrawals requested less than two weeks prior to the first day of a registered program or at any time during the program. Pro-rated refunds are NOT available for days absent from a registered program.

Punctuality: Nanaimo Science will not assume responsibility for children before or after camp or after Stay&Play if a child has been pre-registered for Stay&Play (when available). Stay&Play is only available for week-long camps during the Summer. A $25 late pick-up fee may be charged. Repeated late pick-ups can result in cancelled participation without refund.

Images/Media: Photos and videos taken during summer camps are used for Nanaimo Science promotional materials, publications and advertisements. Please note, we never publish children’s names. Parents/guardians may request no photos or videos be taken of their children.

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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