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Summer Camp 2025
Registration will open on January 1, 2025
Embark on an exciting adventure with our Summer Camps tailored to ignite curiosity and passion in every child! With a diverse range of programs spanning over 9 engaging weekly sessions, there’s something for every young mind.
Explore the wonders of Science and Technology, dive into the world of Coding Animation and Game Design, or unleash creativity in Robotics and Digital Design camps. Our carefully crafted sessions boast highly qualified instructors, ensuring personalized attention with low camper-to-instructor ratios.
Choose us as your ultimate destination for a summer filled with friendship, enriching learning experiences, and boundless fun! Let your child’s imagination flourish in an environment that fosters growth, creativity, and lasting memories. Register today and watch your child thrive in a summer of exploration and excitement!
Weekly Summer Camp
| Weeks | Dates | Weeks | Dates | Weeks | Dates |
| Week-1 | [July 2nd to July 5th, 2024] Short Week- Full- Closed | Week-4 | [July 22nd to July 26th, 2024] – Full-Closed | Week-7 | [August 12th to August 16th, 2024] – Full-Closed |
| Week-2 |
[July 8th to July 12th, 2024] – Full-Closed |
Week-5 | [July 29th to August 2nd, 2024] Full-Closed | Week-8 | [August 19th to August 23rd, 2024]-Full-Closed |
| Week-3 | [July 15th to July 19th, 2024] – Full-Closed | Week-6 | [August 6th to August 9th, 2024] Short Week –Full-Closed | Week-9 | [August 26th to August 30th, 2024] |
| Holidays | [ CANADA DAY: Monday – July 1st, 2024] [ CIVIC DAY: Monday – August 5th, 2024] | ||||
| Ages [4-8] | Ages [9-12] |
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Highlights
Cutting-Edge Programs: Our camp offers a diverse range of cutting-edge programs, including Science and Technology, Coding Animation, Game Design, Robotics, and Digital Design. Each program is designed to spark creativity and passion in campers.
Expert Instructors: Your child will be guided by highly qualified and experienced instructors who are experts in their respective fields. Our commitment to excellence ensures that campers receive top-notch instruction and mentorship.
Low Camper-to-Instructor Ratios: We prioritize individual attention and engagement with low camper-to-instructor ratios. This allows each child to receive personalized guidance, fostering a supportive and immersive learning environment.
Nine Exciting Weekly Sessions: With a variety of programs spread across nine weekly sessions, there’s ample flexibility for parents to choose the timing that suits their schedules. This ensures that every child can participate and make the most of their summer camp experience.
Summer of Friendship: Beyond academics, our camp emphasizes the importance of building lasting friendships. Campers will have the opportunity to connect with like-minded peers, creating memories and bonds that extend beyond the summer.
Fun-Filled Learning: We believe in the power of enjoyable learning experiences. Our camp combines education with entertainment, making every day a blend of fun activities, hands-on projects, and exciting challenges.
Outdoor Adventures: Immerse your child in the beauty of the outdoors with our specially curated outdoor activities. From nature walks to team-building exercises, we ensure that campers have a well-rounded experience that includes the joy of exploring the natural world.
Hands-On Learning: Our approach goes beyond traditional teaching methods. Campers actively engage in hands-on learning experiences, allowing them to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world situations. Whether it’s experimenting with science projects or creating their own digital masterpieces, our campers learn by doing.
Safe and Supportive Environment: Rest easy knowing that your child is in a secure and nurturing environment. We prioritize safety protocols to create a worry-free experience for both parents and campers.
Make this summer memorable for your child by enrolling them in a camp that offers the perfect blend of education, creativity, outdoor adventures, hands-on learning, and fun!
Introduction
Promoting the love of engineering and hands-on learning, these camps are led by engaging instructors who provide ‘edutainment’. Campers create by designing, building, learning, and experimenting in our labs and classrooms.
Below you will find everything you wanted to know about STEMOTICS Camp. For any further questions, please don’t hesitate to call us @ 519-957-1073
| Age: | STEMOTICS Camp is for boys and girls in the age group (4-8 years) & (9-12 years). |
| Locations: | We are located at 695 Bishop Street. North, Cambridge, N3H 2K8. |
| Hours: | Regular camp hours are from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. |
| Half-Day: | 9:00 am – 12:30 pm (Closed) |
| Extended Care: |
Before Care 8:00 am – 9:00 am & After Care 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm (Fees Below) Before Care (08:00 AM – 09:00 AM) :$25/Week + HST After Care (04:00 PM – 05:00 PM) :$25/Week + HST Before & After Care : $40/Week + HST |
| Regular Camp Fee |
$274.99 per child, per week for the full-day program $219.99 Short Week (Week-1 & 6 – Only 4 Days) Payment for camp is due upon registration to ensure your child’s space in camp. |
| To Register: | You can find the online registration by clicking the REGISTER button found on the top menu. Please complete the registration online and select offline payment if you prefer to make payment at our location using a Credit/Debit Card/Cheque/Cash payment. Bring the registration ID along with your payment. Due to limited spaces in each camp, we cannot reserve a space for your child until we receive your payment. |
| Camper-to-Instructor Ratio: |
There will be no more than 15 children in each camp. Each camp will have at least One Instructor and one Counselor. Camps that have more than 15 children registered are split into multiple groups and additional Camp Counselors are on-site in the appropriate ratios. All Counselors have experience with children, current police reference checks, and are passionate about sharing their love of science with children! |
| Refund Policy: | If refunds are requested two weeks before the start date, registration fees are refundable minus a $35 administration fee for each week of registration. If refunds are requested within two weeks of the start date, 50% of the registration fee will be refunded. Refunds will not be made if the cancellation request is made within (3) full working days prior to camp commencement. |
| Schedule changing: | If you would like to change or swap the week you have signed up for; this can be done at no cost, provided there are seats available in the requested week. |
| Camp Themes: | Each camp theme is different, so your child can enjoy them all without repeating activities. Many children sign up for multiple camps or even repeat the same camp category, and still enjoy it! Please refer to the camp descriptions for full details on each camp. |
Please Note: STEMOTICS camps are NUT FREE. Lunch and snacks are not provided.
Date: July 2nd – August 30th, 2024 – Summer CampClo
Science & Technology Camps
Promote the love of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through imagination and hands-on learning in a fun atmosphere. Our fun and engaging programs include favourites such as science experiments, space and beyond circuit simulation, and circuit building, and are sure to bring out the budding scientist in everyone.
Science & Technology [4-8 Years]
Engineering Structures: Campers will build a tall structure using LEGO. They will work collaboratively to make a structure that can withstand gravity, wind, and all the elements. Their designs will need to be symmetrical, heavy-based, and tall.
Circuits: campers will create electronic circuits using paper, foil, and batteries. They will learn about current, resistance, and voltage.
Scientific observation: Campers will use a microscope to observe the world at the microscopic level. Campers will learn about atoms and how they make up everything.
Space Day: Campers learn all about space. Stars, planets, and the bonds that connect everything. Campers will learn about different solar systems, constellations, and methods of observing natural phenomena. Students will explore how airplanes and birds are able to lift themselves off the ground.
Science & Technology Experiments
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- LEGO Catapult
- Rainbow in Jar
- LEGO tower building
- Slime Experiment
- Volcano with Baking Soda & Vinegar
- Balloon Rocket Race
- Balloon Static Electricity
- Magnetic Exploration
- Sink & Float
- Nature Scavenger Hunt
- And many more
Science & Technology [9-12 Years]
Self-Driving car – Learn about how self-driving automobiles work. Electric engines, sensors, and motors are explored.
Space camps offer kids the opportunity to explore a budding interest in space exploration. Kids can learn some basic astrophysics, gain hands-on experience with technology, and simply deepen their fascination with space.
Electricity: learn how current, resistance, and voltage work together to give us light, heat, and energy.
Engineering Structures: Campers will learn about bridges, materials, trusses, and how to make them safe. The campers will use various materials.
Science & Technology Experiments
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- Kinetic & Potential Energy with LEGO Bike Race
- Density Tower
- Introduction to circuits with Arduino
- Lego tower building
- Fizzing Lemon Volcano
- Lava Lamp
- Invisible Ink
- Electromagnet
- And many more
| Ages [4-8] | Ages [9-12] |
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Coding, Animation, and Game Design
Coding, Animation & Game Design [4-8 Years]
During the week-long camp, we’ll learn to code, starting from the basic blocks. No kidding!
Scratch – the programming language we use (developed by MIT), is so fun that it makes programming seem like a game.
Sphero Indi – The indi learning robot is designed to introduce early learners Pre-K and up to the fundamentals of computational thinking, STEAM, and computer science
Tinkercad – one of the easiest 3D design Minecraft mods around! Build Minecraft® worlds faster, Build more intricate 3D designs, and Learn how to 3D print your creations.
Minecraft – is played by millions of people around the world and is recognized as one of the most successful games due to its versatility. Minecraft is a game about placing blocks and going on adventures.
Stop-motion animation – Learn how to create videos using an app on an Apple or Android Phone or Tablet and any materials of your own!
Coding, Animation & Game Design [9-12 Years]
During the week-long camp, we’ll learn to code, starting from the basic blocks.
MIT App Inventor is an innovative beginner’s introduction to programming and app creation that transforms the complex language of text-based coding into visual, drag-and-drop building blocks. The simple graphical interface grants even an inexperienced novice the ability to create a basic, fully functional app within an hour or less
JavaScript is the programming language of the Internet, the secret sauce that makes the Web awesome, your favourite sites interactive, and online games fun!
Python is a popular high-level programming language designed with a philosophy that emphasizes ease of readability and syntax that allows programmers both beginner and experienced programmers to express programming concepts clearly and concisely.
Game Design with Arcade MakeCode is project-based lessons that teach campers how to create games like Flappy Dino, Brick Breaker, and Basketball. Python 1 is recommended. Campers learn collision events, keyboard input, scorekeeping, and much more.
| Ages [4-8] | Ages [9-12] |
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Robotics
Robotics [4-8 Years]
Each day, the campers will be introduced to a different type of robot technology. Each type of robot offers different activities, programming languages, and challenges. The goal is the expose the campers to many different technologies. The focus of these programs is science, math, physics, and computer science. These concepts are taught in an interactive and enjoyable way. Campers will have their logical skills challenged and they will have fun doing it!
Robotic Platforms Available:
WeDo
LEGO WeDo course will teach the kids enrolled how to build these robots and how to program them. Some examples of these are alligators that open their mouths, and snakes that slither across the ground using basic pulleys and motors. By doing so this program teaches the kids basic programming, math, and science concepts that can be used in everyday life.
Micro: Bit
Micro: bit is a tiny computer designed for beginners in electronics and coding. The micro: bit is a pocket-sized computer intended for beginners. It can be coded with something simple in seconds – like lighting up its LEDs or displaying a pattern – with no prior knowledge of computing. Programming the micro: bit can be done by computer or by the app available for Android and iOS devices. Code is designed using a drag-and-drop interface in the Blocks editor. It also connects to other devices, sensors, kits, and objects to have more complex learning. Each element is completely programmable via easy-to-use software on a dedicated website microbit.org, that can be accessed from a PC, tablet, or mobile.
Sphero Indi
Embark on a journey into the exciting world of robotics with the Sphero Indi course. Designed for learners of all ages, this course provides a hands-on experience with Sphero Indi robots, fostering creativity, problem-solving, and a fundamental understanding of robotics and coding. Speed into STEAM with Indi—the most approachable entry-level learning robot for ages 4+. indi inspires imaginative, play-based learning by empowering kids to design and build their mazes while creating opportunities for students to learn the basics of coding, solve problems, and nurture computational thinking skills.
Simple and Powered Machines
Our workshops help the students enhance their understanding of how forces can affect motion and explain the concepts of energy. Students build complex mechanisms and use them to make accurate observations, measurements & records, and even design their solutions.
LEGO Spike Essentials
The hands-on tools encourage pupils to get involved in science exploration by asking questions, analyzing data, and communicating their findings, while the curriculum pack covers real science practices linked to the Next Generation Science Standards, including gathering evidence, carrying out investigations, and designing prototypes.
Robotics [9-12 Years]
Each day, the campers will explore a different type of robot technology. Each type of robot offers different activities, programming languages, and challenges. The goal is the expose the campers to different technologies. No prior programming knowledge is required. The focus of these programs is science, math, physics, and computer science. These concepts are taught in an interactive and enjoyable way. Campers will have their logical skills challenged and they will have fun doing it!
Robotic Platforms Available:
LEGO Mindstorms EV3
LEGO Mindstorms® enable students to discover Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics in a fun, engaging, and hands-on way. Combining LEGO building with software and curriculum activities allows students to design, program, and control robots. Students can build different robots and use software to plan, test, and modify sequences of instructions from a variety of real-life robotic behaviors.
mBot 2 Neo
mBot is an easy-to-run robot kit for kids to get hands-on experience in graphical programming, electronics, and robotics. It is an all-in-one solution for robotics learning and is specifically designed for STEM education. An educational robot for individual and classroom use, empowering users to be innovative and creative while having fun. mBot is programmed using the mBlock software which integrates Scratch and Arduino programming. This programming language is simple, powerful, and very quick to learn. A platform with endless possibilities.
Arduino
The Arduino is a microcontroller board designed to introduce beginners into the world of electronics. Arduino’s hook up to basic electronic devices such as LED’s, buttons, and sensors, these devices are then programmed to perform simple or more advanced tasks. For example, an Arduino can be set up so if a button is pushed the led turns on. This teaches kids enrolled how to write basic programs and how to put together basic circuits and how they could be used in the real world.
LEGO Spike Prime
SPIKE Prime engages students through playful learning to think critically and solve complex problems, regardless of their learning level – while having fun. Learn how to assemble and program your robot. Delve into programming fundamentals using a user-friendly, Scratch-based coding interface tailored for LEGO Spike Prime. Develop coding skills while creating interactive and autonomous behaviours for your robot.
VEX IQ Robot
Explore the VEX IQ robotics system, including the VEX IQ Brain, motors, sensors, and structural elements. Learn how to assemble, modify, and control your robot using the VEX IQ hardware. Dive into the principles of effective robot design and construction. Understand the importance of structural integrity, weight distribution, and the strategic placement of motors and sensors to optimize robot performance. Master the basics of programming using the VEXcode IQ Blocks interface. Develop coding skills to create autonomous and teleoperated behaviours for your VEX IQ robot. Engage in a series of hands-on challenges and projects that test your problem-solving skills. Navigate mazes, complete tasks, and participate in competitive challenges that apply engineering and programming principles. Foster collaboration and teamwork by working on group projects. Collaborate with peers to design, build, and program robots for specific challenges, encouraging effective communication and shared problem-solving.
| Ages [4-8] | Ages [9-12] |
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Digital Design
Digital Design [4-8 Years]
Campers will explore science, math, physics, and computer science through fun activities with different technologies. Every day campers will learn to use new technology and put their logic and knowledge to the test as they complete all the challenges that come with it.
Overview:
- 3D printing – 3D Doodler Create 3D
- Tux Paint
- Digital Graphic Tablet
- Google Slides
- Kahoot
3Doodler® Create 3D
At the push of a button, students can be making fun 3D constructs of anything they want from buildings to toys and gadgets. This easy-to-use tool teaches design, planning, creativity, building, and spatial understanding. The 3DOODLER lets students bring their ideas to life by making 3D models with the push of a button.
Tux Paint
Tux Paint is an easy to use drawing program for children ages 4 to 8. It’s used in schools around the world to teach computer literacy through fun drawing activities. With additional help from a built-in cartoon mascot guide, kids will learn to paint wonderfully fun pictures and even use sound effects.
Digital Graphic Tablet
Embark on an exciting journey into the world of digital art creation with the “Digital Artistry with Pen Tablets” course. This program is designed to empower participants with the skills and techniques needed to unleash their creativity using graphic tablets, renowned for their precision and innovation in the realm of digital art. Delve into the foundations of digital drawing, covering essential techniques such as line art, shading, and blending. Familiarize yourself with graphic tablet functionalities to enhance precision and control in your artistic expressions.
Google Slides
Students will use the free and easy-to-use Google Slides to create, edit, collaborate and present amazing slideshows. With hundreds of fonts, many themes, and the inclusion of animations, videos, and more slideshows have never been so great. No technical knowledge is required, this course will teach students everything they need to use Google Slides.
Kahoot!
“Kahoots” are multiple-choice quizzes that can be easily made and taken part in by anyone, anytime, anywhere! Kahoot! will teach kids how to make, share, and play Kahoots, but most important of all, make learning fun!
Digital Design [9-12 Years]
Campers will explore science, math, physics, and computer science through fun activities with different technologies. Every day campers will learn to use new technology and put their logic and knowledge to the test as they complete all the challenges that come with it.
Overview:
- Graphic design – Canva
- 3D printing – 3D Printing
- Web design – Weebly/Wix
- Presentation design – Microsoft Office/Google Slides
- Creative Coding with Pixel Art using Imagi Charm
Canva
Canva is an easy-to-use professional-quality design software like Adobe Photoshop. Campers will use this free website to create whatever fun design they want and then print or download it to share with others and take home.
3D Printing
Ever wanted to make your own toy or model? Learning three-dimensional and its tools is both fun and helpful as 3d printing has gone from labs to schools and homes. In this part of the camp, students will use technological design skills and a 3d printer to make anything they can dream of.
Weebly/Wix
Making your very own website has never been easier with the free online website Weebly and Wix! Campers get to use professional-grade tools to make websites with all the ease of clicking, dragging, and dropping. Students will use their creativity to make any website they want from classroom and blog sites to e-portfolios.
PowerPoint/Google Slides
Campers will use Microsoft’s PowerPoint and their own genius to make popping, professional, and informative slide shows. No experience with this or similar software is required, we will teach you how to create, add text, animations, videos and so much more to their slideshows. By the end, they’ll be able to save and share their amazing work with others and will have learned the ins and outs of an important modern business tool.
Creative Coding with Pixel Art using Imagi Charm
Explore the innovative Imagi Charm platform, a powerful tool that seamlessly merges coding and pixel art creation. Learn about the platform’s features, interface, and its unique ability to bring digital art to life. Delve into the fundamentals of pixel artistry, covering pixel design principles, color theory, and composition. Discover how to use Imagi Charm’s intuitive tools to craft visually stunning pixel art creations. Master the art of coding pixel art animations using Imagi Charm’s coding environment. Understand key coding concepts such as loops, conditions, and variables to bring dynamic and interactive elements to your pixel art projects.
Engage in a series of creative challenges designed to push the boundaries of your pixel art and coding skills. Experiment with various themes, styles, and storytelling techniques, fostering your artistic and programming innovation.
| Ages [4-8] | Ages [9-12] |
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