Camp Information
Science AL!VE is a not-for-profit education program based at Simon Fraser University. In the summer months of July and August, Science AL!VE provides science, engineering and technology focused summer camps for students completing grades 2 through 7. All summer camp programs include indoor and and outdoor activities. There is an emphasis on exploration of science, engineering and technology through hands-on activities, labs, games and week long projects. For information on what camps are offered at the various locations please see below.
Are you in High School? Do you find science, engineering and technology interesting? Do you want to work with children during the summer? Would you like a fun, engaging experience that looks great on your resume? If you said yes to all these questions then you should CLICK HERE for an application package to work or volunteer for Science AL!VE.
SFU - Burnaby Campus |
SFU - Surrey Campus |
Haida Gwaii |
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Science AL!VE Summer Camp at Simon Fraser University - Burnaby Campus:
Week long day camps will running through out July and August 2009. Camps run from 8:30am to 3:30pm; before and after care is available through SFU Summer Camps. Possible options for camp are:
Quark Camp
| Students completing grades 2 & 3 |
$180 |
The goal of Science AL!VE’s Quark Camp is to introduce our youngest campers to the exciting world of science through various interactive, hands-on activities. Campers explore various themes including climate change, organic chemistry, and paleontology with an emphasis on exploration and scientific discovery.
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Nebula Girls
| Students completing grades 4 through 7 |
$180 |
Nebula camp is a unique learning environment that incorporates
exclusive curriculum created just for girls! Topics include: astronomy,
biochemistry and horticulture. Taught by enthusiastic female
scientists, this camp is designed to boost female participation in the
sciences in an inclusive all-girl environment.
>> Information on other girls programs |
Electron Camp
| Students completing grades 4 & 5 |
$180 |
Electron campers participate in a variety of activities building on
prior knowledge and skills. Whether they are building and maneuvering
robots using our Lego Mindstorms NXT sets, or tweaking their laboratory
expertise while investigating the fundamentals of physics, our
Electrons are always developing new knowledge and abilities.. |
Tech Camp
| Students completing grades 4 through 7 |
$190 |
Don’t miss out on your chance to register for our amazingly popular Tech Camp! Tech campers will explore the many fields of technology through research lab tours, specialized take-home projects and innovative high-tech challenges. Topics include: computer science, chemical engineering, and mechatronics.
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Ion Camp
| Students completing grades 6 & 7 |
$180 |
Ion Camp focuses on week-long activities that challenge and encourage
youth to draw connections between the sciences and the world around
them. Ions are exposed to various laboratory settings through tours and
activities, and experiment extensively with Lego Mindstorms NXT. Topics
include aerodynamics, electrical engineering, and urban ecology.
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Registration Information
Here is the schedule of Science AL!VE summer camps and the required registration codes for Summer 2009. Please note that ALL Registrations are processed through the SFU Summer Camp Office. Please visit www.sfu.ca/camps for more details. If you would like more information about Science AL!VE summer camp programs please contact us.
Date |
Time |
Quark** |
Electron** |
Ion** |
Nebula |
Tech |
*Jun 29-Jul 3 |
8:30- 15:30 |
342/415 |
350/423 |
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365/436 |
Jul 6-10 |
8:30- 15:30 |
343/416 |
351/424 |
358/431 |
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Jul 13-17 |
8:30- 15:30 |
344/417 |
352/425 |
359/432 |
363 |
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Jul 20-24 |
8:30- 15:30 |
345/418 |
353/426 |
360/433 |
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Jul 27-Jul 31 |
8:30- 15:30 |
346/419 |
354/427 |
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366/437 |
*Aug 4-7 |
8:30- 15:30 |
347/420 |
355/428 |
361/434 |
364 |
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Aug 10-14 |
8:30- 15:30 |
348/421 |
356429 |
362/435 |
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Aug 17-21 |
8:30- 15:30 |
349/422 |
357430 |
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367/438 |
*No camp Jul 1 and Aug 3 (statutory holiday): prices reduced to $145/$155 (Tech Camp) **Camp content alternates. Camps weeks June 29th-July 3rd, July 13-17, July 27-31, August 10-141are all "Alpha" curriculum weeks. Camp weeks July 6th, July 20-24, Aug 4th-7, and Aug 17-21are all "Beta" curriculum weeks. Please note that all Science AL!VE camps are nut-free environments. All registrations are processed through the SFU Summer Camps Office. Instructor to camper ratio is approximately 1:10.
**Camp Content Alternates allowing Science AL!VE participants to enjoy multiple weeks of new, fun and exciting camp curriculum!
SFU Summer Camp 2009 Registration Form:
Information about Science AL!VE is found on page 8&9!
The Registration form is found on the last page. You can register for Science AL!VE and other camps offered at SFU online at www.sfu.ca/camps
Financial Assistance Information
Science AL!VE provides Full and Partial bursaries to campers in financial need. To download the application form, please click here.
If you have any questions regarding the application or the bursary process, please contact us.
You need the Adobe Acrobat Reader in order to see the form. You can download it here.
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