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SCIENCE AL!VE
Summer 2018
PROGRAM GUIDE
Explore STEM
Science AL!IVE c/o Faculty of Applied Sciences.
SFU 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, BC,V5A 1S6
Phone: 778-782-5912 Email: sciencealive@sfu.ca
www.sciencealive.ca
“
CARL SAGAN:
SCIENCE IS MORE
THAN A BODY
OF KNOWLEDGE.
IT IS A WAY OF
THINKING.
”
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NATIONAL NETWORK
Science AL!VE is a network
member of Actua.
Actua provides training,
resources and support to its
national network of
memebers located at
universities and colleges
across Canada in delivery of SUMMER 2018
science, technology, Welcome to Science AL!VE’s Explore STEM
engineering and mathematics Camps! Science AL!VE is a not-for-profit,
(STEM) education outreach undergraduate-run organization that is based
programming. Each year, at Simon Fraser University. Join us for hands-
these members engage over on and interactive STEM (science, technology,
225,000 youth in 500 com- engineering and math) camps that introduce
munities nationwide. Please campers in kindergarten to grade 9 to the
visit Actua at www.actua.ca. innovative and explorative world of discovery.
From chemistry to biology to engineering and
computer science each of our camps
introduces students of all ages to a variety of
STEM fields.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS REGISTRATION
Visit our website www.sciencealive.ca to register for
SUMMER 2017 PG. 3
REGISTRATION PG. 4
this year’s summer camps! Each camp is co-ed with
Mini Scientists PG. 5 the exception of AL!VE Girls camps, and registration
Quark Camp PG. 6 is done by grade completed as of June 2018. All
Electron Camp PG. 7 camps run 8:30am-3:30pm and pre and post care is
Tech Camp PG. 8 available. Any questions? Feel free to call us at 778-
ION Camp PG. 9 782-5912 or email sciencealive@sfu.ca
AL!VE Girls PG. 9
CONTACT US PG. 10 Please note: campers who are entering
Pre & Post Care PG. 10 kindergarten in September 2018 are not eligible to
Additional Info PG. 10 participate in our programs. We are excited to have
FAQ PG.10
them join us for our camps in 2019!
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SFU BURNABY
At SFU Burnaby we offer a variety of
camps, all of which strive to bring university level science
to students in grades K-9.
Please register your child in the grade they most
recently completed.
Mini Scientists
(GRADES K-1)
This summer our Mini Scientists camps introduce our youngest
campers to the exciting world of STEM. Minis will go beyond what
the eye can see, and explore the depths of the oceans, the
expanses of space and the tiniest particles and organisms ! Or
build it better in our engineering themed camp!
Mini Spectacular Space Mini Under the Sea
This summer, in a new and exciting Mini Camp, our young This summer, our Mini Scientists will have the
astronauts will trek through the galaxis and learn about opportunity to dive into the undersea world and ex-
the wonders that lie beyond the planet we call home. plore underwater formations, creatures, and different
Learn about planets, galaxies, stars and aerospace ocean environmnets. They will be totally hooked on
engineering! In Mini Spectacular Space camp, the sky is the new things to sea!
not the limit! July 9th-16th $225.00
July 3rd-6th (4 days) $180.00 July 16th-20th $225.00
July 23rd-27th $225.00 August 7th-10th (4 days) $180.00
July 30th - August 3rd $225.00 August 13th-17th $225.00
August 20th-24th $225.00
Mini Mini
Venture into the colossal world of miniscule mat-
ter with Mini Mini Camp! Zoom in and learn about
everything miniature, from atoms and molecules to
cells, germs and DNA.
July 9th-13th $225.00
July 16th-20th $225.00
August 7th-10th (4 days) $180.00
August 13th-17th $225.00
Mini Engineering
Our Mini Engineering camp wil provide an excellent introduction to buildings, structures and
physics. What is the strongest shape? Join us to find out!
July 3rd-6th $180.00 July 20th-August 3rd $225.00
July 23rd-27th $225.00 August 20th-24th $225.00
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Quark Camp
(Grades 2-3)
This year our quark campers will discover their
passion for robotics, the wonderful world of fo-
rensic sciences and can take a brief excursion
back in time through paleontology!
Quark Fantastic Forensics Quark Prehistoric Pathfinders
Fasten your seatbelts and join us in this Bill Ventuure back in time to when dinosaurs roamed the
Nye meets CSI fantastic world of forensics. Earth and beavers were te size of bears. Excavate
Discover why DNA and fingerprints can be used fossils, examine ancient species, and learn how to
to solve crimes and even solve your very own research like a paleontologist! This camp will show
Science AL!VE mystery. students that all STEM fields are invoved in the
process of discovery.
July 3rd-6th (4 days) $180.00
July 23rd-27th $225.00 July 16th-20th $225.00
August7th-10th (4 days) $180.00
August 13th-17th $225.00
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Quark QuarkBots
In our QuarkBots Camp, campers will learn
about robotics and how they are programmed
This camp is an introduction to computer sci-
ence and explores how robotics are used in all
fields of STEM!
July 9th-13th $225.00
July 30th-August 3rd $225.00
August 20th-24th $225.00
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Electron Camp
(Grades 4-5)
Join us this summer and get excited about STEM! Delve
into the worlds of engineering, robotics, and design
your own experiments in this year’s Electron Camp!
Electron LEGO Mindstorms
What do you call the robot that takes the longest
route? R2-Detour! Back by popular demand, join
us for a brand new spin on our LEGO Mindstorms
camp. Design, build, program and maneuver
robots through a variety of tasks and cahallenges
using our LEGO Mindstorm EV3 sets.
July 3rd-6th (4 days) $180.00
August 13th-17th $225.00
Electron Exploration Nation
Interested in science but not sure where to begin?
In this campers campers will delve into the world of
STEM. With a different topic each day, you can test
the waters and learn everything from Aerodynamics
to Zoology!
July 23rd-27th $225.00
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Tech Camp
(Grades 4-9)
Don’t miss out on your chance to register
for our popular Tech Camps! This year learn
about computers, robotics, programming,
bio-medical engineering!
Tech Codemakers BioTech
(Grades 4-7) (Grades 4-7)
As Edward Teller once said, “today’s science is In this brand new camp, delve into the science of
tomorrow’s technology”! Join us for a week of Biomedical Engineering. Learn about prosthetics,
exploring programming with brand new curriculum. and the latest advancements in medical tech.
Please note: students will not be learning a Campers will solve problems, design concept and
specific coding language and will intead be using share ideas in this fun and engaging camp!
visual programming to explore computer science.
July 9th-13th $235.00
July 30th-August 3rd $235.00
July 16th-20th $235.00
August 20th-24th $235.00
August7th-10th (4 days) $188.00
FAS Tech
(Grades 7-9)
Back by popular demand our FAS Tech camp
introduces our oldest campers to the wonderful
world of robotics. Build and program a robot
using our VEX robotics to complete a variety of
tasks and challenges. Put your imagination to the
test in this innovative camp!
August 13th-17th $235.00
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Ion Camp AL!VE Girls
(Grades 6-7) (Grades K-5)
Put your science skills to the test in AL!VE Girls is a unique learning en-
and learn all about robotics and the vironment where lessons are taught
study of mechatronics and by enthusiastic women in STEM! This
engineering! A combination of all-girls program is designed to boost
challenges and hands on activities, confidence and passion for STEM
this camp is perfect for STEM through an inclusive and engaging
enthusiasts and campers who are environment. Join us to learn all about
brand new to the STEM world. STEM and Innovation this summer!
Ion LEGO Mechatronics
Robot fans, this is the camp for you! The LEGO
Mechatronics camp will introduce our scientists
to the study of mechatronics and engineering.
Through brand new curriculum, campers will
build, program and test their creations through a
range of challenges and tasks.
July 23rd-27th $225.00
AL!VE Girls Junior
Curie-ous Girls
I-ON Sci (Grades K-2)
What is the best formula for slime? How far can This Chemistry and Life Sciences themed camp
I launch a potato? What is dirtier, a toilet seat will follow the lead of scientists such as Marie
or a cell pone? Answer your burning questions Curie. Our young scientists will be in their element
through scientific experimentation in our I-ON Sci as they examin cells and other microscopic mar-
camp! In this week of DIY experiments, campers
vels, and investigate the medical mysteries of the
will design and conduct their very own experie-
human body.
ments and present their results in class science
conference style! July 9th-13th $225.00
July 3rd-6th (4 days) $180.00
AL!VE Girls Senior
Innovation Station
(Grades 3-5)
Imagine, design, innovate, and create in our brand new
camp! A combination of enigneering and technoogy,
this exciting camp will challenge campers to solve prob-
lems and explore the field of tomorrow’s STEM!
July 30th-August 3rd $225.00
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CONTACT US
PRE & POST CARE
We will be running both pre-care (7:30am-8:30am) and Science AL!VE
post-care (3:30pm-5:30pm). Pre-care is an additional c/o Faculty of Applied
$25/week and post-care is an additional $50/week. Sciences
8888 University Drive
Burnaby, BC
ADDITIONAL INFO V5A 1S6
1. Campers can be dropped off and picked up at South East
Classroom Block (map included). Phone: 778-782-5912
2. Campers are asked to pack a nut-free lunch with 2 snacks and
Email: sciencealive@sfu.ca
a water bottle. If campers require a purchased lunch, please fill out Web: www.sciencealive.ca
a lunch slip (included in pre-camp email).
3. On Thursdays we invite all families to attend our Open House beginning at 2pm. Campers will present
some of their favourite projects of the week and we will put on a science show where we do a variety of sci-
ence demonstrations.
4. On Fridays students may participate in water games (weather dependent). We recommend bringing a
change of clothes on this day.
BURSARY INFO
Science AL!VE has both full and partial bursaries available for all programs. For more information and to
apply please visit:
http://www.sciencealive.ca/financial-assistance/
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