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GENERAL INFORMATION
C a m p H o u r s : 9 :00a m - 4 :00p m
E x t e n d e d c a r e o p t i o n s a l s o a v a i l a b l e . P a r t i c i p a n t s
a r e r e q u i r e d t o b r i n g t h e i r o w n l u n c h , n u t - f r e e
s n a c k , a n d w a t e r b o t t l e .
C o s t : $375 + H S T p e r w e e k ( F u l l D a y )
$200 + H S T p e r w e e k ( H a l f D a y )
L o c a t i o n : 212 E a r l S t e w a r t D r i v e , U n i t 3
A u r o r a , O N
* s h o r t e r w e e k s w i l l b e p r o - r a t e d a c c o r d i n g l y .
DAILY SCHEDULE
9 :00 -9 :30 M o r n i n g S t a t i o n s
9 :30 -10 :45 S T E M A c t i v i t y P a r t 1
10 :45 -11 :00 S n a c k
10 :45 -12 :00 W2 L ( W a n t t o L e a r n )
12 :00 -12 :30 L u n c h
1 :30 -1 :45 M i n d f u l M o m e n t
1 :45 -2 :45 S T E M A c t i v i t y P a r t 2
2 :45 -3 :00 S n a c k
3 :00 -3 :45 S T E M M y s t e r y A c t i v i t y
3 :45 -4 :00 W i n d d o w n / W r a p - u p
12 :30 -1 :30 O u t d o o r P l a y
( W e a t h e r d e p e n d a n t )
NEW HEALTH & SAFETY POLICIES
COMPREHENSIVE CAMP THEMES
PERSONALIZED, PROJECT-BASED LEARNING
NEW TECHNOLOGY
As always, we are committed to creating a safe environment for all. As a result, we haveimplemented many new policies and procedures in order to protect our clients and ourstaff. These practices will continue to evolve based on guidelines from the federal andprovincial health ministry. Additionally, we are continuing to monitor the situation closelyto ensure we are taking all precautions recommended by local, national, andinternational authorities. Visit https://www.stemminds.com/summer-camp-2020-policies-and-procedures/ for more.
This year, summer camp is about so much more than exploring some of the latest andgreatest technology. We want our campers to understand how the technology we userelates to each other and helps them to build skills to better prepare them for the ever-changing technology industries of today. That's why we've created overarching themesand projects for all of our camp activities this year, so that your child can learn and havefun while building critical skills for success.
Given the incredible popularity of last years W2L (Want 2 Learn), independent project-based learning experiences have been built into our daily camp schedule. This meansmore time for your child to explore their passions and learn new skills under theguidance of our expert staff! For more information on W2L, please see our Camp FAQs.
It wouldn't be a STEM Minds program without some new and exciting technology! Thisyear we've added a whole new set of tools to our roster including the HP Sprout, ZSpaceAR/VR All-in-one, mBot and 10-in-1 Makeblock robotics, and more!
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W h a t t i m e i s d r o p - o f f a n d p i c k - u p ?
W i l l m y c h i l d b e g o i n g o u t s i d e d u r i n g c a m p ?
D o I n e e d t o p r o v i d e l u n c h f o r m y c h i l d ?
W h a t d o I d o i f m y c h i l d i s s i c k ?
W h a t i f s o m e o n e e l s e w i l l b e p i c k i n gm y c h i l d u p f r o m c a m p ?
W h a t i s W 2 L ( W a n t t o L e a r n ) ?
STEM ACTIVITIES** activities and themes are subject to change without notice
Mechanical & Electrical Engineering
Digital Media & Design
Curious about what your child will get up to whilethey're at camp? Each day, we'll be exploring cutting-edgenew technology through project-based learning experiencesto show children the connections between innovative STEMtopics.
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Computer Engineering
Project-Based Learning/Entrepreneurship
Stop-Motion Animation & FilmDigital Photography & Green ScreensVirtual Reality3D Design & PrintingGraphic Design & Laser CuttingVideo Game Design with Bloxels EDU
KodableCode-a-PillarLightbot Jr. Scratch Jr. SpriteboxCode.orgRobotics (BeeBot, Dash n' Dot, MatataLab, Cubelets, Cubetto)
CircuitryComputer Building/Discovery (Hackeronics)LEGO Design & Build Challenges
Public Speaking/PitchingDesign Thinking Prototyping & Beta-testing (with various design technologies)Marketing/Poster Design
MEDIA MOGULSWEEKS 1 & 6
Day 4 - VR & Green ScreensNow that your movie is finished, it's time to prepare itfor launch! Explore some of the most cutting edgegreen screen and VR technology to create an ad foryour movie masterpiece!
Continue your pre-production like the pros withstoryboarding and then begin your production phase asyou film a short stop-motion movie!
Day 3 - Graphic Design
Day 2 - Film & Photography
Day 1 - 3D DesignBegin your journey into the world of media with theexciting world of 3D printing as you design a prop foryour animation or movie!
Overall theme for the week: The connections between art and techare ever growing. After all, media is all around us! This week, camperswill explore how some of the most cutting-edge technologies are usedfor art and design industries by creating their own short film, from pre-production and prototyping to final presentation!
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Finish off your media masterpiece and then get readyfor the post-production phase as you design and createa poster for your movie!
GAME DESIGN GURUSWEEKS 2 & 7
Day 4 - Board Game DesignGame design doesn't just have to be digital! Take yourdesign skills to the next level as you create your ownplayable board game!
Continue to build out your video game as you createyour characters and enemies with sprites andanimations!
Day 3 - Graphic DesignFinish off your video game by creating a poster and boxart to share your story!
Day 2 - Game Design Pt. 2
Day 1 - Game Design Pt. 1Begin your journey into the exciting gamedesign industry as you begin to plan your gameand design your first level!
Overall theme for the week: We constantly hear about kids who want to makevideo games as a career, but what they don't always realize is that there is somuch more to the industry than just game creation itself! This week, campers willlearn all about the end to end process of making their own video game as theyexplore elements of the game design industry like coding, art, music, andmarketing!
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Day 5 - Playtesting & ShowcaseGet your game ready for launch as your peers beta-test yourgame. Then, make your changes and prepare for your finalshowcase!
INDUSTRIOUS ENGINEERSWEEKS 3 & 8
Day 4 - RoboticsExplore the wonderful world of code as your workthrough hands-on challenges with BeeBots, Dash, andMatataLab!
Work through a variety of exciting design and buildchallenges around strong, stable, and creativestructures using LEGO!
Day 3 - Computer DiscoveryLearn all about what makes computers work as youexplore hands-on activities that teach you about CPUs,RAM, GPUs, and other computer components!
Day 2 - LEGO Builders
Day 1 - CircuitryExplore the world of electronics and engineering withfun projects using squishy circuits, Cubelets, and more!
Overall theme for the week: The world of electrical and mechanicalengineering is one of the most popular STEM careers in today's time. Thisweek, campers will gain hands-on experience with skills critical toengineering success by exploring circuits, microcontrollers, and roboticsthrough a variety of project-based learning experiences!
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Day 5 - CodingContinue to apply your coding skills with popularcoding apps like Kodable, Lightbot, and more!
COMPUTER CAPTAINSWEEKS 4 & 9
Day 4 - Video Game DesignContinue to code interactive stories through thecreation of your very own video game using thepopular app Bloxels EDU!
Continue to explore the creative side of coding as youmake your own mini-animation using Scratch Jr!
Day 3 - RoboticsExplore how the world of engineering and code cometogether as you use concepts you have learned throughoutthe week to complete a variety of hands-on roboticschallenges!
Day 2 - Coding with Scratch Jr.
Day 1 - Coding with KodableLearn the fundamentals of the language of computersas you explore the popular coding app Kodable!
Overall theme for the week: It's nearly impossible to go anywherewithout being influenced by a computer nowadays. This week, campers willexplore the ins and outs of how computers function as they explore howengineering, coding, networks, and cybersecurity come together to createthe digital world!
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Day 5 - Coding StationsIt's time for a choose your own coding adventure! Explore avariety of coding and robotics stations for more fun with yourfavourite tools from the week!
INNOVATORS & ENTREPRENEURSWEEKS 5 & 10
Day 4 - Posters/MarketingLearn the fundamentals of marketing as you createposters and other creative materials to prepare foryour final showcase!
It's time to bring your idea to life! Begin to build your ideathrough a variety of tools including 3D printing, 2D design,and LEGO!
Day 3 - Build Day 2Continue to bring your vision to life as you work throughimproving and adapting your prototype as a team!
Day 2 - Build Day 1
Day 1 - Ideation DayEvery great idea starts somewhere! Begin yourjourney into the world of entrepreneurship as ateam to create an idea!
Overall theme for the week: Learn to think and problem-solve likesome of the tech giants with our new innovation week! At the beginningof the week, campers will be posed with a design challenge and willwork throughout their time at camp to design, prototype, and pitch asolution!
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Day 5 - Pitching & ShowcaseGet ready to show-off your new and innovativecreation with your team at our weekly showcase!
