Summer Science Camps

Registration now open!

The Oil Sands Discovery Centre is offering an exciting range of science-themed camps this summer for students from Grade 2 to Grade 6. From doing exciting experiments to gaining new science skills, these camps have something for everyone.

This year, we are running three day-long camps on select Saturdays throughout the summer. Camps run from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Drop-off and sign-in begins at 9:30 a.m., with pick-up and sign-out ending at 4:30 p.m. All camps cost $28 per participant.

We will be taking precautions to protect campers from COVID-19 during the camps. Please see our Frequently Asked Questions for more information.

Camp Descriptions

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Chemistry Concoctions (Grades 2-6)

Calling all scientists! Come and experiment with cool chemical reactions - from exciting eruptions to creating fountains of foam, campers will explore the world of chemistry with hands-on experiments and crafts.

  • Date: Saturday, July 24

Science Olympics (Grades 4-6)

Get your Olympic spirit going and participate in fun team challenges! From building the strongest bridge to designing a wind-powered car, these events will bring out your inner competitor. Who will leave with the gold medal?

  • Date: Saturday, August 7

 

Superhero Science (Grades 2-3)

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have super powers? Campers will use science to lift heavy objects, make superhero slime, and create lightning. This camp is sure to amaze!

  • Date: Saturday, August 21

How to Register

By Email

To register, please complete the registration form and email it to osdc.education@gov.ab.ca.

Please note that this is only a registration request. A spot has not been reserved for your child until you have been contacted by someone from the Oil Sands Discovery Centre. Requests will be processed in the order that they are received. Please note it may take up to one business day to reply to your request.

 

By Phone

To register by phone, contact the Centre at 780-743-7167 and leave a message. Email registrations will be processed first, followed by phone registrations. It may take up to 48 hours to return your phone message. We appreciate your patience.

Registrations are not confirmed until you have heard back from the Oil Sands Discovery Centre.

Contact
Summer Science Camps
  780-743-7167