Discover programs for youth at UNBC
Get ready to explore, learn, and make amazing memories with UNBC’s youth programs! From hands-on workshops to exciting activities, we offer a fun and supportive environment where you can discover new interests, build cool skills, and connect with awesome new friends. Whether you’re dreaming big or just looking for your next adventure, UNBC is the perfect place to grow, play, and shine. Come join the fun and see where it takes you!
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Science PALS: Ages 6 to 8
Active Minds Science PALS camps include science activities, physical exercises, and brain breaks, with leaders guiding activities and encouraging questions for campers ages 6 to 8.
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Science Camps: Ages 9 to 12
Active Minds Science Camps feature exciting, hands-on activities where campers ages 9 to 12 will explore science in action, ask curious questions, and enjoy brain breaks with physical movement and games.
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Active Minds - Active Bodies
Keep your child active this summer with UNBC’s blended Active Minds science and Timberwolves sports camp for kids ages 9 to 12.
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SPARK Lab Discovery
Step into a week-long, free internship and immerse yourself in cutting-edge research across Arts, Social Sciences, and STEM. Gain hands-on experience, collaborate with industry professionals, and ignite your passion for science and innovation. This is your chance to develop valuable skills and shape your future in research and technology!
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Junior Leader program
If you are a high school student looking for a fun and engaging volunteer experience, join the Active Minds Junior Leader program to help camp leaders run STEM-based activities at our hands-on camps.
Join the Junior Leader program
Active Minds clubs
Dive into discovery with Active Minds! Join clubs like Computer Science and STEAM, or enjoy hands-on in-class workshops. Explore, create, and learn new skills in fun, engaging environments.
Join an Active Minds club
Go ENG Girl
Go ENG Girl is a free and exciting event for girls from grades 7 to 10 to learn more about the growing world of engineering.
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Go CODE Girl
Go CODE Girl is a free opportunity for grades 7 to 10 girls to learn more about the rapidly-growing fields of technology, computing, and software engineering.
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Go PHYS Girl
Discover the forces shaping tomorrow's greatest inventions, most groundbreaking solutions, and transformative societal advancements at this free event for girls and non-binary youth in grades 7 to 10.
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Black youth in STEM
UNBC’s Community Outreach offers programs like Black Youth in STEM, Spark Discovery, Cultural Language School, P.G. Library events, Northern Health, Seasonal Activity Boxes, Indigenous programs, and more.
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