Active Minds Science Camps (Ages 9-12)

Summer Programs 2023

Registration Open - a few spots available for Aug 21-25 camp.

Please note if your child is turning 9 this calendar year they are eligible to register for these camps.

Camps run weekly IN-PERSON from Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:00pm daily.

In each session leaders will walk campers through the activity explaining the science and encouraging questions along the way, as well as introducing them to physical activities and brain breaks!

Camp fees vary by duration, see below.


Science Future - Science Past

Have you ever wondered how fields were watered in ancient Persia (Iran)? Or how greed was prevented by ancient Greek philosophers? Maybe you hadn't until now! This camp will answer questions of the ancient civilizations of the world as well as how those technologies have transformed and are still used today. Science has transformed from simple machines and the discovery of DNA to rockets and modern genetics! This camp will explore the past and present as well as create hypotheses about the future of science, who knows what will be in store!

Scheduled - Week 1: Jul 4th - 7th ($250 four days) Sold Out and 
Week 8: Aug 21st - 25th ($300 five days) - space available


Cyber Chase

We spend so much time on our computers, why not learn what’s really going on in there? Campers will learn the in’s and outs of our computers as we take a week to do a deep dive into the world of computing. Learn about hardware, security, the world wide web and more through activities done through the browser, on our Micro:Bits, and with our hands!

Scheduled - 
Week 2: Jul 10th - 14th ($300 five days) and Week 6: Aug 8th - 11th ($250 four days)


Active Minds Active Bodies

Jump in and engage in a world of sports and science! Keep your child active this summer with UNBC’s blended Active Minds and Timberwolves sports camp. Presented in collaboration with UNBC Athletics. 

Scheduled - Week 3: Jul 17th - 21st ($300 five days)  - Sold Out and Week 7: Aug 14th - 18th ($300 five days) - a few spots left


Engineering 101

Learn to think outside the box and ignite your engineering creativity! Jump headfirst into the practical application of science and math made fun. We’ll explore many engineering types including civil, chemical, mechanical, geological, and environmental. Camper gain hands-on experience in the engineering process of designing, constructing, testing and then rebuilding your creations. Get ready to test your engineering imagination!

Scheduled - Week 4: Jul 24th - 28th ($300 five days) - SOLD OUT


Chemistry 101

If you are interested in learning more about chemistry then this camp is for you! We will explore all kinds of things that happen in everyday life and learn about chemical reactions.

Scheduled - Week 5: Jul 31st - Aug 4th ($300 five days) - SOLD OUT