SCI-FI's summer camp programs run weekly for eight weeks in July and August. We now offer six unique types of camp: Science Camps, Technology Camps, Computer Science Camps, Medical Science Camps, Nutrition Camps, and Veterinary Medicine Camps. Our camp registration is based on Grade Level. Please register your child in camps for the Grade they will be entering in the fall!
Our camps have new projects each year so returning campers can enroll in their favorite camp and still be challenged!
We also offer Girl Power on Thursday nights for our female & female-presenting campers. More details can be found by clicking here!
This year: Our camps will start at 9:00am and end at 3:30pm and our last camp week of the season ends on Thursday, August 22, 2024.
Grades 1-2
This year we will be offering three camps for our Grade 1-2 campers! Mackenzie camps will run all summer and Jurassic Adventures will only run on select weeks. Each will include separate projects and activities to allow more opportunity for these campers to explore!
Mackenzie: Curiosity (Grade 1-2)
This camp will spark children’s curiosity to explore the world around them! Activities of this camp will include a variety of projects, outdoor activities, and an opportunity to learn the language of computers by playing with Ozobots!
Mackenzie: Discovery (Grade 1-2)
This camp will allow children to discover the ecosystem in our own backyard! This camp will include a variety of outdoor explorations, a visit to the Natural History Museum, and a special guest visitor from the Zoo Society!
Back by popular demand! Jurassic Adventures (Grade 1-2)
Dinosuar Camp! Calling all junior paleontologists! Is your child obsessed with Dinosaurs. Do they laugh when you confuse a pterodactyl with a pteranodon? This camp will explore the world of Dino's and Geology.
All camps will include outdoor activities, hands-on science projects, and a week full of fun!
Grades 3-4
Mad Science (Grade 3-4)
Lab coats, goggles, test tubes, Oh My! The campers will become mad scientists and spend their week mixing potions to create all kinds of concoctions. If you like things that are messy, slimy, or glow in the dark then this is the camp for you!
Master Makers Jr. (Grade 3-4)
Do you have a future engineer on your hands? Then this is the camp for them! In this technology camp we will be learning all about electricity, energy, and hydraulics! Campers will also get to test their robotics skills by building robots with Lego Mindtorms.
Mission to Mars (Grade 3-4)
A Mission to Mars: SCI-FI style! Our mission begins with Astronaut training in preparation for our (pretend) journey to Mars. These astronauts will blast off to our Mars research base where they will examine the structure of the planet and what would be required for a life on Mars. This mission will combine astronomy, ecology, geology, and fun! This camp will involve hands on projects and a trip to the campus observatory.
Codemakers- Minecraft (Grade 3-4)
In this camp we will be exploring aspects of architecture and engineering through the use of Minecraft. Students will learn basic coding skills, complete hands-on building challenges and some Minecraft inspired take-home projects. If you have a budding computer scientist and home, then this is the camp for them!
Grades 5-6
Newton (Grade 5-6)
Throughout the week, Newton campers will perform many challenges, hands-on activities, and projects that are focused on technology and engineering. Not only will the campers enjoy learning scientific and technological concepts through fun activities and projects, but they will also get to design and build a Lego robot! This is the perfect camp for the young aspiring engineer.
Forensic Science Camp (Grade 5-6)
Crime Scene Investigation: SCI-FI Style. Students will learn about the science behind the methods that forensic professionals use to solve real crimes. They will learn about fingerprint analysis, projectile trajectory, DNA, blood types, and much more. Then, at the end of the week, students will use the skills they have learned throughout the week to solve a crime and save the day!
Bentham: Veterinary Medicine (Grade 5-6)
Campers are provided with the unique chance to become a veterinarian for a week. They will get to do animal exams, learn about animal physiology and behavior, and interact with real live animals. Campers will also receive a behind the scenes look at various WCVM facilities, including the dairy barn and laboratories. So, if your child loves animals, this is the camp for them! Offered in partnership with the Western College of Veterinary Medicine.
New This Year! Codemakers - Junior Game Development (Grade 5-6)
Like Games? Learn to make one! Campers will learn to create their very own complex and interactive games through the power of Scratch Coding. Throughout the week, campers will learn the basics of game design including game mechanics, pixel art design, and more. While designing games, campers will explore fundamental programming principles through intuitive block coding.
Grades 5-9
FX- The Science of the Movies (Grade 5-9)
This camp combines technology, chemistry, physics, and creativity to discover the Hollywood secrets behind your favourite hit movies from the last year and beyond! Students in this camp will experience first-hand what it takes to make a hit Hollywood film and test some of the tricks of the trade. If you’ve ever wondered how Hollywood creates their “movie magic” then this camp is for you
Savoury Science - Cooking and Nutrition (Grade 5-9)
This is the only camp where you can eat your science! Children engage in a week of food science and hands on food preparation. The activities will promote healthy eating habits and help children develop a positive relationship with food. If your children is the next MasterChef, this is the camp for them. Offered in partnership with the College of Pharmacy and Nutrition.
New This Year! Codemakers- Minecraft Masters (Grade 5-9)
Take your Minecraft skills to the next level! In this camp we will be going deeper into the Minecraft world. Students will learn basic coding skills, complete hands-on building challenges and some Minecraft inspired take-home projects. If you have a budding computer scientist and home, then this is the camp for them! Some Minecraft experience is recommended, but not required
Grades 7+
Osler - Medical Science Camp (Grade 7+)
Campers will be learning about different areas of medical sciences which may include pharmacology, physiology, kinesiology, biochemistry, medicine, and dentistry! Campers also may have guest speakers and tours of various health science facilities on campus. At the end of the week, they will then apply all their newly learned skills to perform a mock surgery! So, if you have an aspiring health care worker growing up in your household, this is the summer camp for them!
Fulton: Veterinary Medicine (Grade 7+)
Campers are provided with the unique chance to become a veterinarian for a week. They will get to do animal exams, learn about animal physiology and behavior, perform a simple dissection, and interact with real live animals. Campers will also receive a behind the scenes look at various WCVM facilities, including the dairy barn, small animal clinic, and anatomy lab. So, if your child is constantly trying to perform amateur surgery on the family pet, this is the camp for them! Offered in partnership with the Western College of Veterinary Medicine.
Tesla (Grade 7+)
Tesla campers will get the chance to learn many valuable and practical technological skills, including soldering, circuitry, computer-assisted design (CAD), and basic programming! They will also get the opportunity to tour some of the coolest and most advanced facilities that the University of Saskatchewan and College of Engineering have to offer. So, if your child’s role models include Eli Tesla, Heddy Lamarr, or Bill Gates, this is the camp for them! Week 1 (July 2nd - July 5th) is "Girls Only" Tesla for girls and female presenting youth
Hawking Logic (Grade 7+)
During a week of camp students will learn logic games and puzzles and some fun math tricks that will boggle the minds of your friends and family (YES, math can be cool!). For the kid who likes riddles, puzzles and board games, this is the camp for them. (Warning: Your child may develop an obsession with solving Rubik’s Cubes)
Codemakers - Video Game Development (Grade 7+)
Students will learn to create complex and interactive computer games. Throughout the week students will learn the logic of computer programming. Equipped with that knowledge, the students will get to design and create their very own computer games! ** Basic computer literacy is required**
Codemakers - Raspberry Pi BootCamp (Grade 7+)
For campers interested in real-world physical applications of programming, this is the perfect camp! Students will learn to develop and build connected devices using the Raspberry Pi Pico board. From 3d printing to programming to circuits and beyond, this week is packed with fun projects!** Basic computer literacy is required**
Codemakers - 2D Animation (Grade 7+)
In this camp we will be teaching frame by frame animation, and how it's evolved over the years. Using powerful software, we will be able to create characters or objects that move freely and can be easily animated. Independent animation has never been easier! **Basic computer literacy is required**
Codemakers
SCI-FI Science Camps is proud to be participating in Codemakers, a national program powered by Actua and Google. Actua’s network members at post-secondary institutions across Canada will empower 100,000 youth with critical computer science skills and prepare them for their future roles as innovators in technology.www.actua.ca.
Codemakers- Minecraft (Grade 3-4)
In this camp we will be exploring aspects of architecture and engineering through the use of Minecraft. Students will learn basic coding skills, complete hands-on building challenges and some Minecraft inspired take-home projects. If you have a budding computer scientist and home, then this is the camp for them!
New This Year! Codemakers- Minecraft Masters (Grade 5-9)
Take your Minecraft skills to the next level! In this camp we will be going deeper into the Minecraft world. Students will learn basic coding skills, complete hands-on building challenges and some Minecraft inspired take-home projects. If you have a budding computer scientist and home, then this is the camp for them! Some Minecraft experience is recommended, but not required
New This Year! Codemakers - Junior Game Development (Grade 5-6)
Like Games? Learn to make one! Campers will learn to create their very own complex and interactive games through the power of Scratch Coding. Throughout the week, campers will learn the basics of game design including game mechanics, pixel art design, and more. While designing games, campers will explore fundamental programming principles through intuitive block coding.
Codemakers - Video Game Development (Grade 7+)
Students will learn to create complex and interactive computer games. Throughout the week students will learn the logic of computer programming. Equipped with that knowledge, the students will get to design and create their very own computer games! **Basic comupter literacy is required**
Codemakers - Raspberry Pi BootCamp (Grade 7+)
For campers interested in real-world physical applications of programming, this is the perfect camp! Students will learn to develop and build connected devices using the Raspberry Pi Pico board. From 3d printing to programming to circuits and beyond, this week is packed with fun projects! **Basic computer literacy is required**
Codemakers - 2D Animation (Grade 7+)
In this camp we will be teaching frame by frame animation, and how it's evolved over the years. Using powerful software, we will be able to create characters or objects that move freely and can be easily animated. Independent animation has never been easier! **Basic computer literacy is required**
Health Science Camps
Health Camps began in 2009. The projects and activties are developed by students from the College of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy and Nutrition. Our health is intricately connected to the world around us, and by helping campers learn more about these connections we will promote healthy living, get youth excited and interested in health care, and most of all provide a fun and open environment for exploration of and learning about the human body.
Medical science includes a broad range of disciplines, such as pharmacy, medicine, nursing, dentistry, psychology, nutrition, etc. It incorporates the study and research of health-related issues to understand how humans function, and the application of that knowledge to improve health and to prevent and cure diseases.
- Forensic Science Camp - Grades 5 & 6
- Savoury Science Food Camp - Grades 5 and up
- Osler - Medical Science Camp - Grades 7 and up
Forensic Science Camp (Grade 5-6)
Crime Scene Investigation: SCI-FI Style. Students will learn about the science behind the methods that forensic professionals use to solve real crimes. They will learn about fingerprint analysis, projectile trajectory, DNA, blood types, and much more. Then, at the end of the week, students will use the skills they have learned throughout the week to solve a crime and save the day!
Savoury Science Food Camp- Cooking and Nutrition (Grade 5+)
This is the only camp where you can eat your science! Children engage in a week of food science and hands on food preparation. The activities will promote healthy eating habits and help children develop a positive relationship with food. If your children is the next MasterChef, this is the camp for them. Offered in partnership with the College of Pharmacy and Nutrition.
Osler - Medical Science Camp (Grade 7+)
Campers will be learning about different areas of medical sciences which may include pharmacology, physiology, kinesiology, biochemistry, medicine, and dentistry! Campers also may have guest speakers and tours of various health science facilities on campus. At the end of the week, they will then apply all their newly learned skills to perform a mock surgery! So, if you have an aspiring health care worker growing up in your household, this is the summer camp for them!
Veterinary Medicine Camps
VetMed camps are offered thanks to a partnership with the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM). Our instructors will be working with staff from WCVM to develop interesting hands-on projects so that campers will be able to explore the exciting connections between the sciences and the world of veterinary medicine.
- Bentham - Grades 5 & 6
- Fulton - Grades 7 and up
Bentham and Fulton:
Campers are provided with the unique chance to become a veterinarian for a week. They will get to do animal exams, learn about animal physiology and behavior, and interact with real live animals. Fulton campers will also perform simple dissections.
Campers will also receive a behind the scenes look at various WCVM facilities, including the dairy barn, small animal clinic, and anatomy lab. So, if your child loves animals, this is the camp for them!
Extended Hours
Extended Hours is a before and after camp program SCI-FI offers to parents who have to drop their kids off early and pick them up late. Instructors supervise EH campers in the lounge before and after camp each day. Extended Hours run every week of Saskatoon camp, starting at 8:00 AM and ending at 5:15 PM.
To register for extended hours, click the option to register for the program during the camp registration process.