Dynamic Earth will be closed for annual maintenance from Monday, November 11 to Thursday, November 14.

Science North's Floating Dock at the Ramsey Lake Boardwalk is currently decommissioned. Reopening is expected in Spring 2025. Please access via Paris or Elizabeth Street.

ASK Program

WANT YOUR KIDS TO LEARN MORE ABOUT SCIENCE? ASK!

after-school science kids program


Science North’s After-School Science Kids (or ASK) program offers:

  • Hands-on science activities (both outside and in the science centre)
  • Healthy snacks
  • Homework club
  • ...and more!

SPOTS AVAILABLE, SIGN UP NOW!

Contact: Ian Sproule
Phone: 705-280-0748
Email: afterschoolkids [at] sciencenorth.ca (afterschoolkids[at]sciencenorth[dot]ca)

This unique, Ministry of Education-licensed program explores the world of science through hands-on activities tailored to students' interests. Students will get to explore the world around them through activities focused on coding, chemistry, engineering, biology, and so much more!

(Past guests have included Dr. Roberta Bondar, Canada’s first female astronaut; Dr. Philip J. Currie from the University of Alberta, who has discovered and named dinosaurs; Marc Garneau, Canadian astronaut; and Dr. James Delgado, expert on the Titanic)


Due to bus routes, participating schools include:
  • Alexander Public School
  • École St Denis
  • École publique Hélène-Gravel
  • Holy Cross Catholic Elementary School
  • MacLeod Public School

ASK follows the school calendar running from September to June. Space is available for children ages 4 to 12. Part-time spots require a minimum 3-days-a-week commitment and will be available in select programs.


FEES

  • Science North members:
    • $15 per student per day
  • Non-members:
    • $16 per student per day 

Space is limited. Reserve yours today!


Contact: Ian Sproule
Phone: 705-280-0748
Email: afterschoolkids [at] sciencenorth.ca (afterschoolkids[at]sciencenorth[dot]ca)

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