2024–25 PA DAY AND HOLIDAY CAMPS
Embark on an exciting journey of exploration and discovery with our PA Day program!
Your kids will delve into the wonders of seasonal changes, uncover the mysteries of spooktacular chemistry, race through speedy adventures, create imaginative structures, explore the marvels of the human body and discover cool critters. With hands-on STEM activities, this program ensures a day filled with fun, learning, and captivating experiences!
PRICING
-
Buy one and get any additional camps in the same order at 10% off!
To view and register for our French programs, please click here.
PA DAYS
MEMBERS: $51.50
PUBLIC: $57.00
HOLIDAY CAMP (2 day)
MEMBERS: $103.00
PUBLIC: $114.00
HOLIDAY CAMP (4 day)
MEMBERS: $206.00
PUBLIC: $228.00
MARCH BREAK CAMP (5 day)
MEMBERS: $232.88
PUBLIC: $258.75
SUDBURY LOCATION: SCIENCE NORTH, 100 RAMSEY LAKE RD. / DYNAMIC EARTH, 122 Big Nickel Rd.
AGES
-
4–5 (JK / SK)
-
6–8 (grades 1 to 3)
-
9–11 (grades 4 to 6)
LANGUAGES
-
English
-
French
DATES
- SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 — Fall into Science: Exploring Seasonal Changes
- at Science North
- NOVEMBER 1, 2024 — Spooktacular Science: An Adventure in Chemistry
- at Dynamic Earth
- NOVEMBER 29, 2024 — Cosmic Adventures: Exploring the Mysteries of Black Holes
- at Science North
- DECEMBER 30 and 31, 2024 — Holiday Camp: STEM Adventures
- at Science North
- JANUARY 2 and 3, 2025 — Holiday Camp: STEM Adventures
- at Science North
- JANUARY 31, 2025 — Speedy Adventures: Racing, Rockets, and Airborne Adventures
- at Science North
- MARCH 7, 2025 — Brick Builders' Bonanza: A Day of Creative Construction
- at Science North
- MARCH 10 to 14, 2025 — March Break Creative Builders Camp
- at Science North
- MARCH 31, 2025 — Superhuman Science: Exploring the Wonders of the Human Body
- at Science North
- JUNE 6, 2025 — Cool Critters: Reptiles and Amphibians Adventure
- at Science North
THUNDER BAY LOCATION: BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF THUNDER BAY, 270 windsor st.
AGES
-
4–5 (JK / SK)
-
6–8 (grades 1 to 3)
-
9–11 (grades 4 to 6)
LANGUAGES
-
English
DATES
- SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 — Fall into Science: Exploring Seasonal Changes
- NOVEMBER 15, 2024 — Spooktacular Science: An Adventure in Chemistry
- DECEMBER 30 and 31, 2024 — Holiday Camp: STEM Adventures
- JANUARY 2 and 3, 2025 — Holiday Camp: STEM Adventures
- JANUARY 24, 2025 — Speedy Adventures: Racing, Rockets, and Airborne Adventures
- FEBRUARY 28, 2025 — Brick Builders' Bonanza: A Day of Creative Construction
- MARCH 10 to 14, 2025 — March Break Creative Builders Camp
- MAY 2, 2025 — Superhuman Science: Exploring the Wonders of the Human Body
- JUNE 13, 2025 — Cool Critters: Reptiles and Amphibians Adventure
PA DAY & HOLIDAY CAMPS FAQs
- WHAT TIME DOES THE PA DAY / HOLIDAY CAMP START?
-
Group work starts at 9:00am, and finishes up around 4:00pm. See the daily itinerary for a breakdown of our day. In Sudbury, staff are onsite at 7:30am until 5:45pm, In Thunder Bay, staff are onsite at 8:00am until 5:30pm.
- WHAT TIME DO EARLY / LATE PROGRAMS START AND FINISH?
-
In Sudbury, the extended hours option starts at 7:30am and runs until 5:45pm.
In Thunder Bay, the extended hours option starts at 8:00am and runs until 5:30pm.
Our experience is that children react best to this slot when it is not highly structured versus the rest of their day.
The parent ‘experience’ ends at the drop-off area this year. We will smile while you give your child a hug, and then escort them to their respective space and instructor for the day.
- WHAT IS THE ATTENDANCE POLICY?
-
Parents are asked to sign their child in every morning, and out every evening in all of our programs. In order to ensure the safety of your child, you or your designated caregiver may be asked for ID at pick-up time, so please be prepared. Science North will call the parent of any participant who was not signed out to ensure they have arrived home safely. If your child will be leaving early, please notify the Program Coordinator at each site, and arrangements will be made to have your child ready at the appropriate time.
- WHY DO I HAVE TO SHOW PHOTO ID WHEN I PICK UP MY CHILD?
-
Photo ID is the simplest system for us to match a face and the name that you have provided as your designate for pick-up. We want to make sure we have the right name and the right person so that all the right family connections are made in your best interests.
- WHAT IS THE BACKGROUND EXPERIENCE OF YOUR STAFF?
-
We have a talented group of young people with a passion for children, science education and Northern Ontario. Their educational profiles can range from teachers and science graduates to post-secondary students in topics as diverse as speech pathology or physics. All staff must have a current police check for the vulnerable sector.
- HOW CAN I CONTACT THE PROGRAM WHEN IT IS IN PROGRESS?
-
All sites have a cellphone for use by the site supervisor. He / she will display that number near your sign in/out sheets at each location. If you cannot reach the site supervisor by cell, call Science North at 705-523-3188 and they will connect you with someone who may have alternate communication methods.
- CAN I BUY A LUNCH PACKAGE OR SNACKS?
-
Science North doesn’t offer any food packages or snacks outside of the Science North and Dynamic Earth sites. You must provide food for your child. We strongly suggest you send some kind of snack along with their lunch to keep your child going. Some children will arrive onsite at 7:30am (if a site option) and lunch isn't until noon. We take a pause / snack break mid-morning and afternoon, and anything as simple as an apple or crackers makes a difference.
- WHAT SHOULD MY CHILD WEAR?
-
The weather of the day will dictate how much we are in and outside. Since there's a chance for an impromptu game of soccer at lunch or a walk onsite, please make sure your child has appropriate footwear and is wearing clothes you are comfortable with getting dirty (just in case)!
- SHOULD MY CHILD BRING HIS / HER CELLPHONE OR OTHER ELECTRONICS?
-
We strongly recommend against sending your child with electronic gizmos that could accidentally be damaged or lost.
- HOW DO I FIND OUT WHAT YOU HAVE PLANNED FOR THE DAY?
-
Each location will have a copy of its program outline for the day in the area where you sign in and out. However, please ask our staff about your child's day, and what kind of activities happened in their group.
- WHAT IF MY CHILD HAS SPECIAL INCLUSION NEEDS?
-
We welcome children with special needs; however, our programs are not able to support all needs. Science North cannot provide a 1:1 staff / child ratio. If your child has help at school, consider how they will do without that assistance. Please talk with the Science North team to review your individual child's situation prior to registration by calling 705-523-3188.
- WHAT IF MY CHILD ISN'T THE RIGHT AGE FOR THE PROGRAM I WANT TO REGISTER IN?
-
We try to accommodate whenever we can. So, if your 9-year-old-niece wants to hang out with her 8-year-old cousin, we can find a way to make that work. The only place we draw the line is at the younger end of the age spectrum. The program is designed for 4 and up, not for 3 year olds.
- WHAT HAPPENS IF MY CHILD IS SICK OR HAS HEALTH CONCERNS?
-
If your child is sick please keep them at home. Contact us to see if we can try to reschedule them to another camp.
Staff members are not permitted to administer any type of medication to participants, and parents will be asked to verify that their child can self-administer. If your child has ongoing medical conditions, please make sure you have talked to staff before hand.
- WHAT HAPPENS IF MY CHILD GETS SICK ON-SITE?
-
There will be kids who develop an upset tummy, or exhibit symptoms that are common to a variety of ailments. If those symptoms are common to COVID-19, we will separate the child in question and call you to pick up your child.
- WHAT IF THERE IS A MEDICAL EMERGENCY?
-
In the event of a medical emergency, all appropriate first aid measures will be taken to ensure the safety of participants. A staff member certified in first aid is on hand at all times. In the case of site evacuations (ie. power outages) parents will be phoned to pick up their children. Each site has a cell phone, and will remain in contact with Science North through any emergencies.
ALLERGY ALERT: When your child is bringing his or her own food, please be aware of allergies and avoid sending nut products. If there are extreme allergies within the group, we will post that information at each site.
REGISTRATION AND CANCELLATION POLICIES
REGISTRATIONS ARE PROCESSED ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS
Programs require a minimum of four participants to run. Science North reviews registrations on a daily basis, and if a program has less than four registrations two weeks before its start date, parents will be notified that the program has been cancelled and refunds will be issued. All other registrations close 3 days prior to the program start date.
CANCELLATION BY A REGISTRANT
Registrants may cancel their registration prior to the commencement of their camp with the following refunds:
- If cancelled 14 or more business days prior to the start of the camp, the full registration fee will be refunded, minus a $10 (plus applicable taxes) service charge.
- Cancellations up to two business days before the camp start date will be subject to a service charge of $20 (plus applicable taxes).
- Cancellations less than two business days before the camp start date will not be refunded.
For details, call 705-523-3188 or email camps [at] sciencenorth.ca (camps[at]sciencenorth[dot]ca).
CANCELLATION BY SCIENCE NORTH
Science North reserves the right to cancel camps with insufficient registration. In this case, all existing registrants will be notified, and a full refund will be issued. All existing registrants will be notified by phone or email two weeks prior to a possible cancellation.
Science North has a zero-tolerance policy regarding violent behaviour in our camps. Participants may be asked to leave a program if there are concerns about participant and employee safety. Please note that refunds will not be issued should your child be asked to leave the program.
NON PAYMENT
A $50 (plus applicable taxes) service charge will apply to any dishonoured credit card payments or NSF cheques. Science North's liability is limited to refund of registration fees.
