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PD Day Camps

Discover many incredible STEAM-themed, one-day camps for campers 5-12 years old. Our PD Day camps are highly educational and interactive lead by our skilled team of STEAM Facilitators. Our PD Day camps inspire youth with a variety of topics like space, the ocean, superheros and more! With fun, hands-on learning in science, technology, engineering, arts and math, your kids will want to keep coming back. Register today, these camps will fill up fast!

Brain Power

March 8, 2019

Harness the power of the mind with this exciting brain-bending camp! Campers will delve in to the fascinating world of psychology and sociology to learn why we think the way we do. We’ll build put on our thinking hats, create our own neural networks using string, perform left versus right brain tasks, and make mini-models of the brain, all in time for Brain Awareness Week!

For the Birds

April 11, 2019

Tweet, tweet! It’s time to join us and our feathered, flighty friends! Campers will become burgeoning bird watchers as they learn about different identification tips, beak designs, and habitats as we study the species of Nova Scotia. As the day flies by, we’ll listen to bird songs, and dabble into the history of working birds and keeping birds as pets, and much more!

Sense-sational!

May 17, 2019

Spring brings about all kinds of new sights, sounds, and smells! Join us as we learn more about what makes each sense special and how they work together as a team! Do our senses affect how we learn and grow? Why are different senses stronger than others? Is there really a sixth sense? We’ll have fun with taste tests, silly smells, and more on what’s sure to be a stimulating sensational day!

Digital Discovery Day Camp

May 17, 2019 | Ages 9-14

Dive into the coding, hardware, and creative teamwork that drives the development of today’s tech. Meet and work one-on-one with professionals from Nova Scotia’s booming digital industry. This camp is a collaborative partnership between Discovery Centre and Digital Nova Scotia. 

Science Survivor 

June 27, 2019

Outplay and outwit! These campers will take part in Discovery Centre competitions, trivia, and games in teams as they work together to build skills, smarts, and friendships! We’ll explore the amazing science of survival, be inspired by great survival stories, and gain wilderness tips and tools to take along on their next wild adventure! 

PRICING
  • Non-members: $45
  • Members: $40
AGE RANGES 5 -7 years & 8 – 12 years
TIME 9am-5pm

Please note: only a limited number of spots are available for each age category.

Drop off and Pick up

  • Regular Drop off 8-9am
  • Pick up 4-5pm

Please note that parents will need to sign-in their children each morning at admissions. Discovery Centre closes at 5:00pm and parents are required to pick up their children no later than 5:00pm.

What to Bring
Please provide your camper with a big lunch, two snacks, a water bottle and sneakers.

Forms
The Emergency Contact Form will be sent via email upon registration. They can be submitted in person or via fax/email. Please make sure to notify us of any allergies or special medical needs.

Refund Policy
Cancellations must be received 14 business days prior to the registered camp to receive a full refund.  Medical reasons that are supported by a doctor’s note will be the exception.  Within 14-21 days of initial request, refunds will be processed.

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