PD Day Camps- Discovery Centre, Nova Scotia's Science Centre

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!

Nature Navigators

September 27, 2019

Head north, step west, and look all around; Earth is teaming with life, nature, and patterns. Come explore classifications, map reading, and nature cycles. What are the “lungs” of planet Earth and the difference between coniferous or deciduous? Why do animals migrate and how do they know their route? Join this camp for a cardinal connection to nature!

Brain Busting Puzzles

October 25, 2019

Mind-bending challenges await in this camp designed to puzzle the best problem solvers. Put your skills to the test with an exciting twist on classic Rubik’s Cube challenges, explore a labyrinth of scientific riddles and whodunits, and learn how to create your own puzzles to challenge your friends and family!

A Day in the Life

November 22, 2019

What do Oceanographers, Seismologists, Metallurgists, or Zoologists do? What will you be when you grow up? You will not pick a career if you never knew it existed! Be prepared to sample careers and explore fields of science known and unknown.

Astronaut Adentures

November 28, 2019

Chris Hadfield dreamed as a child of becoming an astronaut and thinking up ways to prepare himself. He thought “astronauts fly, so I’m going to become an air cadet and learn to fly”. Let’s prepare for blast-off! What will we need? Join our camp for an out-of-this-world adventure exploring languages, solving puzzles, and working as a part of Discovery Centre’s junior astronaut team.

Light Bright

January 31, 2020

Let’s investigate the fastest moving thing on planet Earth! How are rainbows formed and why do they always follow the same pattern? What happens to your eyes in times of more or less light? Let’s be transparent; there will be brilliant experiments. Join this Discovery Centre camp for an enlightening experience.

Fable, Fantasy and the Facts

March 25, 2020

We’ll separate fact from fiction in your favorite books and fables with a little scientific investigation. Can the average person leap tall buildings in a single bound like a comic book hero? Could a tortoise really race a rabbit? Besides rain and snow is it possible for meatballs to fall from the sky? Put on your critical thinking hats as we read between the lines

PRICING	Non-members: $50 Members: $45
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.

Music Notes

April 2, 2020

Bop, sway, whistle away. Listen up campers, this day has a dance-party feel but the turntables are spinnin’ up science. Evidence of the world first known instruments, to birds in cages, to radios, and rock n’ roll, you won’t want to miss a beat. How have inventions aided and created the music we know and love? Can music connect us to feelings, memory, or culture? We aim for resounding experiences.

Insect Inspect

April 23, 2020

Calling all junior entomologists! A day filled with beetles, flies, gnats, moths, grasshoppers, butterflies, bees, and more. What is an insect and how many varieties in Nova Scotia? What are “invasive bug species” and what do scientist do to stop unwanted bugs? Is entomophagy hard for you to swallow? Don’t be ant-sy register now before your camper bugs you to.

Trash or Treasure

May 15, 2020

After spring thaw occurs does it surprise you how much litter is revealed? What are single use plastics? What are the 3Rs and what small changes in our lives can make a big impact? Where does the garbage go on collections day? What innovative things can we do with trash? We encourage you to pack a litter-less lunch. Waste not want not.

Circus of STEAM

June 29, 2020

When did circus’ start? How does learning STEAM help with your act? Juggle, balance, and deduce facts from fiction in these traveling entertainment shows. Fire, magic, smoke and mirrors paired with fascinating trained animals, acrobatics records and daring tricks. Perform the science that enables such incredible feats. Clowning around is required but keep a sharp eye not fall for distractions and illusions.