NEWS RELEASE
SCIENCE NORTH
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Registration for Science North Summer Science Camps is now open in Barrie as well as 35 different communities across northern Ontario.
The programs provide a unique blend of hands-on science and fun for kids with new highlights every season. “We love having the chance to share our passion for science with kids across Northern Ontario,” says Cathy Stadder Wise, senior scientist - Camps and Programs at Science North.
"Developing a positive attitude towards science starts at an early age, and we all know how important science and technology are in our everyday lives. Last year, Science North had over 2,900 registrations for science camp in 34 different communities, and we are always striving to reach as many kids as we can. It’s a thrill when we have campers who grew up in our programs sending their kids to science camp!"
The following Science Summer Camps are available in Barrie from Aug. 20 - 24:
Summer Science Camps (English)
• Ages 4 to 5
• Ages 6 to 8
• Ages 9 to 11
This week is Science Camp in your town! Have your child join us in a smorgasbord of science that plays to children’s natural curiosity. Through hands - on activities and games, kids will discover and explore the world around them - whether the rocks in their backyard, or making their best paper airplane ever!
Registration is available online 24 hours a day here or by calling 1-800-461-4898 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit the website for more information about Summer Science Camp programs being held in your community.
Science North is proud to offer Summer Science Camps across northern Ontario and has been offering Summer Science Camp programs to children since 1987.
About Science North
Science North is northern Ontario’s most popular tourist attraction and an educational resource for children and adults across the province. Science North maintains the second- and eighth-largest science centres in Canada.
Science North’s attractions include a science centre, IMAX theatre, digital Planetarium, butterfly gallery, special exhibits hall, and Dynamic Earth – Home of the Big Nickel, a separate science centre focused on mining and earth sciences.
As part of its mandate, Science North provides science experiences throughout Northern Ontario including outreach to schools and festivals, summer science camps and more, and has a permanent base in Thunder Bay providing outreach to the Northwest. Science North is an agency of the Government of Ontario. For more information please visit ScienceNorth.ca.
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