Summer Camp 2023 - STEAM CAMP Brantford

We are an all year-round STEAM Facility that offers Summer STEAM Camps.  Our Brantford Summer Camp in the year 2023 will have 3 age groups: Lil' STEAMers(4-6 year olds), STEAM Camp Explorers (7-11 years old), & STEAM CAMP Engineers(12-14). 

During our 2023 Summer STEAM Camp, campers will be have hands on learning while exploring Science and Technology.  

Activities: C3DAR Lab Summer STEAM camp will have both hands-on experiments and computer-based STEAM activities in our 4,200 square foot facility. Campers will have a balanced day of outside play, lab Exploration Time, and many science and technology activities for them to experience and explore.  We will have some Technology exploration there too. Every week will have a different theme - no activities will be repeated.  

Age Groups:

• Lil' STEAMers(4-6 year olds). 
• STEAM Camp Camp Explorers (7-11 years old)
• STEAM CAMP Engineers(12-14 years old).
• The Engineer age group is going to be a new group that will allow more hands on learning, critical thinking, and more advanced challenges.

• Your child will be placed in a group based on their age as of July 1st For example, a child born on June 5, 2011 will be placed in the STEAM Camp Engineers(12-14). Please contact us if you have any questions about the age groups.

Price: $250/week. 

The price of camp includes, a Camp T-shirt and all supplies/materials for STEAM projects. All technology is provided for students.  Students will have projects that are brought home each week. We are offering a 5% discount on multiple weeks booked of camp. All discounts are automatically applied at checkout. 

Camp Time:  

• 9:00AM -4:00 PM. 

• Before Care: Time: 7:30am - 9:00am Fee: $30 per week  | After Care: Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm Fee: $30 per week  Before and After - $50 per week

**An additional charge of $10.00 will be applied to parents that are early dropping off or late picking up campers each day, that is not arranged beforehand**

 2023 Summer Camp Details: 

• WEEK 1 : JULY 3RD - JULY 7TH : Coding & Robotics 1* 
• WEEK 2: JULY 10TH - JULY 14TH : Flight & Space
• WEEK 3: JULY 17TH - JULY 21ST :Light & Sound 
• WEEK 4:  JULY 24TH - JULY 28TH : Engineering Week  
• WEEK 5: JULY 31ST - AUGUST 4TH : Chemistry & Reactions
• WEEK 6: AUGUST 8TH - AUGUST 11TH : STEAM Challenge Week 
• WEEK 7: AUGUST 14ST -AUGUST 17TH : Animation and AR
• WEEK 8: AUGUST 21ST - AUGUST 25TH : Coding & Robotics 2* 
• WEEK 9: AUGUST 28TH - SEPTEMBER 1ST : Media Week - Ages 8- 14 Only 

*Coding & Robotics will have different activities each week. You don't have to attend 1 camp to attend the other.

 

C3DAR Lab STEAM Camp Lil’Steamers (4-6) & Explorers (7-11)

Week 1 – Coding and Robotics 1** - Campers will be working on various projects that explore the world of coding, and being able to build and control robots. They will also be exploring the use of servos to code and build their own animatronics.

Week 2 – Flight & Space - Campers will be experimenting with and building high flying, compressed air, pop bottle rockets. Campers will also be competing in our annual egg drop challenge, where they will be engineering their own safe landing egg contraption with found and recycled materials.

Week 3 – Light & Sound - Campers will be exploring how light and sound work in the world around us. Campers will get to learn how light energy and sound energy can be used to manipulate objects, air, and water.

Week 4 – Engineering Week - Campers will be learning about bridge engineering and how to be successful in our annual Bridge Building Competition. Campers will be encouraged to use popsicle sticks to build a bridge that can hold the most weight. Campers will work on various other activities to help support their understanding to engineering and coding.

Week 5 – Chemistry & Chemical Reactions - Campers will be experimenting with various chemical reactions, and chemistry activities. They will also be learning how chemistry is used and is important in our daily lives.

Week 6 – STEAM Challenge Week - Campers will be challenged with various open ended build challenges, with various materials, small electric motors, and much more. Campers will have to work with their teams to complete each challenge cooperatively and with combined critical thinking skills. Not all challenges are a success for some teams, but the learning from each challenge is the key.

Week 7 – Animation & Augmented Reality (AR) - Campers in this week will be exploring various forms of animation and how they are composed. Campers will explore both traditional hand drawn animation, Claymation, and digital animation. Campers will also explore the world of Augmented reality, about build their own custom Pokémon character.

Week 8 – Coding & Robotics 2** - Campers will be working on various projects that explore the world of coding, and being able to build and control robots. They will also be exploring the use of servos to code and build their own remote controlled cars.

 WEEK  9 - Media Week - Campers will get a chance to make their own short film/movie trailer. They will learn concepts such as storyboarding, lighting, filming and editing.  Ages 8+

 

** Coding and Robotics Weeks are not connected, are different programs, with different activities. You do not need to be in one to succeed in the other.

 

C3DAR Lab STEAM Camp Engineers (12-14) Descriptions:

Week 1 – Coding and Robotics 1** - Engineers will be working with various materials, microcontrollers, servos, and various machines to produce their own Remote Controlled Zipline Climber. These are specialty designed summer programs built at C3DAR Lab and will allow students to work in our “Play Pen”. This will mean mature campers will be guided on the safe use of different machines such as laser CNCs, drill presses, and various other tools. Campers in this program will also explore the use of microcontrollers, servos, and 3D printers if the camper chooses to do so to complete their project.

++Engineers that do not meet the maturity level or violate safety procedures intentionally within the “Play Pen”, will be moved to the Explorers section.

Week 2 – Flight & Space - Engineers in this section will be experimenting to build high flying compressed air pop bottle rockets. They will also be engineering their own safe landing egg contraption with real world materials such as plexi, wood, or printed plastics. Additionally, Engineers will be learning to build their own G-Force Sensor to test and collect data on their two projects. These are specialty designed summer programs built at C3DAR Lab and will allow students to work in our “Play Pen”. This will mean mature campers will be guided on the safe use of different machines such as laser CNCs, drill presses, and various other tools. Campers in this program will also explore the use of 3D printers if the camper chooses to do so to complete their project.

++Engineers that do not meet the maturity level or violate safety procedures intentionally within the “Play Pen”, will be moved to the Explorers section.

Week 3 – Light & Sound - Engineers in this section will be experimenting with both light and sound. Engineers will learn to design and build a sound activated intelligent laser to produce a laser light show. Students will explore the various ways in which lasers can be manipulated with fog and mirrors to produce laser mazes. These are specialty designed summer programs built at C3DAR Lab and will allow students to work in our “Play Pen”. This will mean mature campers will be guided on the safe use of different machines such as laser CNCs, drill presses, and various other tools. Campers in this program will also explore the use of optical lasers and 3D printers if the camper chooses to do so to complete their project.

++Engineers that do not meet the maturity level or violate safety procedures intentionally within the “Play Pen”, will be moved to the Explorers section.

Week 4 – Engineering Week - Engineers in this section will be experimenting and build a bridge with real world materials such as wood, plastics, metal, and even concrete. This group will be challenged to build bridges that are even stronger than their Lil’Steamer and Explorer counter parts. Engineers are encouraged to use modern day engineering techniques to build bridges that can withstand stronger forces put against them. These are specialty designed summer programs built at C3DAR Lab and will allow students to work in our “Play Pen”. This will mean mature campers will be guided on the safe use of different machines and materials, such as laser CNCs, drill presses, and various other tools. Campers in this program will also explore the use of different materials, their strengths, and weaknesses to complete their project.

++Engineers that do not meet the maturity level or violate safety procedures intentionally within the “Play Pen”, will be moved to the Explorers section.

Week 5 – Chemistry & Chemical Reactions - Engineers will be building their own STEAM Boat to experiment with various ways to “power” their boat on water. Engineers will learn about various chemical reactions and energy sources that could help make their boat a success. Engineers are encouraged to use modern day engineering techniques to build boats. These are specialty designed summer programs built at C3DAR Lab and will allow students to work in our “Play Pen”. This will mean mature campers will be guided on the safe use of different machines and materials, such as laser CNCs, drill presses, and various other tools. Campers in this program will also explore the use of different materials, their strengths, and weaknesses to complete their project.

++Engineers that do not meet the maturity level or violate safety procedures intentionally within the “Play Pen”, will be moved to the Explorers section.

Week 6 – STEAM Challenge Week - Engineers will be building their own boats, to hold the most weight, and stay buoyant. Engineers are encouraged to use modern day engineering techniques to build boats and explore how boats can haul large cargo without capsizing. These are specialty designed summer programs built at C3DAR Lab and will allow students to work in our “Play Pen”. This will mean mature campers will be guided on the safe use of different machines and materials, such as laser CNCs, drill presses, and various other tools. Campers in this program will also explore the use of different materials, their strengths, and weaknesses to complete their project.

++Engineers that do not meet the maturity level or violate safety procedures intentionally within the “Play Pen”, will be moved to the Explorers section.

Week 7 – Animation & Augmented Reality (AR) - Engineers in this week will be exploring various forms of animation and how they are composed. Engineers will explore both traditional hand drawn animation, Claymation, stop-motion animation, and digital animation. Engineers will also explore the world of Augmented reality, about build their own creatures. These are specialty designed summer programs built at C3DAR Lab and will allow students to work in our “Play Pen”. This will mean mature campers will be guided on the safe use of different machines and materials, and various other computer electronic tools.

++Engineers that do not meet the maturity level or violate safety procedures intentionally within the “Play Pen”, will be moved to the Explorers section.

Week 8 – Coding & Robotics 2** - Engineers will be working with various materials, microcontrollers, servos, and various machines to produce their own robotic creation/critter. These are specialty designed summer programs built at C3DAR Lab and will allow students to work in our “Play Pen”. This will mean mature campers will be guided on the safe use of different machines such as laser CNCs, drill presses, and various other tools. Campers in this program will also explore the use of microcontrollers, servos, and 3D printers if the camper chooses to do so to complete their project.

 WEEK  9 - Media Week - Campers will get a chance to make their own short film/movie trailer. They will learn concepts such as storyboarding, lighting, filming and editing.  Ages 9+

++Engineers that do not meet the maturity level or violate safety procedures intentionally within the “Play Pen”, will be moved to the Explorers section.

** Coding and Robotics Weeks are not connected, are different programs, with different activities. You do not need to be in one to succeed in the other.

 

 

Lunch: We have 2 lunches throughout the day. Students are asked to bring their own nut-free snacks and lunch and water bottle. 

Additional Information: We will be going outside daily, weather permitting. Only Friday's we will be having Pizza and Popcorn that is included. 

We will doing multiple different activities through the week. We try to have a wide range of activities that will keep the campers challenged while still having fun. They will have an opportunity to have some Coding time each week. 

Change of Dates: We understand that families may not have their family schedule yet, we will allow change of weeks up to April 1st with no additional cost. 

Cancellation/Refund: Any refund requests prior to March 31st, 2023 may request a refund - minus a 5% credit card transaction charge. 

Refunds requests made April 1st and after, will receive a C3DAR Lab credit with a $50 Administration Fee deducted.

Refund requests after the first day of camp sessions will not be accepted.

 

 

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