Science Rocks!

Science Rocks! 2021 Update!

On March 8, 2021 the Minister of Advanced Education and Skills Training released a public statement based on the advice of Dr. Bonnie Henry that post-secondary institutions in BC should plan for a safe return to on-campus activities starting in the Fall 2021.

Consequently, UFV will continue to hold the 2021 summer semester in an online or remote format only. This directly affects our ability to hold any in-person activities on campus. After much deliberation with our Science Rocks! Advisory Committee we felt it necessary to cancel our summer camps again this year.

We know it is important to you to keep science alive in our community so please watch out for our NEW PROGRAM, Science Rocks! Days, arriving this fall! We are planning a number of one-day events throughout the year for kids to come onto campus and work in a university science lab! More details to come as fall approaches.

If you would like to receive email updates, please email us at sciencerocks@ufv.ca.

The Faculty of Science offers Science Rocks! Summer camps every year in July and August. Designed especially for kids going into Grades 4, 5, 6, and 7 for the upcoming Fall. These camps are great fun and an awesome learning opportunity for campers!

Be sure to read some of our testimonials!

Camp themes & dates 2020

Each camp week will be organized around a central theme. Each day one or two activities will focus on that week's theme. Over the course of a given week, campers can expect to experience activities from Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Computer Science. Many of the weeks will also include activities from Geography and Kinesiology. 3D Printing will also be coming back to our Abbotsford camps in 2020!

CAMP 1: Cryptography, Codes, and Crime Scenes! (July 6-10)

Abbotsford Campus: Each day one or two activities will focus on math, mystery, problem solving and uncovering hidden secrets! Partially supported by a grant from the Canadian Mathematical Society.

CAMP 2: Lasers, Light Sabers, and Lightening! (July 13-17)

Abbotsford Campus: Each day one or two activities will focus on things that glow, and interesting behaviours of fire and light!

CAMP 3: Energy, Engines, and Explosions! (July 20-24)

Abbotsford Campus: Each day will include one or two activities focusing on the themes of speed, power, forces, and even safe explosions!

>> BREAK: JULY 27-31

CAMP 4: Cryptography, Codes, and Crime Scenes! (August 4-7)

Chilliwack CEP Campus: Each day one or two activities will focus on math, mystery, problem solving and uncovering hidden secrets! (Please note that this is a short week, price discounted by 20%) Partially supported by a grant from the Canadian Mathematical Society.

CAMP 5: Energy, Engines, and Explosions! (August 10-14)

Chilliwack CEP Campus: Each day will include one or two activities focusing on the themes of speed, power, forces, and even safe explosions!

CAMP 6: Lasers, Light Sabers, and Lightening! (August 17-21)

Chilliwack CEP Campus: Each day one or two activities will focus on things that glow, and interesting behaviours of fire and light!

Student-leader ratios

We have a limit of 24 campers/week, for a camper to instructor ratio of 8:1. In addition to the leader-facilitators, one or more UFV Science Faculty members will be on site at all times.

Camp pricing

Lunch and a camp t-shirt are included with camp fees. Discounts for multiple camps apply for a single camper attending multiple weeks or multiple siblings attending the camps.

Please note that Camp #4 is a short week: price discounted by 20%.

Single Child Pricing
# of Camps	Domestic Student	International Student*
One	$275	$325
Two	$510	$610
Three	$765	$915
Four	$1,020	$1,220
Five	$1,275	$1,525

Sibling Discount Pricing Examples
# Siblings	# Camps	Domestic Student	International Student*
Two	One	$510	$619
Two	Two	$1,020	$1,220
Three	One	$765	$915

*International refers to campers who do not have Canadian citizenship or a Canadian permanent resident document.

Camp locations and typical schedules

The camps will be held on both Abbotsford and Chilliwack campus and will be run both indoors and outside, dependent on weather and activity.

View campus location and maps

Typical Schedule for Camps 1-6
Time	Activity
8:30-9:00 am	Arrive / Free Time
9:00-9:15 am	Group Activity / Game
9:15-9:45 am	Science Activity
9:45-10:00 am	Activity or Demo
10:00-10:15 am	Snack Break / Free Time
10:15-11:30 am	Lab Time
11:30-12:00 pm	Activity
12:00-1:00 pm	Lunch / Free Time
1:00-1:30 pm	Activity
1:30-2:00 pm	Science Activity
2:00-2:45 pm	Gym Activity / Outside Activity
2:45-3:00 pm	Snack Break / Free Time
3:00-3:30 pm	Science Activity
3:30-3:50 pm	Activity
3:50-4:00 pm	Wrap up / Review / Pack up
4:00-4:30 pm	Pick up / Free Time