I know it’s like a month late, but I guess better late than never, right? :D
Summer Camps
SCI-FI’s summer camp programs run for eight weeks in July and August, and are divided into three main programs: Science Camps, Technology Camps, and CompSci Camps.
Our Science Camps cover a broad range of science topics, such as: physics, engineering, biology, computers, chemistry, and electronics. Our Technology Camps focus on projects involving electronics, robotics, technology, and computers. Our CompSci camps (new for 2009!) feature projects related to computer science, logic, programming, and more.
In Saskatoon, we offer a Girl Power program, the aim of which is to promote science and engineering to young women. We also run satellite camps in numerous Saskatchewan communities! Satellite camps contain a mix of projects and activities from Science, Technology, and CompSci camps.
So, my daughter went to Science Camp, and the extra Girl Power camp, this summer. And, apparently, she loved it. Like a lot. She’s already planning on returning next year. Hopefully I can make that happen again for her. This year it was a bit of a struggle, but really, I’d do anything for her. Especially when it comes to her and science. <3
First of all, I’d just like to say thank you to SaskPower for giving her a bursary for the major portion of the costs. They paid for the big part of it. And I’d also like to thank Thunderchild Education for paying for the extra cost for the Girl Power camp. If it weren’t for these two organisations, Mags wouldn’t have had such a wonderful experience. So, thank you!
I’d also like to thank my friends John and Marnie Noon for putting us up for the week! You guys ROCK! :D
Anyway, I guess she had a really great time at camp. They learned about some pretty sophisticated things like cryptobiosis (an ametabolic state of life entered by an organism in response to adverse environmental conditions), which was super cool! At the Girl Power camp, she got to visit the School of Dentistry and the Synchrotron, (one of only 42 in the entire world!). I was worried about her going to the Girl Power camp since it was a sleep over thing, but she really enjoyed herself. She took her Pig, made some friends and ate pizza. I was very proud of her. :D She’s still talking about, well over a month later.
I’m so happy that I heard about this program and was able to do this for her. I would totally recommend it for other kids. For more information, check out the University of Saskatchewan SCIFI Camps website.
