Science & Success Camps
Science & Success Camps promote the love of science, technology, engineering, and mathemathics (STEM) through imagination and hands-on learning in a fun atmosphere. Our fun and engaging programs include favourites such as Robotics, Forensics and Wacky Science, and are sure to bring out the budding scientist in everyone.
Note about ages for camp: If your camper is currently 6 and turns 7 during the calendar year (before December 31st), they are eligible for camp options for campers ages 7 & older. They are also eligible for our Discovery Sr. programs. You can decide which would be the better fit for them, considering when they turn 7, level of maturity, being the oldest vs youngest in the group and other factors that contribute to a successful experience. The same applies for campers who are currently 9 turning 10 during the calendar year; they are eligible for both Junior (ages 7-10) and Senior (ages 10-13) camp options. Please call our office if you wish to discuss.
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| CAREERS IN SCIENCE JR. (7-10 YRS.) |
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Science isn’t just about experiments—it’s about shaping the future! This camp invites curious minds to dive into the world of science and discover how it connects to real-life careers. Throughout the week, campers will explore exciting fields such as meteorology, genetics, geology, food science, and wildlife biology. They’ll learn how meteorologists predict the weather, how geneticists unlock the secrets of DNA, and how geologists uncover Earth’s history. Campers will also discover how food scientists create safe, tasty foods and how wildlife biologists protect animals and ecosystems. Hands-on activities, interactive challenges, and team projects make learning fun and engaging, while inspiring campers to dream big about their future. This camp is designed to build confidence, encourage problem-solving, and show how science can make a difference in the world. Participants will enjoy skill-building sessions, collaborative experiments, and creative projects, plus opportunities to connect with peers who share their passion for discovery. To keep the experience balanced and fun, campers will also enjoy recreational swim sessions throughout the week—a great way to relax, bond with new friends, and stay active. A nutritious lunch is provided, ensuring campers have the energy to explore and learn all day long!
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| CAREERS IN SCIENCE SR. (10-13 YRS.) |
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Science isn’t just about experiments—it’s about shaping the future! This camp invites curious minds to dive into the world of science and discover how it connects to real-life careers. Throughout the week, campers will explore exciting fields such as meteorology, genetics, geology, food science, and wildlife biology. They’ll learn how meteorologists predict the weather, how geneticists unlock the secrets of DNA, and how geologists uncover Earth’s history. Campers will also discover how food scientists create safe, tasty foods and how wildlife biologists protect animals and ecosystems. Hands-on activities, interactive challenges, and team projects make learning fun and engaging, while inspiring campers to dream big about their future. This camp is designed to build confidence, encourage problem-solving, and show how science can make a difference in the world. Participants will enjoy skill-building sessions, collaborative experiments, and creative projects, plus opportunities to connect with peers who share their passion for discovery. To keep the experience balanced and fun, campers will also enjoy recreational swim sessions throughout the week—a great way to relax, bond with new friends, and stay active. A nutritious lunch is provided, ensuring campers have the energy to explore and learn all day long!
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| CODING SR. (10-13 YRS.) |
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When is the last time you looked at a paper map, or bus/train schedules or a telephone book? Almost everything we do is controlled by exciting technology and this camp explores the many ways that computers and coding impact the world around us! Join us for a week of engaging content designed to introduce basic coding skills so that campers are up to date with technology and have an understanding of computer programming. Campers receive hands-on training to learn the fundamentals using python programming language through engaging and interactive lessons. Our expert instructors will teach campers how to use python, learning the primary constructs of programming (sequence, selection, and repetition) by recreating common programs like quizzes, counters, and choose your own adventure games. These programs will help beginners lay an excellent foundation for programming, and provide those who have some experience, with specific instruction and detailed computer projects to build. No programming experience is necessary, but familiarity with doing common tasks using Windows is expected. Topics will include variables, math operators, if else statements, loops, random numbers, decision–making, repetition and timers. Time during the week is also devoted to outdoor activities and there is recreational swim time and hot nutritional lunches included in the schedule so that your camper has a well-rounded day. At the end of the week, campers will put all their new skills together to create their own unique program and take home the skills needed to create more on their own!
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| DOCTORS IN TRAINING (10-13 YRS.) |
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Considering the field of medicine and possibly a doctor? This camp offers a glimpse into understanding the advantages, challenges and excitement of being a doctor. By exploring human anatomy and physiology through a variety of games, building designs and activities, campers will have fun while learning science! Campers will explore various topics associated with health and nutrition including disease transmission and prevention, human body systems, medical terminology, injury prevention and of course…playing the classic board game of Operation! Instructed by a Red Cross First Aid Instructor, campers will learn emergency first aid and apply first aid treatment in various injury simulations. Participants learn how to provide first aid and CPR to younger children in a variety of age groups and how to prevent and respond to emergencies. The Doctors in Training Camp is a rather unique way of motivating children to take medicine and for campers get a preview into the life of a doctor. The week also includes recreational pool time, a nutritious lunch daily and participants will also enjoy a wide variety of activities outside of the classroom.
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| DUNGEONS & DRAGONS (D&D) (10-13 YRS.) |
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This year, we’re excited to offer a brand-new camp for campers ages 10-13 to explore their creativity, problem-solving skills, and inner hero through the fun and exciting world of Dungeons & Dragons (D&D)! Whether you’ve played before or are new to the game, this camp is all about imagination, teamwork, and adventure. At camp, you’ll create your very own fantasy character—pick a name, choose abilities, spells, and gear, and watch your hero come to life! You’ll join in on a fun story-filled adventure, where you’ll face challenges, solve problems, and work together with your fellow campers to succeed. During the week, you’ll learn the basic rules of D&D—how to move, take actions, and role-play as your character. You’ll also explore fun improv skills that will help make your story unforgettable. If you’re interested, you might even get the chance to be a “Dungeon Master”! As a Dungeon Master, you’ll help create the world of the game, bring characters to life, and guide the heroes on their journey. No previous experience is required—just bring your imagination and a sense of adventure! You’ll have a blast, meet new friends, and maybe even discover something new about yourself along the way. Get ready for a summer of magic, mystery, and heroism!
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| EXPLORING STEM JR. (7-10 YRS.) |
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Step into the world of innovation and discovery at our Exploring STEM Camp! This hands-on camp is perfect for curious minds who love to experiment, create, and explore how science, technology, engineering, and math shape our world. Throughout the week, campers will tackle exciting challenges like:
Campers will develop problem-solving skills, teamwork, and creativity while gaining a deeper understanding of STEM concepts in a fun, supportive environment. To keep the experience balanced and active, participants will also enjoy recreational swim sessions throughout the week, giving them time to relax, bond with friends, and recharge for the next big challenge. A nutritious lunch is provided so campers have the energy to innovate all day long! *Please note that the intention of this course is fun and learning and that it is not intended to accelerate students or advance them in their school program.
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| EXPLORING STEM SR. (10-13 YRS) |
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Step into the world of innovation and discovery at our Exploring STEM Camp! This hands-on camp is perfect for curious minds who love to experiment, create, and explore how science, technology, engineering, and math shape our world. Throughout the week, campers will tackle exciting challenges like:
Campers will develop problem-solving skills, teamwork, and creativity while gaining a deeper understanding of STEM concepts in a fun, supportive environment. To keep the experience balanced and active, participants will also enjoy recreational swim sessions throughout the week, giving them time to relax, bond with friends, and recharge for the next big challenge. A nutritious lunch is provided so campers have the energy to innovate all day long! *Please note that the intention of this course is fun and learning and that it is not intended to accelerate students or advance them in their school program. *Please note that the intention of this course is fun and learning and that it is not intended to accelerate students or advance them in their school program.
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| ENGINEERING JR. (7-10 YRS.) |
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Unleash your inner inventor in our hands-on Engineering Camp! This exciting program is perfect for campers who love to design, create, and solve problems. Throughout the week, participants will tackle engineering challenges that bring science and creativity together. Campers will build sturdy bridges, design and launch catapults, and explore the mechanics of levers, pulleys, and gears in our Simple Machines Lab. The adventure continues with creating a mini roller coaster for marbles, combining imagination and problem-solving to bring engineering concepts to life. This camp encourages teamwork, critical thinking, and innovation in a fun, supportive environment. To keep the experience balanced and active, campers will also enjoy recreational swim sessions throughout the week, giving them time to cool off, bond with friends, and recharge for the next big challenge. A nutritious lunch is provided, so campers have the energy to build and explore all day long!
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| ENGINEERING SR. (10-13 YRS.) |
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Unleash your inner inventor in our hands-on Engineering Camp! This exciting program is perfect for campers who love to design, create, and solve problems. Throughout the week, participants will tackle engineering challenges that bring science and creativity together. Campers will build sturdy bridges, design and launch catapults, and explore the mechanics of levers, pulleys, and gears in our Simple Machines Lab. The adventure continues with creating a mini roller coaster for marbles, combining imagination and problem-solving to bring engineering concepts to life. This camp encourages teamwork, critical thinking, and innovation in a fun, supportive environment. To keep the experience balanced and active, campers will also enjoy recreational swim sessions throughout the week, giving them time to cool off, bond with friends, and recharge for the next big challenge. A nutritious lunch is provided, so campers have the energy to build and explore all day long!
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| FORENSICS (10-13 YRS.) |
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Appleby Campus is the site of a new criminal case and we need Forensic Scientists to help us figure out what happened! If you are constantly analyzing small details, looking for clues, finding similarities between the oddest objects, and have an enquiring mind Appleby needs your help! Assist us in solving different cases by finger printing, examining splash patterns and distribution of particles, analyzing handwriting, signatures, ink and paper, recovering data from electronics and much more. The week also includes recreational pool time, a nutritious lunch daily and participants will also enjoy a wide variety of activities inside the classroom and out.
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| JR. DETECTIVES (7-10 YRS.) |
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Join our Junior Detectives in solving cases on Appleby Campus! New this year, we are offering a space for 7-10 year olds to quench their curiosity by following clues, analyzing details, finding links between random objects and keeping an ear to the ground to stay in the know. Assist us in solving different cases by finger printing, examining splash patterns and distribution of particles, analyzing handwriting, signatures, ink and paper, recovering data from electronics and much more. The week also includes recreational pool time, a nutritious lunch daily and participants will also enjoy a wide variety of activities inside the classroom and out. Join us on F
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| NATURE EXPLORERS JR. (7 - 10 YRS.) |
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Give your child the chance to connect with the great outdoors in a week full of discovery and adventure! Campers will explore habitats and learn how animals build their homes, investigate ponds and streams to uncover aquatic life, and identify local plants while creating eco-inspired art. They’ll discover the important role of pollinators, search for wildlife tracks, and learn survival secrets of wild creatures. The week wraps up with a fun mystery challenge that puts observation and problem-solving skills to the test. Perfect for kids who love exploring, asking questions, and getting their hands dirty, this camp builds confidence and curiosity while fostering a deeper appreciation for nature. To keep the experience balanced and fun, campers will also enjoy recreational swim sessions throughout the week, giving them time to cool off, bond with friends, and recharge for the next adventure. A nutritious lunch is provided, so campers have the energy to explore all day long!
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| NATURE EXPLORERS SR. (10-13 YRS.) |
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Give your child the chance to connect with the great outdoors in a week full of discovery and adventure! Campers will explore habitats and learn how animals build their homes, investigate ponds and streams to uncover aquatic life, and identify local plants while creating eco-inspired art. They’ll discover the important role of pollinators, search for wildlife tracks, and learn survival secrets of wild creatures. The week wraps up with a fun mystery challenge that puts observation and problem-solving skills to the test. Perfect for kids who love exploring, asking questions, and getting their hands dirty, this camp builds confidence and curiosity while fostering a deeper appreciation for nature. To keep the experience balanced and fun, campers will also enjoy recreational swim sessions throughout the week, giving them time to cool off, bond with friends, and recharge for the next adventure. A nutritious lunch is provided, so campers have the energy to explore all day long!
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| ROBOTICS JR. (7-10 YRS.) |
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This program will help your young engineer develop their interest, skills and knowledge in the fascinating world of robots! Campers aged 7-10 will learn the basics about building robots and will be introduced to motors, gears and sensors using easy to program mini computers to plan, test and modify sequences of instructions from a variety of real life robotic behaviours. This is a great way to introduce your camper to the world of Robotics with campers in their own age group as they will learn how to plan, build and maneuver their robots with various assembly blocks that contain special circuits such as CPUs, contact sensors, and IR sensor blocks. Programming of the robots is done with a card-reader system and it is specially developed to foster campers' creativity and activate their brain by assembling robots. After building their robot in their own small teams they will eventually lead up to more difficult challenges like line races, maze escape and even drag racing. No experience is required as our qualified Appleby teachers and camp instructors will teach the concepts, including building computer skills and programming fundamentals in a fun and interactive setting. Many integral mechanical engineering concepts are acquired in this Robotics camp, and important teamwork skills are developed. The program also features balanced days with recreational activities outdoors, cooperative games, recreational swim time and also includes a nutritious lunch, with hot selections. Robots built by campers will enter an electrifying competition
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| ROBOTICS SR. (10-13 YRS.) |
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This program introduces campers to the fascinating world of robots! Campers learn how to build robots with motors, gears and sensors, using LEGO® MINDSTORMS® software to plan, test and modify sequences of instructions from a variety of real life robotic behaviours. After learning the basics of maneuvering LEGO robots with sensors and motors, through a series of activities campers will learn how to build and program their LEGO robots to meet progressively more difficult challenges like sumo-bots, line races, drag racing and maze escape. Robotics is an exciting way to bring science, technology, engineering and mathematics to camp! Campers are provided with a laptop computer and MINDSTORMS® software that they use to bring their robotic creations to life. No experience is required as our qualified Appleby teachers and camp instructors will teach the concepts, including mastering computer skills and programming fundamentals in a fun and interactive setting. Many integral mechanical engineering concepts are acquired in this Robotics camp, and important teamwork skills are developed. The program also features balanced days with recreational activities outdoors, cooperative games, recreational swim time and also includes a nutritious lunch, with hot selections. LEGO Robots built by campers will enter an electrifying competition and demonstration at the end of the camp and interested parents/guardians and friends are welcome to share in the excitement each Friday. Disclaimer: LEGO® and Mindstorms are registered trademarks of The LEGO® Group of Companies, which does not sponsor, authorize, or endorse Appleby's programs.
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| SPACE AND BEYOND (7-10 YRS.) |
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Did you know the Universe is approximately 13.8 billion years old? Did you know the Earth formed at the same time as the Solar System? If you are wondering what is beyond the Earth and are always looking up at the starry sky, then join us for a week of exciting space exploring! Put on your Space Suit and prepare to learn about gravity, the distance in space, the planets and more. Every night after camp you will be excited to teach your family about the different constellations, how to create your own crater and even show them how to make Astro Ice Cream! The week also includes recreational pool time, a nutritious lunch daily and participants will also enjoy a wide variety of activities inside the classroom and out.
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| VIDEO GAME DESIGN JR. (7-10 YRS.) |
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Don’t just play games, create them! Video Game Design will introduce campers ages 7 – 10 to the wonderful world of game design. Campers will spend their time creating and building original computer games using Game Maker. They will learn the skills they need to create their own unique games by recreating some classic platform, side scroller and shooter games. With those skills they will get a chance to invent their own digital worlds, wacky characters, cool game play and fun adventures and quests. Campers will learn to customize virtual worlds, program custom gameplay and interactions and even customize the game character models for their own one-of-a-kind game. Led by Appleby’s qualified instructors and teachers passionate about video game design; this camp is a balance of video game design, along with a great combination of creative projects, physical activity and social interaction that will develop skills and build character. Time during the week is also devoted to outdoor activities and there is recreational swim time included in the schedule so that your camper is fresh for new challenges. Campers receive hands-on training and
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| VIDEO GAME DESIGN SR. (10-13 YRS.) |
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Video games are not only fun to play, but they comprise a $20 billion industry. This camp will provide campers with the basics of game design and development to create their own game! Video Game Design Camp blends the latest in technology with fun non-tech activities that create a well-rounded summer camp experience for campers ages 10 -15. Every day is designed to maximize campers’ engagement in a wide variety of creative and challenging activities. Qualified instructors and teachers engage campers in the game design process with a hands-on, project-based approach with the latest software and hardware. From initial planning, storyboarding, and pitching to the development process of prototyping, testing, and balancing... Campers are taught the process, tasks, and roles involved in game development, including programming, art, design, and producing. From conversations on common game styles and designs and the reproduction of some gaming classics, campers will learn while having fun. Campers use their new skills and knowledge to create a unique game for their final project. Appleby’s state-of-the art classrooms and 60-acre campus provide an amazing backdrop for fun-filled days in Video Game Design Camp. Recreation is an important part of the program and each day campers get "unplugged" through outdoor games and swimming. Lunch is also included.
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| WACKY SCIENCE JR. (7-10 YRS.) |
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Get ready for a week of mind-blowing experiments and messy fun at Wacky Science Camp! This camp is perfect for curious kids who love surprises, explosions, and hands-on science adventures. Throughout the week, campers will create foamy eruptions with Elephant Toothpaste, mix up glow-in-the-dark concoctions, and explore the magic of dry ice with foggy bubbles and spooky effects. The excitement continues with rocket launches powered by air or water pressure and color-changing chemistry tricks that will leave everyone amazed. Campers will build confidence, creativity, and problem-solving skills while learning the science behind these incredible reactions in a fun, supportive environment. To keep the experience balanced and active, participants will also enjoy recreational swim sessions throughout the week, giving them time to cool off, bond with friends, and recharge for the next big experiment. A nutritious lunch is provided, so campers have the energy to explore and discover all day long!
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| WACKY SCIENCE SR. (10-13 YRS.) |
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Get ready for a week of mind-blowing experiments and messy fun at Wacky Science Camp! This camp is perfect for curious kids who love surprises, explosions, and hands-on science adventures. Throughout the week, campers will create foamy eruptions with Elephant Toothpaste, mix up glow-in-the-dark concoctions, and explore the magic of dry ice with foggy bubbles and spooky effects. The excitement continues with rocket launches powered by air or water pressure and color-changing chemistry tricks that will leave everyone amazed. Campers will build confidence, creativity, and problem-solving skills while learning the science behind these incredible reactions in a fun, supportive environment. To keep the experience balanced and active, participants will also enjoy recreational swim sessions throughout the week, giving them time to cool off, bond with friends, and recharge for the next big experiment. A nutritious lunch is provided, so campers have the energy to explore and discover all day long!
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| WORLD EXPLORERS (7-10 YRS.) |
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Channel your inner Marco Polo and join us for an unforgettable journey around the globe! At World Explorers Camp, campers will experience the excitement of discovering new cultures, languages, and traditions through hands-on activities and interactive challenges. Throughout the week, we’ll “travel” to fascinating destinations like Egypt, China, Africa, and Europe, and even imagine standing on top of Mount Everest! Campers will learn how to read maps, explore atlases, and create their very own world while diving into the customs, foods, and stories that make each region unique. This camp is perfect for curious adventurers who love exploring, asking questions, and learning about the world around them. To keep the experience balanced and fun, campers will also enjoy recreational swim sessions throughout the week, giving them time to cool off, bond with friends, and recharge for the next big adventure. A nutritious lunch is provided, so explorers have the energy to journey across the globe all day long!
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Contact Information
Inquiries for March Break & Summer Camps:
Phone: 905-845-4681, ext. 113
Email: camps@appleby.on.ca
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