Camps
Day Camps are a long-standing children’s program at THEMUSEUM. Since 2008, our campers have had a fantastic time at THEMUSEUM! We aim to awe, inspire and enlighten through our engaging educational camp programs in person.
Currently, we offer two main camp streams, our Day Camps (ages 5– 12) and The Underground Studio MakerSpace Camps (ages 9 – 14) for Winter Break, March Break, PD Days and Summer Break.
Join us for a day of exploration, creativity and fun! Learn about a variety of exciting topics guaranteed to ignite curiosity.
THEMUSEUM Day Camps
THEMUSEUM’s Day Camps give children the opportunity for hands-on learning about a range of topics. Campers will participate in engaging activities while watching demonstrations by our trained Camp Leaders.
Pricing
THEMUSEUM MEMBERS | NON-MEMBERS | |
PD Days
Week-long Camps |
$47.00
$205.00 |
$52.00
$230.00 |
Code Breakers
Friday, January 20
What do mathematicians and spies have in common? They know how to crack codes! Learn all about ciphers, patterns and other codes to solve a New Years Mystery at THEMUSEUM.
Egg-celent Animals
Monday, April 10
What came first, the chicken or the egg? Campers will learn all about why some animals lay eggs, and others don’t through experimentation and crafts.
Eco-Adventurers!
Friday, April 21
Happy Earth Day! Join us for a PD Day camp where we’ll be learning all about how to keep our planet happy! Take home some recycled material art too.
How to Be a Hero
Friday, June 2
Have you ever wondered if you could have superpowers in real life? We’re taking a deep dive into the science behind superpowers, and learning all about our everyday superheroes. You’ll discover your very own alter-ego hero too!
Become a Dino Wrangler
Thursday, June 29
Learn all about what it takes to become a dino wrangler! We’ll take care of our baby dinos Turnip and Pear all day. This camp will test campers and let them know if dinosaurs could have been kept as pets.
Fascinating Fossils
Friday, June 30
Fossils are the most fascinating rocks as they tell us so much about the past! In this camp, campers will learn all about the different types of rocks, their importance, and create their own amber fossil!
Around the World in 5 Day
March 13 – 17, 2023
This March Break, explore the world from the comfort of THEMUSEUM! In this week long camp, learn all about different countries and cultures from our special guests.
The Underground Studio MakerSpace Camps
THEMUSEUM’s Underground Studio MakerSpace opened in 2016 as a place for people of all ages to explore making, tinkering and hands-on learning. The Underground Studio MakerSpace camps are designed to challenge and develop the skill sets of our older campers giving them a chance to learn and experiment with a variety of topics.
Pricing
THEMUSEUM MEMBERS | NON-MEMBERS | |
PD Days
Week-long Camps |
$52.00
$245.00 |
$57.00
$275.0 |
DIY LED Signs
Friday, November 18
In this day-long maker workshop, learn the fundamentals of woodworking and circuit making to make your very own LED Sign!
Turn Back Time!
Friday, January 20
Tick Tock, Tick Tock. Learn how to make a clock in this PD Day Camp! Campers will learn new woodcutting and wood-burning skills for this maker activity.
Tote-ally Upcycled!
Friday, April 21
Reduce, Reuse, Upcycle! Learn all about how we can recycle old products into something new. We’ll use grocery store bags and our new found sewing skills to create a customizable tote!
Mini Drones
Friday, June 2
Drones are one of the most popular pieces of modern-day technology, but did you know you can make your own with basic circuitry skills? Learn how to make an elevating spaceship “drone” out of familiar objects!
Chomping T-Rex
Thursday, June 29
Create your very own Maverick lookalike in this day-long Maker camp! You’ll learn all about hydraulics to make a cardboard T-Rex with a serious bite!
I Want Candy
Friday, June 30
Everyone gets excited when they see a gumball machine! Amaze your friends and family with a customizable candy dispenser you can display at home! Campers will learn basic woodworking skills and about simple machines to make this project.
Smart Brellas
March 13 – 17, 2023
An umbrella that doubles as a weather station? What could be better than that?! This March Break we are focusing on our planet and The Underground Studio MakerSpace has added its own technological twist. Campers will use circuitry and computer programming to take an ordinary umbrella and add an LCD that reads the temperature!
FAQ
Redeem Camp CreditIf you are redeeming a camp credit, please register your child as normally. When you get to the final page for payment, please send an e-mail to Camps@THEMUSEUM.ca with your name and child’s name and we will apply the credit.
Registration Process
Note that ALL Day Camps and The Underground Studio MakerSpace Camps registrations will be processed online through our CampBrain portal.
To register your child(ren) for any of our camps please click the CampBrain Registration link and follow the instructions below.
- Log in to your existing CampBrain account or sign-up as a new user.
- Create profiles for each child that you’d like to register for camp and indicate your membership status.
- Select the camps you’d like to enrol in and add them to your cart.
- Complete the necessary forms and submit credit card payment.
- Review your confirmation email for further details and a copy of your tax receipt.
First-time registration will take approximately 20 minutes. Forms need only to be completed once per season. Forms will auto-populate from previous seasons but can be updated when enrolling for a new season.
Register for Camp
Tax receipts for all camp registrations from Summer 2019 onward are emailed to you at the time of booking and are also available through your CampBrain Profile. The document listed as “Household Account Statement” will act as your tax receipt.
Requests for Tax Receipts can take 5-10 business days to process. Calling our Visitor Services desk will not expedite the process.
If you require a Tax Receipt for camp registrations before Summer Camp 2019, please email us at Camps@THEMUSEUM.ca and include the following information:
- Your child’s full name
- Your child’s date of birth
- The year(s) that your children were registered for our camps
- The camp season(s) (i.e. PD Day, March Break or Summer)
- The session(s) or dates of your registration
Feedback and Evaluation
We are grateful to have your children take part in our programming. To continue to offer the best service and programming possible, we ask that you give us your feedback using the link below. This brief survey with your child about both your experience and their experiences with THEMUSEUM’s Day Camps.
Refund/Cancellation Policy
Registration: Registration is accepted on a first-come-first-served basis. Payment must be received at the time of registration.
The Underground Studio MakerSpace registrations close seven days before the start of camp.
Cancellations must be received at least seven days prior to the camp date in order to receive either a gift card to THEMUSEUM for the full amount or receive a 50% refund of the total cost. Cancellations after the seven-day cut-off are not eligible for any refunds. Free transfers are available to another date/week depending on availability. Any requests for camp cancellations or transfers must be emailed to Camps@THEMUSEUM.ca with the subject line: “Camp Cancellation – Camper’s Name”