Camps

Bubbling Brews
Monday, October 24

Double, double, toil and trouble! Join THEMUSEUM for a Halloween-themed chemistry camp! Campers will learn all about what makes things bubble and build their own density stacker and “potion” to take home!

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!

Stay-cation at THEMUSEUM!
January 2 – January 6

This winter break, experience the ultimate island escape and step into the warmth of Hawaii! Campers will learn about Hawaiian culture, how important their islands are to science, and conduct a volcano science experiment.

Mask Makers
Monday, October 24

In this day-long camp, campers will use 3D pens to create their own spooky masks that they can wear home.

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.

Light Up Marble Run
January 2 – January 6

This winter break, put your woodworking skills to the test and construct a marble run! You’ll create components that light up as the marble travels through the run, too.

If 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. 

1. Log in to your existing CampBrain account or sign-up as a new user.
2. Create profiles for each child that you’d like to register for camp and indicate your membership status.
3. Select the camps you’d like to enrol in and add them to your cart.
4. Complete the necessary forms and submit credit card payment. 
5. 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”