Instructors in Training
Ever wonder what happens behind the scenes at Creative Encounters? Have an interest in STEM outreach AND want to build up your resume? Instructors in Training will allow campers to explore science communication, build interpersonal skills, and have some good old camp fun all through an awesome, hands-on two week program.
This 2-week camp includes a weekend break. In week 1, campers join group activities, team building, and classic camp fun. In week 2, they’ll shadow STEM Instructors and CE team members as mentors, applying what they've learned. Week 2 also counts toward volunteer hours—campers can earn up to 40 community service hours while having fun!
This camp is capped at 10 campers per session.
Availability
Check back for Summer 2026!
Pricing
- Camp: $400/week
- Extended Care: $75/week (pre- and post-camp flat fee)
- *NEW* Need financial support? Apply for a Creative Encounters bursary fund
Location
This camp is held at University of Guelph’s main campus, primarily in the Albert A. Thornborough building.
Hours
- This camp runs from Monday to Friday
- Regular Hours:
- Drop-off is between 8:45 AM and 9:00 AM
- Pick-up is 4:00 PM sharp.
- Extended Care (optional):
- Pre-camp supervision from 8:10 AM to 9:00 AM
- Post-camp supervision from 4:00 PM to 4:50 PM
- Camps for grades 2-8 are 5-day programs
- Camp for grades 9-10 is a 10-day program that runs back-to-back across two weeks (with a break over the weekend)
Pick Up & Drop Off
- Campers in the Grades 6-10 may be authorized by a parent/guardian to Self Sign-Out
- A parent/guardian can authorize their Grades 6-10 camper to sign out a younger sibling
Lunch & Snacks
- Campers will have an hour for lunch in addition to a morning and an afternoon snack break
- Lunch and snacks will be eaten outdoors whenever possible
Information Package
All registrants will receive a Pre-Camp Package 1 week before camp that will contain:
- All necessary details and forms needed to attend camp
- Exact pick-up and drop-off details
- Sign-out and self sign-out authorizations
- Medical information
- Special considerations form
- and more!
Important Notes
- "Grade" refers to the grade your child will enter this fall
- Creative Encounters reserves the right to remove your child from camp if you have registered them for the incorrect grade
- Need help Registering for camp? Read our How To Register Guide
- Need to cancel or transfer? Read our Cancellation & Transfers Policy