New Horizons
New Horizons is a four-day camp for students in Grades 6-8 who want to explore a wide range of STEM fields and discover where their interests lie. This camp brings together hands-on experiences from several of our specialized 6-8 programs, offering a deeper look at how science, technology, and engineering connect in real-world applications.
Through experiments, design challenges, and tech-based projects, campers will explore chemistry concepts, engineering problem-solving, and creative digital design while developing critical thinking and collaboration skills. This camp will include one day in the computer lab, providing a taste of what our Game Design camp covers.
Expect to See
Coding and game design activities using beginner-friendly software, hands-on chemistry experiments and investigations, engineering design challenges focused on testing and iteration, and the opportunity to experience multiple STEM pathways in one camp!
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Please see the available dates and select the following to register.
Dates
Pricing
- Camp: $360/week
- Extended Care: $70/week (flat fee for pre and post-camp hours)
Location
This camp is held at University of Guelph’s main campus, primarily in the Albert A. Thornborough building.
Hours
- This camp runs from Tuesday 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
Pick-Up & Drop-Off
- Campers in Grades 6-10 may be authorized by a parent/guardian to Self Sign-Out (meaning a parent/guardian does not need to sign those campers out at the end of the day)
- A parent/guardian can authorize their Grade 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 one 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