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!

Availability

August 4-7

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