Planes, Trains & Campers

Get ready to explore the machines that move us in Planes, Trains & Campers, a hands-on STEM camp for students in Grades 2–3. Campers will investigate how different types of transportation work and discover the science behind motion and simple machines.

Through interactive investigations and guided challenges, campers will experiment with flight, rolling, speed, and forces. Activities focus on observing how machines work, testing ideas, and making improvements while building a foundation in physical science and engineering concepts.

Expect to See

Exploration of vehicles through hands-on activities, experiments focused on motion, forces, and simple machines, opportunities for teamwork, curiosity, and problem-solving, and mentor visits from topic experts!

Availability

July 20-24, August 10-14, August 24-28

Pricing

• Camp: $400/week
• Extended Care: $85/week (flat fee for pre and post-camp hours)
• *NEW* Need financial support? Apply for Free to Grow funding

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 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