Delve into science, sustainability and learn about the “United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)”, while experimenting, making deep observations, and playing games. In this hands-on camp with lots of outdoor activities, we break down complex topics into easily understood concepts to expand and deepen students’ understanding of the world around them. Students will explore scientific thinking, clean water, energy, and biodiversity.
When?
Tuesday July 2 - Friday July 5, 2024
9:00am-12:00noon.
Who?
This camp is for students aged 8-11 years.
Cost:
The camp fee is $240 (including taxes).
If the fee is a barrier to your participation, a limited number of bursaries are available for eligible families - please email camps@visst.ca to inquire.
Where?
The Vancouver School for Science and Technology (VISST): 1490 West Broadway, Vancouver.
Why should you attend?
Observe the world around you and discover how we can create a more sustainable society that positively impacts our health, wealth and happiness.
Learn from an experienced educator with a PhD from the University of Queenland who is passionate about nature, science and STEM education.
Try something you won’t find in school: Perform experiments and play games while you learn about making this world a better place.
Earn a certificate of completion from the Vancouver Independent School for Science and Technology.
What will you learn?
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Countries around the world are actively working to reach the SDGs, but what are these and how are they helpful? Reflect on the interrelationships between biodiversity, poverty, equity, and health.
How do we get clean water? Learn about the water cycle, the impact of pollutants, and how we can clean contaminated waterways.
Mysteries of the big and tiny organisms in our lives: There is rich biodiversity that we can observe from different scales - from large animals to tiny bacteria. Observe organisms, learn about food webs and the interactions between animals. We will dive into cells, understanding that bacteria are not always ‘bad’.
How can we use energy efficiently? Learn about the different forms of energy and reflect on sources of energy around the world. In hands-on activities, we will explore how electricity works.
Health promotion: What does it mean to be ‘healthy’? How can we untangle different health messages from different sources? Explore the facets of health, including physical and mental health, and learn to identify health misinformation online. We will explore nutrition in terms of our personal health, and also from a global perspective.
Camp Instructor
Dr. Paloma Corvalan
FOUNDING SCIENCE TEACHER - VISST
Paloma Corvalan is a scientist and educator with a passion for protecting the environment and inspiring others to do so as well. During her doctorate degree at the University of Queensland, Australia, Paloma was a teaching assistant for Biology, Biostatistics, and Animal Behaviour courses. After returning to Vancouver, she took on the role of Program Manager at Sea Smart, where she taught workshops and created online courses that empower people to protect our oceans. Paloma also served as the Director of Youth Engagement and the President of the Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology, inspiring girls and women to pursue their interests and passions for STEM. Paloma recently completed her Bachelor of Education at UBC. You can read more about Paloma here.
Amanda Lee
Amanda is a seasoned science educator with over a decade of experience in teaching. As a science teacher, Amanda brings enthusiasm and creativity to the classroom, making complex scientific concepts accessible and engaging for students of all ages. Whether exploring the wonders of the natural world, or exploring the biodiversity of ecosystems, she is committed to providing an enriching educational experience that inspires a lifelong appreciation for science. With a firm belief in the power of education to transform lives, Amanda is excited to share her passion for science with the next generation of aspiring scientists at the Sustainable World camp!
Additional Notes
This is primarily an outdoor camp. Please provide your child with a water bottle, sun screen, weather appropriate clothing, a hat, comfortable footwear and snacks.
Refund policy: Email us at least 2 weeks (14 days) prior to the start of the camp for a full refund.
VISST reserves the right to cancel camps and refund camp fees due to low enrolment. In this event, we will provide as much advance notice as possible.
Make it a Full-Day camp
If you want to make this a full day camp experience, you can register for this camp AND our Claymation: Make Your Own Animated Movie camp from 1:00-4:00pm (July 2-5) concurrently below and save $90. Students who take both camps can stay at VISST from 12:00-1:00pm for lunch. Please bring your own lunch (no nuts or seafood).
Questions?
Please email camps@visst.ca