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UNBC Active Minds - Science PALS

UNBC Prince George campus · $350/week

UNBC Active Minds - Science PALS offers day camps for children aged 6-12, focusing on hands-on science, technology, engineering, and math activities at the U...

▌ Editor's read The UNBC Active Minds - Science PALS camp is a day camp program offered by the University of Northern British Columbia, specifically designed for children aged 6-12. The camp focuses on STEM education, with activities in science, technology, engineering, and math. The website, unbc.ca/youth/active-minds-summer-camps, loads successfully and provides detailed information about the camp schedule, themes, and registration process. While there isn't a specific Google review rating for 'UNBC Active Minds - Science PALS' directly, the University of Northern British Columbia generally holds a positive reputation. The camp is not accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). The program is clearly a day camp, and its owner type is a university. Social media handles found on the UNBC website include @unbc for Instagram and 'unbc' for Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–8

UNBC Active Minds - Science PALS is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. stem content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 6–8
  • Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Address: 3333 University Way, Prince George, BC V2N 4Z9
  • Phone: (250) 960-5555
  • Cost notes: $350.00/week - includes Active Minds t-shirt; shorter weeks vary in cost.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about UNBC Active Minds - Science PALS

What ages does UNBC Active Minds - Science PALS accept?
UNBC Active Minds - Science PALS is open to children ages 6–8. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does UNBC Active Minds - Science PALS cost?
UNBC Active Minds - Science PALS publishes $350/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are UNBC Active Minds - Science PALS's hours?
UNBC Active Minds - Science PALS runs 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs UNBC Active Minds - Science PALS?
UNBC Active Minds - Science PALS is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does UNBC Active Minds - Science PALS provide lunch?
UNBC Active Minds - Science PALS does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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