STEM Camp Blog

We have a super cool water experiment that’ll teach your child about temperatures! Parental help may be required. What you’ll need: Two wide-mouthed jars must be identical (we recommend baby food jars) Water Spoon Food colouring (the experiment uses red

Get ready for a science experiment and some engineering all in one activity!  Here’s what you’ll need: LEGO piecesBaking SodaRed food colouring (optional)White vinegarBaking traySpoonBowl Step 1 Make a LEGO pyramid with a hole in the middle. To do this,

Happy Victoria Day long weekend! Today marks the birthday of Queen Victoria. Queen Victoria is well known as the woman who redefined Britain’s monarchy. She was in power for 63 years! To celebrate Victoria Day, Canadians often take the day off work,

We are currently going into the third week of Virtual STEM Camp and thought we should showcase one of the coolest new programs that we offer, MakerBrane. This virtual building software is like no other. Here are 5 key reasons

What Is Game Modding? Recently there has been a growing number of games and systems that allow users to modify games. It gives users more control of their gaming environment and can increase their playability of the game. This is

This simple yet cool activity combines a STEM experiment with a Mother’s Day craft! What you’ll need: White coffee filters Water based markers Jar Short glass of water Scissors Clear tape Small sticks or twigs Step 1: Lay out a

A child’s brain absorbs information like a sponge. That’s why it is important that parents supply children with a wide range of experiences. Around 5-6 years old, kids are highly curious and imaginative. They seek challenges and new ideas. It

Lego has been around for over 87 years. It has drastically changed from simple square pieces to complex moving robots. Recently a program called MakerBrane has come to the market which allows your child to play with Lego on their

What Is Coding?      Previously we talked about how beneficial Scratch can be in terms of introducing children to careers in animation. Scratch is a great beginner tool that could also lead to a future in coding. Coding is