STEM Camp Blog

Minecraftpalooza 2026

Our Minecrafters came out again in 2026 to make this year’s Minecraftpalooza event one of the most creative yet!  Participants logged in from all across Canada from March 16 to March 20 to join forces in the name of Minecraft

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Minecraft Star Wars build

Top 5 Star Wars Builds in Minecraft

Minecraft has a strong Star Wars community and there are many cool Star Wars creations people have built. At STEM Camp, we love looking at interesting Minecraft builds. After all, our campers find that playing Minecraft offers an amazing way

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Water Experiment

Hot vs Cold Water Experiment

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

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lego volcano

LEGO Volcano

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,

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Victoria Day

Victoria Day Activity

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,

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Game Modding with Pokemon

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

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mothers day

Chromatography Mother’s Day Bouquet

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

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scratch

Benefits of Early Exposure To Coding

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

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Benefits of Playing Lego with MakerBrane

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

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