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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!
Planes, Trains, & Campers is for youth entering Grades 2 & 3 in September 2026.

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Camp will take place Monday-Friday from 9 AM-4 PM. This summer we are offering Extended Care (optional, for an additional flat fee) in which campers can be dropped off starting at 8:10 AM and picked up any time between 4-4:50 PM. You can opt into Extended Care upon registering a camper for a given camp week. Please note that campers in Grade 6 or higher are permitted to be designated for “Self Sign-Out” of themselves and younger siblings. For more information, please visit our website (www.uoguelph.ca/creative-encounters/).
Please do not hesitate to email us at cse@uoguelph.ca if you have any questions and we will get back to you as soon as we can. We are looking forward to another amazing summer of in-person STEM camps!

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All of our camps are based out of Albert A. Thornbrough and Richards Building (Engineering Buildings on the U of G’s main campus) unless stated otherwise.
Parents/guardians will be emailed a “Pre-Camp Package” prior to camp with specific pick-up/drop-off locations and further details.

Target Audience

Everyone

Location

U of G Campus