MiniMaker’s Winter Break camp is back!

Running from Monday, December 19th to Friday, December 23rd, our winter camp will incorporate educational field trips in the Greater Vancouver area, hands-on building activities using our kid-safe tools, interactive science experiments and biology lessons developed by our in-house Biology expert – and so much more!

Schedule

Every day will be unique and an opportunity to imagine, be creative and work hands-on to make it the most fun camp ever!

*Attractions are subject to change based on availability and operating hours. Minimakers will provide updates should the agenda change.

Monday

  • LEARN about the salmon life cycle through a lesson developed by our in-house biology expert
  • BUILD our solar system kit and discuss the importance of the winter solstice holiday
  • EXPERIENCE the science behind arctic climate change
  • EXPLORE our kid-safe tools to build traditional indigenous winter dwellings
  • MAKE your own mini toboggan and snowshoes
  • ENJOY buttery popcorn freshly made in-studio

Tuesday

  • LEARN about earth science elements and animal connections
  • EXPERIENCE world-class science demonstrations and experiments
  • EXPLORE the science behind winter animal migration and human/animal skin
  • ENJOY interactive exhibits such as the Sara Stern Gallery, Body Works and Eureka!

Wednesday

  • LEARN about a variety of winter animals and their winter survival adaptations
  • BUILD our antigravity magnetic levitation kit and learn about winter animal migration
  • EXPERIENCE winter microorganisms and snowflakes under the microscope
  • EXPLORE the science behind how arctic animals stay warm during the winter
  • MAKE wooden snowflakes to decorate your Christmas tree
  • ENJOY a “lunch break with penguins” through Happy Feet songs
  • CREATE a winter animal frame using our industrial laser machine

Thursday

  • LEARN about the marine winter animals in British Columbia and their survival tactics 
  • EXPERIENCE how the community and animals are connected in their environment
  • EXPLORE marine biodiversity, from ocean animals to coral reefs
  • ENJOY interactive exhibits such as Canada’s Arctic, the wet lab and the Marine Mammal Rescue exhibit at the Vancouver Aquarium

Friday

  • LEARN about the origins of snow storms through a simulated snow storm experiment
  • BUILD our mini crank light kit and discuss winter storm safety
  • EXPERIENCE the science behind how trees survive during winter
  • EXPLORE our kid-safe tools to build a photo frame to display a family picture for the holidays
  • MAKE snowmen using instant snow
  • ENJOY homemade maple syrup snow candy
  • CREATE personalized christmas ornaments using our industrial laser machine

Key Information:

Drop off time: 8:30 – 9:00am

Pick up time: 4pm

*Attractions are subject to change based on availability and operating hours. Minimakers will provide updates should the agenda change. 

Price/Spots available: $499 for full week, per student – max 12 students

 

At drop-off, your child will need to have:

  •  Weather appropriate clothing (ex. Winter jacket, boots, tuque)
  •  Water bottle
  •  Lunch and snacks (nut free – following “school rules”)
  • Backpack for personal items