Hours:
Doors open 8:30 am
Classes run 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Doors close 4:00 pm
Aerospace Cadets
The vastness of space is astounding. Aerospace Cadets will learn to explore our solar system, build a Mars colony, train as an astronaut and pilot a space shuttle. Campers get to 3D print, build electronics, use the flight simulator and engineer a space station in our Lab of Discovery.
Ages 6-14: One week camp from Aug 22 – 26
Fee: $325 + GST (each camp participant will receive a Roots 2 STEM t-shirt)
Please note: to hold your spot you must BOTH buy the course, and fill in the registration form.
Hours:
Doors open 8:30 am
Classes run 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Doors close 4:00 pm
Architectural Design
Explore and learn the fundamentals of construction design while you build a model architectural wonder! Create your marvel with different materials and bring it to life during the week. Whether you chose an older, contemporary or modern architectural design, campers will enjoy creating and building during this fun hands on experience.
Ages 10-17: One week camp from Jul 11-15
Fee: $335 + GST (each camp participant will receive a Roots 2 STEM t-shirt)
Please note: to hold your spot you must BOTH buy the course, and fill in the registration form.
Hours:
Doors open 8:30 am
Classes run 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Doors close 4:00 pm
Circuits
Students will be learning about electronics and building projects with this hands-on summer camp. Learn the magic of electricity and the wonders of electronic components. This fun class will challenge students with building, soldering and testing in our Lab of Discovery. Participants will build and take home several electronic projects.
Ages 10-17: One week camp from Aug 22 – 26
Fee: $295 + GST (each camp participant will take home electronic projects and receive a Roots 2 STEM t-shirt)
Please note: to hold your spot you must BOTH buy the course, and fill in the registration form.
Hours:
Doors open 8:30 am
Classes run 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Doors close 4:00 pm
CNC Machines
Campers will learn Computer Numerical Control with automated manufacturing using milling machines. Working with plastics and wood, campers will make several projects of their own design using 3D design and several CNC machines. By adding special effects students will take home various cool projects.
Ages 10-17: One week camp from Aug 8-12
Fee: $335 + GST (each camp participant will receive a Roots 2 STEM t-shirt)
Please note: to hold your spot you must BOTH buy the course, and fill in the registration form.
Hours:
Doors open 8:30 am
Classes run 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Doors close 4:00 pm
Coding for Everyone
Another one of our programming camps that builds challenging projects that interface to other devices. Campers will learn to code C++ with Arduino and build projects interfacing to electronic sensors and other components. This is open to new campers and will challenge the more advanced campers.
Ages 8-17: One week camp from Jul 4 – 8
Fee: $325 + GST (each camp participant will take home a project and receive a Roots 2 STEM t-shirt)
Please note: to hold your spot you must BOTH buy the course, and fill in the registration form.
Hours:
Doors open 8:30 am
Classes run 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Doors close 4:00 pm
Coding Raspberry Pi
This camp is for the more advance programmer that would like to build challenging projects that use Raspberry Pi. Learn advanced development and integration tools while working on cool projects. We will choose from several projects to task campers and keep them enthused.
Ages 8-17: One week camp from Jul 25 – 29
Fee: $335 + GST (each camp participant will receive a Roots 2 STEM t-shirt)
Please note: to hold your spot you must BOTH buy the course, and fill in the registration form.
Hours:
Doors open 8:30 am
Classes run 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Doors close 4:00 pm
Cosplay
Our Cosplay course was a great success last year. Campers will learn our favorite tricks and techniques when building Cosplay costumes and accessories. Campers will learn how to turn ordinary materials, inexpensive toys, easy-to-manipulate thermoplastics and other materials into costumes. Learn cool hair and makeup effects to complete your look. Halloween is just a short time away. Build and take home your cosplay projects.
Ages 6-14: One week camp from Aug 8-12
Fee: $325 + GST (each camp participant will receive a Roots 2 STEM t-shirt)
Please note: to hold your spot you must BOTH buy the course, and fill in the registration form.
Hours:
Doors open 8:30 am
Classes run 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Doors close 4:00 pm
Discover Your Inner Engineer
Discovery your inner engineer. Our Lab of Discovery is perfect for youth who are seeking more experience and knowledge in the challenging field of engineering. During the week they will build all new projects including electronics, programming, 3D design, robotics, Computer Aided Manufacturing systems and a whole lot more.
Ages 10-17: One week camp from Jul 25-29
Ages 6-12: One week camp from Aug 15-19
Fee: $335 + GST (each camp participant will receive a Roots 2 STEM t-shirt)
Please note: to hold your spot you must BOTH buy the course, and fill in the registration form.
Hours:
Doors open 8:30 am
Classes run 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Doors close 4:00 pm
Drones
Reach for the sky. Learn all about quadcopters, airplanes and other aircraft along with their structures, electronics and designs. Over the week campers will build their own project and learn to fly in our Lab of Discovery. Activities will include demonstrations, building and competitions!
Ages 6-11: One week camp from Jul 11 – 15
Fee: $335 + GST (each camp participant will receive a Roots 2 STEM t-shirt)
Option: $150 + GST (Add the option to your order if your child would like to take home the quadcopter that they use in class.)
Please note: to hold your spot you must BOTH buy the course, and fill in the registration form.
Hours:
Doors open 8:30 am
Classes run 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Doors close 4:00 pm
Game Development
This summer camp is an innovative beginner’s introduction to programming and game creation that transforms the complex language of text-based coding into visual, drag-and-drop building blocks. The simple graphical interface grants even an inexperienced novice the ability to create a basic, fully functional game. This easy to use development platform will allow students to develop their own game. Advanced campers will learn to build assets, interface to a mobile device and learn higher level programming.
Ages 6-12: One week camp from Jul 18-22
Ages 10-17: One week camp from Aug 15-19
Fee: $345 + GST (each camp participant will receive a Roots 2 STEM t-shirt)
Please note: to hold your spot you must BOTH buy the course, and fill in the registration form.
Hours:
Doors open 8:30 am
Classes run 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Doors close 4:00 pm
Film Making
This camp is a beginner level film making class. Using either a DSLR camera or an iPhone, campers will get instruction in photography, lighting, sound, staging, and editing. Learn to make videos and start sharing on social media platforms. Discover your creative side with experimental filming and editing techniques. Exciting daily projects will build your confidence and get you noticed. NOTE: Participants are required to bring their own DSLR camera or iPhone to the camp. We have a couple of extra cameras if needed so please let us know if you require a camera for the week by including this information on your registration form.
Ages 10-17: Four day camp from Aug 2 – 5
Fee: $275 + GST (each camp participant will receive a Roots 2 STEM t-shirt)
Please note: to hold your spot you must BOTH buy the course, and fill in the registration form.
Hours:
Doors open 8:30 am
Classes run 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Doors close 4:00 pm
Kinetic Machines
This camp has some amazing projects and shows campers how to build kinetic machines where engineering and art meet to produce such wonderful works. Using different materials and construction techniques, campers will learn to engineer several kinetic machines.
Ages 9-17: One week camp from Aug 15-19
Fee: $325 + GST (each camp participant will receive a Roots 2 STEM t-shirt)
Please note: to hold your spot you must BOTH buy the course, and fill in the registration form.
Hours:
Doors open 8:30 am
Classes run 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Doors close 4:00 pm
Lego Engineers
Building with Lego blocks is one of our newer programs for our budding Engineers. Hands-on experience in a fun and challenging environment. Projects use a critical design and problem solving with an engineering approach.
Ages 6-14: One week camp from Jul 4 – 8
Ages 6-14: One week camp from Jul 18 – 22
Ages 6-14: One week camp from Aug 22 – 26
Fee: $325 + GST (each camp participant will receive a Roots 2 STEM t-shirt)
Please note: to hold your spot you must BOTH buy the course, and fill in the registration form.
Hours:
Doors open 8:30 am
Classes run 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Doors close 4:00 pm
Marvel vs DC
Campers will build projects from the Marvel and DC movies as we pay tribute to movie magic. From shields to sceptres, we will have fun constructing the best of the Marvel and DC movie characters. Campers will choose from different projects to build and let their imaginations grow.
Ages 6-14: One week camp from Jul 11-15
Fee: $295 + GST (each camp participant will receive a Roots 2 STEM t-shirt)
Please note: to hold your spot you must BOTH buy the course, and fill in the registration form.
Hours:
Doors open 8:30 am
Classes run 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Doors close 4:00 pm
Metalwork
Learn how to metalwork with different materials including aluminum, steel, brass and copper. Campers will build projects and learn to cut, solder, weld and cast metal. Course includes use and safety training with hand tools and power tools. Spare pieces of aluminum would be appreciated for casting.
Ages 10-17: Four day camp from Aug 2-5
Fee: $295 + GST (each camp participant will receive a Roots 2 STEM t-shirt)
Please note: to hold your spot you must BOTH buy the course, and fill in the registration form.
Hours:
Doors open 8:30 am
Classes run 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Doors close 4:00 pm
RC Cars
Learn all about RC Cars, from the chassis to the motor, campers learn every aspect of their radio controlled car in this hands-on workshop. Once the build is complete, the race is on! Campers race their RC Cars on on a fun and competitive course designed by our students. Learn to maintain and modify your RC Car.
Ages 8-14: Four day camp from Aug 2 – Aug 5
Fee: $390 + GST (each camp participant will receive an RC Car with remote control and a Roots 2 STEM t-shirt)
Please note: to hold your spot you must BOTH buy the course, and fill in the registration form.
Hours:
Doors open 8:30 am
Classes run 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Doors close 4:00 pm
Robotics
For youth, learning to build a remote operated vehicles can be the perfect engineering experience! Campers will learn how to put together their own creations in our Lab of Discovery. This camp will teach campers the finer points to designing, building and programming there own robot. This educational and interactive camp is perfect for builders!
Ages 8-12: One week camp from Jul 25 – 29
Ages 10-17: One week camp from Aug 8 – 12
Fee: $335 + GST (each camp participant will receive a Roots 2 STEM t-shirt)
Option: $150 + GST (Add this option to your order if your child would like to take home the robot that they make in class.)
Please note: to hold your spot you must BOTH buy the course, and fill in the registration form.
Hours:
Doors open 8:30 am
Classes run 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Doors close 4:00 pm
Science Quest
Join us in our Quest for Science. Campers will be doing experiments in our cool Science Lab and discovering the world around them. Children are born scientists and continue to experiment as they grow. Our Science Lab will show them a whole new world and keep their interest going.
Ages 6-12: One week camp from Jul 4 – 8
Ages 10-17: One week camp from Jul 18 – 22
Fee: $295 + GST (each camp participant will receive a Roots 2 STEM t-shirt)
Please note: to hold your spot you must BOTH buy the course, and fill in the registration form.
Hours:
Doors open 8:30 am
Classes run 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Doors close 4:00 pm
Space Camp
This camp is perfect for youth who are seeking more experience and knowledge as an scientist, engineer or astronaut. During the week campers in the space program will experience astronaut training, flight training, build and operate robots, run scientific experiments, command the control centre, and more.
Ages 10-17: Chose one of the following weeks:
July 4 – 8
July 11 – 15
July 18 – 22
July 25 – 29
Fee: $475 + GST
Please note: to hold your spot you must BOTH buy the course, and fill in the registration form.
Please note: to hold your spot you must both buy the course, and fill in the registration form.