What is the staff-to-camper ratio?

At full capacity, we have a maximum of 25 campers per classroom. Each classroom will have at least two Program Instructors (LU students), one Junior Instructor (high school student) plus no fewer than two volunteers. Superior Science camps strive to keep our staff-to-camper ratio at the lowest possible level. Our programs usually have a ratio of 1:4 or 1:5 depending on the age group.

Who are the Superior Science Program Instructors? What are their qualifications?

Our staff members are Lakehead University students, studying in STEM-related fields. For the 2024 summer, we are thrilled to have instructors studying Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Anthropology, Civil Engineering, and Kinesiology, among others! We also have high school students with our team, working as Junior Instructors and many high school student volunteers.

Program Instructors are trained in Standard First Aid and CPR Level C (at minimum). Additionally, all staff have completed Police Record Checks (Vulnerable Sector).

Can my child attend more than one week of camp? 

Yes! This summer camp season, we are offering four different types of programming.  We are offering ‘A’ Camps (running in July), Girls Only Week (for girls of all ages), B camps (August camps), and Coding and Tech Week camps. 

Each type of program will have completely different activities from one another which means that your child will partake in new STEM activities each time they attend!

Can I request that my child be put in a different age group?

We encourage campers to remain in their age-appropriate group. Changes are assessed on a case-by-case basis. We suggest that your child only moves up or down an age group by one level. Please contact the Superior Science Directors at supersci@lakeheadu.ca to discuss further.

In what building/room is the camp located?

To protect the safety and privacy of our campers, this information is not made publicly available. Families will receive an information package upon registration that will detail drop-off and pick-up locations.

Do you go outdoors? Are all the activities science-related?

Superior Science strives for a balance of all activities. We offer a mix of science and engineering activities, including dissections in our Biology lab, building challenges, coding and programming lessons and more! We also offer a mix of indoor and outdoor activities! Campers get to be in real university labs and classrooms for many activities, but we also love to go outside! Many activities get campers learning outdoors, when we explore nature and earth science. Weather permitting, we go outside at lunch, as well as for our pick-up and drop-off.

What activities will my child do at camp? Can I see the schedule?

Every spring, our Program Instructors work hard to develop new and exciting content for our campers.

Our STEM camps offer activities in a wide variety of STEM topics including Animal and Plant Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Ecology, Kinesiology as well as technology, engineering, and activities that incorporate math (counting, patterns etc.)!

Our Coding and Tech Week camp offers a more focused experience engaging with coding and technology.

If you have specific questions as to what your child will be doing during camp, please don't hesitate to contact the Directors. 

Do you go on field trips during summer camp?

Superior Science summer programs keep all of our activities on campus - but we do learn and explore in a variety of classrooms and labs on campus, and may visit the Lakehead University Fieldhouse too!

What age group is right for my child?

Age groups are divided based on the grade your child will be beginning in September 2024.

Sprockets: Grades 1 & 2
Circuits: Grades 3 & 4
Gizmos: Grades 5 & 6
Gadgets: Grades 7 & 8