UWinnipeg Science Adventure Camp

Hannah Alexander

Hannah is the Camp Coordinator. She is a recent Kinesiology graduate from the University of Winnipeg with a background in coaching and program delivery.  If you have any questions about our camp, please feel free to send her an email.

Dr. Tabitha Wood

Dr. Wood, Associate Dean of the Faculty of Science and an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry, is the Academic Advisor for this year’s camp. She has decades of experience leading science outreach for all ages, with expertise in teaching chemistry. Additionally, she is the principal investigator of an organic chemistry research lab at UWinnipeg, where she lectures on topics such as organic chemistry, biochemistry, and medicinal chemistry.

Create a profile for your child

To register your child for Science Adventure Camp, you must create a profile for the child who will be attending on the Recreation Services website.

1. Visit the Recreation Services website.
2. Click the "Sign In" button next to your desired camp week.
3. Select "Sign Up" at the bottom of the pop-up window.
4. Fill out the required fields with your child's name and other information.
   • Note: This must be your child's information because registration is age restricted, but you can use your email and phone number.
5. Check your inbox for an email from recreationservices@uwinnipeg.ca. Follow the link to activate the new account.
6. Once the account is activated, you will be linked to a profile page for your child.
7. Add the child's parent/guardian information as a "Contact". Repeat as necessary.
8. Indicate which contact(s) is "Authorized for Pick-up". Only authorized contacts will be eligible to pick up a child from Science Adventure Camp.

Note: If you are not directly linked to the profile page, you can access it by visiting the Recreation Services website and clicking on your email address in the upper-right corner of the page. This will open a drop-down menu. Select "Profile" to access your profile.

Register for the program

Once you've created your profile, you can now register for the Science Adventure Camp.

1. Select which camp dates you would like to attend (July 28–August 1 or August 5–8).
2. Click the "Register" button at the bottom of the page.
3. Choose your payment option, then sign the parental consent form.
4. Please make sure to read through the form in full before clicking the "Accept" button.
   • Note: If you have any questions or concerns about the form, contact recreationservices@uwinnipeg.ca.
5. Confirm your Emergency Contacts
6. Add/review any necessary Emergency Contacts, then click "Proceed to checkout" when complete.
7. Finish the registration process by entering your payment information.
8. If successful, you should receive email confirmation from recreationservices@uwinnipeg.ca.

If you have any issues or difficulties with the registration process, be sure to email recreationservices@uwinnipeg.ca for assistance.

The Science Adventure Camp Registration PDF shows these instructions in a step-by-step guide.

What does a day at camp look like?

Campers will enjoy a balanced schedule of science and physical activities throughout the day, complemented by special events designed to keep children engaged. Activities are planned in one-hour blocks throughout the day to provide breaks and keep engagement high.

What science-related activities will be planned for campers?

The science activities are grouped into different STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) subject areas and are delivered under the advisory of Dr. Tabitha Wood, Associate Dean of Science and Associate Professor. Science blocks will contain interactive demonstrations and experiments each day with a targeted subject area theme. Themes include chemistry, coding, plant life, astronomy, and many others.

What types of physical activity are included?

Physical activities will range from general physical literacy games to introductory lessons for different sports. Lessons and games will be delivered by our coordinator with assistance from camp counselors. The activities will teach children locomotor skills, object manipulation, and cooperation, along with other necessary skills to be confident in play.

Where will the camp take place on campus?

The Science Adventure Camp has full access to the Axworthy Health & RecPlex, with our home base located in the multi-purpose room on the second floor. The camp will also have access to the Richardson College for the Environment and Science complex, which will elevate and improve our science activities.

Are lunch and/or snacks provided?

We ask campers to bring their own lunch and snacks each day. Water refill stations are available on site, and campers are encouraged to bring their own refillable water bottles.