This summer, UBC will be running the popular Phenomenal
Physics Summer camps. 16-20 places are available
to children who are exceptionally interested in science but would not
ordinarily be able to attend due to financial reasons.
Fun with Physics Camp - student in Gr1-3
Astronomy Camp - student in Gr3-5
Advanced Physics Camp - student in Gr4-6
Computer Science and Physics Camp - student in Gr7-9
Full details of the camps can be found at http://phas.ubc.ca/summer-camps/camp-descritions
and the children may select the camp of their choice. The children’s families will incur no cost
but they must provide packed lunches and be able to bring the children to UBC
campus between 8:45-9:00am in the morning and pick up the children at 4:00pm in
the afternoon on each day of the camp.
The children must be well-behaved.
Price: $250 Register Now
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Job description:
Volunteers are expected to commit to at least one
week of volunteering for our summer camp program (Volunteer hours are Monday to
Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm, two-week commitment preferred). All volunteers are
required to attend a training day prior to volunteering. Volunteers will be
supervised by the summer camp teachers and camp leaders (UBC undergraduate
students). Responsibilities of volunteers include:
- setting up before activities and cleaning up after activities
- interacting with and supervising campers
- helping maintain a safe and positive camp environment at all timesWhy is this experience good for you?As a volunteer, you will have the opportunity to work with teachers, UBC students, and professors in the UBC Department of Physics & Astronomy. You will also gain valuable experience working with a group of kids. By being involved, you will spend time at UBC and visit university laboratories and facilities. This is also a great place to earn volunteer or career preparation hours. Last but not least, you will receive a free summer camp T-shirt!Eligibility:We are accepting students who are currently completing grades 10-12, as well as first year university students (although priority will be given to high school students). Suitable candidates will be invited to attend an interview on campus.
We are looking for volunteers who…
- enjoy working with kids (experience working with kids is an asset – make sure to mention any experience working with kids in your resume)
- are interested in science and engineering
- are independent and reliable but also able to work as part of a team
- are not afraid to work in a pool during the swimming sessions (ability to swim is an asset, but NOT a requirement as we will be spending our time in the shallow end)