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FULL 3Doodler STEM Challenge Mini Camp
Facilitated by Callum O’Neill. Join us in the Children’s Area of the Library for this interesting fusion of art, technology, and engineering! Over 5 sessions you will use 3Doodler pens to create 3-dimensional shapes and objects that will THEN be used to complete an engineering challenge. This thoroughly engaging program offers a little something for everyone and is sure to catch interest spark ideas in young minds.
Monday July 15 – Friday July 19
10am – Noon
Ages 7-10
Salt Spring Island Public Library
FULL Mini Lego Camps 1 & 2
Lego 1: Quirky Science Connections
Facilitated by Callum O’Neill. In celebration of the BC Summer Reading Clubs ‘World of Curiosities,’ we hope this Lego mini camp makes your little ones curious about the Earth and Physical and Life Science topics! Over 5 days, registrants will explore the ways people and animals make sense of the world around them. They’ll learn how light reflects from objects and enters the eyes, which allows an object to be seen. They’ll explore how animals use internal and external structures to live, grow, and survive in the world. They’ll learn about energy from natural resources and how their use affects the environment. They’ll also research ways to decrease the impact of natural Earth processes on humans. Finally, they’ll design and compare multiple solutions that show how patterns can be used to transfer information. Young ones will also practice their social and emotional learning, such as self-regulation, persistence, empathy, self-awareness, and mindfulness with the main characters in the lesson stories.
Monday July 22 – Friday July 26
10am – Noon
Ages 6-9
Salt Spring Island Public Library
Lego 2: Science We cannot See
Facilitated by Callum O’Neill. In celebration of the BC Summer Reading Clubs ‘World of Curiosities,’ we hope this Lego mini camp about ‘Science We Cannot See’ sparks your child’s interest in Physical Science and Earth and Space Science! They’ll explore evidence that matter is made of particles too small to see. They’ll learn about gravitational forces on Earth, investigate how the number of daylight hours varies during the year, and research ways to use science ideas to protect Earth’s environment. Finally, they’ll create a model to show that energy in animals’ food was once energy from the sun. Participants will also practice their social and emotional learning, such as self-regulation, persistence, empathy, self-awareness, and mindfulness with the main characters in the lesson stories.
Monday July 22 – Friday July 26
1pm – 3pm
Ages 10-13
Salt Spring Island Public Library
FULL Drones at the Farmer’s Institute
Facilitated by Callum O’Neill, join us at the Farmer’s Institute for this rain-or-shine mini-course. Drop-off and program start is at 10AM sharp in the Main Building. Get there early if you’re not familiar! This 4-day (Mon-Thurs) intensive class is designed to introduce young people to the world of drone piloting. If you have little or no experience with drones, but would like a safe indoor environment and the support of an experience drone flyer and STEM program facilitator, then this is the class for you! Drones are provided. Program Limit 8 students, parents or caregivers are welcome to attend for support if they choose to do so.
Monday August 5 – Thursday August 8
10am – Noon
Ages 8-12
Salt Spring Island Farmer’s Institute