In this exciting camp, students will participate in hands-on technology-based activities connecting students to the worlds of engineering and computer science.

Coding, technology, robots and more awaits campers at robotics and coding camp

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In this new take on Maker camp, students will participate in hands-on STEAM design and building activities, while also connecting with their Entrepreneurial sides.

Design and build encourages innovation through creating.

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Art is back!

Participate in textile crafting with sewing and knitting, as well as other art projects. Unleash your creativity at the creative studio.

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This brand-new media mashup camp will involve storytelling and creating through video, audio, digital and written elements.

Students will get to use a variety of technology to express themselves, while introducing them to the academic field of communication studies.

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This new take on health science camp will cover lessons on fitness to sports psychology.

Activities will focus both on physical and mental wellness, connecting students learning with kinesiology, anatomy, health and more.

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Brand new this year, try out being a detective for a week at CSI: Forensic Science camp.

Students will flex their critical thinking skills while solving mysteries, testing DNA, and learning about the science behind CSI.

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Space camp is here!

Students will spend the week learning about astronomy, physics, and more at Astronaut Academy.

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Explore all things marine biology at Ocean Explorers, from rivers to reefs.

Participate in hands-on experiments, with access to UNB science labs.

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Full bursaries are available for our Discovery Camps. You must contact discovery@unb.ca to apply before registration to inquire about receiving a bursary.

Spaces will be saved for each camp for those receiving bursaries, and we will send you a separate registration link.

Should campers with a bursary not attend a camp without cancelling, they will be removed from the list of any future camps or put on a waiting list status.

Photos and videos of campers will only be taken if Discovery Camps are given permission during registration by the parent/guardian for the purpose given. These will only be taken for either:

• the weekly slideshow/video at the end of the week to share with the campers for program activities.
• to promote UNB Saint John Discovery Camps on social media, websites, news releases, brochures, pamphlets, or other marketing material.

You will be asked to give permission during the registration process.

Participants wishing to withdraw from a Discovery program session and wish to get a full refund, must do so in writing to the UNB Discovery Program discovery@unb.ca at least two weeks (14 days) before the camp begins.

A full refund of tuition minus a $75 processing fee will be issued if withdrawals are made after this date up to noon, the Sunday before the camp starts (this will allow us to allow a camper on the waiting list).

There are no refunds for withdrawals made during camp activities, except for medical or special circumstances (i.e. bereavement).

Registration for the camp can be done through our website. We have an online registration form that requires basic information about the camper and the selected weeks of attendance. Payment options are also provided on the website.

The Discovery summer camp is designed for campers and youth between grades 4 - 9. They will be in a group with their own age group, either Grade 4/5, Grades 6-7, or Grade 8-9.

We suggest choosing the camp for the grade your student is entering in fall of 2025 (i.e, if your camper just finished Grade 5 in June 2025 and is entering Grade 6 in September 2025, choose the Grade 6-7 camp option.)

Students who have just completed Grade 9 may still register for the Grade 8-9 Camps, and students who have just finished Grade 3 may still register for the Grade 4-5 Camps.

The camp runs for eight weeks during the summer, from the week after school finishes until mid-August.

Exact dates may vary each year, so it's best to contact us for the current year's schedule if you are unsure.

2025 Summer Camps will run from June 23 - August 15.

The camp offers a diverse range of educational activities covering various subjects such as Engineering, Maker/STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math), Science, Health Sciences, Entrepreneurship, Minecraft, Art and more. We provide a well-rounded experience to promote learning, creativity and personal growth.

Activities vary from camp to camp but may include lab visits, experiments, hands-on activities, crafts and building and guest speakers.

The program runs from Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Drop-off and pick-up times are between 8 and 9 a.m. for morning drop-off and between 4 and 5 p.m. for afternoon pick-up.

We cannot offer supervision before 8 a.m. or after 5 p.m.

The safety and well-being of campers are our top priorities. We maintain a high staff-to-camper ratio and conduct background checks on all staff members.

Our facilities are regularly inspected for safety compliance and we follow strict protocols for activities involving physical or outdoor elements. We expect that our campers, UNB Instructors and camp facilities are treated with care and respect.

Campers will review all rules on the first day of each week of camp with their camp Instructors.

We require that a parent/guardian is available and reachable by phone during camp hours should an issue arise. If a child needs to leave camp for any reason, the parent/guardian will be required to pick the child up and take them home.

Our staff are not trained to administer any form of medication. We do not have a secure storage facility for medications in the camp facility and we highly discourage campers from carrying medications on their person.

Should your child require medication we request that this be done before arriving at camp, during a lunch break or after camp.

Lifesaving medications such as Epi-Pens and Ventolin Puffers are allowed, however, campers are responsible for carrying them wherever they go.

Yes, your child is expected to bring their own lunch, and may choose to bring their own snacks. However, the camp fee includes snacks provided twice a day. Families can send their foods if they are nut-free or shell-fish free.

There are no discounts, however, full bursaries are available if you qualify.

You must reach out to discovery@unb.ca to inquire about bursaries.

If your child will be missing a day of camp or needs to be dropped off late or picked up early, let the Discovery Coordinator know as soon as possible by email, discovery@unb.ca, or by calling 506-608-7323 during work hours.

They can help you make a plan on how to drop off/pick up at different times or will note which days they will be absent.