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McMaster University

Department of Athletics and Recreation, Day Camp Programs, Mini-University
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Record #: HAM6060 Last Modified: 08 Jun 2012 Last Full Update: 08 Jun 2012
Important Information
Public Bulletin
This program operates only at specific times of the year. Check with the organization for current information about dates of operation!
Location, Telephone & Internet
Address & Map
McMaster University, David Braley Athletic Centre
1280 Main St W, WG 101
Hamilton, ON L8S 4K1
 
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Located In CommunityHamilton West
Major IntersectionUniversity Ave and Sterling St
WardWard 1
Office Phone905-525-9140 ext 24464
Fax905-777-0126
E-Mailreconline@mcmaster.ca
Websitewww.athrec.mcmaster.ca/camps
Bus Routes(1) KING ; (5) DELAWARE - STONEY CREEK ; (10) B-LINE ; (51) UNIVERSITY
Contact Information
Mailing Addressc/o Victor Aguirre
Primary ContactAndrew Pettit, Camps Coordinator, McMaster Athletics and Recreation Department; Phone: 905-525-9140 ext 26639; Email: pettitaj@mcmaster.ca
Description & Services
DescriptionThis two week camp offers two programs: 
 
1) Mini University (Ages 8-14 years) - Allows campers the chance to experience what it is like to be a real university student * Camp is designed to show that learning can be fun through hands-on activities * Explore the natural world, unravel the mysteries of the human mind, discover your world * Included in the schedule of activities for each day are swimming and outdoor recreation * Please bring your own bathing suit, water bottle, sun block, full shoes (no sandals), lunch * Campers choose one out of 3 modules to participate in for the 2 weeks: 
 
Module A: 
* Go-Go Gadgets 
* The Super-Human Experience: Bodies, Brains & Everything Else 
* Plan it, Build it,Test it! 
* The Wacky World of Chemistry 
 
Module B: 
* Crime Scene Investigation: C.S.I. Team 
* Into the Wild: Survivor Camper 
* Challenges - Can you do it? (Problem-Based Learning) 
* Life and Its Wonders (Biology and Life Sciences) 
 
Module C:  
* Technology at Your Fingertips (Multi-Media) 
* Amazing Race: World Explorer 
* All the World's A Stage (Drama) 
* Portrait of an Artist (Fine Art)  
 
2) Junior Leadership (Ages 15-16 years)- Adolescents can learn about leadership in an educational setting * First week of the session, campers will be partnered with a counsellor and will travel from class to class with them * Second week, campers will concentrate on a subject of their choice and work towards creating their own lesson and teach it to the other campers * Written evaluation of progress will be given at the end of the two week session * Available in Sessions 2, 3 & 4. 
 
Integration of special needs children may be accommodated and will be reviewed on an individual basis. 
 
Busing is available from Dundas, Ancaster, Burlington, and Oakville for an additional fee.
HoursMon-Fri 8:30 am-4:15 pm * Extended care 7:30 am-8:30 am, 4:15 pm-5:30 pm for an additional fee
DatesCamp operates in July, August * Call for details
Areas ServedBurlington ; Hamilton (City of) ; Oakville
EligibilityAges: 8 year(s) - 16 year(s)
FeesProgram - Call or check the web site for details
LanguagesEnglish
Child Care Specific - Service Details
Child Care HeadingsCamps (Full List - all Camps) ; Camps: Summer ; Out of School Programs
Other Details
Service CategoriesDay Camps ; Leadership Development ~ Adolescents
AccessibilityFully Accessible