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 McMaster UniversityFaculty of Engineering, Venture Engineering and Science / Computer and Technology, Day Camp Programs |
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Public Bulletin | This program operates only at specific times of the year. Check with the organization for current information about dates of operation! | |||
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| Address & Map | John Hodgins Bldg, JHE-A201D 1280 Main St W Hamilton, ON L8S 4L7  | |||
| Major Intersection | University Ave and Sterling St | |||
| Mailing Address | c/o Carm Vespi | |||
| Office Phone | 905-525-9140 ext 24906 | |||
| Fax | 905-546-5492 | |||
| vespi@mcmaster.ca | ||||
| Website | venture.mcmaster.ca | |||
| Primary Contact | Carm Vespi, Manager, Engineering Alumni Office, Faculty of Engineering, McMaster University; Email: vespi@mcmaster.ca | |||
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| Accessibility | Fully Accessible | |||
| Located In Community | Hamilton West | |||
| Ward | Ward 1 | |||
| Description | VENTURE SUMMER CAMPS: Venture Engineering and Science, Computer and Technology Camps strives to educate children on all subjects specific to these fields of study. With the help of undergraduate McMaster students, every camper will discover the importance of hands-on experience and practical theory. By introducing young minds to everyday examples of engineering and science, Venture expects to encourage and influence future scholastic endeavours. Venture staff is a proud group of employees, who value their responsibility as role-models and strive to promote the Venture vision. Venture is eager to initiate innovation and promote educational excitement that will expand the minds of youth today. Projects for the summer include: Engineering and Science - Novice Grades 1 & 2 Fantastic Flyers, Electrifying Sounds, Silly Sea Cucumber Dissection Engineering & Science - Juniors Grades 3 & 4 Blue Magnetic "Go Fish", Terrific Trebuchet, Super Squid Dissection Engineering & Science - Junior Grade 3 & 4 Green Geodesic Dome, Circuit Surgery, Magnificent Mouse Dissection Engineering and Science - Intermediates Grades 5 & 6 Forest - Under a Microscope, Gadget Gizmo, Dogfish Shark Dissection Engineering and Science - Seniors Grades 7 & 8 Blast Off Rocket Launch, Formula 1 - Laser Racers, Amazing Frog Dissection Computers and Technology - Juniors Grades 3 & 4 Game Genie, Venture Jeopardy Lego NXT-1.0 Computers and Technology - Intermediate Grades 5 & 6 Venture Film Festival, Sonic Soundboard, Lego NXT-2.0 Computer and Technology - Senior Grades 7 & 8 Website Design 101, V-Tunes, Lego NXT-3.0 Please refer to the website for additional information on each camp program. | |||
| Hours | Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm * Extended Care Mon-Fri 8 am-9 am, 4 pm-5:30 pm | |||
| Dates | Camp operates weekly sessions in July, August * Call for details | |||
| Areas Served | Burlington ; Hamilton (City of) | |||
| Eligibility | Ages: 6 year(s) - 13 year(s) | |||
| Bus Routes | (1) KING ; (5) DELAWARE - STONEY CREEK ; (10) B-LINE ; (51) UNIVERSITY | |||
| Fees | Program - Call or check the web site for details | |||
| Languages | English | |||
| Established | 1991 | |||
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| Service Categories | Special Interest Camps ~ Science and Technology Issues | |||
| Subjects | Camps ; Children ; Day camps ; Engineering ; Recreation ; School age children ; Sciences ; Youth | |||
| Local Subjects | Out of school programs | |||
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