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2024 Western Summer Camps

Western University offers a wide variety of summer camps throughout July and August. Explore the different option that may interest your camper, and click through to learn more, and to register. 

The health and safety of campers is our top priority as we support them in learning, developing new skills, and most importantly, having fun.

 

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Discovery Western

Housed within the Faculty of Engineering, Discovery Western camps focus on engineering and science projects geared towards the age of our campers. We have a variety of theme weeks including biomedical engineering, STEAM – Where Art and Science Meet and coding to name few. We are excited to partner with the Western Institute for Earth and Space Exploration to offer exclusive space weeks.

Registration Open



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Western Engineering Summer Academy

Western Engineering Outreach will be offering an in-person Summer Academy conference!

We will be covering a variety of disciplines and students will be able to learn about engineering from our faculty members, students, and staff.

Registration Open



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Girls Lead

The Girls LEAD (Leadership, Education and Development) summer camp program is excited to welcome girls entering grades 6-8 for an empowering day camp experience! The focus of all camp programming is to inspire and empower young girls in our community to be confident in themselves and confident in their abilities as a leader. Girls LEAD also features a Lunch & Learn program twice a week. This camp was created by Brescia University College and this year is being coordinated through Sport Western.

Registration Open



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Bit by Bit Computer Camp

Programming. Robotics. Graphics. Sports. Games. Fun.

Bit By Bit is a summer computer camp for children aged 9-13. Operated by the Department of Computer Science at Western University, we introduce young students to the fascinating world of computer science and technology. Campers learn ideas and skills that form the basis for the technology they use every day. We aim to show campers that computers and technology empower them to bring their ideas to life!

Registration Open



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Mini-University Program

The Mini-University summer camp program is offered at no cost for Indigenous youth ages 11-17.

There will be 30 spots available in both the Otter program (ages 11-13) and Crane (ages 14-17.). Each program, Crane and Otter, will have workshops spread out over the course of a week.

Registration Open



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Sport Western

Sport Western is a premier summer day camp located on Western’s beautiful campus. For over 30 years we has strived to challenge all campers in a fun and supportive environment that will encourage a life-long love of sport and learning.

Sport Western takes great pride and care in creating age and skill-appropriate programming that will inspire all campers to pursue their greatest passions in life. Our staff team consists of primarily Western students and student-athletes bringing with them a wealth of leadership and expertise. 

Registration Open



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Discovery Healthcare Camp

Do you have an interest in a career in medicine, nursing, dentistry, paramedics, kinesiology, or other healthcare professions? Then Discovery Healthcare Camp is the perfect opportunity for you. Open to high school students, it offers an exciting week of activities led by medical students from the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at Western University.

Registration Open



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Math Camp

The Math Camps at Western University provide grades 8-12 students with an opportunity to enhance their mathematical knowledge, be exposed to new mathematics, and meet members of our department as well as new friends who share the same interest in mathematics. 

Registration Open





Health and Safety Measures for Summer Camps 

The following measures are meant to support the health and safety of summer camp participants and staff, on or off campus, for the summer of 2024. 

  • All participants and staff are strongly encouraged to be up-to-date with their COVID-19 vaccinations
  • Proper hand hygiene will be encouraged – frequent hand washing/sanitizing
  • Outdoor tents will be utilized as much as possible for eating and drinking in particular
  • Outdoor activities will be a part of each camp
These measures are subject to change as we approach the summer months.