Each summer, Engineering Science Quest offers summer day camp programming for children entering grades 2 to 9. Our camp participants explore the world of science, engineering and technology through participation in hands-on projects. Each year, our staff of engineering, science and education university students develop exciting new activities for their camp that explore:
- physics
- chemistry
- biology and health science
- civil engineering
- mechanical engineering
- electrical and computer engineering
All our university level staff have received first-aid training within the past two years, and are screened via vulnerable sector police checks and an interview process.
We run the majority of our programming at the University of Waterloo campus. We also have teams of staff that run virtual camps for those that cannot join us in person. The price of our programs depend on location and subject matter. All registration fees include the cost of materials and a camp shirt to be worn daily. Additional camp shirts are available for purchase at an extra cost.
ESQ will not operate on Canada Day and the August Civic holiday.
Bursaries and awards are available for our camps. More information can be found on our Bursaries and Awards page.
Grade 4-5
Camp Name | Price | Dates |
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Suzuki (STEM) - A | $290 | July 4-8, July 11-15, Aug 2-5 (Four Days; $235), Aug 8-12 |
Suzuki (STEM) - B | $290 | *NEW* July 4-8, *NEW* July 11-15, July 18-22, July 25-29, *NEW* Aug 2-5 (Four Days; $235), *NEW* Aug 8-12, Aug 15-19, Aug 22-26 |
Hawking (Tech) - A | $340 | July 4-8, July 11-15, Aug 2-5 (Four Days; $290), Aug 8-12 |
Hawking (Tech) - B | $340 | July 18-22, July 25-29, Aug 15-19, Aug 22-26 |
Grade 6-7
Camp Name | Price | Dates |
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Newton (STEM) - A | $290 | July 4-8, July 11-15, Aug 2-5 (Four Days; $235), Aug 8-12 |
Newton (STEM) - B | $290 | July 18-22, July 25-29, Aug 15-19, Aug 22-26 |
Strickland (Tech) - A | $340 | July 4-8, July 11-15, Aug 2-5 (Four Days; $290), Aug 8-12 |
Strickland (Tech) - B | $340 | July 18-22, July 25-29, Aug 15-19, Aug 22-26 |
Grade 8-9
Camp Name | Price | Dates |
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Edison (STEM) - A | $290 | July 4-8, July 11-15, Aug 2-5 (Four Days; $235), Aug 8-12 |
Edison (STEM) - B | $290 | July 18-22, July 25-29, Aug 15-19, Aug 22-26 |
Tesla (Tech) - A | $340 | July 4-8, July 11-15, Aug 2-5 (Four Days; $290), Aug 8-12 |
Tesla (Tech) - B | $340 | July 18-22, July 25-29, Aug 15-19, Aug 22-26 |
Virtual Camps
Please note: Virtual camps will run the same content each week.
Camp Name | Price | Dates |
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Neutron (Grade 2 - 3, Kit-Based) | $115 | July 18-22, July 25-29, Aug 15-19, Aug 22-26 |
Proton (Grade 4 - 5, Kit-Based) | $125 | July 18-22, July 25-29, Aug 15-19, Aug 22-26 |
Quark (Grade 6 - 7, Kit-Based) | $155 | July 4-8, July 11-15, Aug 2-5 (Four Days; $125), Aug 8-12 |
Muon (Grade 8 - 9, Kit-Based) | $155 | July 4-8, July 11-15, Aug 2-5 (Four Days; $125), Aug 8-12 |
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Optional Additions (In Person Camps)
Item | Details | Price |
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Cheese Pizza Slice | Offered for one lunch per camp week | $1.50+HST per slice |
Pepperoni Pizza Slice | Offered for one lunch per camp week | $1.50+HST per slice |
Gluten-Free Cheese Pizza Slice | Offered for one lunch per camp week | $2.00+HST per slice |
Extra T-Shirt | - | $5.00+HST |