Program provided in partnership with The Starfish Canada
*This camp is open to youth identifying as girls, trans, genderqueer, gender non-binary, Two-Spirit, and gender questioning. We are working to close the gender gap in science-related fields!
Calling all future Marine Biologists! At The Starfish, we empower girl* identifying children to become STEM experts. This girls* only day-camp will inspire your child to dive deeper into the exciting world of marine biology. Your Marine Biologist in Training will participate in exciting, ocean-themes games, and harness their own learning by conducting group research projects where they will collect their own data from the local environment at camp. Your child will have the opportunity to learn from a real-life woman-identifying or nonbinary marine scientist, and hear exciting stories from the field.
Fun activities include:
- Data collection on crabs, kelp and barnacles
- Exploring marine invertebrates
- Hands-on learning with bones and fossils from marine creatures
Review our Summer Camp Orientation package here.
Please Note: There is NO swimming during this camp. This camp is open to youth who identify as girls, trans, genderqueer, gender non-binary, Two-Spirit, and gender questioning. The Starfish Canada is working to close the gender gap in science-related fields!
Required Equipment: Weather-appropriate clothing, hat and sunscreen, a change of clothes, closed-toed shoes that can get wet & muddy, clipboard, pencil case with art supplies (scissors, glue, pencil crayons, markers).
Lunch Details: Lunch food is not included with this camp. Please ensure your camper comes with a lunch, snacks (AM & PM) and enough water to be outside all day.
Location Details: meet at the tents setup in Flora’s Field between the McNicoll & Arbutus St parking lot and the Hadden Park washrooms. Additional location details can be found here.
Extra Care Eligibility:
- Not Eligible
Consent Form: The Starfish Canada Consent
Please email a completed copy to camps@thestarfish.ca or bring a hard copy on the first day of camp.
Available Sessions
| Code | Course | Age | Date | Course Day(s) | Time | Location | Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00221040 | Marine Biologist in Training (For Girls*) | 8-10 yrs | Jul 6-Jul 10 | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | 9:00AM-4:00PM | Hadden Park (Kitsilano Beach) - 1905 Ogden Ave | $400.00 | Register |
| 00221041 | Marine Biologist in Training (For Girls*) | 8-10 yrs | Jul 20-Jul 24 | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | 9:00AM-4:00PM | Hadden Park (Kitsilano Beach) - 1905 Ogden Ave | $400.00 | Register |
| 00221043 | Marine Biologist in Training (For Girls*) | 8-10 yrs | Aug 4-Aug 7 | Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | 9:00AM-4:00PM | Hadden Park (Kitsilano Beach) - 1905 Ogden Ave | $320.00 | Register |
| 00221042 | Marine Biologist in Training (For Girls*) | 8-10 yrs | Aug 17-Aug 21 | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | 9:00AM-4:00PM | Hadden Park (Kitsilano Beach) - 1905 Ogden Ave | $400.00 | Register |