Calgary Science Robotics Summer Camp 2026 for Kids Ages 6-12

Chemistry & Reactions Camp
In this exciting hands-on science camp, students explore the fascinating world of chemistry through colourful reactions, creative experiments, and fun engineering challenges. Throughout the week, children investigate acids and bases, pH, mixtures, solutions, polymers, density, and chemical reactions while building observation skills, curiosity, and confidence. Each day combines experiments, creative projects, journaling, and games to make chemistry engaging and memorable.

Day 1 – pH & Acids/Bases
Students begin the week by learning about acids, bases, and the pH scale, and how scientists test substances to understand their properties. They investigate common liquids such as lemon juice, vinegar, soap, and baking soda solution, observing color changes and identifying which substances are acidic or basic. They also arrange liquids on a pH scale and create a creative pH poster using craft materials and recycled paper. The day includes science journaling and an acid-base bingo game to reinforce vocabulary and concepts.

Day 2 – Elephant Toothpaste
Campers explore chemical reactions by learning how hydrogen peroxide reacts with yeast or other catalysts to produce foam. They mix ingredients, observe rapid foam formation, and compare foam height and reaction time in different mixtures. For the engineering activity, students create foam art and safe foam towers using recycled containers. Science journaling and a reaction race game help students reflect on their observations while practicing safe lab habits.

Day 3 – Slime & Polymers
Students learn that polymers are long chains of molecules and discover how slime helps demonstrate this concept in a fun, hands-on way. They make slime using glue, baking soda, and contact solution, and they also experiment with Oobleck, a non-Newtonian fluid that acts like both a solid and a liquid. For the engineering project, students create slime sculpturesor small models using slime and recycled containers. The day also includes science journaling and a slime relay game for teamwork and fun.

Day 4 – Crystal Growing & Density Towers
This day focuses on crystallization, density, and mixtures. Students grow crystals using salt or sugar solutions and observe how crystals form over time. They also create density towers by layering liquids such as honey, oil, and water, then test how objects float or sink in each layer. For the engineering project, students make density art by designing layered jars and floating objects using recycled containers. Science journaling and a mixture-and-solution matching game help reinforce the day’s learning.

Day 5 – Chemistry Engineering Challenge
On the final day, students review the week’s concepts, including pH, acids and bases, chemical reactions, polymers, and density, and apply their knowledge through creative challenge activities. They revisit favorite reactions, test different ingredient combinations, and explore how changing materials or proportions affects results. They also experiment with layered liquids and floating objects in a density challenge. For the final project, students create a chemistry showcase, combining what they learned into a fun demonstration such as layered density jars, slime with color-change effects, or safe foam towers. The week wraps up with science journaling and a chemistry trivia challenge.
7.5 hours program | 
Drop-Off Time: 8.00 AM - 8.30 AM
Pick-Up Time: 4:00 PM - 4.30 PM