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    🌞 Summer 2026 enrollment open

    STEM science camps where kids become explorers

    Hands-on science and biology across five week-long themes. Explore fossils, animals, space and the human body.

    BioTroopers campers in lab coats doing an experiment

    What makes BioTroopers camps different

    BioTroopers runs week-long STEM, STEAM and biology camps for kids aged 5 to 12 across Burlington, Oakville, Etobicoke and Scarborough.

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    Real experiments and simulations

    Kids do hands-on biology every day, building models and playing games.

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    Creative STEAM projects

    Art and engineering woven into every science theme.

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    Confidence-building activities

    Group challenges where every kid contributes.

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    Age-appropriate concepts

    Curriculum mapped to ages 5 to 12.

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    Trained, supportive instructors

    Science-trained, kid-tested.

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    Safe, structured environment

    Small groups, clear routines, police-checked staff.

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    Scientist-designed curriculum

    Built by passionate scientists and inspired by real-world science.

    Creativity at the Core

    Science comes alive through storytelling, art, music, theater, podcasting, and design. Every discovery becomes something children create, perform, build, or share—because creativity deepens understanding. Whenever possible, learning extends beyond the classroom through outdoor exploration and play.

    2026 Camp Themes

    Young scientist exploring the microscopic world at BioTroopers
    Burlington
    Ages 5-12

    Journey Into the Cell

    Explore the microscopic world inside every living thing.

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    BioTroopers camper examining cellular biology in lab gear
    Burlington · Oakville · Etobicoke
    Ages 5-12

    Incredible Human Body

    Decode the systems that keep your body running, from brain to bones.

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    BioTroopers campers exploring science in lab coats
    Burlington · Oakville
    Ages 5-12

    Life in Outer Space

    Investigate what it takes for life to survive beyond Earth.

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    Young student raising his hand during a dinosaur-themed BioTroopers lesson
    Burlington · Etobicoke · Scarborough
    Ages 5-12

    Fossil Stories

    Dig into the science of fossils and the creatures they reveal.

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    Children exploring aquatic ecosystems through hands-on water experiments
    Burlington
    Ages 5-12

    Amazing Animal Kingdom

    Meet the strangest, smartest, and most surprising animals on the planet.

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    Kids exploring aquatic ecosystems at a BioTroopers science camp
    Etobicoke
    Ages 5-12

    From River to Reef

    Dive into the wonders of water habitats and the creatures that call them home.

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    A typical camp day

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    9:00 AMWelcome & science warm-up
    9:30 AMMorning hands-on experiment block
    11:00 AMCreative STEAM project or model-building
    12:00 PMLunch & outdoor break
    1:00 PMAfternoon biology exploration activity
    2:30 PMGroup science challenge or art/music integration
    3:30 PMWrap-up, sharing discoveries, and clean-up
    4:00 PMEnd of day (after-care available)

    All 2026 sessions

    Etobicoke

    Royal York Road United Church, 851 Royal York Rd, M8Y 2V3

    Half-day camps in July + full-day in August
    Full day 9 AM–4 PM — $399/weekHalf day 9 AM–12 PM — $199/weekDaily drop-in — $80/day full, $40/day halfBooking more than one day? Contact us and we will set it up for you.

    Scarborough

    Royal Crown School, 4620 Finch Ave E, M1S 4G2

    Full day 9 AM–4 PM or half day 9 AM–12 PM
    Aug 10 - 14
    Full day — $399/weekHalf day — $199/weekDaily drop-in — $80/day full, $40/day half

    Before & After Care add-on

    For Burlington campers • $50/week ($40 for Aug 4-7)
    Before-care: 8:30-9 AM • After-care: 4-4:30 PM

    Location: Ashwood Glen School, Burlington

    Jul 6-10
    Before & after care
    Jul 13-17
    Before & after care
    Jul 20-24
    Before & after care
    Jul 27-31
    Before & after care
    Aug 4-7
    Before & after care
    $40 (short week)
    Aug 10-14
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    Camp questions

    Camps are designed for kids aged 5 to 12, with curriculum mapped to that age range.

    At four locations across the GTA: Ashwood Glen School at 3430 Fairview Street in Burlington, our Oakville venue, Royal York Road United Church at 851 Royal York Road in Etobicoke, and Royal Crown School at 4620 Finch Avenue East in Scarborough.

    Full-day camps run 9 AM to 4 PM. Etobicoke and Scarborough also offer half-day options, and the July Etobicoke weeks run 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM.

    It depends on the location and the week. Five-day full-day weeks in Burlington and Oakville are $415. The four-day week of August 4 to 7 is $340. Etobicoke and Scarborough offer a full day at $399 per week, a half day at $199 per week, and daily drop-in at $80 for a full day or $40 for a half day.

    Yes, for Burlington campers at Ashwood Glen School. Before-care runs 8:30 to 9 AM and after-care runs 4 to 4:30 PM, at $50 per week, or $40 for the shorter August 4 to 7 week.

    Science-trained instructors working with small groups. All staff are police-checked.

    Journey Into the Cell, Incredible Human Body, Life in Outer Space, Fossil Stories, Amazing Animal Kingdom, and From River to Reef.

    A full refund minus a $30 administrative fee if you cancel 14 days or more before the camp starts. Within 14 days we cannot issue refunds, though we can usually offer a credit toward a future BioTroopers program.

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