Camper Information Package 2017

Science Venture • University of Victoria • 250-721-8983 • www.scienceventure.ca

Welcome! Science Venture is gearing up for its 27th summer of delivering science and engineering summer camps. The Science Venture team has been busy developing all new activities for camp, and this year promises to be another fun-filled summer of science and engineering adventure.

Table of Contents General Information

Sign-in & Parking Health and Well-being

Theme Thursdays Fridays @ Camp

Maps & Directions Campus Parking Pass

GENERAL INFORMATION

Contact Information

Registration (e) svregistration@engr.uvic.ca (p) 250-721-8983 Main Office (e) svcamp@engr.uvic.ca (p) 250-721-8661

Camp Hours

Camp runs from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday – Friday Civic Holidays We will NOT be running camp on July 3rd and August 7th. Fees have been pro-rated accordingly.

Extended Hours Extended hours are available for camps AT UVIC** at a cost of $30/camper/week. Drop-off/pick-up & Sign-in/out locations and procedures are the same as for regular camp hours.

• Morning Extended Hours begin at 8:00 am; Afternoon Extended Hours end at 5:00 pm

**Extended Hours are NOT available for camps at the Centre of the Universe or St. Margaret’s School.

UVic Parking Pass A parking pass has been included and the end of this package and is valid for 20 minutes for drop-off and pick-up of campers in Parking Lot E. Campus security strictly enforces the proper use of the parking pass - misuse will result in a parking citation. The parking pass is NOT VALID for Friday afternoon wrap up (3:00-4:00 pm):

• Paid and ticketed metered parking is available in Lot 6

Camp Gear

What to bring:

• Snacks, lunch, and plenty of water

• Appropriate clothing for weather conditions. We will be outside for lunch and other activities, so please pack water, sunscreen and a hat.

• Toe-covered shoes are required every day to protect our feet while we are in the lab.

What not to bring:

• Electronic devices (e.g. iPods, cell phones, etc.)

• Toys (balls, trading cards, etc)

• Food to share

• Money

• Nuts

SIGN-IN & PARKING

Sign-In / Sign-Out

For the safety of our campers, all children must be signed in at the start of each camp day and signed out before going home. We will only release children to those people listed on the camper’s registration as authorized to pick-up. ID will be requested from all those who are picking up a camper.

Late Drop Off

Camp groups make their way to classrooms beginning at 9:10 am. If you arrive after that time and there are no groups or staff present, please make your way to the Science Venture Main Office (ELW A110).

Please check out our MAPS section for more details on above locations

HEALTH AND WELL-BEING

Nut Free Camp Science Venture strives to provide a nut-safe environment for the safety of our campers, volunteers, and staff. We ask parents to exclude all nut products from lunches and snacks.

Anaphylaxis Prevention Strategies Any camper with risk of anaphylaxis must have an Anaphylaxis Action Form completed and provided to the office team on the first day of camp. A link to this form will be emailed to parents a week prior to the start of camp

Healthy Camper Policy Please do not send your child to camp when they are sick. Participating in a full day of camp requires lots of energy and children who are not feeling their best will not have an enjoyable day at camp. It is critical to the health and safety of the other campers, as well as the staff, that your child stays at home. If your child is ill, please phone 250-721-8661 to advise us that they will be away.

Children with Extra Support Needs If your child has a special need and/or requires one-to-one support, please contact 250-721-8661 as soon as possible to discuss options for ensuring a successful camp experience for your child. Our Camp Coordinator, Paige Murphy, would love to meet with you and your child prior to camp to discuss routines and provide a tour of our facility.

THEME THURSDAYS

Each Thursday, Science Venture campers are invited to dress up in a theme costume. Child made costumes are encouraged! Please no swords, masks or like items. Refer to the table below for specific themes.

Date STEMu Maker Specialty Space July

6 Favorite Scientist

Favourite Scientist

July 13

Under the Sea Favourite Scientist

July 20

Favorite Movie Character Favourite

Planet

July 27

Fancy Formal Favourite

Planet

Aug 3

Robots & Alien Robots &

Aliens

Aug 10

Pajamas Robots &

Aliens

Aug 17

Wacky Hair Star Wars &

Star Trek

Aug 24

Superhero Star Wars &

Star Trek

FRIDAYS AT CAMP

STEM-u/Specialty Friday Slideshow – UVic For UVic STEM-u and Specialty (Ocean Explorers and Behind the Scenes) camps, parents are invited to our wrap-up slideshow presentation at 3:00 pm. Please note that pay parking is in effect.

David Lam Auditorium, MacLaurin Building (Parking Lot 6 – General Parking)

Makers *New* Friday Innovation 150 Fair – UVic For UVic Maker camps, parents are invited to our wrap-up Innovation 150 Fair beginning at 3:00pm. Please note that pay parking is in effect.

D-Wing Basement, MacLaurin Building (Parking Lot 6 – General Parking)

MAPS & DIRECTIONS

Main Campus Drop Off/Pick Up

From Ring Road turn left into parking lot “E” (by the MacLaurin building). Look for the Science Venture signs and follow the arrows to the staff in blue t-shirts at the entrance to the Quad. Please park your vehicle, ensuring that your Science Venture PARKING PASS is visible, and walk your child to the camp meeting area in the main quad.

Innovation 150 Maker Fair Location

(D-Wing Basement)

Innovation Fair Location

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Innovation Fair Location

General Parking (Lot E)

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Main Office Engineering Lab Wing, A110

(Parking Lot A) Late drop-off & early pick-up

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Friday Slideshow Location

(David Lam Theatre)

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Late Camper Drop Off/Pick Up

Running late in the morning or traffic causing a delay on pickup? Not a problem! If we are not at the regular location at the sign-in field, you can always find us in the Science Venture Offices in the Engineering Lab Wing, ROOM A110 or you can reach us by phone at 250.721.8983 Please find a map below with directions from the sign-in/out field to the offices:

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Centre of the Universe Drop Off/Pick Up

From West Saanich Road, turn right onto Observatory Road and continue straight through the main gate, making your way to the top of the hill. Please park your vehicle in the designated and signed SCIENCE VENTURE PARKING area, and walk your child to the camp meeting area in front of the Centre of the Universe building.

General Site Safety Notes for Observatory Hill

• Observatory Road is a narrow and winding mountain road, shared with pedestrians, cyclists and wildlife. Please respect the speed limit, stay in your lane, and pass with caution (there are blind corners).

• Do not try to drive down the hill if the fire alarm is sounding. Fire trucks driving up will use the full width of the road.

• No smoking anywhere on Observatory Hill, indoors or out. This ban includes smoking in cars and e-cigarettes (vaping).

• Trails are not maintained or patrolled – please stay on paved areas. This also helps the NRC to protect the habitat of designated species at risk, both flora and fauna, that make their home on Observatory Hill.

• Wildlife are present on site occasionally. Take precautions as you would in a provincial park or wilderness area.

UVIC PARKING PASS

Parking Lot E (No meter parking permitted)

Valid for 20 minutes of parking between:

7:45 AM – 9:15 AM | 3:45 PM – 5:15 PM

To be used for dropping off and picking up your child for the Science Venture summer programs. Campus Security strictly enforces the

proper use of this pass; infractions will result in a parking citation at the expense of the vehicle owner.

Not valid for Friday Slideshow