STEM Learning at Bodwell This Summer

UBC Geering Up is offering 7 weeks of STEM education day camps at Bodwell this summer in our fully equipped Launch Pad classroom and around our North Vancouver campus. These week-long camps are open to local youth in grades 1–7 and are running July 6–August 21. You do not have to be a Bodwell student to participate.  

While several camps have already sold out, there are still plenty of camp spots available to choose from for your child.  

What do you do in a STEM day camp?  During a UBC Geering Up STEM Camp you explore the four disciplines of STEM education — Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math — while diving into mind-boggling experiments, engineering challenges, and coding and creative design projects that turn learning into an adventure. No tests, no pressure, just hands-on STEM fun! 

 

UBC Geering Up Summer STEM Day Camps at Bodwell in North Vancouver: Details at a Glance 

• Who: Open to all youth in grades 1–7 from the North Shore, Greater Vancouver, and beyond. 

• When: 14 different camps to choose from between July 6 – August 21 2026 

• Where: Bodwell High School, 955 Harbourside Drive, North Vancouver  

• Camp Hours: 9AM - 3PM 

• Cost: $350-$400 for one week of STEM camp 

• Recess & Lunch: Campers go outside for a 30-minute recess and a one-hour long lunch each day. 

 

Register for UBC Geering Up STEM Camp at Bodwell

 

UBC Geering Up STEM Summer Camps at Bodwell in North Vancouver: Full Camp List

Here is a full list of the North Vancouver STEM education day camps you have to choose from that are being hosted at Bodwell High from July – August 2026.   
 

STEM Education Day Camps for Students in Grade 1: 

* These STEM camps are intended for students entering grade 1 in September 2026 

1.  Miniminds A: Early Explorers → July 6-10th  

2.  Miniminds B: Growing Geniuses → August 4 -7th (4 day week) 

Each of these camps include different STEM education topics and creative challenges.  
 

STEM Education Day Camps for Students in Grades 2-6: 

* These STEM camps are split into two age categories: Grades 2-3 and Grades 4-5. When registering, select the camp that matches the grade your child will be entering in September 2026.  

 

Maker Camps: 

1. Maker 2/3: Tinkerers (Grades 2-3) →

   a. July 13-17 (sold out, waiting list only) 
   b. August 4-7 (4-day week) (sold out, waiting list only) 

2. Maker 4/5: Inventors (Grades 4-5) →

        a. July 27-31  
        b. August 17-21 (sold out, waiting list only) 

Does your child love to build things, take them apart, or come up with creative solutions to everyday problems? If so, then Maker camps are for them.  

 

STEM Explorations Camps: 

    3. STEM Explorations 2/3: Discovers (Grades 2-3) →

      a. July 6-10 (sold out, waiting list only) 
      b. August 17 – 21 (sold out, waiting list only) 

    4. STEM Explorations 2/3: Discovers (Grades 2-3, Girls Week**) → July 20-24  

5. STEM Explorations 4/5 Researchers (Grades 4-5) → August 10-14  

6. STEM Explorations 4/5 Researchers (Grades 4-5, Girls Week**) → July 20 -24  

Does your child have a passion for exploring and want to investigate the interconnectedness of the fields of STEM? Welcome Junior researchers! In this camp, your child will unravel some of the world’s complexities.  

**What is Girls Week? Two of the STEM Exploration camps offer a girl-focused space. Learn about Geering Up’s annual All Girls* Week and how they’re inspiring the next generation of women scientists.  

 

STEM Education Day Camps for Students in Grades 6-7 

* These STEM camps are for students starting Grade 6 or 7 in September 2026.  

1. Pathways in STEM →  

      a. July 13-17  

      b. July 27-31  

      c. or August 10-14. 

In this day camp, students dive into a new STEM discipline each day to spark new passions and guide their future interests.  

 

How to Register: 

To register for a UBC Geering Up STEM Summer Camp at Bodwell, follow these steps: 

1. Visit UBC Geering Up’s offsite programs page.  

2. Select the orange VIEW button across from ‘North Vancouver – Summer Camps 2026’ 

3. Browse through the list of camps being offered at Bodwell and select the camp that suits the interest of your child. 

4. Get ready to bring your child to Bodwell for a week of fun and STEM explorations. 

 Register for UBC Geering Up STEM Camp at Bodwell

 

More Summer Camp Options at Bodwell High School: 

Looking for swimming lessons in North Vancouver? As part of our Splash and Explore Summer Camp, local youth take swimming lessons in our private pool in the morning, and then experience hands-on activities that blend language learning, entrepreneurship, and nature exploration in the afternoon. 
 
Details: Week-long day camps from June 30th – August 14th for local youth ages 6-15. 

Register for Splash and Explore Day Camp at Bodwell

 

Other Ways to Get Involved with Bodwell: 

Interested in staying connected with Bodwell and everything happening on our campus? Here are a few ways to get involved:  

1. Join our Friends of Bodwell Newsletter to receive more community program announcements, family resources, and an inside look at our campus and programs.  

2. View our Real World Academies Brochure. Launching September 2026, our STEM Academy offers an exciting in-school program for Bodwell students in grades 10-12, and has been developed in partnership with the University of Toronto. 

3. Join us for a campus visit and tour and discuss your child’s goals with a Bodwell admissions representative.  

 

About Bodwell High School’s Community Partner: 

Geering Up is where the engineers and scientists of tomorrow first discover their passions. Their programs inspire and challenge youth through fun, innovative, and hands-on experiments and projects. We’re proud to host their exciting program this summer.