Vancouver

Science & Tech Programs
in Vancouver

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13 science & tech programs in Vancouver

Vancouver camps, classes and childcare

Vancouver

Camps, classes & childcare

About Vancouver

Science and technology camps and classes for kids are plentiful in Vancouver, with options from beginner coding clubs for ages 5 and up through to advanced robotics, game design, 3D printing, and engineering programs for teenagers. Several programs operate out of university campuses including UBC and SFU, giving kids access to research-grade facilities. Demand is high across the city and summer programs fill quickly, particularly for well-known providers.

UBC-based programs offer a genuinely different environment from commercial coding schools — worth exploring for science-inclined older kids

Look for programs that are project-based rather than instruction-based — kids retain more when building something real

Ask what specific tools and languages are used; Scratch for young children, Python and JavaScript for older kids are reasonable expectations

Many providers offer spring break and winter break camps in addition to summer — useful if you're looking for shorter commitments

Vancouver's proximity to UBC, SFU Harbour Centre, and a thriving tech industry means STEM programs here often have connections to real research and industry that smaller city programs can't replicate.

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