Camp · Academic · Ages 9–12 · $350/week
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▌ Academic · Ages 9–12

Thinking Playground Camp - Transformers

University of the Fraser Valley · $350/week

A philosophy camp for children aged 9-12 focusing on critical thinking and ethical inquiry through engaging activities.

▌ Editor's read The University of the Fraser Valley's Centre for Philosophy for Children hosts the Thinking Playground Camp, a day camp focused on developing critical thinking skills through philosophical inquiry. The camp is directed by Dr. Cindy Nichols, the Director of the Centre for Philosophy for Children. While specific Google reviews for 'Thinking Playground Camp - Transformers' were not found, the University of the Fraser Valley generally holds a 4.1-star rating from over 1,000 Google reviews. The camp offers various themes, including 'Transformers,' for children aged 6-12, with a cost of $350 per week. The website does not mention ACA accreditation, provincial licensing, specific staff-to-camper ratios, or explicit details about staff background checks. Social media links for UFV are present, including a Facebook page (ufv.ca), but no specific camp handles were found.
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Who thrives here Ages 9–12

Thinking Playground Camp - Transformers sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right academic fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Academic
  • Ages: 9–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Address: 33844 King Rd, Abbotsford, BC V2S 7M8, Canada
  • Phone: (604) 854-4500
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: CAD

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Thinking Playground Camp - Transformers

What ages does Thinking Playground Camp - Transformers accept?
Thinking Playground Camp - Transformers is open to children ages 9–12. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Thinking Playground Camp - Transformers cost?
Thinking Playground Camp - Transformers publishes $350/week for the standard session. CAD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Thinking Playground Camp - Transformers's hours?
Thinking Playground Camp - Transformers runs 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Thinking Playground Camp - Transformers?
Thinking Playground Camp - Transformers is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Thinking Playground Camp - Transformers provide lunch?
Thinking Playground Camp - Transformers does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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