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SFU Social Science Camp

SFU Social Science Camp

The SFU Social Science Camp is a free day camp for high school students in grades 10-12, offering hands-on experience in social science research at Simon Fra...

▌ Editor's read The SFU Social Science Camp is a free day camp hosted by Simon Fraser University's Department of Psychology, specifically the Applied Developmental Psychopathology Lab (ADDL). It targets high school students in grades 10-12, providing them with hands-on experience in social science research. The camp is designed to introduce students to various aspects of research, including data collection, analysis, and presentation. The website indicates that the camp is typically held in July, with applications opening in the spring. As a university-run program, it falls under the 'university' owner type. There is no mention of ACA accreditation, state or provincial licensing, or specific staff-to-camper ratios on the provided webpage. No social media handles were found directly linked to the camp, nor were Google reviews available for this specific program. The camp's primary strength lies in its free, academic-focused programming for high school students interested in social sciences.
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Who thrives here Ages 7–12

SFU Social Science Camp 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 specialty 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
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 7–12
  • Address: 8888 University Dr, Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6, Canada
  • Phone: (778) 782-3111
  • Cost notes: FREE, CAD

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about SFU Social Science Camp

What ages does SFU Social Science Camp accept?
SFU Social Science Camp is open to children ages 7–12. 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.
Who runs SFU Social Science Camp?
SFU Social Science Camp 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 SFU Social Science Camp provide lunch?
SFU Social Science Camp 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.
How does SFU Social Science Camp compare to other specialty camps in Burnaby?
SFU Social Science Camp is one of 11 specialty camps in Burnaby that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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