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UBC Geering Up - All Girls* Maker 2/3: Tinkerers (Jun 15-19)

UBC Vancouver - Engineering Block · $410/week

UBC Geering Up offers STEM-focused day camps for girls, including the All Girls* Maker 2/3: Tinkerers program, emphasizing hands-on learning and engineering ...

▌ Editor's read The UBC Geering Up program, including the All Girls* Maker 2/3: Tinkerers camp, is a day camp affiliated with the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Applied Science. The website states that Geering Up has been operating for over 30 years, providing STEM education to youth. The program emphasizes hands-on learning and engineering design, with specific camps like 'Tinkerers' focusing on building and creating. The website confirms that all staff and volunteers undergo criminal record checks. While specific Google reviews for the 'All Girls* Maker 2/3: Tinkerers' camp are not readily available, Geering Up UBC generally receives positive feedback, with a Google rating of 4.8 stars from 12 reviews, often praising the engaging activities and knowledgeable instructors. The program is not accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), which is expected as it is a Canadian university program.
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Since 199630+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 7–8

UBC Geering Up - All Girls* Maker 2/3: Tinkerers (Jun 15-19) fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given stem program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
1996 (30 years)
Operator
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 7–8
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 6190 Agronomy Road, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3
  • Phone: (604) 822-8992
  • Cost notes: CAD 410.00

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about UBC Geering Up - All Girls* Maker 2/3: Tinkerers (Jun 15-19)

What ages does UBC Geering Up - All Girls* Maker 2/3: Tinkerers (Jun 15-19) accept?
UBC Geering Up - All Girls* Maker 2/3: Tinkerers (Jun 15-19) is open to children ages 7–8. 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 UBC Geering Up - All Girls* Maker 2/3: Tinkerers (Jun 15-19) cost?
UBC Geering Up - All Girls* Maker 2/3: Tinkerers (Jun 15-19) publishes $410/week for the standard session. CAD 410.00 Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are UBC Geering Up - All Girls* Maker 2/3: Tinkerers (Jun 15-19)'s hours?
UBC Geering Up - All Girls* Maker 2/3: Tinkerers (Jun 15-19) runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs UBC Geering Up - All Girls* Maker 2/3: Tinkerers (Jun 15-19)?
UBC Geering Up - All Girls* Maker 2/3: Tinkerers (Jun 15-19) is operated by a university program, with 30 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does UBC Geering Up - All Girls* Maker 2/3: Tinkerers (Jun 15-19) provide lunch?
UBC Geering Up - All Girls* Maker 2/3: Tinkerers (Jun 15-19) 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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