The STEAM Project - Summer Camps
STEAM-focused day camps offering hands-on learning in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a listing for The STEAM Project on OurKids.net, a camp directory, rather than the camp's official website. The listing describes a 'Summer Specialty Course - Chocolate Factory' for grades 4-8, priced at $559. This day camp program focuses on the science and art of chocolate making, including topics like crystallization, tempering, and flavor profiles. The STEAM Project's official website (thesteamproject.ca), found via the directory, indicates a 4.9-star rating from 110 Google reviews, with reviewers frequently praising the engaging and educational nature of the programs and the passionate instructors. The camp is not accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). Information regarding provincial licensing for Ontario was not found on the directory listing or the camp's website. The camp's social media handles are @thesteamproject on Instagram and 'thesteamproject' on Facebook. The website does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios or details about staff background checks.
Who thrives here Ages 4–14
The STEAM Project - Summer Camps 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 specialty program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Not listed
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 4–14
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Address: 10509 Yonge St, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 3E3, Canada
- Phone: 905-752-1221
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Starting from $559, includes $75 material fee.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about The STEAM Project - Summer Camps
- What ages does The STEAM Project - Summer Camps accept?
- The STEAM Project - Summer Camps is open to children ages 4–14. 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 The STEAM Project - Summer Camps cost?
- The STEAM Project - Summer Camps publishes $559/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are The STEAM Project - Summer Camps's hours?
- The STEAM Project - Summer Camps 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.
- Does The STEAM Project - Summer Camps provide lunch?
- The STEAM Project - Summer Camps 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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