Welcome to our Camp Descriptions page.
We have created two years of content with alternating years: this means campers can take the same camp two years in a row, with different lessons, concepts and activities. As well, we bring in volunteer guest speakers from our undergraduate, graduate and Phd students who provide unique lessons each year for student learning.
Browse our camps, below, to get a sense of what we offer. Need more information? Read About Our Camps to see what we’re talking about! Have any questions? Please check our FAQ page for more information, or contact us at camps@phas.ubc.ca / 604-822-0596.
- Fun with Physics Camp – students going into Grades 2-4 in the fall
- Advanced Physics Camp – students going into Grades 5-7 in the fall
- Astronomy Camp – students going into Grades 4-6 in the fall
- Cancellation Policy
Camp registration will open in March, 2026.
2026 Schedule
Fun with Physics Camp
Age: Going into Grades 2-4 in the fall (completing Grades 1-3 by July 2026)
Dates: We are running four camps this year:
- Fun with Physics 1 (July 6-10)
- Fun with Physics 2 (July 13-17)
- Fun with Physics 3 (July 20-24)
- Fun with Physics 4 (July 27-31)
Time: 9am to 4pm
Price: $275 | Register
This camp introduces students to topics such as light, electricity, force and motion through demonstrations and hands-on activities. Emphasis will be on physics in our everyday life. Learn about speed, gravity, mass, momentum, flotation, solar cells and circuits! Daily outdoor games, a pool session and a tree walk tour is also included. The week ends with a physics show complete with ice-cream made from liquid nitrogen. Back to Top
Advanced Physics Camp
Age: Going into Grades 5-7 in the fall (completing Grades 4-6 by July 2026)
Dates: We are running two camps this year:
- Advanced 1 (July 20-24)
- Advanced 2 (July 27-31)
Time: 9am to 4pm
Price: $325 | Register
This camp covers similar topics as Fun with Physics but with more advanced activities such as building a dimmable tricolour LED flashlight and working with complex electrical circuits. Students will learn about energy, acceleration, gravity and the concepts of pressure and motion through activities. The week includes a pool session, a tree walk tour, daily outdoor games, a visit to UBC’s Engineering Physics robots lab (!), and a fabulous physics show. Back to Top
Astronomy Camp
Age: Going into Grades 4-6 in the fall (completing Grades 3-5 by July 2026)
Dates: We are running two camps this year:
- Astronomy 1 (July 6-10)
- Astronomy 2 (July 13-17)
Time: 9am to 4pm
Price: $325 | Register
This camp is ideal for students interested in learning more about our universe. Students will learn about the scale of our solar system, star elements, observe the sun using a solar telescope, and learn the requirements of good rockets and landers through hands-on activities. Expert astronomers from UBC’s Department of Physics & Astronomy will talk about exciting new discoveries in astronomy. The week includes a pool session and the physics show and ice cream party. Back to Top
Other Camps
Interested in other camps on campus?
For camp opportunities that explore coding and programming, please see UBC Geering Up Camps here for *All Girls* camps, UBC Statistics’ Girls in Data Science Camp (grades 8-12), and programs for elementary students and high school students.
Camp Cancellation Policy
If you cancel your child’s reservation before two weeks prior to the start of the camp, we will refund your payment minus a $25 administrative fee. We will not give any refund for cancellations after this time.