General Information

Summer Camp Themes

We’re excited to announce our camp themes! More information about camp themes and dates can be found here! 

STEM - gineers: Calling ALL Engineers! Jump into the world of engineering this summer with fun, hands-on and explorative learning. Build the skills engineers use everyday as you investigate, solve and create across the many disciplines of engineering and discover the engineer within you!

Science, Tech, Engineering, ARTS and Math (STEAM), sponsored by the Faculty of Arts & Humanities: Get ready to mix art with science, tech, engineering and math for a totally fun STEAM camp! We’ll have creative crafts, and science and engineering activities that let you explore the amazing world of STEM through your imagination. This week is all about making cool things and discovering the beauty of STEM in ways you never expected! Activities for our Grade 4 to 6 camp group are sponsored by the Faculty of Arts & Humanities.

ArtsHumanities

Engineering & Space: Blast off into an out-of-this-world camp adventure! This week, we’ll explore science, engineering and space through awesome activities, cool challenges, creative crafts and tons of fun. Get ready to discover what it’s like to be an engineer and explore the mysteries of the universe!

Engineer It! Builders and Makers: This week, campers will dive into the world of building, designing, and creating through hands-on projects and teamwork. Whether you’re a curious first-time builder or an experienced maker, this week is all about experimenting, problem-solving, and bringing big ideas to life - one activity at a time!

Looking for programs for youth in Grade 7 to 12? Check out our Western Engineering Summer Academy!

Summer Camp Cost

The cost of a four-day camp is $275 per camper and the cost of a five-day camp week is $325 per camper, and does not include before and after care. Extended Care is available from 8:00 am to 8:30 am ($25 for before care) and from 4:30 pm to 5:00 pm ($25 for after care). 

Camp Hours: Monday to Friday (except for Holidays)

Our Discovery Western day camp runs from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday, except holidays. Drop-off takes place between 8:30 am to 9:00 am and pick-up takes place between 4:00 pm to 4:30 pm.

Please note that camper supervision occurs between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm daily while structured camp activities will run between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm. We embrace a "soft start" to the day during sign-in and include time to have a "soft end" of the day during sign out. During the 30 minute supervised sign-in and drop off periods, campers are provided with time to engage in self-directed learning activities, crafts and games while being supported by our camp staff.

8:00 to 8:30 am: Extended Care (available for purchase)

8:30 to 9:00 am: Drop Off

9:00 am to 4:00 pm: Summer Camp Activities

4:00 pm to 4:30 pm: Pick Up

4:30 to 5:00 pm: Extended Care (available for purchase)

Extended Care

Extended Care is available from 8:00 to 8:30 am ($25 for before care) and from 4:30 to 5:00 pm ($25 for after care). Please indicate this on your registration.

Extended Care must be purchased upon registration. Your camper(s) can not be enrolled for Extended Care after payment has been made.

Locations 

London

Our Discovery Western Summer Camp (for SK to Grade 6) is held on Western University’s campus.

More information about camp location, drop-off and pick-up locations as well as parking information will be shared ahead of camp.

Pick Up and Drop Off Procedures

Campers must be signed in and out each day with the Discovery Western staff. Families who are late picking up their child will be charged an additional fee for the extended period of care.

Parents and/or guardians are required to sign participants in and out each day. Each morning at sign-in, please tell staff who will be picking your camper up that day. Government issued photo ID is required EVERY DAY at pick-up. Only those indicated on the registration form will be permitted to sign campers out. Please review your camper profile and update ahead of camp to ensure these names are up-to-date.

We are unable to release campers without a government issued photo ID. To make the process as smooth for you as possible, please ensure that you have this ready to go every day.

Frequently Asked Questions

To learn more about camp, including friend requisitions, policies and our approach to STEM learning, check out our Frequently Asked Questions page.

Privacy 

Western respects your privacy. Please see the link below for more information.

Western University Privacy Policy

Health & Safety 

Western Engineering Outreach camps will be adhering to Western University COVID-19 Safety Policies.

Western University COVID-19 Safety Policies

Camper Behaviour and Code of Conduct

Western Engineering Outreach aims to offer STEM outreach experiences where everyone feels safe and included. We believe that STEM is for everyone. Our Code of Conduct and behavioral management approach helps ensure the safety and inclusion of all participants as well as a fun and positive experience for all! To help ensure all participants are safe and treated with dignity, all program participants must follow our Code of Conduct and understand our “Green Light – Yellow Light – Red Light” approach to behavioral management. Please see our Code of Conduct. While every effort will be made to correct inappropriate or harmful behaviour, it is our policy that parents/guardians will be notified of such behaviours and if it continues, Discovery Western requires that the camper be sent home. Discovery Western will not be held responsible for any costs associated with the camper’s dismissal and no refund will be provided. 

Code of Conduct 

If you have any questions please email discover@uwo.ca

Cancellation Policy

Please see our cancellation policy.

Questions?

If you have any questions please email discover@uwo.ca or call us at 519-661-2111 x 88826, we’re here to help!