Winter Camp
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Winter Camp *
Discover winter through hands-on adventures that blend science, nature, art, and exploration across Vancouver’s most inspiring locations!
Time: 10 am to 4 pm
Dates: From December 20th 2025 to January 3rd 2026
Location: All around Vancouver’s Parks, Beaches and Museums!
Winter Camp Schedule
Pick your winter adventure! Each day features a unique theme, a new destination, and fresh discoveries.
A Thing Called Snow
Location: Vandusen Garden
Date: 20th December 2025
Explore what snow is, how it forms, and how winter transforms the garden!
Elf Engineers
Location: Science World
Date: 22nd December 2025
Build sleighs, shelves, & simple machines in a hands-on holiday engineering challenge.
Inventors & Artists
Location: Vancouver Art Gallery
Date: 23rd December 2025
Blend art and invention as kids design, sculpt, and create motion-inspired masterpieces.
Christmas at Seas
Location: Maritime Museum + Vanier Park
Date: 24th December 2025
Step into the life of winter sailors and build your own holiday-ready mini boat!
Frozen Sea Adentures
Location: Vancouver Aquarium
Date: 26th December 2025
Discover how Arctic animals stay warm through insulation experiments and ocean exploration.
Winter WonderWeather
Location: Granville Island
Date: 27th December 2025
Design instruments to measure the wind, temperature and more! Create prototypes and set up your own store!
Winter Wings
Location: QE Park + Bloedel Conservatory
Date: 23rd December 2025
Compare winter birds and tropical species through feather science and creative design.
Crystals & Fireworks
Location: Pacific Earth Museum + UBC
Date: 30th December 2025
Experiment with crystals, rocks, and colourful reactions that sparkle like winter celebrations.
Garden of Flowers
Location: Vandusen Garden
Date: 31st December 2025
Uncover winter buds, learn how plants survive the cold, and design a pollinator-friendly flower.
Galactic New Years
Location: Pacific Earth Museum + UBC
Date: 2nd January 2026
Blast into the new year with rockets, planets, and an immersive galaxy adventure.
Water Everywhere!
Location: Acadia Beach
Date: 3rd January 2026
Explore the water cycle at the beach and learn simple ways to protect Earth’s water.