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VISST Camps

1490 West Broadway
Vancouver, British Columbia, V6H 4E8

VISST Camps

1490 West Broadway, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6H 4E8

Type:

Day camp, Virtual camp/program
Focus:

STEAM
Cost:

$250 to $325/week
Ages:

8 to 15
Gender:

Coed
Main language:

English
Capacity:

20 to 30
Programs:

View 6 available; 10 TBD
Reviews:

View 6 available

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Dr. Mike Gelbart

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Overview
Here's what makes VISST Camps stand out
STEAM focused spring and summer camps designed for kids aged 8-15. Topics include Math, Game Design, Animation, Coding, AI, Data Science, Sustainability, Creative Writing and more. At VISST, cultivating curiosity and having fun are explicit goals of our programs and school. Visit our website to find out more or join our mailing list to get the latest camp schedule.

Special needs: Not available
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Programs, Rates & Dates

Programs and Sessions Calendar

The Vancouver Independent School for Science and Technology (VISST) is Vancouver's first and only high school that offers an accelerated BC secondary school curriculum in order to create time for more in-depth math and science courses. For example, we offer Computer Science starting grade 8! The camps and programs are created with our philosophy in mind: To nurture skills for the betterment of our society and a focus on the development of skills that are demanded by life and work in the 21st century. Our camps are a unique blend of science, technology, mathematics and social science courses that you can't find anywhere else.

Choose the right programs and sessions for your child; VISST Camps currently has 6 programs available; 10 TBD.

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Coed
Ages: 9 - 14

Math

$55 to $825

Vancouver, BC 1490 West Broadway	Nov 03, 2024-Jun 08, 2025		$55 - $825
Vancouver, BC 1490 West Broadway	Jan 12-Jun 08		$55 - $550

3D Animation Club

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Class/league/program
Coed
Ages: 9 - 14

3D Design, Animation

$55 to $600

Vancouver, BC
1490 West Broadway

Jan 18-May 31

$55 - $600

3D Modeling and Animation

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Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 10 - 14

3D Design, STEAM

$250 to $295

Vancouver, BC
1490 West Broadway

Mar 10-14

$250 - $295

Game Development with Roblox

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Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 10 - 14

Video Game Development, Video Game Design

$250 to $295

Vancouver, BC
1490 West Broadway

Mar 10-14

$250 - $295

2D Game Design: Create Your Own Adventure Game

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Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 10 - 14

Video Game Design, STEAM

$250 to $295

Vancouver, BC
1490 West Broadway

Mar 17-21

$250 - $295

Puzzle Game Programming

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Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 10 - 14

Programming (multi), STEM

$250 to $295

Vancouver, BC
1490 West Broadway

Mar 17-21

$250 - $295

A Sustainable World

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Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 8 - 11

Nature/Environment, Science (multi)

$195 to $240

Vancouver, BC
1490 West Broadway

Date TBD

Cost TBD

Claymation: Make Your Own Animated Movie

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Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 8 - 11

Animation, Filmmaking

$195 to $240

Vancouver, BC
1490 West Broadway

Date TBD

Cost TBD

Design Your Own Dairy Farm

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Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 10 - 14

Science (multi), STEM

$250 to $295

Vancouver, BC
1490 West Broadway

Date TBD

Cost TBD

Language and Language Technology

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Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 11 - 14

Technology, STEM

$255 to $295

Vancouver, BC
1490 West Broadway

Date TBD

Cost TBD

The World of Quantum Computing and AI

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Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 13 - 15

AI (Artificial Intelligence), Python

$250 to $295

Vancouver, BC
1490 West Broadway

Date TBD

Cost TBD

Science Matters: Engineering Design Competition

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Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 10 - 13

Technology, Science (multi)

$295 to $500

Vancouver, BC
1490 West Broadway

Date TBD

Cost TBD

How to Win at Games using Math

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Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 10 - 13

Math

$250 to $295

Vancouver, BC
1490 West Broadway

Date TBD

Cost TBD

Super Spy Science

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Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 10 - 14

STEM, Science (multi)

$240

Vancouver, BC
1490 West Broadway

Date TBD

Cost TBD

Generative AI and Machine Learning, Demystified

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Day Camp
Coed
Ages: 12 - 15

AI (Artificial Intelligence), STEM

$250 to $295

Vancouver, BC
1490 West Broadway

Date TBD

Cost TBD

Coding for Girls: Design Your Own Adventure Game

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Day Camp
All Girls
Ages: 11 - 14

Video Game Design, STEM

$240

Vancouver, BC
1490 West Broadway

Date TBD

Cost TBD

Registration Details

Weekend and Spring break programs are open now! Summer camp registration opens in March. We also offer a number of bursaries for families for whom the camp fee may be a barrier to participation. Please contact [email protected] to inquire.

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Reviews & Insider Perspectives

The Our Kids review of VISST Camps

The common thread that unites the wide range of STEAM-focused programs offered by VISST Camps is their commitment to nurturing highly in-demand skills across disciplines such as Machine Learning, AI, Data Science, Game Design, Animation, Sustainability, and Creative Writing. These camp programs are uniquely blended with science, technology, mathematics, and social science courses. At VISST, educators and counselors, most of whom hold PhDs or Master's degrees from prestigious universities, are not only experts in their fields but are also passionate about inspiring the same enthusiasm in their students. Every summer, VISST's math camp provides a stimulating environment where students delve into mathematical challenges, forge new friendships, and develop a renewed perspective on mathematics. Among the distinctive camps offered is 'Deconstructing TikTok', which focuses on educating students about data collection, targeted online advertising, and safe navigation of social media. Additionally, the '2D Game Design' camp teaches students to code and design video games, while the '3D Modeling and Animation' program enables them to create 3D animations using open-source software. VISST's educational approach blends project-based learning with solid fundamentals, preparing students for both academic achievement and real-world applications. The camps are designed to cultivate creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking, ultimately inspiring students to explore and pursue careers in the diverse fields of STEM.

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More reviews of VISST Camps

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H. Khatat, Parent

Summer Camps 2023
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Rebecca Deyell, Parent

So many great choices
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Yoav Rubin, Parent

TikTok camp
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Grade 7 Student, Camper

I learned a lot
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Grade 6 Student, Camper

My favourite camp
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Grade 9 Student, Camper

Thanks for the awesome camp!
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More reviews of VISST Camps

H. Khatat, Parent

Summer Camps 2023

My son attended several VISST summer camps, including the Science Matters and Puzzle Game Programming camps, and had a great time. He loves Science and Technology and the camps increased his love for the topics and encoura... Show More

Rebecca Deyell, Parent

So many great choices

My daughter, who can't get enough of science, really loved the VISST machine learning virtual camp and is excited to attend some in person opportunities this summer. So many great choices to explore and engage in STEM top... Show More

Yoav Rubin, Parent

TikTok camp

Our kids went to VISST's TikTok camp and they loved it. Mike and Shaun are fantastic instructors who put in the time and effort to make sure every new topic one come learn is digestible. Highly recommend!

Grade 7 Student, Camper

I learned a lot

I learned a lot. Before, I knew nothing about social media platforms, but now, I do. This program really helped me understand socials media platforms. I realized that not only students, but everyone should learn about this... Show More

Grade 6 Student, Camper

My favourite camp

Something that I would personally like to share with people is how open and immersive this camp is and how kind all the people in it are. It teaches you so much so well and the way Mike and Shaun teach it is amazing. It's ... Show More

Grade 9 Student, Camper

Thanks for the awesome camp!

The deepfake lesson was really cool and it got me hooked right in and i was super interested to learn more about it. I liked the oh yay platform that we had the class on, i found it really good for an online class. Almost... Show More

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Director's Message

Welcome to the Vancouver Independent School for Science and Technology (VISST). Before founding VISST, I was a computer science professor at UBC where I taught over 25 courses to thousands of students. At UBC I made two key observations. One, that university students are much more comfortable with well-defined short-term tasks than with ambiguity and long-term planning; this, I concluded, is likely a product of our current high school system. And two, I observed firsthand the insatiable demand for computer science at UBC and all universities around the world, which is well beyond our capacity to provide it. This is unfortunate, I felt, because kids are more than capable of learning computer science. Combining these observations with my teaching experience, I decided to create VISST along with a fantastic team. VISST is a non-profit high school in Vancouver that aims to address the struggles I observed in university students and the lack of computer science in high schools.

Our pedagogical approach is to combine project-based learning with rigorous fundamentals. The former builds teamwork skills, long-term planning, and comfort with ambiguity. The latter is an essential component to STEM excellence. An overarching theme of our educational philosophy is to have students interface with the real world as much as possible. Whether it is publishing an article, interpreting data from the news, or partnering with a community organization during a project, real-world experiences are motivating and educational. We would consider it a failure on our part if our students are left wondering, "Why am I learning this?"

Our summer camps follow the same VISST teaching philosophy in a more condensed format. At our camps you will find relevant skills, real-world applications and outstanding instructors. We look forward to having you join us. Welcome to the VISST community.

Welcome to the Vancouver Independent School for Science and Technology (VISST). Before founding VISST, I was a computer science professor at UBC where I taught over 25 courses to thousands of students. At UBC I made two key observations. One, that university students are much more comfortable with well-defined short-term tasks than with ambiguity and long-term plan... Read more

Staff and Counsellors

VISST camp instructors are all experienced educators who are passionate about teaching AND the topics they teach. They have post secondary degrees from the world's leading universities including UBC, UVic, Harvard, University of Queensland, etc.

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Location & Operations

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1490 West Broadway, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Operation

VISST Camps is operated by the school Vancouver Independent School for Science and Technology.

Accommodations

More details about accommodations: VISST is located in a beautiful heritage building on the corner of Broadway and Granville in Vancouver, BC. We have state of the art classroom and laboratory facilities where students can be curious, creative and strive.
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