CALGARY and EDMONTON – Telus announced today it will help bring virtual summer science camps to Canadian kids this summer.
The company, along with Telus Spark, Telus World of Science – Edmonton, and Microsoft announced they have joined forces to bring science camps online with the launch of Virtual Summer Camps powered by Telus.
“As social distancing guidelines evolve at different paces throughout the country, these camps will ensure children across Canada will have access to a world-class STEM-based learning program this summer,” reads the press release.
The camps will be run by the experts at Telus Spark and Telus World of Science – Edmonton. Telus will provide funding, programming, Microsoft software and hardware, and other resources necessary. Additionally, the company will provide connectivity for families in need in Alberta and British Columbia through its Internet for Good program.
Meant for kids ages 5-14, these virtual summer camps are slated to run from July 6 to August 28 and engage campers in activities, experiments, lessons and live discussions in STEM-related focus areas, including: engineering and math, coding, space and astronomy, sports and nutrition, nature, and more, says the release – such as learning the basics of coding with Minecraft: Education Edition.
To encourage girls’ engagement in STEM learning, the camps feature curriculum “specifically to engage girls from all walks of life, identities, and lived experiences to feel a sense of belonging with peers in a focused learning environment,” say the announcement.
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