Ages: 7 – 15
Duration: 4 weeks
Schedule: Every Sunday, 1 hour per week
Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am PDT (Vancouver)
Step Into the Tiny World of Atoms and Wonders
In this fascinating camp, students dive into the microscopic universe where ordinary materials become extraordinary! Through fun, hands-on experiments and interactive digital tools, young explorers learn how scientists manipulate materials at the nanometer scale — the size of atoms and molecules.
Each week features discovery-based learning, creativity, and teamwork, helping kids understand how nanoscience shapes the technology, health, and environment of our future.
What You’ll Do
Week 1 – Welcome to the Nano World!
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What is nanoscience? How small is a nanometer?
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Explore how water droplets, colors, and textures behave at tiny scales.
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Activity: “Magic Sand and Water” — test nano-coatings in everyday life.
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Mini Project: Build a “Nano Zoom” art collage showing the hidden world.
Week 2 – Nano in Nature and Technology
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Discover how nature inspires nanotechnology — lotus leaves, spider silk, and butterfly wings!
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Learn how scientists copy nature’s designs to make self-cleaning materials and super-strong fibers.
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Experiment: Water-resistant leaf challenge.
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Activity: Create your own “Nature-Inspired Nano Invention.”
Week 3 – Building the Future with Nanotech
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Explore how nanoscience is used in medicine, solar cells, and clean energy.
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Game: “Nano Detectives” — match real products that use nanotechnology.
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Hands-on: Design a nanobot or nano-sensor idea for solving global problems.
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Reflection: How can small science make a big difference?
Week 4 – Nano Innovators Expo!
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Final Project: Present your own nano-inspired creation — model, sketch, or concept video.
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Showcase: Share your work with the class in our live “Nano Expo.”
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Earn your Shoily School Nanoscience Certificate of Discovery!
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Celebration: You are now an official Nano Explorer!
Why Choose This Camp?
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STEM learning made fun — Science, creativity, and imagination combined.
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Future-focused — Explore nanotech innovations that shape tomorrow.
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Hands-on learning — Simple home experiments with big ideas.
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Certificate achievement — Recognize your child’s scientific curiosity.
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Real-world connection — See how nanoscience helps people and the planet.
What You Need
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Device: Laptop or tablet with internet access.
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Materials: Household supplies (e.g., water, dish soap, sand, paper, tape).
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Tools: Access to simple online simulation or nano visualizer apps.
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Curiosity and an explorer’s mindset! ✨
How to Register
Join the world of mini marvels this season!
Email: [your camp email]
Phone: [your camp phone]
Spots are limited — enroll today and let your child discover the magic of nanoscience!
About Shoily School
At Shoily School, we believe that big ideas start small — sometimes, at the nanoscale!
Our holiday camps blend science, imagination, and discovery to make learning an unforgettable adventure. Each session is led by passionate educators who inspire curiosity and confidence in every child.