The Exploration Place

Science Alliance Winter Break Camp
2023-12-18 08:30 - 2023-12-22 15:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Exploration Place, 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, V2L 4V7, Canada
Unlock the wonders of science this holiday season! Designed for curious minds, this week of camp offers a dynamic blend of hands-on experiments, interactive learning, and festive fun. From captivating demonstrations to holiday-themed science activities, your child will embark on a journey of discovery and creativity.

Members: $360
Non-Members: $400

Subject to GSTPrice includes lunch and two snacks from Origins Kitchen

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Electric Pickle
2023-12-18 09:30, 2023-12-20 09:30 - 17:00, 2023-12-22 09:30 - 17:00, 2023-12-24 15:30 - 17:00, 2023-12-26 09:30 - 17:00, 2023-12-28 09:30 - 17:00 | The Exploration Place, 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, V2L 4V7, Canada
When an electric current passes through a pickle, the current will excite sodium ions. The result? A glowing pickle!

Drop-In Cookie Decorating
2023-12-18 13:30 - 14:30, 2023-12-19 13:30, 2023-12-20 13:30, 2023-12-21 13:30, 2023-12-22 13:30, 2023-12-26 13:30, 2023-12-27 13:30 | The Exploration Place, 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, V2L 4V7, Canada
Join us for Drop-In Cookie Decorating, happening daily from December 18-29*
Learn from the pros from Origins Kitchen and come decorate your own cookies!
Time: 1:30 pm
Limited availability: Only 15 tickets per day, first-come, first-served
Price: $5.00 +GST (in addition to the price of admission)
*closed December 25th

Vacuum Chamber
2023-12-18 15:30, 2023-12-21 15:30 - 17:00, 2023-12-24 09:30 - 17:00, 2023-12-27 15:30 - 17:00 | The Exploration Place, 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, V2L 4V7, Canada
A vacuum chamber is an enclosure from which air and other gases are removed by a vacuum pump. This results in a low-pressure environment within the chamber, commonly referred to as a vacuum. Join us to find out how different objects and materials respond to being in a vacuum!

Van de Graaff Generator
2023-12-19 09:30, 2023-12-22 15:30 - 17:00, 2023-12-26 15:30 - 17:00 | The Exploration Place, 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, V2L 4V7, Canada
Fun with electrons!

Squishy Circuits
2023-12-19 15:30, 2023-12-23 09:30, 2023-12-29 09:30 | The Exploration Place, 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, V2L 4V7, Canada
Explore conductors and insulators as you tinker with electricity through the creation of circuits.

Kinetic vs. Potential Energy
2023-12-20 15:30 | The Exploration Place, 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, V2L 4V7, Canada
Potential energy is stored energy waiting to be released. Kinetic energy is energy in motion. Join us to learn about the difference!

Festive Origami
2023-12-21 09:30, 2023-12-27 09:30 | The Exploration Place, 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, V2L 4V7, Canada
Join us to learn how to make your own origami decorations!

Singing Bowls
2023-12-23 15:30, 2023-12-28 15:30 | The Exploration Place, 333 Becott Place, Prince George, British Columbia, V2L 4V7, Canada
Explore the properties of sound with singing bowls!

CLOSED December 25th
2023-12-25 | British Columbia
We are closed today, December 25th. We will reopen at 9am on December 26th.
Our hours of operation will remain the same, except for our one-day closure. We are open New Year’s Day as well!
