Camps & enrichment · UBC Geering Up Engineering Outreach

UBC Geering Up summer STEM camps

Week-long science, engineering and coding day camps run by UBC for kids entering Grades 1–12. Registration opened on February 18 in 2026.

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Grades
K–Grade 11
Format
In-person day camps. In 2026, elementary camps ran at UBC Vancouver, Richmond, South Surrey, Port Coquitlam, North Vancouver and UBC Okanagan. High school programs ran at UBC Vancouver, UBC Okanagan and South Surrey.
Cost
$410–$490 a week for elementary camps in 2026. High school programs were $440–$500. 2027 prices are not announced yet.
Official site
geeringup.apsc.ubc.ca

Key dates

  • Not confirmed yetRegistration opensUsually February (2026: February 18 at 9 a.m.)
  • Not confirmed yetCamps runWeekly, July through August 2027

What it is

Geering Up is UBC's engineering and science outreach program. In summer it runs week-long day camps from July through August.

Elementary camps are for kids entering Grades 1–7. Themes in 2026 included Miniminds, STEAM, Maker, Introduction to Engineering and coding camps such as Code Quest.

High school programs are for students entering Grades 8–12, with themes like Software Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechatronics and Bioinformatics.

Camps run 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Grades are based on the grade your child is entering in the fall.

A good fit if: Kids who like building, experimenting and coding, and want a hands-on summer week at a university.

How to register

  1. Register online through the Geering Up camp registration system linked from the camps pages.
  2. In 2026, public registration opened February 18 at 9 a.m. UBC faculty and staff had 24 hours of early access from February 17.
  3. Registration for each week closes at 11:59 p.m. on the Sunday before that camp starts, if spaces are left.
  4. Bursaries can cover up to 90% of camp fees. You apply online, hear back in about three weeks, and receive a discount code to use when registering. One bursary per child per summer. Summer 2026 bursaries are closed, so join the Geering Up mailing list to hear when 2027 applications open.

How to prepare

  • Pick themes and weeks before registration day so you can book quickly.
  • Check the grade your child will be entering in the fall, since that decides which camps they can join.

For grade-by-grade options see Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11.

Common questions

When does Geering Up summer camp registration open?

The 2027 date isn't published yet. In 2026, registration opened to the public on February 18 at 9 a.m.

Does UBC Geering Up have financial aid for camps?

Yes. Bursaries can cover up to 90% of camp fees, with one bursary per child per summer. The application does not ask for financial documents.

What grades are Geering Up summer camps for?

Kids entering Grades 1–7 for elementary camps and Grades 8–12 for high school programs.

What comes next

Science

UBC Geering Up Saturday Clubs

Saturday morning science and engineering clubs at UBC for Grades 1–12, run in fall and winter sessions. Bursaries of up to 90% are available.

Grades 1–12$350 per session for elementary…Coding

Beaver Computing Challenge

Computational-thinking puzzles, no coding needed. Written online at school, November 9–20, 2026. Schools must order by October 26.

Grades 5–10$3 per student

Sources

Last checked October 2, 2026. Dates can change, so always confirm with the organizer.