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Let’s Talk Science Harry Potter Summer Camp<\/strong>
\nIt’s time again for our annual summer camp! This year’s camp will run for one week with 30 kids in grades 4-6 and features real life science activities and field trips inspired by the wizarding world of the Harry Potter books. We are recruiting a group of enthusiastic volunteers to help run the camp as counsellors and activity facilitators. Come out for anything from the full week to single days\/half days and get ready to help show the kids how fun science can be.<\/p>\n

Where<\/strong>: Khalsa School Old Yale Road (10677 124 St, Surrey – it’s a short walk from Scott Road Station)
\nWhen:<\/strong>\u00a0Monday July 22 – Friday July 26
\nTime<\/strong>: 8 am – 4:45 pm daily<\/p>\n

Volunteer training will be held the week before the camp, details to be confirmed. Interested volunteers can sign up here:\u00a0https:\/\/forms.gle\/ssm4Zji971dWJAgz9<\/a>.
\nIf you have any questions, please email\u00a0Alyssa<\/strong>\u00a0at\u00a0bigevents@ubclts.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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Geneskool Summer\u00a0Science\u00a0Program<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Geneskool Summer Science Program offers teens a unique week long opportunity to learn the molecular biology techniques that scientists use every day. Through hands-on experiments and exciting guest speakers, Grade 9-12 students can explore aspects of biotechnology, genomics, inheritance, virology, forensics and microbiology to solve a murder mystery!<\/p>\n

We are looking for volunteers to facilitate workshops and labs during this week-long program. This is a great opportunity to gain teaching and mentorship experience and inspire future scientists! Please see below for more details on responsibilities and requirements.<\/p>\n

When<\/strong>: Aug 19-23, 2019
\nWhere<\/strong>: Capilano University, North Vancouver
\nWebsite:<\/strong>\u00a0https:\/\/genomebc.ca\/geneskool19<\/a><\/p>\n

Responsibilities:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n