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UBC Summer Science is a one-week summer camp for Indigenous students in grades 8-11! Visit our website for more information (see link below)

Summer Science is a one-week summer camp for Aboriginal students in grades 8-11. The program promotes interest in the health and human service field through first-hand experience at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, BC. Each year the program takes place in 2 one-week sessions: one for grades 10-12, and one for grades 8-9. Students stay on campus at UBC during their program week. In 2012, the Summer Science dates are as follows:
First session is for grades 10-12, Sunday, July 1 to Saturday, July 7, 2012,
Second session is for grades 8-9, Sunday, July 8 to Saturday, July 14, 2012. Students who have completed grades 8-11 and are of First Nations, Inuit, or Métis Ancestry, are encouraged to apply.

08/16/2026

Week 2!!!

08/08/2026

Just a few highlights from the week ☀️🧬

07/21/2026

Meet HARNOOR and ELLIOT!

Harnoor is so excited to join everyone at camp this year! She is going into her third of a Bachelor of Science at UBC, so if you're interested in pursuing science talk to Harnoor!

Elliot will be joining Summer Science this year as a Land & Food volunteer! He is going into his fourth year of an Integrated Science major at UBC. Elliot will be helping prepare your dinners, and if you see him around, make sure to say hi!

07/16/2026

Introducing GURLEEN and ASHLEY!

Gurleen will be joining us a volunteer for the 3rd year! She just graduated from UBC with Bachelor of Kinesiology, so if you're interested in Kinesiology talk to Gurleen!

Ashley will also be a volunteer with Summer Science this year! She is Kaska Dena on her father's side with Norwegian and mixed settler ancestry on her mother's side, and is a proud member of the Liard First Nation. She is a master of science student in health sciences; her research focuses on climate emotions and she’s driven by a passion for environmental stewardship grounded in scientific and Indigenous knowledge systems. She is so excited to meet everyone at camp this year!

07/13/2026

Introducing JENNA and JASMINE!!

Jenna will be one of the dorm coordinators and could be your team leader! Jenna is of Mi’kmaq heritage and is studying Biology at UBC.

Jasmine will be one of the recreation coordinators this year and could be your team leader! She is of mixed European and Nunatisiavut Inuit ancestry, and is studying Ecology and Environmental Science at UBC.

Thinking of pursuing Biology? Talk to Jenna or Jasmine and learn more about this education path!

07/06/2026

Week 1 of camp starts in less than a month! 🎉 To celebrate, here's a peak into what a day at Summer Science looks like! A week full of science, cultural experiences, making friends, finding Indigenous mentors and more is rapidly approaching! What are you most excited for?!

06/21/2026

Happy National Indigenous Peoples Day! Today we are celebrating and uplifting the culture and heritage of Métis, Inuit and First Nations peoples. How are you celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day?

06/15/2026

Today is the last day to apply for UBC Summer Science!

UBC Summer Science offers Indigenous youth a chance to explore health, science, and STEM in a way that is connected to culture and community. Through hands-on learning and time with Elders and Indigenous role models, students are supported in imagining new possibilities for themselves.

For students entering Grades 9–12 in September 2026:
Week 1 (Grades 11/12): August 2–8
Week 2 (Grades 9/10): August 9–15
Learn more or apply: https://bit.ly/CEIHSSP

06/10/2026

5 DAYS LEFT TO APPLY to Summer Science 2026!! Join us this August for a week filled with culture, science and connections with Indigenous peers and mentors! Learn more through the link in our bio!

Apply now at the link in our bio or email [email protected] to request a word document application!

06/09/2026

Applications to volunteer for Summer Science 2024 CLOSE SATURDAY!
Don't miss out on the opportunity to lend a hand to a cultural, health and science camp for Indigenous students!

Check out the link in our description to learn more about the role! To apply, email your resume and cover letter to [email protected]

Application deadline is June 13th.

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https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6KlFJrARswpAeua, https://health.indigenous.ubc.ca/home-page/programs/ubcssp/

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