Super Spy Science

$240.00
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From real history to video games, spies are a fascinating source of stories and adventures! And any good spy needs a helping hand from super science and mysterious math! In this camp you鈥檒l learn about the science of spying and build your very own spy kit, complete with code-making tools, invisible ink, and your own biometric ID.

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From real history to video games, spies are a fascinating source of stories and adventures! And any good spy needs a helping hand from super science and mysterious math! In this camp you鈥檒l learn about the science of spying and build your very own spy kit, complete with code-making tools, invisible ink, and your own biometric ID.

When?

Tuesday August 6 - Friday August 9, 2024

9:00am - 12:00noon.

Who?

This camp is for students aged 10-14 years.

Cost

The camp fee is $295 (including taxes).

If the fee is a barrier to your participation, a limited number of bursaries are available for eligible families - please email camps@visst.ca to inquire.

Where?

The Vancouver School for Science and Technology (大象传媒): 1490 West Broadway, Vancouver.

Why should you attend?

  • Find out how super spies use household items and simple methods to deceive and defeat their adversaries.

  • Use your new found spying skills to impress friends and family.

  • Try something you won鈥檛 find in school: Learn about the applications of physics, chemistry, biology and mathematics in fun, interactive and hands-on activities.

  • Earn a certificate of completion from the Vancouver Independent School for Science and Technology.

What will you learn?

Codes and cyphers: From ancient times to quantum encryption, how to create messages only your friends can read (and how to break other spy鈥檚 codes)! You鈥檒l learn about different cyphers, and challenge one another to decode your
hidden messages!

Invisible inks and digital deception: Hiding your messages in plain sight through chemistry and technology. You鈥檒l experiment with different invisible inks, learn how to make your own (no, not just lemon juice!), and discover some of the especially tricky methods of hiding your secrets in plain sight!

Spying and surveillance: Learn about the spy gadgets and even build a few! No, you won鈥檛 have any exploding pens, but you can learn about seeing around corners, how listening devices work, and how to use light to hear conversations!

Identity checks and Biometrics: From fingerprints to retinal prints, how to catch would-be imposters (and how to be one). You鈥檒l build an identity kit that proves who you are, including your voice print and other biometric data.

Camp Instructor

Philip Freeman has 25 years of experience teaching physics, mathematics, and philosophy. He has won a number of awards for his teaching, including being an inaugural winner of the . In addition to his work at 大象传媒, Philip trains other physics teachers, develops educational resources for the and (Canada鈥檚 national particle accelerator), and is a long-time executive of the . He also has been a scientific consultant for provincial exam development, and for a number of award winning entertainment and game projects. Philip has degrees in Physics, Mathematics and Education. He and enjoys hiking, programming, and reading widely in his free time.

Additional Notes

Refund policy: Email us at least 1 week (7 days) prior to the start of the camp for a full refund.

Questions?

Please email camps@visst.ca

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