TELUS partners with Alberta’s science centres to launch Virtual Summer Camps for Canadian youth - Seite 2

Further, to encourage girls’ engagement in STEM learning, Virtual Summer Camps feature curriculum specifically to engage girls from all walks of life, identities, and lived experiences to feel a sense of belonging with peers in a focused learning environment. This programming includes daily explorations of women’s contributions to science, chances to interact with Alberta women working in STEM fields, and socializing with like-minded girls who talk science.

“We are thrilled to be partnering with TELUS and TELUS Spark to reach a provincial and national audience with our virtual camps. Parents can watch as their children have fun and learn all about space, nature, coding, designing, building and so much more. Yes, our world is changing but inspiring discovery and curiosity in our children will help enable them to succeed and thrive in a changing society,” Alan Nursall, President and CEO, TELUS World of Science – Edmonton.

“During this pandemic, it is more important than ever to connect with science, especially for families with children who will become the next generation of scientists. Spark is grateful to TELUS for making summer camps possible for children during this pandemic no matter where they live – geographically or financially,” said Mary Anne Moser, President and CEO of TELUS Spark.

Campers will utilize a variety of platforms throughout the camp to interact with one another, complete projects, and engage with instructors:

• Live, guided content
  • A dedicated camp instructor will guide campers through their entire camp experience, including delivery of lesson plans, Q&A availability, projects, and more. Campers will also be directed to engaging online content platforms for research and to complete assignments.
• TELUS Optik TV Learning Hub
  • The recently launched Learning Hub on TELUS Optik TV, featuring content from various renowned sources, like weekly live streams from the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, will supplement campers’ programming with educational tutorials, immersive experiences, and more. This content is also now available to all TELUS customers, 24/7 via the Optik TV Main Menu or channel 611. Non-TELUS customers will have access to this content online.
• Microsoft Teams and Minecraft: Education Edition
  • Campers will have access to a suite of Microsoft Education tools, and leverage Microsoft Teams for live sessions, Minecraft: Education Edition for virtual coding sessions, and an array of other engaging apps and tools.
• TELUS Wise digital literacy education
  • To help ensure campers are mindful of their digital footprint during the virtual camp experience and beyond, campers will have access to online TELUS Wise workshops, covering important topics like online reputation, social media safety, cyberbullying and more.

Registration is now open for both TELUS Spark and TELUS World of Science Edmonton Virtual Summer Camps powered by TELUS. The camps cost $75 + GST per camper. Both TELUS Spark and TELUS World of Science - Edmonton are thrilled, with the help of TELUS and Microsoft, and through partnerships with schools and community organizations, to provide more than 100 camp scholarships, internet service, and electronic devices to children and families who may not otherwise have access to this opportunity.