Teachers! Bring your class to Vancouver Island University's Nanaimo campus for your next field trip!
Through VIU STEMantics program, K-12 students can explore Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics with experienced STEM educators in actual VIU lab and classroom spaces.
Programs available on the Nanaimo Campus
VIU STEMantics on Nanaimo Campus Booking Form
Looking for STEMantics programs at the VIU Deep Bay Marine Field Station? Head to the Deep Bay STEMantics website.
STEMantics at VIU
FAQ
Who can book a STEMantics field trip at VIU?
Our STEM field trip activities are designed for K-12 classes, but work for any youth group. Please see activity descriptions for age ranges.
How much do STEMantics field trips cost?
Most activities cost $125/hour.
How long is each STEMantics activity?
Activities are generally 60 minutes long, some are 1.5 hours. We can also customize program length to your needs within our space & time limits.
Where are STEMantics activities held on campus?
We book a laboratory or classroom every semester to ensure we have space to host school classes on campus. See the booking form for up to date information.
When are STEMantics activities available on campus?
We book a laboratory or classroom every semester to ensure we have space to host school classes on campus. See the booking form for up to date information.
Can more than one STEMantics activity be booked on the same day?
We can only book one activity at a time due to space and staff limitations, but we can do two activities back-to-back when time and space allows. See the booking form for up to date information.
Can more than one class be booked on the same day?
We can only book one class at a time due to space and staff limitations, but we can host two classes back-to-back when time and space allows. See the booking form for up to date information.
Book Your School Fieldtrip!
We accept bookings all year-round. Check out our education programs and submit a Field Trip Request Form!
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