OUTREACH
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CAN'T COME TO SCIENCE NORTH? WE CAN COME TO YOU!
Science North is hitting the road and bringing the WOW of science to communities all across Northern Ontario — from Kenora to Gravenhurst, White River to Wiikwemkoong, and everywhere in between!
Whether it’s your school, community event, festival, or library, we’re packing up our signature hands-on, high-impact science and heading your way!
PUBLIC OUTREACH
Whether you're planning a festival or fair, a day camp discovery day, or community event, our legendary Bluecoats lead the way with energy, expertise, and a whole lot of fun with:
- 🌟 Live science shows that dazzle!
- 👐 Hands-on stations that engage!
- 🧠 Workshops that inspire!
We proudly incorporate Indigenous ways of knowing into select programming, offering a profound appreciation for the wisdom and knowledge passed down through generations. Our programs are designed to celebrate the rich cultural heritage and contribute to a more inclusive and diverse experience.
- NORTHEASTERN PUBLIC OUTREACH
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- AURORA — July 1, Canada Day Celebration
- BARRIE — July 2 and 6, Barrie Public Library
- BLIND RIVER — July 12, Blind River Community Days
- BRACEBRIDGE — July 15, Bracebridge Public Library
- CAPREOL — August 1, Capreol Days
- COCHRANE — August 5, Cochrane Public Library
- COLLINGWOOD — July 3, Collingwood Public Library ; August 8, Sidelaunch Days
- ELK LAKE — July 31, Elk Lake Public Library ; August 2, Elk Lake Fun Federation
- ENGLEHART — July 30, Englehart Public Library
- ESKER LAKES PROVINCIAL PARK — August 1, Blueberry Festival
- ESPANOLA — July 16, Espanola Public Library ; August 26, Our Children, Our Future Daycare
- GRAVENHURST — July 17, Walker's Point Public Library
- HEARST — August 4 and 5, Rene Brunelle Provincial Park
- HORNEPAYNE — August 14, Hornepayne Public Library
- HUNTSVILLE — July 16, Huntsville Public Library ; July 18, Nuit Blanche
- KEARNEY — August 12, Kearney Public Library
- MACTIER — August 11, MacTier Public Library
- MAGNETAWAN — July 1, City of Magnetawan Canada Day
- MASSEY — July 29, Massey Public Library
- MATTAWA — July 25, Mattawa Voyageur Days ; August 14, Mattawa Museum
- MCKELLAR — August 6, McKellar Public Library
- MOONBEAM — August 4, Moonbeam Public Library
- NORTH BAY — July 11, Northgate Mall
- ORILLIA — July 4, Mariposa Folk Festival ; August 20, Orillia Public Library
- PARRY SOUND — August 7, Parry Sound Public Library
- POINT AU BARIL — August 15, Point au Baril Public Library
- POWASSAN — August 21, Powassan Public Library
- ROUSSEAU — August 29, Rousseau Fall Fair
- SAULT STE. MARIE — July 16 to 18, Rotary Festival ; July 19, Pride Celebration
- SPANISH — July 30, Spanish Public Library
- ST. JOSEPH ISLAND — July 25, Go North Music Festival
- SUDBURY — August 30, New Sudbury Days
- TEMISKAMING SHORES — July 25, Temiskaming Shores Block Party
- THESSALON — July 31, Thessalon Public Library
- TIMMINS — August 7, Timmins Public Library
- WASAGA BEACH — July 5, Wasaga Beach Public Library
- WAWA — August 13, Wawa Public Library
- NORTHWESTERN PUBLIC OUTREACH
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- ATIKOKAN — July 7, Atikokan Public Library ; August 14, Atikokan Bass Classic
- BIIGTIGONG NISHNABEG — August 20, Biigtigong Nishnabeg Library
- IGNACE — July 5, Ignace Colour Pop
- KENORA — August 12, Kenora Public Library
- MARATHON — August 16, Pukaskwa National Park Science Show ; August 17, Marathon Public Library ; August 20, Neys Provincial Park Science Show
- SIOUX NARROWS / NESTOR FALLS — August 13, Ontario Sport Fishing Centre (Sioux Narrows)
- THUNDER BAY — July 1, Canada Day Marina Park ; July 7, Teddy Bear Picnic ; July 10, Colour Pop Downtown BIA Thunder Bay ; July 30, Waverly Library Science Show ; August 5 to 9, Canadian Lakehead Exhibition
- WHITE RIVER — August 15, Winnie's Hometown Festival
SUPPORTED BY
SCHOOL OUTREACH
From Kindergarten to Grade 8, we’re bringing curriculum-connected science programming straight to your school. Think hands-on experiments, exciting demos, and even full-school science shows in your gym!
BONUS! We also offer Family Night programming — a perfect way to get the whole school and parent community buzzing about science at school BBQs, family fairs, and more!
- 🎓 Aligned with the Ontario Science & Technology Curriculum
- 🎉 Designed to spark curiosity, critical thinking, and innovation
- 🚀 Designed to fit within your school time blocks
Our Bluecoat Scientists make science fun, accessible, and unforgettable — right in your gymnasium. All we need is a bit of space, and we’ll handle the rest!
CONTACT
Science North School Outreach Programs serve communities at least 100km from Sudbury. Schools within 100km are invited to visit our science centre and explore our exciting in-house school programs!
READY TO BOOK? LET'S MAKE SCIENCE HAPPEN!
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📧 Email: outreach [at] sciencenorth.ca (outreach[at]sciencenorth[dot]ca)
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📞 Telephone: 807-933-2018
Let’s bring the magic of science to your community — one spark, one smile, one experiment at a time! 💥🔍
