IMPACT
Join us in helping to inspire people of all ages to be engaged with the science in the world around them!
As a registered charity, we rely on contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporate partners that help provide key funding to meet our mission and support programs and services in our community. Support for Science North will ensure a lasting impact in Sudbury and across Northern Ontario through STEM education, outreach, and economic development.
Every year, your donation will help inspire:
- 250,000 visitors that walk through our doors
- 50,000 students who enjoy hands-on Outreach Programs across Northern Ontario
- 800 teachers reached in teacher workshops
- 6,000 children in outreach programs in First Nations Communities
- 38 Northern Ontario communities impacted by camps and outreach programs
- 44,000 students a year who visit a Science North attraction
Join a community of supporters committed to conservation, innovation and education. The deeper your engagement with us, the greater your impact is on the issues you care about most.
The Bluecoat BALL
Piecing Together a Future of Brilliance and Discovery
Join us for an inspiring evening to help build a world where science is accessible for all.
Join us for this year’s Bluecoat Ball: Building Brilliance—a dazzling evening where imagination meets impact. Inspired by our upcoming special exhibition, Sean Kenney's Brick Masters Studio, you'll be transported into a vibrant world built of LEGO® bricks. Together, we’ll build, connect, and play, all in the spirit of creating a brighter future. Celebrate our legacy and help inspire the next generation through this unforgettable experience!
THIS YEAR'S GOAL FOR THE SCIENCE FOR ALL FUND IS $100,000!
Join us on March 22, 2025!
Science for All Fund: Breaking Barriers to STEM
At Science North, inclusivity and equitable access are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that science is for everyone—it transcends subjects, genders, communities, and age groups.
What is the Science for All Fund?
- The Science for All Fund is an initiative designed to remove financial barriers and make Science North more accessible to individuals, families, and communities across Greater Sudbury and Northern Ontario. With over 300 communities in the North—many with limited access to cultural and educational attractions—this fund ensures that more people can experience the excitement of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) through our programs, spaces, and exhibits.
How it Works
- The Science for All Fund provides free general admission passes to Science North or Dynamic Earth for underserved populations. This means more individuals, groups, and communities can experience the wonders of science—without the barrier of ticket costs.
Support the Science for All Fund
- With your support, more people will have the opportunity to explore, learn, and be inspired by science—regardless of their financial circumstances.
- $25 — Provides a child with a free science experience
- $125 — Supports a family visit to Science North or Dynamic Earth
- $200+ — Expands STEM programming to larger groups
Every contribution makes a difference! Donate today and help make science accessible to all.
Apply for Free Passes
- Interested in accessing free passes? Simply fill out the form below to submit your request.
- Please Note: Passes cover general admission only and do not include parking, IMAX® films, the Planetarium, special events, camps, or NIGHTLIFE on the Rocks.
INDIVIDUALS / FAMILIES ORGANIZATIONS
For more information or sponsorship opportunities, email dave.hysen [at] sciencenorth.ca (dave[dot]hysen[at]sciencenorth[dot]ca)
WAYS TO GIVE
Science North leads a wide array of initiatives through our various funds, from supporting cancer patients, to sending kids to science camp, to supporting girls in STEM, and much more!
- Science for All Fund
- Science North’s Science for All Fund, will provide financial support to increase the number of individuals, groups, and communities who can access Science North facilities and experiences. The Science for All Fund will ensure programs related to STEM are attainable to anyone living in Sudbury and across Northern Ontario.
- Provide Access for Cancer Patients
- Offer cancer care patients the space to nourish their spirits and minds. The Mary Toppazzini-Bernardi Fund provides complimentary admission for Northeast Cancer Centre visitors and their care partners to the science centre and the F. Jean MacLeod Butterfly Gallery.
- Support Underserved Kids
- Every child deserves a chance to go to science camp! The Risto Laamanen Fund helps remove financial barriers that might otherwise stand between a family and summer science camp enrolment.
- Support Indigenous Programming
- Provide support for programs, projects, or initiatives that seek to advance truth and reconciliation or to improve access and representation for Indigenous peoples at Science North. The Indigenous Programming Fund seeks to expand and elevate Science North’s work with Indigenous peoples, partners, and communities.
- Provide Access for Special Needs Youth
- Offer special needs youth the chance to visit Science North without financial barrier! The Rick Bartolucci Fund provides free access to the science centre for special need children.
- Support Girls in STEM
- Girls deserve equal opportunity to build knowledge and interest in STEM! The Meagan McGrath Girls in STEM Fund provides support for programs, projects, or initiatives that seek to improve access and representation for girls in STEM throughout Northern Ontario.
- Support Province-Wide Science
- Science North is a significant source of informal science education across the province. Through exhibits, film productions, science camps, outreach initiatives, guest speaker presentations, and science field trips, Science North engages over 300,000 people in 100 communities across Ontario annually.
Contact our Development Team at development [at] sciencenorth.ca (development[at]sciencenorth[dot]ca) for opportunities, questions, or concerns.
SPONSORSHIP
Connect your brand to extraordinary experiences! Secure customer attention and raise your brand awareness with Science North.
Since we know our audience profile inside out, we offer brands engaging opportunities to connect with people and promote memorable experiences.
Offering more than logo placement, we tailor solutions to meet business needs and demonstrate a return on investment:
- Cutting-edge, immersive exhibits and films that prompt questions and arouse curiosity
- Innovative programs from summer camps and e-learning to Indigenous outreach
- Opportunities for branded engagements, product integrations and targeted social media
- Creative ideas for experiential marketing opportunities
- Audience research
- Visitor experience expertise
- Fulfillment reporting
- Tangible results on your investment
Are you ready to bring your vision to life?
Contact: Dave Hysen
Email: dave.hysen [at] sciencenorth.ca (dave[dot]hysen[at]sciencenorth[dot]ca)
