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BIG Little Science Centre in Kamloops, British Columbia 

 

The BIG Little Science Centre operates out of George Hilliard Elementary School. It is dedicated to developing a passion for science among youth. Started in February 2000 by Gordon R. Gore, this retired science teacher has dedicated his life to teaching science in an interactive environment. With over 120 hands-on stations, visitors can experiment on their own or see demonstrations. 

Read Our Blog Entry: No Explosions this Time, just Big Science Centre Fun

Science Centre
Hours of Operation

Monday - Saturday

10am-4pm

Special shows/activities:
Daily 1:30pm

Closed for Sundays and holidays.

  

Science Centre 
Entrance Fees

Drop-in fees:

  • Family rate:  $10
  • Adults: $5
  • Children under 16: $2
  • Children six or under:  FREE

Children under 15 must be with an adult

Annual Membership Fees:

  • Family: $35
  • Individual: $25

BLSC Members enter Drop-In times for FREE

 

2012 Saturday Activities at the BIG Little Science Centre (start at 1:30pm):

 

Saturday May 5: Air Pressure Fun

Saturday May 12: Mining Day in Kamloops for families to understand how geology affects their lives.  Co-hosted by Kamloops Exploration Group and Canadian Institute of Mining (South Central BC Branch), and held at the BIG Little Science Centre. Free entry to the BIG Little Science Centre for rock displays and interactive exhibits, with representatives from Thompson Nicola Paleontological Society, Highland Valley Copper, the Kamloops Museum and Archives, Atlas Drilling and many more. The Thompson Rivers University School of Trades and Technology will set up a heavy equipment simulator for people to try out.
 

Summer Camps at the BIG Little Science Centre

Camp1 Juniors July 16 to July 20 9am to 12 noon
Camp 2 ROBOTICS July 23 to July 27 9am to 3pm
Camp 3 Seniors July 23 to July 27 9am to 3pm
Camp 4 ROBOTICS August 13 to August 17

9am to 3pm

 Interested? Phone 250-554-2572 or Email

BIG Little Science Centre

George Hilliard Elementary School
985 Holt Street
Kamloops, B.C
V2B 5H1

BLSC Contact: Gord Stewart
gord@blscs.org
250-554-2572

Click here to visit the BLSC Website