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Circuit Stream Pre-University Camps for Teens at UBC

Junior Camps with Canadian students in Tech, Finance, Content Creation & Healthcare delivered by Circuit Stream on the UBC campus. Plus a residential living experience hosted by ILSC Language Schools. For teens aged 14-17

 

Explore AI, Tech, Content Creation, HealthTech, Finance & more in Circuit Stream’s Pre-University Camps at UBC

Circuit Stream's Pre-university camps for teens are designed to develop in demand skills for some of today’s most popular industries and careers through a wide range of unique course options. Outside of the classroom, students will enjoy a residential living experience on the UBC campus, including accommodations, full-board meals, evening and weekend activities, 24/7 support from our camp leaders, and the chance to connect with other Canadian and international students.

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WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

Choose from a variety of course options in areas like Tech, Finance, Health, and Content Creation.

PROGRAM LENGTH

2 weeks

2027 PROGRAM START DATES*

July 4-July 18
July 18-August 1

See our detailed Course guide to see when your preferred Camp starts – note that Circuit Stream study programs run Monday to Friday, but the Residence experience runs from the Sunday before your Circuit Stream program to the Sunday after.

AGE REQUIREMENT

14-17 years old

ENGLISH LEVEL

ILSC Intermediate 4+
(CEFR B2+)

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Students live and dine within the UBC Totem Park Residence.*

  • CAPACITY: 300
  • ACCOMMODATIONS: Single or shared room (We will try to accommodate your room type preference; however, final placement is based on availability)
  • BATHROOMS: Shared, 1:6
  • LAUNDRY: Card-operated machines available ($2.50 per load)
  • INTERNET: Wireless internet available in student common spaces
  • STUDENT TO STAFF RATIO: 1:15
  • MEALS: 3 meals per day**

*Our Day Only programs offer students the same inclusive Junior Camp experience without accommodation, breakfast, and airport transfer service. Our Day Only program at UBC includes lunch and dinner.
**Options for students with dietary restrictions are available. Please Inquire for more details.

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Discover a pre-university study program that matches your interests and future study and career goals.

  • CLASS LOCATION: UBC Campus
  • STUDY HOURS: 60 hours total, 6 hours per day (Monday-Friday)
  • STUDY SCHEDULE: AM – PM (includes a 1 hr break for lunch)
  • LEARNING CONTENT: Topics will vary depending on your chosen course, but all camps combine interactive lessons with activities, project work and lab time every day. Students will gain direct industry exposure through guest lectures from industry experts, and from their instructors, hired for their extensive current experience in their field.
  • HANDS-ON PROJECT BUILDING: Students complete a final project that demonstrates their creativity, technical ability and problem-solving skills.
  • CERTIFICATION: Students receive a digital badge from Circuit Stream.
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Enjoy a social program that combines onsite afternoon and evening activities and off-site trips.

WEEKEND OFF-SITE ACTIVITIES: 1 full-day off-site activity per week. Activities may include: Whistler, Capilano Suspension Bridge, Playland Amusement Park, Stanley Park, and more.

EVENING ACTIVITIES: Activities include scavenger hunts, sports evenings, student performances, and dance parties.

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Explore 2027 Pre-University Courses

Explore a range of unique course options and see our 2027 course dates. Each course runs for 2 weeks.

AI  CODING

Dive into the fascinating world of artificial intelligence and discover how machines can predict preferences. Students will learn the algorithms and techniques behind recommendation systems and will build their own model by the end of the course.

Outcomes: By the end of the course, students will create a recommendation system and a smart, interactive chatbot using Python and machine learning, applying real-world data in a domain of their choice.

Course Highlights:

  • Introduction to AI and Recommendation Systems
  • Algorithms and Machine Learning
  • Natural Language Processing
  • Python Coding
  • Ethics and Bias in AI

2027 Start Dates:

    • Jul 4 to Jul 18

 

BUSINESS  FINTECH

Explore how modern finance works by diving into the technology behind digital payments, online banking, and today’s most popular investing platforms. Students learn the fundamentals of financial systems, how apps like Wealthsimple and Robinhood operate, and what goes into designing useful FinTech tools. Through hands-on activities—including a simulated trading challenge or building a simple financial app prototype—students gain practical skills that bring money and technology to life in a real-world context. Beginner-friendly and ideal for students interested in business, entrepreneurship, or technology. 


Outcomes: By the end of the course, students complete a capstone project in which they either develop a simulated trading strategy or create a functional mockup of a FinTech app – demonstrating their understanding of digital finance, investing principles, and technology-driven innovation. 


Course Highlights:

  • Explore how modern financial systems and payment technologies work
  • Understand key investing concepts through real world examples
  • Build simple prototypes of FinTech tools using beginner-friendly methods
  • Learn how technology enables new financial products, services, and startups

2027 Start Dates:

    • Jul 4 to Jul 18
    • Jul 18 to Aug 1

 

MEDICINE 

Discover how technology is transforming modern medicine through wearable sensors, medical devices, and emerging digital health tools. Students explore how devices measure and transmit health data, how imaging and diagnostic technologies work, and what goes into designing safe, effective solutions for real medical challenges. Hands-on lab activities — such as experimenting with medical image annotation tools or building a basic health dashboard — give students the chance to apply concepts directly. Perfect for aspiring doctors, engineers, or students curious about the future of healthcare.

Outcomes: By the end of the course, students complete a capstone project in which they either analyze and interpret health-related data from a wearable device or complete a medical imaging annotation exercise, applying their understanding of digital health tools, medical technology, and problem-solving in healthcare.

Course Highlights:

  • Explore major health and medical technology career pathways
  • Investigate how wearable devices and digital tools collect and transmit health data
  • Examine real examples of medical devices, diagnostics, and modern health technologies
  • Learn how engineering and innovation are reshaping patient care

2027 Start Dates:

    • Jul 4 to Jul 18
    • Jul 18 to Aug 1

 

GAMING  CODING

Students master the fundamental concepts of game development and transform ideas into playable games using industry-standard tools and processes. This course introduces Unity and C# scripting, giving students the essential skills to design, code, and animate engaging game experiences.

Outcomes: Students build a fully playable maze game with a theme of their choice, incorporating challenges for a character to dodge enemies and applying all the skills learned during the course.

Course Highlights:

  • Introduction to Unity Editor
  • Object-Oriented Programming with C#
  • Character Movement and Collision Detection
  • Animation, Lighting, Special Effects, and Audio

2027 Start Dates:

    • Jul 4 to Jul 18

 

GAMING 

Students explore the world of game design using Unreal Engine, one of the industry’s leading game development tools. Throughout the course, students learn key concepts of game design and prototyping using industry-standard techniques. By the end, they will have the foundational knowledge and skills to create immersive gaming experiences using Unreal Engine and Blueprints.

Outcomes: Students prototype a platform game level with a theme of their choice, incorporating game mechanics, lighting, sound, and interactive player experiences.

Course Highlights:

  • Introduction to Unreal Engine
  • Basics of Game Design
  • Blueprint Scripting
  • Lighting, Textures, and Audio Playtesting

2027 Start Dates:

    • Jul 18 to Aug 1

 

AI  ROBOTICS

This course introduces students to artificial intelligence and robotics through hands-on programming. Students begin by building their own robot car, then bring it to life with Python, the same programming language used by AI engineers. They learn how robots use cameras and sensors to understand their surroundings, explore the basics of computer vision, and train their own AI models to help their robot recognize objects and make decisions. Over the course, students steadily upgrade their robot from remote-controlled to autonomous. The course concludes with a team challenge where students put their self-driving robots to the test. No prior coding experience is required.

Outcomes: Students program their robot car to complete an autonomous driving challenge, then showcase their work in a final demo and competition

Course Highlights:

  • Robot Assembly
  • Python Programming Fundamentals
  • Sensors & Motor Control · Computer Vision
  • Training AI Models
  • Self-driving Robotics
  • AI Ethics

2027 Start Dates:

    • Jul 18 to Aug 1

 

Weekly Program Schedule

Students will combine classes with daily activities from Monday to Friday and a full day excursion on the weekend. This program also includes a suite of evening activities.

*Exact time may vary depending on the activity.

MON - FRI

9:00 AM – 12:15 PM

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Interactive lessons

1:15 – 3:00 PM

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Class activities, project work, and lab time

3:00 – 5:00 PM

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On campus activity

7:00 – 9:00 PM

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Evening Activity

SAT

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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Full Day Activity

All Students

SUN

11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

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Arrival and departure day

Full day activity for all continuing students

Ahmed
Student Stories

"Being here alone is a really good experience. I can know what I am going to feel in the future when I got to the university."

Ahmed , Kuwait
Alice
Student Stories

"I will never forget the experience that I had with the teachers and I met a lot of different friends from different culture!"

Alice , Korea
Nikki
Student Stories

"I love the teachers. They are very very nice. They always help us. If you have any problems, they are like ok no problem I will help you! They are just like our parents."

Nikki , Taiwan
Rafael
Student Stories

"What I like the most is the fact that here I can make new friends from all over the world. I can improve my English and at the same time know other cultures."

Rafael , Brazil

Where to Find Us

  • UBC Point Grey Campus, 2525 West Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z2 

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