We deliver a unique STEAM experience that sparks kids' curiosity about biology—from tiny cells to giant dinosaurs! Designed for K-8 students, our hands-on experiments and creative activities make learning fun and unforgettable. Kids explore, question, hypothesize, and experiment, building essential life skills and a love for discovery. Our programs include spring and summer camps, after-school programs, and in-class workshops—perfect for curious minds to come together. From conducting exciting experiments to exploring concepts through art, music, podcasts, and games, every activity is engaging and fun! With passionate instructors and a safe, inspiring environment, kids gain knowledge, confidence, and a lasting love for science.
At BioTroopers, we make science fun, exciting, and unforgettable for kids! Our hands-on biology programs are all about sparking curiosity through interactive experiments and creative activities like art, music, theater and games. Picture this: a child looks under a microscope and sees their own cheek cells or finds tardigrades in moss. They are awed, and that spark drives them to ask questions, formulate hypotheses, and draw conclusions—building foundational life skills while inspiring a lifelong love for discovery. We believe science should be fun, inclusive, and inspiring for everyone. We’re proud to create a safe space where kids feel confident exploring all while supported by passionate instructors who bring science to life.
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Registration Details
Our registration for March Break and Summer camps are currently open.
After-school programs are available throughout the school year.
All registrations can be completed at biotroopers.com/book-online. Spots are limited.
For Vaishali Sridhar, BioTroopers fills a critical deficit in young kids’ education: experiencing the fascination and fun of learning about “the most powerful technology of all,” biology. Her own enthusiasm stems in part from her experience seeing how interested her own own kids were under her guidance. Camps and programs offered by her diverse team give kids hands-on experience with everything from fossils to pond life to human anatomy, as they experiment, discover, and learn. Camps and after-school programs also include explorations in the arts, gaming, and podcasting, to give kids a well-rounded experience. Their programming helps kids develop skills in collaboration and communication, along with scientific curiosity.
Transcript of our interview with Chitra, BioTroopers: Parent Interview with Chitra Unnikrishnan
How did you know Bio Troopers was the right fit?
My husband and I have been looking for things to supplement our kids' public education. And so we found things like math and things like that. But personally, I studied in India and I had learned a lot of biology. And when I look at their curriculum, they're not really advancing in some of these areas or they don't have enough opportunities.
When I heard about a biology camp, it's focused on really areas that are not covered in school, and I don't see a lot of workshops that address this subject. So I just really wanted to expand what they're exposed to, right? And I think Bio Troopers really hit it out of the park in achieving that objective.
What’s unique about the camp?
What's unique about Bio Troopers is they make it fun. It's so fun. Sometimes I have stayed back in workshops and watched it and I'm like, "Can I take a look at the microscope and see what's happening there?" Because it's so engaging.
Two things make Bio Troopers really unique. One is how fun they make it, with things like microscopes and experiments and yeast experiments, cooking experiments. And second is the founder, the credibility and the quality that she brings with her knowledge really, really takes it up a notch for me. Vaishali, the founder, she's a scientist and she has the knowledge, right?
Was there any personal growth you saw in your child?
I think they were just not exposed to this. They were not exposed to a microscope. And maybe because in schools they don't yet have it. My kids are 8 and 11, and we don't have a microscope at home and things like that. So I think their minds were blown about the fact that a leaf can have these many cells and these many bacteria and microbes and things like that.
I just found they came back a lot more curious about the world and about what they see in nature and things like that. And it just opens their mind into what does it mean to become a scientist, right? And my daughter is 11, she's thinking about future career options, and I feel like scientist is now maybe an option that she'll explore.
How can a parent support their child to get the most out of Bio Troopers?
It's really just expose them to it, right? It's not hard. Vaishali has these workshops, and she even came to Etobicoke because she partnered with Code Ninjas. And so it was really close to us.
I passed it on to parents as well. Some parents jumped on the opportunity. Some parents felt like it may be too serious. And the thing is, go explore it once, try it. And once you do, I think you'll be convinced that this is so fun and engaging.
What would you tell other parents about the overall value of Bio Troopers?
The overall value that they get is that they get exposed to things that they don't normally do at school. And in fact, it makes their school education a lot more effective because they learn the theory, and here in Bio Troopers, you get the practical experience, right, of understanding certain chemical reactions.
And then when you go to school and you learn something, periodic table, it's, "Oh, okay, I get it," right? It's almost like you're living the experience.
What do your children say about Bio Troopers?
They loved it, they absolutely loved it. And I remember when I first introduced it to them, they weren't excited, but once they went in, they wanted to go again. We've signed up for the summer camp for the upcoming summer as well. So I feel like only when you try it will you love it, right?
The kids do love Bio Troopers, and they even now speak about some experiments that they did there. Like a simple thing, Vaishali said vitamin C is very helpful for your teeth. And in olden days, people didn't have oranges and they got scurvy. And they say that to me every single time, "Mama, give me oranges because I need vitamin C for my teeth." Things like that, you know, it's very memorable the way it's done.
Any final thoughts on Bio Troopers?
What I want to add is I really think this is a missing gap—biology workshops and what Vaishali does is a gap overall, and very few students have been exposed to it. So I really want to see what we can do just as a parent to expose more parents and kids to it.
And I think Our Kids—and that's why I'm doing this interview, right? Because I want to spread the word and I want to spread the goodness from the Bio Troopers camps.
My 7-year-old had an amazing experience at Biotroopers Science Camp! She was so excited to go in the morning and came home full of stories about all the fun experiments and activities. The camp really sparked her curiosity — she loved learning about simple chemistry, and doing hands-on projects that made science feel exciting and easy to understand.
I really appreciated how they balanced learning with fun — there was a good mix of experiments, games, and creative activities. My child not only learned new science concepts but also built confidence by sharing what she discovered with us at home.
Overall, Biotroopers Science Camp has been a wonderful experience for my 7-year-old. She’s already asking when she can go back again! Highly recommend to any parent looking for a camp that combines fun with real learning ...Show More
K U, Parent
March Break Experience
My 7-year-old daughter participated in the March Break camp, and it was an incredible experience for her! Despite it being just a week long, she had an absolute blast. The staff were not only fun and engaging but also possessed remarkable skills in motivating the children and fostering a love for learning. They had a different theme every day, so my daughter was able to learn a variety of science topics in just one week. Every day, she came home excited and couldn't stop talking about all the fun activities and new things she learned. I highly recommend this camp to any parent looking for a memorable and enriching experience for their child ...Show More
Amanda C, Parent
Science Camp Experience
Discovery Camp is truly a gem! It seamlessly combines learning with fun, making it an overall amazing experience for my child. The way they brought biology to life was incredible—my little girl was captivated by hands-on activities that sparked her curiosity and enthusiasm for the subject. I was genuinely impressed by how much she learned and how it deepened her interest in biology.
Not only was the camp educational, but it also provided a wonderful social environment. My little girl made new friends and developed teamwork skills while collaborating on projects and challenges.
I highly recommend BioTroopers for any parent looking for a socially and scientifically enriching experience for their children. It’s a fantastic way to ignite a passion for learning while having a blast ...Show More
Our instructors are passionate about biology and love teaching, bringing our curriculum to life with energy and creativity. They keep kids engaged with hands-on experiments, art projects, music, camp games, and icebreakers, while going the extra mile to connect with every child. All lead instructors are CPR-trained and have undergone vulnerable sector clearance checks. We have a student to instructor ratio of 6:1, ensuring a safe and fun environment for everyone.
