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Who are you as an organization?
Join us for space-themed STEM camps and workshops through digital learning. Some activities may require the need for common household items available in your pantry and others have 'boxes' delivered to home. We will work with what’s available at home, minimizing the need to head outside for supplies! As we move towards hybrid programming, we will offer few programs in person around various locations in the Greater Toronto Area. We have a range of topics we cover including coding the Moon, Mars rover design, sending messages to the International Space Station, mission design, observing Earth from Space, satellite design, and much more! Our themes cover astronomy, geology, geography, engineering and several other STEM areas.
What do you do differently or uniquely well?
"Our programs and content are specially curated with an eye to bring these exciting topics to the forefront using simple engaging methods. It may involve using crafty items, exploring that creative skill, or pondering on questions that make us wonder how space is so vast. With every aspect of planning and facilitating, we ensure we incorporate real life examples and showcase people who actively contribute to the sector locally and internationally. Explore our Youtube channel to see who all we have featured or invited as part of our virtual speaker series. "
Who are your staff and counsellors?
"Our organization is founded by a planetary scientist and identifies as a South Asian female professional. Dr. Bhairavi Shankar has over 15 years of working with the general public, facilitating and organizing outreach events. Her passion around the space sector and in engaging youth of all ages from underrepresented communities continues on as she leads the activities at Indus Space. Together with a core team with STEM and science communication skills, our staff at Indus Space ensures each learning experience is exciting and engaging. "
What do families need to know about registration?
"Programs are listed on our company website. For enquiries or clarifications on our programs, please email us at [email protected] and include Our Kids Camp in the subject line. "
Choose the right programs and sessions for your child; Indus Space currently has 4 programs available; 10 TBD.
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Founded by Planetary Scientist and Canadian Space Ambassador, Bhairavi Shankar, Indus Space is just really cool. Providing the most advanced space exploration learning platform for kids, they offer workshops, camps, and public events. What’s unique about Indus Space is that it brings important current topics to the forefront, while still engaging kids in learning and fun. Real-life examples are often used and kids learn about the best and the brightest in the field of space exploration. As a woman of colour, Shankar is also hoping to highlight the lack of diversity, especially at the leadership level, in this field, and how we can push to change this. Not just an after-school program, Indus Space is working on U.N. Sustainable Development Goals for building a better future, including quality education, gender equality, decent work and economic growth, and reduced inequalities. All kids in this program, no matter what gender or race, come out of the program believing they can be an astronaut or scientist.
Parent (Parent) — Junior Explorers In Person Summer Camp
My 7 year old went to Indus space camp in July and he had such a wonderful experience. The week was fully packed with excellent learning activities and crafts and the teacher and assistant were wonderful and very educated ... Read More
Parent of Gr. 5 Camper (Parent) — Junior All About Space Virtual Camp
All About Space camp offered such a great interactive, hands-on and engaging experience to students passionate about space and science. The week-long virtual camp provided a series of activities focusing on space collision... Read More
STEMHub Foundation (Parent) — Community Partner Testimonial
Good Morning Dr. Shankar I wanted to write and express my heartfelt appreciation for the work that you and your team have done for the students in the program. It was such an engaging experience that even I learned so ... Read More
Gr. 7 Camper (Camper) — Summer Virtual Camp - Moon Themed
I learned a lot of new things, like for example TinkerCad and how to use it and I really had a fun time…I enjoyed the presenting and instructions but mostly building my base cause that was very fun, going onto it and bui... Read More
Gr. 5 Camper (Camper) — Junior Space Camp - Moon Themed
I really liked this camp and I had some really great experiences with people who have similar interests as me. This was a great learning opportunity for me and I look forward to doing more activities like this in the futur... Read More
Is Indus Space technology free? Participants should use their own devices during the session, we recommend using a laptop for most ease and access. Common platforms we often use depending on program theme includes Zoom, Google Classroom, Kahoot, Scratch, TinkerCAD. LogIn to virtual sessions using the same email and username as provided during registration. Waiting room is enabled.
Bhairavi Shankar, Founder, CEO
Ph.D.
Welcome! Indus Space is an education company focused to serve as a platform for youth, educators, and general public to engage in STEM and Space Science in particular. This service based company aims to use current and upcoming technologies to engage students, and the general public through workshops, day camps, and theme focused public events to help promote the role Space Science plays in everyday life and how Canada has a strong representation as a space nation globally.
Our team is made of people who have both Space and STEM expertise. I am a Planetary Scientist, a Canadian Space Ambassador, and social enterpreneur. Beyond conducting research, I love to communicate the marvels of space science with the general public through outreach and education initiatives.
As a woman in the Space/STEM fields, and of South Asian background, I value opportunities to promote the role of all women in STEM and to inspire future generations to join the STEAM community.
Please connect with us to discuss programming options. We'd love to speak with you and help you find what you are looking for.
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