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    Business ProfileforSTEM camp

    Camp
    BBB accredited business

    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    1/5stars

    Average of 2 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    2 complaints closed in last 3 years

    1 complaints closed in last 12 months

    BBB Rating & Accreditation

    Accredited Since: 10/11/2021

    Years in Business: 11

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    Overview

    Canadian not for profit organization which offers both anglophone and bilingual summer camps across Ontario. Mission is to inspire youth through participating in hands-on activities in Science Technology Engineering and Math.

    Products & Services

    This Company offers Camp

    Business Details

    Location of This Business
    123 Huron Street, Embro, ON N0J 1J0
    BBB File Opened:
    26/7/2019
    Years in Business:
    11
    Business Started:
    1/4/2013
    Business Incorporated:
    13/9/2007
    Accredited Since:
    10/11/2021
    Type of Entity:
    Corporation
    Hours of Operation

    Primary

    M:
    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    T:
    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    W:
    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    Th:
    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    F:
    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    Business Management
    • Kevin Cougler, Founder
    Contact Information

    Principal

    • Kevin Cougler, Founder

    Customer Contact

    • Kevin Cougler, Founder

    Customer Complaints

    2 Customer Complaints

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    Most Recent Customer Complaint

    04/08/2023

    Complaint Type:
    Service or Repair Issues
    Status:
    Answered
    The event took place on August 2nd 2023. My children were enrolled in STEM Camp from July 10th to 14th and again from July 31st to Aug 4th I paid $1330.80 in full on January 14th 2023 Providing day camp in safe and educational environment for my children STEM Camp only noticed on August 2nd, 8 full days after my youngest son had been at camp that he did not meet the age limit. I accidently entered the wrong year of birth on the enrollment form in January and entered 2016, the year of birth of my oldest child under my youngest child form. An honest mistake, that should have been noticed upon the first day of camp as my youngest is 4 years old which is allowed under law to attend day camp, however STEM camp has an internal policy that doesnt allow children under 5. STEM Camp has made no attempt to resolve the situation. Instead I was called a liar and told to pick up both my children immediately in a frantic phone call from their head office in ******* (I live in ******).There are 4 issues I would like to report:1-REIMBURSEMENT POLICY IS UNSACTISFACTORY: I believe I should be reimbursed for the two days that my children did not attend camp 2-NOT AS ADVERTISED: They advertise their camp as being science, technology, engineering and mathematics our children made paper airplanes and played mindcraft on the computer. STEM Camp did not deliver on their advertised activities, as per their website, the kick-off email where they list the activities none of these activities were delivered on.3-HEALTH AND SAFETY: Camp counselors for this camp are very young, from as young as 15 to 23. No one can speak to conduct of your child or the activities planned. Upon at least 3 pickups there werent enough adults for the amount of children in attendance, at times only having 1 adolescent present for over 25 (or more children in attendance). Children were basically left to do free play all day, with minimal supervision. Additionally, I found one child wandering downstairs by himself when I arrived early one day.4-HEALTH AND SAFETY: My son injured his head, and no one was able to provide detail of the incident on site. I have no details on what took place. The only information received was from a staff member in ******* (again, we live in ******) to inform me of his fall. When I arrived at camp, no one on site was able to provide detail of the incident. When I tried to discuss the issues noted above with the regional manager on site, after receiving a rude phone call from head office, no resolution was provided. I was not able to escalate my concerns to anyone - none of the contact information provide to parents work - I received bounce backs on all emails listed on their website and provide to us as parents included, the **** Community Director etc. I was not able to speak with a supervisor. I did receive an email saying that I wouldnt be issued a refund because I threaten an employee, I've asked for details of this, and none were given to me. No such threats were made. I had a levelheaded discussion and asked to be refunded for the 2 days missed. I believe they sited this as a means to not have the refund me. Again, no other details/examples were provided, and my husband was a witness to the discussion - he can attest that no such threats were made. None at all. There's a complete lack of tact on their part. I have never received such accusations, and many could speak to my soft demeaner.
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    2 Customer Reviews

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    Most Recent Customer Review

    Mohsin Z

    1 star

    27/08/2021

    There was no plan or real educational, scientific or robotics Activities or opportunity for my 11 yr old child. Counsellors were high school or 1st year university students, they could not have contributed to a great experience for my child. *************************************************************** **********************************s.
    Overall, my child had bad experience, it was not as advertised or met my expectation. No robotics class, children of ages 4 to 12 all in same room with same theme.
    Instead of providing proper education or new innovative learning they were given laptops to use online games and ******* videos. I will never recommend it to any one, already informed several families and will provide ****** reviews online. Shame on their management

    STEM camp Response

    25/10/2021

    Dear ******,

    I sincerely apologize for the delayed response. Your message was posted on the very last day of the camp season and then we headed into somewhat of a transitional phase.

    I am so sorry that you feel that there was no real educational, scientific, or robotics activities or opportunity for your 11-year-old child. Looking at your history, I see that you enrolled on July 13, 2021, for the last 2 weeks of camp (the weeks of August 16 and August 23) and then emailed us requesting to cancel on July 30, 2021. As our cancellation policy was outlined during the registration process and we could not provide a full refund; we offered you several alternatives. After this response provided to you, I do not have any record of you contacting us further. I truly wish you would have provided your feedback during camp, providing us the opportunity to address your concerns at the time.

    I see you were registered for the weeks of Minecraft and Superheroes. All four of our themes contained a variety of STEM activities, including robotics. Many activities also have extensions available if any child does not feel challenged enough with the activity. Examples of each theme's activities are outlined on our website and daily at your camp, there was a whiteboard that detailed what was scheduled for the day.

    Most of our counsellors are university students from first to fourth year and beyond (ie. Teachers College). Most of these students are studying towards either a STEM-related career, or a career in education. It is possible to have some high school aged counsellors and also possible to have counsellors who are older, who are perhaps on summer break.

    Camp is advertised for ages 5-13 years old. Children are separated into 2 groups (cohorts) and as much as possible, they are divided by age. However, families and close friends are grouped together, not always making it possible to separate equally by age.

    Thank you for providing your feedback and again, I am truly sorry for your negative experience. As outlined in your parent handbook, we welcome both positive and negative feedback at [email protected]. If you have anything further, you are still most welcome to contact us directly. I regret we did not have the opportunity to discuss your feelings at the time. I wish you and your family all the best.

    Customer Response

    27/10/2021

    Your response is Hideous and i do not accept.

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