NOTE: All X-Chem Outreach camps are tentatively schedule and dependant upon provincial and StFX COVID-19 protocols. Camps could be cancelled with short notice.
STFX Campus Summer Camps 2021
Camp Location: StFX Physical Science Centre, Antigonish. Camp Hours: 9am-3pm
Camps are 2 days in length and limited to 10 youth to follow Covid-19 protocols. At this time MASKS ARE MANDATORY while inside at our camps! Each camp is being offered twice (Monday/Tuesday & Wednesday/Thursday) to increase the ability to attend our camps. Monday/Tuesday camps will be identical to Thursday/Friday camps of the same name. For example, Molecules on Monday/Tuesday will cover the same content as Molecules on Thursday/Friday.
Each camp is geared towards the specified age groups with challenges varying from beginner to advanced. Campers can be registered in the camps for the grade which they are going into, ie. a child finishing Grade 2 should be enrolled in a Grade 3-4 camp. Exceptions can be made, within reason.
Note: Wait lists are available for camps that are full! Full camps are indicated with wait list links in our schedule below.
| CAMP | GRADES | CONTENT | DATES | CAMP FEE |
| Molecules | 5 - 8 |
Chemistry |
Mon July 5/Tues July 6 Thurs July 8/Fri July 9 |
$40 |
| Codemaker I | 1 - 4 | Girls Coding |
Mon July 5/Tues July 6 Thurs July 8/Fri July 9 |
$40 |
| Atoms | 3 - 4 | Chemistry |
Mon July 12/Tues July 13 Thurs July 15/Fri July 16 |
$40 |
| Codemaker II | 1-2 |
Intro to Computers & Simple Coding |
Mon July 12/Tues July 13 Thurs July 15/Fri July 16 |
$40 |
| Elements | 1 - 2 | Chemistry |
Mon July 19/Tues July 20 Thurs July 22/Fri July 23 |
$40 |
| Codemaker III | 3 - 4 | Coding Activities |
Mon July 19/Tues July 20 Thurs July 22/Fri July 23 |
$40 |
| Pipets | 1 - 4 | Girls Science |
Mon July 26/Tues July 27 |
$40 |
| Discovery | 5 - 8 | Science |
*Tues Aug 3/Wed Aug 4 WAIT LIST Thurs Aug 5/Fri Aug 6 WAIT LIST |
$40 |
| Trailblazers | 1 - 2 | Science |
Mon Aug 9/Tues Aug 10 WAIT LIST Thurs Aug 12/Fri Aug 13 WAIT LIST |
$40 |
| Codemaker IV | 4 - 6 | Intro to Programing |
Mon Aug 9/Tues Aug 10 WAIT LIST Thurs Aug 12/Fri Aug 13 WAIT LIST |
$40 |
| Adventure | 3 - 4 | Science |
Mon Aug 16/Tues Aug 17 WAIT LIST |
$40 |
| **Codemaker V | 6 - 8 |
Coding with Simple Programing |
$40 |
**Some experience is required for Codemaker V.
Camp Registration is advised to be as early as possible. Registration will cease once camps are full. Camp T-Shirts will not be available for Summer 2021.
Elements, Atoms and Molecules will be exposed to exciting chemistry demos as well as conduct hands on experiments that will capture your imagination!
Trail Blazer, Adventure, Discovery, and Inspire camps will be exploring the worlds of chemistry, biology, physics, earth science, computer science, engineering and much more!
Codemaker campers will take a look at the inner workings of computers, use various software and Makey-Makey interfaces, learn the ideas behind programming, build items using electronic kits, and program robots and computers at various levels of complexity.
To Register:
- Camp registration begins May 31st. To register, click link in schedule for the camp you wish to register for.
Community Camps Summer Schedule 2021
This year X-Chem is offering science camps in various communities in coordination with SchoolsPlus! Camp hours are from 9am to 2:30pm. Camp registration is advised to be as early as possible and will be limited to 10 youth due to COVID-19 restrictions. At this time MASKS ARE MANDATORY!
| CAMP LOCATION | GRADES | TYPE | DATES | CAMP FEE |
| Guysborough | 1 - 4 | Science | Mon July 5 - Wed July 7 | $60 |
| Guysborough | 5 - 8 | Science | Thurs July 8 - Fri July 9 | $40 |
| Canso | 1 - 8 | Science | Mon July 12 - Tues July 13 | $40 |
| Sherbrooke | 1 - 8 | Science | Wed July 14 - Thurs July 15 | $40 |
| Monastery | 1 - 4 | Science | Mon July 19 - Tues July 20 | $40 |
| Monastery | 5 - 8 | Science | Wed July 21 - Thurs July 22 | $40 |
| Inverness | 1 - 4 | Science | Mon July 26 - Tues July 27 | $40 |
| Inverness | 5 - 8 | Science | Wed July 28 - Thurs July 29 | $40 |
| St Peter's | 1 - 4 | Science | Tues July 27 - Wed July 28 | $40 |
| St Peter's | 5 - 8 | Science | Tues Aug 3 - Wed Aug 4 | $40 |
| Louisdale | 1 - 4 | Science | Tues Aug 3 - Wed Aug 4 WAIT LIST | $40 |
| Louisdale | 5 - 8 | Science | Thurs Aug 5 - Fri Aug 6 | $40 |
| Whycocomagh | 1 - 4 | Science | Mon Aug 9 - Tues Aug 10 | $40 |
| Whycocomagh | 5 - 8 | Science | Wed Aug 11 - Thurs Aug 12 | $40 |
| Port Hawkesbury | 1 - 4 | Science | Mon Aug 16 - Tues Aug 17 WAIT LIST | $40 |
| Port Hawkesbury | 5 - 8 | Science | Wed Aug 18 - Thurs Aug 19 | $40 |
To Register:
- Camp registration begins May 31st.
- To register for camps in St Peter's, Louisdale, Whycocomagh, or Port Hawkesbury click link in schedule for the camp you wish to register for.
- To register for camps in Guysborough, Canso, Sherbrooke, or Monastery please contact SchoolsPlus Community Outreach Worker Amanada Millar through email
- To register for camps in Inverness please contact SchoolsPlus Community Outreach Worker Diane MacDonald through email
Camp Pricing
Camp fees are indicated in the camp schedule and can be paid by cheque or cash mailed to X-Chem Outreach. Discounts are available where applicable - one discount applicable per registration. Both discounts cannot be applied to one order. NOTE: Camp Discounts are not in effect for Summer 2021
Multi-Camp Discount: Fee will be reduced by $20 for each additional 4 or 5-day camp a camper attends.
ie. One Camp: $100, Second Camp: $100 - $20. When paid for together: $180
Family Discount: For siblings attending the same 4-5 day camp, the fee will be reduced by $20 for each additional sibling . For siblings attending the same 2-3 day camp, the fee will be reduced by $10 for each additional sibling.
i.e. 5 day camp: Child One: $100, Child Two: $80, Child Three: $60 (when siblings paid for together)
4 day camp: Child One: $80, Child Two: $60, Child Three: $40 (when siblings paid for together)
3 day camp: Child One: $60 Child Two: $50, Child Three: $40 (when siblings paid for together)
2 day camp: Child One: $40, Child Two: $30, Child Three: $20 (when siblings paid for together)
Bursary Program: We believe every child should have the opportunity to attend summer camp. Bursaries are available to cover 50% and 100% of the camp registration fees if necessary. Bursary applications must be submitted at least 1 week prior to the start of the camp your child wishes to attend. To apply for a bursary online click here
Camp T-Shirts
NOTE: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, camp T-shirts will not be available for Summer 2021
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