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 2022
Registration begins April 6th 2022. Camp Location: StFX Physical Science Centre, Antigonish. Camp Hours: 9am-3pm
Camps are 4 days in length and will follow any provincial and StFX COVID-19 protocols in place in July/August. Details will be updated closer to camp time.
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 will be 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 Jul 4 - Thurs Jul 7 FULL |
$80 |
| Codemaker I | 1 - 4 | Girls Coding |
Mon Jul 4 - Thurs Jul 7 FULL |
FREE |
| Atoms | 3 - 4 | Chemistry |
Mon Jul 11 - Thurs Jul 14 |
$80 |
| Codemaker II | 1-2 |
Intro to Computers & Simple Coding |
Mon Jul 11 - Thurs Jul 14 FULL |
FREE |
| Elements | 1 - 2 | Chemistry |
Mon Jul 18 - Thurs Jul 21 FULL |
$80 |
| Codemaker III | 3 - 4 | Coding Activities |
Mon Jul 18 - Thurs Jul 21 FULL |
FREE |
| Pipets | 1 - 4 | Girls Science |
Mon Jul 25 - Thurs Jul 28 FULL |
$80 |
| Discovery | 5 - 8 | Science |
*Tues Aug 2 - Fri Aug 5 FULL |
$80 |
| Trailblazers | 1 - 2 | Science |
Mon Aug 8 - Thurs Aug 11 FULL |
$80 |
| Codemaker IV | 4 - 6 | Intro to Programing |
Mon Aug 8 - Thurs Aug 11 FULL |
FREE |
| Adventure | 3 - 4 | Science |
Mon Aug 15 - Thurs Aug 18 FULL |
$80 |
| **Codemaker V | 6 - 8 |
Coding with Simple Programing |
Mon Aug 15 - Thurs Aug 18 FULL |
FREE |
**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 2022.
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 April 6th. To register, click link in schedule for the camp you wish to register for.
Community Camps Summer Schedule 2022
This year X-Chem is offering STEM camps in various communities in coordination with SchoolsPlus! Our Community Camps are FREE thanks to funding from our generous sponsors. Camp hours are from 9am to 2:30pm and will follow any provincial and StFX COVID-19 protocols in place in July/August. Details will be updated closer to camp time.
| COMMUNITY | GRADES | LOCATION | DATES | CAMP FEE |
| Guysborough | 1 - 4 | CECGA | July 4th - 6th | FREE |
| Guysborough | 5 - 8 | CECGA | July 7th - 8th | FREE |
| Monastery | 1 - 4 | EAECA | July 11th - 12th | FREE |
| Monastery | 5 - 8 | EAECA | July 13th - 14th | FREE |
| Canso | 1 - 8 | FECCA | July 18th - 19th | FREE |
| St Peter's | 1 - 4 | EREC |
July 19-20 Full |
FREE |
| St Peter's | 5 - 8 | EREC | July 21st - 22nd | FREE |
| Inverness | 5 - 8 | July 25th - 26th | FREE | |
| Port Hood | 1 - 4 | BEC | July 25th - 26th | FREE |
| Inverness | 1 - 4 | July 27th - 28th | FREE | |
| Port Hood | 5 - 8 | BEC | July 27th - 28th | FREE |
| Port Hawkesbury | 1 - 4 | TEC |
Aug 2nd - 3rd Full |
FREE |
| Sherbrooke | 5 - 8 | SMECA | Aug 2nd - 3rd | FREE |
| Port Hawkesbury | 5 - 8 | TEC |
Aug 4th - 5th FULL |
FREE |
| Sherbrooke | 1 - 4 | SMECA | Aug 4th - 5th | FREE |
| Louisdale | 1 - 4 | RECA | Aug 8th - 9th | FREE |
| Whycocomagh | 5 - 8 | WEC | Aug 8th - 9th | FREE |
| Louisdale | 5 - 8 | RECA | CANCELLED | FREE |
| Whycocomagh | 1 - 4 | WEC | Aug 10th - 11th | FREE |
To Register:
- To register for camps in Guysborough, Canso, and Monastery please contact SchoolPlus Community Outreach Worker Amanda Millar by email
- To register for camps in Sherbrooke please contact SchoolsPlus Community Outreach Worker Jenna Cameron by email or phone (902) 631-6068
- To register for camps in Inverness please contact SchoolsPlus Community Outreach Worker Diane MacDonald by email or phone (902) 258-7372
- To register for camps in St Peter's, Port Hood, Port Hawkesbury, Louisdale, and Whycocomagh please click the link for the camp you wish to register for found in the Community Camp schedule above. Online registration begins Friday May 13th at 9am.
Camp Pricing
Camp fees are indicated in the camp schedule and can be paid by cash or cheque made out to X-Chem Outreach. For Summer 2022 we are requesting that camp fees are paid on the first day of the camp. Codmaker camps are being offered for free for Summer 2022.
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
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