Upcoming Camps

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.

Camps are 2 days in length and limited to 10 youth to follow Covid-19 protocols.  For Summer 2021 youth must be students at schools within Antigonish County in order to attend our camps at StFX.  At this time MASKS ARE MANDATORY! 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.​

**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:

- REGISTRATION DETAILS COMING SOON!

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!  

To Register:

REGISTRATION DETAILS COMING SOON!

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. 

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

Camp T-shirts are available for all camps at an additional cost of $15.  They are not included with camp fees in order to give the option of ordering a T-shirt.  Not all campers will order a T-shirt.  The following deadlines are for ordering T-shirts. Camp T-shirt’s will not be available to those who register after the T-Shirt Deadlines.