The X-Chem Outreach Program is proud to offer the return of our ever popular Chemistry and Science Camps! The summer X-SCITEMENT series will consist of both chemistry and science camps as well as a computer camp and an All Girls science camp. All camps are hosted by X-Chem and take place in a lab at St. Francis Xavier University.
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 and Discovery groups will be exploring the worlds of chemistry, biology, physics, geology, engineering and much more! This year all of the activities will be different from those done last year!
Some of the exciting things going on this year during the grade 5-8 Chemistry Camp include an environmental science project, organic reactions, electrochemistry, and you will carry out some acid/base titrations! The grade 5-8 Science Camp has a Marine Science theme where campers can explore marine animals, nautical applications, chemistry of sea water and the atmosphere above it, pollution, navigation and astronomy through demonstrations and hands on activities.
Each camp is geared towards the different age groups with challenges varying from beginner to advanced. Campers should be registered in the camps for the grade which they have just completed, ie. a child finishing Grade 2 should be enrolled in a Grade 1-2 camp. Exceptions can be made, within reason.
Summer Schedule 2012
Camp Location: St FX Physical Science Centre, Antigonish
| CAMP | GRADES | TYPE | DATES | CAMP FEE |
| Elements | Grades 1-2 | Chemistry (4 Days) | July 3rd - 6th | $50 |
| Bits & Bytes | Grades 5-8 | Computer Science | July 9th - 13th | $60 |
| Atoms | Grades 3-4 | Chemistry | July 9th - 13th | $60 |
| Molecules | Grades 5-8 | Chemistry | July 16th - 20th | $60 |
| Pipet's | Grades 1-4 | Girl’s Science | July 23th - 27th | $60 |
| Trail Blazer | Grades 1-2 | Science (4 days) | August 7th - 10th | $50 |
| Adventure | Grades 3-4 | Science | August 13th - 17th | $60 |
| Discovery | Grades 5-8 | Marine Science | August 20th - 24th | $60 |
* Please note the Chemistry 1-2 and Science 1-2 camps start on a Tuesday, due to the Monday holidays.
This year X-Chem also offers various satellite science camps!
| CAMP LOCATION | GRADES | TYPE | DATES | CAMP FEE |
| Canso (2 days) | Grade 5-8 | Science | TBA | $25 |
| Canso (3 days) | Grades 1-4 | Science | TBA | $35 |
| Guysborough (2 days) | Grade 5-8 | Science | TBA | $25 |
| Guysborough (3 days) | Grades 1-4 | Science | TBA | $35 |
| New Glasgow (4 days) | Grades 1-4 | Science | TBA | $60 |
| Mulgrave (2 days) | Grade 5-8 | Science | TBA | $25 |
| Mulgrave (3 days) | Grades 1-4 | Science | TBA | $35 |
| Sherbrooke (2 days) | Grade 5-8 | Science | TBA | $25 |
| Sherbrooke (3 days) | Grade 1-4 | Science | TBA | $35 |
X-Chem will also be hosting camps for Aboriginal students!
| CAMP LOCATION | GRADES | TYPE | DATES |
| Pictou Landing | Open | Science | TBA |
| Paq’ntkek (4 days only) | Open | Science | TBA |
| Potlotek | Open | Science | TBA |
| Sydney (Coast Guard College) | Grades 9-10 | Marine Science | TBA |
Camp hours are from 9am to 3pm, Monday through Friday unless otherwise specified.
Pricing
Multi-Camp discount: Fee will be reduced by 5$ for each additional camp a camper attends.
ie. One Camp: $60.00, Two Camps: $115.00 (when paid for together)
Family Discount: Fee will be reduced by $5 for each additional sibling (ie. Child One: $60, Child Two: $55, Child Three: $50). Family Discount not available for New Glasgow campers.
We believe every child should have the opportunity to attend summer camp. Bursaries are available to help with fees if necessary.
Camp T’s will be available and must be prepaid at a cost of $14 each.
DEADLINES
The following deadlines are for ordering Tshirts. Camp T-shirt’s will not be available to those participants accepted after this deadline.
St.FX Chemistry Camps All Grade Levels and Grade 5-8 Computer camp: June 8th, 2011
St.FX Girls Science Camp: June 29th, 2011
St.FX Science Camps All Grade Levels: July 13th, 2011
Camp Registration is advised to be as early as possible. Registration will cease once camps are full.
Canso, Mulgrave, Sherbrooke Tshirt deadline: TBA
New Glasgow, Guyborough Tshirt deadline: TBA
ONLINE REGISTRATION
If you wish to register online for a camp at the Physical Sciences Centre at StFX please click here.
If you wish to register online for a satellite camp please click here.
You will receive confirmation of registration via the email address you provide.
MAIL / FAX REGISTRATION
For the Antigonish (St. FX) Camps:
Printable Application Form
For Satellite Camps:
Printable Application Form
Please complete the above form and mail it to:
X-Chem Outreach
Dept. of Chemistry
St. Francis Xavier University
Box 5000
Antigonish, Nova Scotia
B2G 2W5
Alternatively, you may fax your application to: 902-867-2414
Or email: xchem@stfx.ca
For more information on camps located in Guysborough, Mulgrave, Sherbrooke, or Canso:
Please contact SchoolsPlus
Marguerite MacGillivray, Phone: (902) 533-4046
Andrea MacDonald, Phone:(902) 631-2414
For the New Glasgow Camp:
Please contact Laura at New Glasgow Recreation
Phone: 1-902-755-4398
Local Sponsors
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Actua
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