Step into Nature at Land Camp
Spend your summer exploring the land, learning from Elders, and taking on new challenges at Land Camp.
Land Camp is an immersive experience on the land at Asitu’lɨsk. Guided by the principles of Netukulimk (living in harmony with the land) and Etuaptmumk (“Two-Eyed Seeing”), youth take part in hands-on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) workshops, cultural teachings, and leadership challenges that deepen their connection to the land.
Summer camps registration for 2026 is open now!
What You’ll Experience
Experience 10 days of adventure and learning in the beautiful forests, lake, and lodge at Asitu’lɨsk.
- Spend time with Elders and Knowledge Holders, learning through storytelling, language, and ceremony.
- Take part in land-based activities and outdoor adventures like foraging, plant identification, canoeing, and fishing.
- Get hands-on with science and technology through workshops in soil analysis, animation, and natural dyes.
- Build leadership skills through team challenges, group projects, and campfire reflections.
Guided by Etuaptmumk
Guided by the principles of Etuaptmumk and Netukulimk, Land Camp weaves together Indigenous knowledge and contemporary STEAM learning.
Whether you’re testing water quality, identifying plants, or carving wood, you’ll explore the deep connections between culture, sustainability, and science. By blending both perspectives, you’ll gain new skills, confidence, and a deeper understanding of what it means to live in balance with the land.
Earn a Personal Development Credit
Land Camp is an accredited program that allows high school students in Nova Scotia to earn a 0.5 Personal Development Credit in Leadership, counting toward your high school graduation.
Note that camp programming is the same no matter which part of Atlantic Canada you’re joining us from!
Land Camp 2026
July 2-11, 2026 | Bridgewater, NS
Check out some of this year’s land camp activities and join our email list to be notified when registration opens!
- Navigate the land through orienteering and a scavenger hunt.
- Explore water stewardship through science, ceremony, and traditional knowledge.
- Get creative with beading, plant dyes, and photography.
- Gain leadership skills through team challenges and spending time with Elders and Knowledge Keepers.
- Embark on outdoor adventures like hiking, fishing, and shelter-making.
Our Supporters
Land Camp is made possible through the support, guidance, and generosity of many individuals and organizations.
We are especially grateful to our partners Tim Hortons and Scotiabank Rise for their commitment to empowering Indigenous youth.
Our deepest gratitude to the Indigenous Knowledge Keepers and Elders whose teachings ensure that Land Camp remains culturally grounded, honouring the deep relationships Indigenous Peoples have with the land and waters.
We also appreciate the many community contributors, organizations and individuals, who generously share their skills, knowledge, and time to create a meaningful experience for our youth.
Frequently Asked Questions
For more information about this program, contact us at camps@ulnooweg.ca.
How much does it cost?
All expenses during the program—including travel, meals, and accommodations—are covered. Depending on resources available, we may also be able to help with travel to and from pick-up locations.
Who can apply?
This program is open to Indigenous youth (ages 15-18) living in Atlantic Canada. This includes Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, and PEI.
Your home community can be outside of Atlantic Canada, but you must currently live in the region to apply.
Can I get support with travel?
Our goal is to make this opportunity available to Indigenous youth across Atlantic Canada. Depending on resources available, we may be able to help with travel to and from pick-up locations.
Reach out to us at camps@ulnooweg.ca to enquire.
What is a Nova Scotia Personal Development Credit?
A Personal Development Credit is a high school credit awarded to students in Nova Scotia who complete an approved course or program in Arts, Languages, or Leadership through a recognized organization. These credits appear on a student’s transcript and count toward graduation, recognizing learning achievements outside the traditional school system.
Land camp allows participants to earn a 0.5 Personal Development Credit in Leadership.
For more information about Personal Development Credits, visit the Nova Scotia Education & Early Childhood Development website here.
How do I claim my Nova Scotia Personal Development Credit?
After you have completed all requirements and received your certificate provided by Ulnooweg Education Centre, you must fill in a Personal Development Credit Student Notification Form.
We will send you everything you need to know once you are enrolled in camp. Please note you must be a student in Nova Scotia to be eligible for a personal development credit.
For more information about Personal Development Credits, visit the Nova Scotia Education & Early Childhood Development website here.