Ocean-based Learning Program

IT’S BACK! Calling all ocean-loving, marine-minded, adventure-seeking Indigenous youth to come and experience a 10-day Ocean-based Learning program. Enjoy fun-filled days exploring coastal waters and soaking up STEAM activities at the Huntsman Marine Science Centre, followed by snorkeling adventures through breathtaking eel-grass meadows on the white sand beaches of Mi’kma’ki’s south shore and sea-kayaking around the LaHave Islands.

DETAILS

Date: August 19-28, 2024

Drop off location:
12-12:30 pm at the McDonald’s Restaurant, located at 222 Main St, Sackville, NB

Pick up Location:
Ulnooweg Education Centre Office
5121 Sackville Street – Suite 401
Halifax, Nova Scotia

For: Indigenous Youth ages 15-18

Cost: FREE. All accommodations including travel, meals and hotel are covered for participants.

Registration for Oceans Camp 2024 is open!

_Archived 2024 Oceans Camp Registration

This program is for ocean-loving, marine-minded, adventure-seeking Indigenous youth living in Atlantic Canada.

Participant Name *

First

Last

Preferred pronoun *

• She/Her
• Him/He
• They/Them/Nekm
• Other

Contact Email *

Primary Address *

Address Line 1

City

State / Province / Region

Postal Code

Do you self-identify as Indigenous? *

• Yes
• No

What Indigenous community are you affiliated with? *

Contact Phone *

If the participant doesn’t have a phone, you can put the parent phone number here.

Age *––15161718

Parent/Guardian Information

Parent/Guardian Name *

First

Last

Parent/Guardian Email *

Parent/Guardian Phone *

If different than above, this is to ensure we have all the contact details in case of an emergency.

The best way to contact you is: *

• Phone
• Email
• Text

As a parent/guardian for my child under 18 yrs of age, I give them permission to take part in this camp. *

• I agree and give permission for my child to participate
• Media Release: I give my permission for Ulnooweg to take photo or video of my child participating in the camp
• I do not give permission for media release

Health card number *

We ask this in case of any medical emergency.

Band number

This can be the participant or the caregiver’s band or status number. In case of any medical emergency, this information may be requested by hospitals for health insurance purposes.

Food Allergies or Dietary Concerns *

Medical conditions, mental health concerns, phobia, fears, and suggestions to make your child more comfortable.

Please elaborate on any condition that may affect your child’s ability to participate in activities. This can be physical, mental, or behavioural.

Medications

Ulnooweg is not permitted to administer medicine to your participant. Staff are permitted to store medications and supervise your participant when they are taking medicine. Please notify Ulnooweg of any medications that are brought to the program so that we can ensure the participant health and behavioural information is current.

In 2-3 paragraphs, tell us why you’re interested in participating in this camp. For example, what past experiences or future goals have contributed to your learning journey so far? How can participating in this camp help you with your future goals? *

Please have the participant fill out this question.

Additional Comments or Questions:

Please feel free to take the time to further provide things that interest your youth or what their future aspirations might be to help us better guide and engage your youth while in our care.

How did you learn about this program? Choose the options that apply. *

• Google Search
• Social Media
• Newspaper
• Community Newsletter
• TV
• Website
• From my teacher/support staff
• From a friend
• Other

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