The transition to post-secondary education, particularly when it requires living in an urban environment, brings both opportunities and challenges. Pre-Collegiate Camp offers immersive, fun experiences that show participants what life can be like as a post-secondary student.
About the Pre-Collegiate Program
Pre-Collegiate Camp provides Indigenous youth in grades 10-12 with engaging and interactive programs in STEAM learning (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) to explore topics they’re interested in, discover educational pathways, and build relationships with peers and industry professionals. The program incorporates activities to help develop skills in professional development and experiences such as lab tours, special presentations, and field trips.
There is no charge for those selected to be a part of this program. All accommodations including travel, meals and hotel are covered for participants.
Pre-Collegiate Camp is supported by Natural Science and Engineering Research of Canada (NSERC), Ulnooweg Indigenous Communities Foundation, and Dalhousie University.
For more information about this program, contact us at camps@ulnooweg.ca.
Igniting entrepreneurial spirit at Pre-Collegiate Camp 2024
This year, our focus was on showcasing how STEAM education can pave the way to entrepreneurship and careers in innovative industries.
2024 Program Highlights:
- Meeting the Innovators: We met with inspiring innovators from various industries ranging from space tech to urban planning to agricultural science and gained invaluable insights into how STEAM skills can translate into successful career pathways.
- Connecting with Indigenous student supports: We connected with Elders and organizations that support Indigenous students and youth in Halifax, such as the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre and Indigenous student supports on campuses.
- Amazing Race Kjipuktuk: We embarked on a city-wide adventure, solving clues and tackling challenges that tested participants’ teamwork and creativity.
- Tidal-Bore Rafting: We felt the adrenaline as we navigated the tides of the Shubenacadie River.
Program Details:
Date:
July 2-10, 2024
Location:
Halifax, NS
Cost:
Free
Accommodations:
Dalhousie University
This program is brought to you by Ulnooweg Education Centre in partnership with Dalhousie Innovation Hub and supported by NSERC (Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada).
Program Highlights:
- Networking opportunities
- Urban exploration
- Cultural programming
- Community connections
- Dorm living experience
- College & university tours
- Laboratory & workplace tours
Registration for our 2024 program is closed for the year.
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Enriched STEAM Curriculum
Enriched STEAM Curriculum
This interactive digital skills-based curriculum series is focused on introducing Indigenous students in grades 4-12 to the core fundamentals of coding, robotics, big data, artificial intelligence, animation, web development, and 3D modeling.
Math with Dash
Math with Dash
In combination with the versatile and ever-popular Dash Robots, this hands-on curriculum series focuses on advancing numeracy skills and mashing it up with the foundations of learning in robotics and coding. Teachers will gain valuable skills in effectively utilizing digital devices like Dash, while gaining experience in coding and robotics.
Project-Based Science
Project-Based Science
From building garbage-eating robots to exploring fields of applied oceanic science, the Project-Based Science program offers advanced educational opportunities for youth to explore science in a fun and unique way while helping to build skill advancement in STEAM career paths.