Summer Camp registration 2026 is open!

We invite Indigenous youth aged 15-18 to apply for Ulnooweg’s Summer Camp Programs. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at camps@ulnooweg.ca.

Which camps would you like to apply for?
If you are applying to more than one camp, which one excites you most?

Participant Information

Participant Name
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Please note that applicants must be between the ages of 15-18 when camp begins. If the participant is currently 14 but will be 15 years old when camp begins, please enter 15.
Do you self-identify as Indigenous?
This program is open to Indigenous youth living in Atlantic Canada (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, PEI). You must belong to an Indigenous community in Canada (i.e. First Nations, Metis, Inuit). 
Please note that to be eligible for this camp, the applicant must belong to an Indigenous community in Canada (i.e. First Nations, Metis, Inuit). 
What is the best way to contact you (the participant)?
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Parent/Guardian Information

Parent/Guardian Name
Parent/Guardian Email
The best way to contact you is...
Please tell us briefly why you would like to come to camp. E.g. does this align with a special interest you have? Does it help you achieve a personal goal?

Project Submission

Please have the youth applicant complete this section. We are looking for genuine, authentic responses from applicants. Using AI or providing responses not created by youth applicants may negatively impact acceptance.

With limited spots available, participants will be selected based on their project submissions. If you prefer to complete your project submission in Mi’kmaw, please contact our camp Program Coordinator, Denise Whynot at dwhynot@ulnooweg.ca.

Please write/create your submission based on one of the following prompts.

Option 1: Describe your perfect camp experience—what skills do you want to learn, and what hands-on activities are you most excited about?

Option 2: What makes a great leader? Do you see yourself as one in the future? Why or why not?

Option 3: What are your hopes for the future? Where do you see yourself when you grow up, and how does this camp connect to your goals?

For your response, please choose one of the following formats:

  • A written response (250–500 words)
  • A 2-5 minute video
  • A creative piece (new or previously created), such as a drawing, painting, poetry, songwriting, sculpture, beadwork, or another artistic form

If you are submitting a creative piece, provide a brief description of your creative piece (max 150 words) that explains how it relates to the question selected above.

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Forms & Waivers
If your child is accepted into camp, we will email you all the forms and waivers needed to participate.
How did you hear about this camp?
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Learn more about our summer camps:

We offer unique camps that blend STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) education with Indigenous teachings. These camps provide Indigenous youth in Atlantic Canada with immersive experiences alongside Elders, Knowledge Keepers, scientists, and industry professionals. They are completely free, with all accommodations, meals, and travel covered.

Pathways to Post-Secondary Camp

Engage in hands-on STEAM learning, connect with Indigenous supports, and explore your next steps after high school.

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Grandmother Maple at Asitu’lɨsk

Land Camp

Spend your summer exploring the land, learning from Elders, and building leadership skills.

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Youth snorkels at UEC summer camp

Oceans Camp

Get out on the water and discover the ocean through Indigenous knowledge and science.

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