Summer 2026

Nominations for our overnight summer 2026 camps in Nova Scotia are now OPEN!

Please note: a previous email included incorrect dates for our Intermediate Programs. The dates below reflect the correct and most up-to-date schedule.

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Our overnight summer programs are offered at three age ranges: Junior (9-12), Intermediate (12-15) and Advanced (15-18); in two subject streams: marine biology and wildlife conservation. Participants may attend only one program per summer and may complete the programs in any order unless otherwise noted.

All programs are:

Based in Nova Scotia
Pay-what-you-can
Nomination-based, participants must be nominated by an adult who knows them well
Taught by women & under-represented genders in science
Open to girls+ (girls and under-represented genders) ages 9-18 who live in the Maritime provinces (NB, NS, PEI) and who also meet our nomination criteria
Small, with only 10-15 participants
Welcoming, inclusive environments
Primarily outdoors
Overnight, either camping or staying in cabins
Designed for all skill levels – no prior knowledge is required

All programs feature:

Hands-on learning in a fun & casual environment
Mentorship from women & under-represented genders in STEM
Exciting and memorable activities that inspire a love for STEM & the environment
Learning about careers in the program’s field

Transportation:

Participants are required to find their own way to and from the program locations, however there are options for those who don’t have transportation available. Carpooling with other participants based nearby is often possible, and staff are sometimes able to assist depending where participants need to be picked up from/dropped off to.

Special Notes for Summer 2026:

Since our Founder & Executive Director Julia is on maternity leave, we will be offering a reduced year of programming, including fewer overnight summer programs. In an effort to accommodate as many participants as we can and maintain our high programming standards, we will be accepting a maximum of 15 participants in each program (up from 12). Additionally, we will be offering 8 day-long field trips in July and August, which require no nomination and are open registration. Participants who are not accepted into an overnight program will be given early access to field trip registration. Field trips will be announced in June.

Junior (ages 9-12)

🐢 Junior Wildlife Conservation: Kejimkujik National Park & Historic Site

June 13-14 | 2 days, overnight | Kejimkujik National Park & Historic Site, NS

🦞 Junior Marine Biology Level I

July 7-8 | 2 days, overnight | Wolfville/Blomidon Provincial Park, NS

🐟 Junior Marine Biology Level II

July 14-15 | 2 days, overnight | Wolfville/Blomidon Provincial Park, NS

🎣 Junior Marine Biology Level III

July 27-28 | 2 days, overnight | Walton/Smileys Provincial Park, NS

Intermediate (ages 12-15)

🐋 Intermediate Marine Biology

August 4-6 | 3 days, overnight | Lunenburg, NS

🐤 Intermediate Wildlife Conservation: Bon Portage

August 13-16 | 4 days, overnight | Bon Portage Island (near Barrington), NS

Advanced (ages 15-18)

🦈 Advanced Marine Biology: Shark Conservation

July 21-23 | 3 days, overnight | Lunenburg, NS

Nomination Criteria

Nominees that meet at least one of the following criteria are prioritized for selection:

Comes from a disadvantaged background (“low income”)
Comes from an under-represented racial background (BIPOC, or Black, Indigenous, or Person of Colour)
Is of an under-represented gender identity (transgender, non-binary, genderfluid, and more)
Is a first generation immigrant (immigrated to Canada)

Nominees who do not meet one of the above-listed priority criteria, but are passionate about STEM/the environment or are otherwise interested in our programs, are absolutely welcome. Please complete a nomination and note that many of our participants are in this category.

To advance our mission, 50% of seats in all programs are reserved for participants who meet one or more of our priority criteria. Remaining seats are filled with participants who are passionate about STEM and/or the environment or otherwise interested in our programs.