Youth Skilled Trades Camps

Learn about free skilled trades camps for youth at NSCC campuses.

Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency's Youth Skilled Trades Camps provide hands-on experiences for youth in grades 7 through 9 across the province to discover skilled trades at no cost. Explore a new trade each day - such as carpentry, welding, automotive service repair, culinary and more - and discover careers that shape our communities.

Learn about March Break camps

Why attend?

Experience lots of variety with new activities each day.
Take part in hands-on learning led by NSCC faculty.
Try out different trades and discover which ones you like most.
Get an early start exploring what skilled trades careers are like.
See what it’s like to learn trades at a college campus.

What’s a typical day like?

Arrive to begin at 9 am.
Try a trade during a hands-on learning workshop. Explore a different trade each day.
Participate in fun, teambuilding activities.
Participate in safety training. Topics include safe tool use, personal protective equipment (PPE), potential hazards and more.
Learn about trades careers in Nova Scotia.
Wrap up at 4 pm.

Additional information

Lunch and snacks are provided.
All personal protective equipment (PPE) is provided.
Take home what you build and receive camp swag and giveaways.

March Break Camps

Week-long March Break Youth Skilled Trades Camps for youth in grades 7 through 9 take place at 3 NSCC campuses:

Camp details

Cost: Free
Date: March 10 to 14, 2025
Time: 9 am to 4 pm (early drop-off is available at 8 am and late pick-up until 5 pm)
Capacity: 60 campers in grades 7 through 9 per camp

How to register

Once you've registered, you'll receive an email with a link to an online form to fill out.
Once your form has been filled out and submitted, you'll receive a confirmation email that your camper has been enrolled.

FAQs

How do I register multiple campers?

To register multiple campers online, you must create a separate account for each camper using a unique email address. You cannot re-use the same email address to register multiple campers.

I don't have access to computer. Is there another way to register?

Yes, you can register by phone or in person at the campus where your preferred camp is taking place. Learn about registration options

The camp is full. Is there a waitlist?

Yes, short waitlists will be put into place as camps fill. If there is room on the waitlist, you'll be added to it through the online registration system or by phone or in person (depending on how you choose to register). When the waitlist is full, the camp will appear full online.

How can I learn about future camps?

Join our mailing list to learn about future camps.

Youth Skilled Trades Camps are funded by the Government of Nova Scotia and delivered in partnership with NSCC. Learn more about Actions to Accelerate Skilled Trades Growth.