Explore skilled trades through free day camps for youth at NSCC campuses.
As part of the Government of Nova Scotia’s Actions to Accelerate Skilled Trades Growth, the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency is providing funding for Youth Skilled Trades Camps across the province in partnership with NSCC.
Youth ages 12 to 15 are invited to try out skilled trades for free in a safe, fun and interactive learning environment.
NSCC faculty will provide hands-on learning in carpentry, welding, metal fabrication, plumbing, automotive, cooking and more at a series of 5-day camps held at campuses across the province in July and August.
Why attend?
- Lots of variety with new activities each day.
- Try out different trades and discover which ones you like most.
- Take part in hands-on learning and take home what you build.
- Get an early start exploring what a skilled trades career is like.
- See what it’s like to learn a trade at a college campus.
Camp schedule
Register now for the following camps in partnership with Skills Canada – Nova Scotia:
July 8 to 12
Pictou Campus in Stellarton
Full - no longer accepting registrations
July 15 to 19
Annapolis Valley Campus in Middleton
Full - no longer accepting registrations
July 22 to 26
Strait Area Campus in Port Hawkesbury
Full - no longer accepting registrations
August 19 to 23
Institute of Technology Campus in Halifax
Full - no longer accepting registrations
What’s a typical day like?
- Arrive to begin at 9 am
- Take a campus tour and learn about College trades programs
- Learn about safety, including safe tool use, so you’re prepared for the day
- Try out a trade during a hands-on learning workshop with NSCC faculty
- Take a break and socialize with friends
- Learn new skills through activities and presentations by trades professionals
- Wrap up at 4 pm
Additional information
- Early drop-offs and late pick-ups are available
- Lunch and snacks are provided
- All personal protective equipment (PPE) is provided
Note that you will include details relevant to the above upon registration.
Community partner camps
A special thanks to community partners for supporting additional camps. Contact us at for more information on these camps, hosted by NSCC campuses throughout the province:
- The Africadian Empowerment Academy Youth Skilled Trades Camp
- Black Educator Association Youth Skilled Trades Camp
- Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia Skilled Trades Camp
- MacPhee Centre for Creative Learning Youth Skilled Trades Camp
- Mi’kmaw Kina’matnewey Youth Skilled Trades Camp
- Nova Scotia Indigenous Tourism Enterprise Network Youth Skilled Trades Camp
- Nova Scotia Construction Sector Council Youth Skilled Trades Camps
Youth Skilled Trades Camps are made possible through funding support from the Government of Nova Scotia.
