This information is from 2018. Check out the Family Fun Edmonton Summer Camp Guide.

Remember when going to summer camp meant sleeping on the equivalent of a decrepit gym mat and making rickety Popsicle-stick crafts? Yeah, me too. The summer camp scene is a new world for today’s youth, and NAIT is leading the way with exciting and innovative offerings to give your kids a taste of the future.

There are Recreation and Sport camps for active and athletic kids; Skill Development camps like baking, cooking, photography and web design; and Career Pathway camps that give participants a chance to test drive potential future jobs. NAIT’s four and five-day camps help kids improve fitness; explore art, science and technology; and develop new skills but above all they’re FUN!

Parents and participants alike can look forward to the extras a NAIT camp offers. Exciting field trips are included in select camps, and kids can opt-in to the tasty NAIT lunch program. Most camps run 8:30am to 4pm, and early drop-off and after-camp pickup are available.

Registration is now open for all of NAIT’s Summer Camps, and can be completed online, in person, by phone or by e-mail. Payment is required to reserve spots.

 

 

CAREER PATHWAY CAMPS:

3D Creator Camp (14-17 years): Become part of the Maker Movement! Students enrolled in this camp will learn basic electrical, Computer Aided Drafting (CAD), and assembly principles to take a project from prototype to completion. Runs July 30-Aug 3. 

Intro to Heavy Equipment Operator (Spruce Grove Campus) (14-17 years): This camp allows students to build the focus and dexterity needed to properly operate many different types of machinery while understanding the science behind crane/hoisting and other types of mechanized leverage. Runs July 9-13.

Journey Girls (Girls only) (11-14 years): This all-girls camp offers hands-on exploration of the trades. Get ready to walk a steel beam, bend iron, build a car, operate a crane and make a sprinkler. Take home your creations and impress your family and friends. Runs July 16-20. 

Longboard Construction Camp (14-17 years): Create your own completely custom longboard. Learn carpentry, millwork and assembly skills, and take home a one-of-a-kind project at the end of the week. Runs July 9-13, July 16-20 & July 30-Aug 3. 

Intro to Drone Building and Racing Camp (14-17 years): Enter the ever-changing world of drones and drone racing! Build, tune and fly your own drone, plus learn the rules for recreational drone use. Runs July 3-6. 

Non-Destructive Testing Exploration Camp (14-17 years): Discover the secrets of Non-Destructive Testing. Explore techniques, materials and equipment in the NDT lab in the newest building on the NAIT campus. 2-day camp, runs Aug 7-8.

 

DIGITAL MEDIA CAMPS:

Film Makers Camp (9-11 & 12-14 years): Write and produce your own video using easy-to-learn cameras and editing software. This camp also includes plenty of recreational activities, so bring runners and a swimsuit. Runs Aug 13-17. 

Digital Photography Camp (9-11 & 12-14 years): Take a campus “photo safari” as you learn photography techniques including exposure control, lighting, composition and more. Plus, spend half the day enjoying NAIT’s recreational facilities. Runs July 23-27.

Web Design Camp (9-11 & 12-14 years): Explore some of the internet’s best websites for kids – and learn how to build your own. Not all the time is spent behind the computer, so bring your runners and swimsuit too. Runs July 9-13.

Computer Game Design Level 1 (9-11 & 12-14 years): Design a cool computer game, and take home a copy that you can play and share with family and friends. Not all the time is spent behind the computer, so bring your runners and swimsuit too. Runs July 16-20.

Computer Game Design Level 2 (9-11 & 12-14 years): Build on what you learned in Computer Game Design Level 1 to take your technology skills to the next level. Not all the time is spent behind the computer, so bring your runners and swimsuit too. Runs July 23-27.

Manga/Anime Drawing Camp (9-11 & 12-14 years): Learn all the artistic techniques used to draw characters in the Manga/Anime style. This camp includes a recreational portion, and wraps up with an all-day field trip to Animethon 24 at the Shaw Conference Centre. Runs Tuesday to Saturday, Aug 7-11.

Stop Motion Animation Camp (9-11 & 12-14 years): Use Lego, construction paper, Play-Doh or Post-It Notes to develop, film, and edit a one-minute long stop motion movie. This camp also includes recreational activities, so bring runners and a swimsuit. Runs Aug 20-24.

Animation Camp (9-11 & 12-14 years): Create 2D cartoon characters and animate them within a scene. This camp also includes recreational activities, so bring runners and a swimsuit. Runs July 30-Aug 3.

CULINARY CAMPS:

Junior Chefs (7-9, 10-12 & 12-14 years): Young chefs will learn to make simple, yet creative dishes, and take them home at the end of the day to impress their families. Don’t worry – the whole day isn’t spent in the kitchen – bring your runners and swimsuits too. Runs July 16-20 (7-9 years), July 23-27 (10-12 years), July 30-Aug 3 (7-9 & 12-14 years), & Aug 7-10 (10-12years).

Junior Bakers (7-9, 10-12 & 12-14 years): This is the camp young bakers “knead” to take! Craft breads, cookies, muffins and cakes – plus, spend half the day enjoying the recreational facilities, including the pool. Runs July 3-6 (7-9 years), July 9-13 (10-12 years), & July 16-20 (12-14 years).

SPORT CAMPS: 

Badminton (10-17 years): Learn from highly-qualified coaches and NAIT Ooks athletes to improve your badminton skills. This camp wraps up with a tournament where prizes will be awarded. Runs July 30-Aug 3.

Volleyball – Jump Up! (11-14 years): This camp will focus on skill technique and competitive practice to take your game to the next level.  Runs Aug 7-10.

Volleyball – Prep Up! (14-17 years): This camp is a great way to perfect technique and hone fitness for the upcoming volleyball season. Runs Aug 13-17.

Volleyball/Basketball Combo Camp (8-15 years): Designed for multi-sport enthusiasts who want to develop individual skills and team play in both basketball and volleyball. Runs Aug 27-31.

HOCKEY CAMPS:

NAIT’s hockey camps offer everything from introductory-level instruction for beginner players, to comprehensive programs for advanced players, including power skating, on-ice drills and off-ice conditioning.

Pre-Novice: Runs 9am-10am, Aug 13-17 & Aug 20-24.

Novice: Runs 10:15am-3:15pm, Aug 7-10 & Aug 20-24.

Atom: Runs 11:30am-4:45pm, Aug 7-10 & Aug 20-24, & 10:15am-3:15pm, Aug 13-17.

Pee-Wee: Runs 11:30am-4:45pm, Aug 13-17.

 

RECREATION CAMPS:

Mini Ooks (5-6 & 7-8 years): Play the day away, inside and out. Make a splash in the NAIT pool, hit the gym for sports and games, and even get crafty with a variety of art projects. This camp includes a field trip to the Telus World of Science. Runs all summer.

G-Force (Girls only)(11-14 years): Be inspired to be fearless! Try activities that build confidence, body image and strength, like kickboxing and self-defence, while also nurturing a sense of balance with yoga and relaxation. This camp includes a field trip to Jump 360. Runs July 16-20 & Aug 20-24.

Rad Camp Extreme (9-12 years):  This camp is non-stop fun for perpetual motion kids! Try paintballing, skateboarding, bowling, laser tag, rock climbing and a trip to Jump 360. Plus, the week ends with a day spent at the World Waterpark. Runs all summer except July 23-27 & Aug 7-10.

Art Attack (9-12 years): Creative kids can hone their skills in a variety of mediums, from clay and sculpture to drawing and portraits. This camp also includes plenty of active play, so bring your runners, and swimsuit too. Runs July 30-Aug 3.

Youth in Design (10-14 years): Budding young architects and designers will learn the tricks of the trade for bringing colours and objects together to build beautiful spaces. This camp also includes plenty of active play, so bring your runners, and swimsuit too. Runs Aug 7-10.

Summer Dance (8-11 years): From ballet and jazz, to modern, hip hop and more, this camps offers the perfect chance to explore a wide variety of dance forms. Not all the time will be spent in the studio – participants will also get the chance to hit the pool, gym and the great outdoors. Runs July 23-27 & Aug 13-17.

Fun Fitness (Boys only)(9-12 years): Boxing, gymnastics, rock climbing, kickboxing, and a trip to Jump 360 – this camp is ideal for active boys. Bonus – one day will be spent exploring and hiking through Edmonton’s river valley. Runs July 16-20 & Aug 20-24.

Street Performers (6-8 & 9-12 years): Perfect for performers, this camp includes drama, miming, singing, dance and tricks, plus creative projects like mask making and face painting. Wrap up the week with a trip to the Edmonton Street Performers Festival. Runs July 9-13.

Multi-Sports Camps (9-12 years): Like variety? This is the camp for you! Play 3-on-3 basketball, volleyball, football and soccer, plus other games, activities and plenty of pool time. Runs all summer.

Sport Olympics (8-10 years): Designed for the Olympic enthusiast, this camp includes team basketball, volleyball, soccer, floor hockey, badminton, and handball. Runs July 23-27 & Aug 20-24.

 

NAIT Summer Camps 2018

Where: Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, 11762 – 106 Street, Edmonton

Phone: 780-471-7713

E-mail: recreation@nait.ca

In-person registration: Campus Recreation Services, Office O-117

Website: www.nait.ca