Looking for Nova Scotia March Break Camps 2019? Here’s what’s going on for children and families during March Break on the mainland, March 18-22.
ART
Art Gallery of Nova Scotia
Halifax
March Break Art Classes
March 18-22. Non-members $130/week for half-days; $260/week for full-day classes (+HST). Family Memberships receive a 10% discount. Pre-registration required: 902-424-5280
For ages 5 to 12. Choose from the following themes: Mix it Up, Paint it Up, Clay it Up, Print it Up.
Creative Kids Education Centre March Break Camps
Hammonds Plains
March 18-22, 8:45am-3:45pm.
For ages 3-4: Full week $185, Single day $38
For ages 5-12: Full week $150, Single day $32
Choose from: Space is the Place, Retreat Week, Multi Sport Madness, and Roblox Regatta themes.
March Break Sewing Series at Atlantic Fabric
Dartmouth
My Patchwork Quilt
March 18-22 9:30-12:00, $100
Aimed at children aged 8-14, however everyone is welcome.
A slightly more complicated quilt project for children; learn the basics in addition to basic block construction, sandwiching, very basic machine quilting and how to bind. Ask for supply list when registering.
Ross Creek March Break Art Camps
Canning
For ages 4-16. March 18-23 from 9am-5pm.$70 per day or $325 for all 5 days Lunch and snacks provided at no extra cost. Bus service is an additional $15 per day or $70 per week.
Many different programs to choose from, including clay, space, prehistoric, Broadway, comics, writing, drumming, and more.
CODING
Artech Studios MARCH BREAK CAMPS!
Halifax – NSCC Institute of Technology
March 18-22, 9am-4pm. $299. Register at the link above, call 902-579-3317 for more info
Reach for the Stars – Get Animated for Ages 7-12 (stop motion animation)
Encounters with Aliens for Ages 7-12 (video game design)
Outta This World with Unity3D for Ages 11+ (3D game design)
Artech Camps are all about getting creative with technology! All programs tap into campers’ creativity and incorporate the use of new media.
MISCELLANEOUS
CEED Juniorpreneur Camp
Halifax – Bayers Road
Run by the Centre of Entrepreneurship Education and Development (CEED)
Ages 8-14, March 18th to 22nd, 8:30am-4pm. $180 snacks & Friday lunch included.
Campers will learn about entrepreneurship and work together to create their own business for a day all while developing teamwork and leadership skills!
Dalhousie Junior Leadership Camp
Halifax
Ages 13-16 $290
Experiential learning opportunity for students interested in becoming a camp counsellor. At the end of the week, campers will receive a certificate and evaluation.
March Break at the Ross Farm Museum
New Ross
March 16-24. Admission: Adult $10, Child (6-17 years) $4, 5 & Under Free, Family (max. 2 adults) $25
Each day of March Break will have a theme relating to the farm. As always there will be lots of hands on activities for everyone to enjoy and crafts that everyone can participate in throughout the day. Hot chocolate will be served. Weather permitting, there will be sleigh rides.
Saturday 16th ~ Tasty Treats
Sunday 17th ~ St. Patrick’s Day
Monday 18th ~ Traditional Skills
Tuesday 19th ~ For the Birds
Wednesday 20th ~ Springtime on the Farm
Thursday 21st ~ Tasty Treats
Friday 22nd ~ Explore the Outdoors
Saturday 23rd ~ Fun on the Farm
Sunday 24th – Easter
For more information, contact Joan Lenihan at 1-902-689-2210 or
1-877-689-2210 or rossfarm@novascotia.ca
Moving Trees March Break Camp
The Deanery Project, Lower Ship Harbour
March 18th, 10am-4pm, age 8-11
Cost: $28 members, $34 non-members. Discounts available for sibling & multiple March Break workshop registrations.
Explore movement and nature in fun, energizing and creative ways indoors and out with exercises and games. No experience necessary! Come with a packed lunch, snacks, appropriate clothing to move inside and outside and a sense of curiosity!
Call 902-845-1888 or email thedeaneryproject@gmail.com for more information. Follow this link to register – https://goo.gl/forms/vopC5ROnCOi72UXG3.
Nova Scotia Sea School Camp
TBD
March 18-22, 5 days (4 overnights)
Ages: 14-18; Price: $500 tax incl. (The price includes all food, group equipment, – 20 sleeping bags and other sleeping gear apart from personal clothing items)
TO REGISTER or for more details, contact (902) 423-7284or email admin@seaschool.org.
YMCA Day Camps
All Across Nova Scotia – contact the YMCA near you, or click on the link above to find yours.
March Break Activities at Your Local Library
See your local library branch for what’s happening in your area or click on the link above to find yours.
SCIENCE
Girls Get WISE Science Retreat
St. Francis Xavier University, Antigonish
Saturday, March 23rd
For girls Grade 7-10 to experience STEM activities and chat with women in STEM industries.
Cost: $10 and includes pizza lunch. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/girls-get-wise-science-retreat-st-fx-registration-53877379693
Discovery Centre March Break Camps
Halifax
March 18-22
Weather Wizardry
Campers will take part in the best STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) experience, with challenges and activities.
Ages 5-7 & 8-12. Registration: $230 non members; $215 members
Digital Discovery
Explore video game development, coding, robotics, and hardware. This industry led camp, in partnership with Digital Nova Scotia, aims to build the next generation of technology leaders!
Ages 9-14. Registration: $275 non members; $250 members
SPORTS & RECREATION
Dalhousie University Day Camps
Halifax
March 18-22 for kids and teens
Climbing Adventure Camp (full)
Ages 6-8 and 9-12. $295
Dal Tigers Basketball Camp
Ages 8-15, co-ed. $260
Click the link above to register or call 902-494-3372
Hockey Camps – Antigonish
8am-4pm
Players Camp: March 22 – $75/day, Age 2011-2006, all levels
Goalies Camp: March 22 – $75/day, Age 2011-2006, all levels
Hockey Camps – Halifax
8am-4pm
Players Camp: March 18 & 19 – $75/day, Age 2011-2006, all levels
Goalies Camp: March 18 & 19 – $75/day, Age 2011-2006, all levels (limited availability)
Hockey Camps – Kentville
8am-4pm
Players Camp: March 21 – $75/day, Age 2011-2006, all levels
Goalies Camp: March 21 – $75/day, Age 2011-2006, all levels
THEATRE
Neptune Theatre School March Break Camps
Halifax
March 18-22
4-6yrs (Drama) Patrol for Dramatic ‘Paws’ – $235
4-6yrs (Musical) You’ve Got a Friend In Me – $235
7-9yrs (Drama) Tell Your (Toy) Story – $235
7-9yrs (Musical) Big Time Movie Musical – $235
10-12yrs (Drama) Jedi Camp – $235
10-12yrs (Musical) This Is Me Camp – $235
15+ yrs TEEN- Leader In Training Program (FREE), 8:30am-4:30
This program is aimed at training students in arts leadership and instruction. Students will attend training sessions in the morning, and then get to shadow March Break camps in the afternoon. To apply please fill out the Application Form by February 15th.
**Do you know of an activity that I have missed? Let me know and I will add it to the list of Nova Scotia March Break camps 2019. Thanks!**
Click here for Cape Breton March Break Camps.
Love, Luck &
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