SuperNOVA PD DAY Camps

SuperNOVA PD Day Camps introduce participants to STEM concepts through fun experiments and innovative hands-on activities.

PD DAY CAMPS – 2026/2027 Registration Now Open

DATES AND THEMES:

November 20, 2026 – Computer Science

December 4, 2026 – Clean Energy

March 5, 2027 – Oceans

April 2, 2027 – Engineering

April 30, 2027 – Science

Cost: $75 per camper, per day

Camp Descriptions

LOCATION

A day at Camp

FAQ'S

Policies

Camp Descriptions

Science
Engineering
Computer Science & Technology
Clean Energy
Ocean Science & Technology

Details

HOURS

PD day camps will run from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

LOCATION

All PD day camps are located on Sexton Campus at Dalhousie University.

DATES & THEMES

November 20, 2026 – Computer Science
December 4, 2026 – Clean Energy
March 5, 2027 – Oceans
April 2, 2027 – Engineering
April 30, 2027 – Science

About PD Day Camps

SuperNOVA PD day camps are for youth in grades Primary – 6.

All PD day camp activities are developed and delivered by SuperNOVA Program Coordinators and Instructors and are designed to match participant’s grade level, interests, and abilities.

SuperNOVA PD day camps are based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, on Sexton Campus at Dalhousie University.

PD Day Camp Location

Campers will be dropped off & picked-up at the Sexton Campus.

Sexton Campus

1345 Norma Eddy Lane, Halifax, NS

Drop-off and pick-up

Inside the front doors of the Emera Idea Building

A Day at SuperNOVA PD Day Camp

Morning
- Camper Drop off: 8:00 – 9:00 AM
- At 9:00 AM campers are divided into their camp groups and head off to their camp room to do hands-on activities until lunch.
Lunch / Snacks

Campers are expected to pack a morning and afternoon snack as well as a lunch. SuperNOVA is a NUT FREE camp. Weather permitting; part of lunch may take place outdoors from 12:00 PM -1:00 PM and is combined with physical activity and games.
Afternoon

Following their lunch break, campers continue working on hands-on projects and activities until 4:00 PM when free-time supervision begins.
End of day pick-up

Camper Pick-Up: 4:00 – 5:00 PM

This time features a mix of supervised physical activities and quiet activities.

To ensure the safety of all involved, only authorized individuals will be able to pick-up your camper and will be required to present valid, government issued identification.

FAQ’S

Where is SuperNOVA PD day camp held?
How will drop off and pick up work?
Are lunches, snacks, and water provided?
What are the camp hours?
What are the activities like? How challenging are they?
SuperNOVA’s camps offer a number of rich experiences for youth, including:

hands-on experiments and projects,

design and build engineering challenges,

exciting visual demonstrations,

games and physical activities.

Policies

Essential personal items

Campers will only bring necessary items to the program, including: appropriate outerwear, water bottle, and sunscreen.

For Oceans and Science Camps only: On Wednesdays, please send your child(ren) in with a swimsuit and towel for swimming at the Dalplex pool.

NOT permitted:

Personal items including: cell phones, collector cards, handheld games and electronics, toys/stuffed animals, money or debit cards.
Registration and payment policy
Cancellation and refund policy

SuperNOVA has a NON-REFUNDABLE registration deposit of $50 per camp. Refunds for remaining fees will be issued if cancellation is received 7 days prior to the start date of the camp you have registered for. No refunds will be issued for cancellations once the camp you have registered for is in progress. Please email us at supernova@dal.ca with the details of the change/transfer/cancellation you need to make and we’ll process it ASAP.
Choosing a camp (grade/age and topic)
Drop-off/pick-up

Check-in: 8:00 – 9:00 AM.

At the desk, you will be asked to confirm your child’s name and the supervisor will sign them in.

Your child(ren) will be asked to gather with instructors/camps until it is time to head to their classroom.

Check-out: 4:00 – 5:00 PM

You will be asked to line up (similar to check-in) and must present a piece of valid government issued ID to check out your child(ren).

You provided a list of approved adults that can pick up each child at registration. Only these adults will be able to pick up your child(ren). To confirm or update this list, please email supernova@dal.ca or call 902-210-6220.
Early pick-up/late drop-off
Lunches & snacks
Medication

Staff are not permitted to provide over-the-counter/non-prescribed medication (i.e. ibuprofen, acetaminophen, antihistamines, etc.), and participants are strongly discouraged from bringing non-prescription medication to camp. If it is necessary for a participant to bring non-prescription medication to camp, the participant should only bring the quantity needed for the duration of the camp session. Any non-prescription medication brought to camp must be for the participant’s personal use only. Under no circumstances may medication be shared, distributed, or provided to another camper.

All prescription medications must be labelled and in their original container with the participant’s name, prescribed dosage and doctor’s name. All prescription medications are to be given directly to SuperNOVA staff members at the beginning of the program and shall be stored in a secure location accessible to program management only. Participants who use an epi-pen or inhaler must bring it to the program and carry it on their person.

Please note, SuperNOVA does not administer prescription medication. SuperNOVA may store prescription medication for participants to self-administer during the program.
Emergencies

SuperNOVA Instructors receive Emergency First Aid and WHMIS training, in addition to in-depth childcare and classroom management. SuperNOVA staff carry first-aid kits to handle minor incidents.

Parents/guardians will be immediately notified of any incident via the parent and emergency contact information provided during registration. Please ensure that this information is current and up to date.

Any emergency camp closures will be communicated through SuperNOVA’s social media accounts and emailed to the contact information provided at registration.
Accessibility and inclusion
Media Consent
Media consent child

Media consent adult