Summer Camp

Summer Camp

July 6 – 20, 2025

An authentically Canadian summer experience.

Tailored for students age 13-17, this exclusive summer camp will provide students with traditional Maritime experiences, enriching and hands on learning opportunities, and culturally significant excursions and events.

$5,775 CDN per student + travel expenses

Two weeks of adventure, nature, learning, and fun!

  • 20+ hours of hands-on learning opportunities
  • East coast eats (all meals included)
  • A glance into university living in dorms at one of New Brunswick’s university campuses
  • Local activities, special events and excursions

About the Fredericton International Airport

With a strong record of growth and a new terminal building, the Fredericton International Airport (YFC) is a comfortable and modern gateway for all of New Brunswick and is the home airport for Fredericton’s Capital Region. YFC is home to four airlines (Air Canada, West Jet, Porter and Sunwing) serving nine destinations, including Canada’s largest hubs, connecting New Brunswick to the world.
 
YFC is located just a short 15-minute drive from the St. Thomas University campus, which will serve as the accommodations for the AEI Summer Camp. Transportation from YFC to St. Thomas is included in the camp fees.
 
Airline transportation to Fredericton is not included in the camp fees.

Itinerary

July 6 – 20, 2025

Sunday, July 6

  • Arrivals and check-in
  • Campus tours
  • Lunch
  • Trips to grocery & pharmacy
  • Ice breaker games
  • Dinner
  • Movie night with snacks

Monday, July 7

  • Breakfast
  • Academic sessions
  • Lunch
  • Free time on campus
  • Welcome event (BBQ and corn boil)
  • Evening lounge

Tuesday, July 8

  • Breakfast
  • Academic sessions
  • Lunch
  • Free time on campus
  • Downtown walking tour
  • Downtown dinner (choice of restaurant)
  • Live music in Officers’ Square

Wednesday, July 9

Day trip to Saint Andrews by the Sea

  • Huntsman Marine Centre
  • Whale watching boat tour
  • Lunch
  • Bus to Fredericton
  • Dinner
  • Evening lounge

Thursday, July 10

  • Breakfast
  • Academic sessions
  • Lunch
  • Free time on campus
  • Second Nature Outdoors
  • Garrison Night Market for dinner
  • Evening Lounge

Friday, July 11

Trip to Prince Edward Island

  • Breakfast
  • Academic sessions
  • Boxed lunch and bus to Prince Edward Island
  • Drive over Confederation Bridge
  • Check-in and refresh at University of PEI
  • Dinner
  • Entertainment at Confederation Arts Centre

Saturday, July 12

  • Farmers Market for Breakfast
  • Green Gables Heritage Place
  • Lunch and shopping at Cavendish Boardwalk
  • Cavendish Beach or Sandspit Amusement Park
  • Rest & refresh
  • Traditional Lobster Dinner

Sunday, July 13

  • Breakfast & check-out
  • Downtown Charlottetown shopping & exploring
  • Lunch
  • Cow’s Ice Cream
  • Bus back to Fredericton
  • Dinner
  • Evening lounge

Monday, July 14

  • Breakfast
  • Academic sessions
  • Downtown picnic lunch
  • Art activity
  • Dinner
  • Evening lounge

Tuesday, July 15

  • Breakfast
  • Academic sessions
  • Lunch
  • Indigenous heritage experience
  • Dinner with Chef Jenna White
  • Evening lounge

Wednesday, July 16

Day trip to Saint John

  • Breakfast
  • Bus to Saint John
  • Geocaching and hike in Rockwood Park
  • Lunch at Saint John City Market & explore uptown
  • Bus back to Fredericton
  • Dinner
  • Choice of activity: bowling, mini putt, rock climbing

Thursday, July 17

  • Breakfast & check-out
  • Academic sessions
  • Lunch at King’s Landing
  • Kings Landing tour and activities
  • Dinner
  • Garrison Night Market
  • Haunted Hike tour downtown

Friday, July 18

  • Breakfast
  • Bus to Fundy National Park
  • Picnic lunch and hike at Fundy
  • Hopewell Rocks tour
  • Bus to hotel in Moncton
  • Relax and refresh
  • Dinner
  • Bus to Shediac to see Giant Lobster attraction
  • Akadi Lumina night walk experience

Saturday, July 19

  • Breakfast
  • Shopping at the Champlain Mall
  • Lunch
  • Bus back to Fredericton
  • Free time on campus
  • Prom Party closing event

Sunday, July 20

  • Breakfast & goodbyes!
  • Buses to the airport

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