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▌ Language/Cultural · Ages 15–18

UBC Okanagan Indigenous Summer Scholars Camp

UBC Okanagan

A camp for Indigenous high school students to experience university life and academic programs.

▌ Editor's read The UBC Okanagan Indigenous Summer Scholars Camp is a free, week-long day camp designed for Indigenous high school students in grades 10-12. It aims to provide an immersive university experience, including workshops, lectures, and cultural activities such as Elder teachings and field trips. The camp is hosted by the University of British Columbia Okanagan, indicating a university ownership model. While the main UBC Okanagan website (ok.ubc.ca) loads, specific information about the 'Indigenous Summer Scholars Camp' requires navigating to the Indigenous Programs and Services section. The camp covers travel and accommodation costs for participants, making it highly accessible. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios. Google reviews for 'UBC Okanagan' generally show a 4.4-star rating from over 2,000 reviews, with themes often praising the campus environment and academic programs, though these reviews are for the university as a whole and not specifically the summer camp.
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Who thrives here Ages 15–18

UBC Okanagan Indigenous Summer Scholars Camp serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in language/cultural, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day and overnight options
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Language/Cultural
  • Ages: 15–18
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Address: 3333 University Way, Kelowna, BC V1V 1V7, Canada
  • Phone: 250-807-9405
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: CAD. Jul 6-10. Free for Indigenous students.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: Yes
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about UBC Okanagan Indigenous Summer Scholars Camp

What ages does UBC Okanagan Indigenous Summer Scholars Camp accept?
UBC Okanagan Indigenous Summer Scholars Camp is open to children ages 15–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does UBC Okanagan Indigenous Summer Scholars Camp cost?
UBC Okanagan Indigenous Summer Scholars Camp doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. CAD. Jul 6-10. Free for Indigenous students. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are UBC Okanagan Indigenous Summer Scholars Camp's hours?
UBC Okanagan Indigenous Summer Scholars Camp runs 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs UBC Okanagan Indigenous Summer Scholars Camp?
UBC Okanagan Indigenous Summer Scholars Camp is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does UBC Okanagan Indigenous Summer Scholars Camp provide lunch?
Yes — UBC Okanagan Indigenous Summer Scholars Camp includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.

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