Up&Atom is a sport and science camp aimed to introduce marginalized youth to sport and promote STEM education. The camp shows children the importance of sport and science, and how both can benefit their lives.
Up&Atom plans to directly connect with marginalized youth and their communities by providing positive role models and allowing them to participate in a cost-free camp that may not otherwise be available to them. The goal is to host camps within attendeesā€™ communities to ensure all participants feel comfortable and welcome. Aliyah, Jaya, and Kira hope the camp provides joy to not only the children who participate but to their parents too, as they witness how Up&Atom motivates their children in both their athletic and academic pursuits.
Up&Atom is currently the only sport and science camp in Nova Scotia. Future goals include expanding Up&Atom into other areas of Nova Scotia and eventually Ontario.
