Welding, Introduction

Grades 7 - 12

Discover the basic skills and techniques used by welders.

About the camp

Start your learning Journey off on the right foot with our welding camp. You'll learn how to use a MIG welder and basic welding techniques such as beading, padding and the gas metal arc welding process.

Practice your skills by welding a variety of projects and then transform a steel plate into the skeleton of a dinosaur!

You can even take home your welding creations at the end of the week.

 

Notes and requirements

Dress code requirements: All campers are required to wear closed-toe shoes with good tread, meaning no sandals or open-toe shoes are permitted in the shop. Steel-toe boots are preferred but not required.

Long pants, however, are required to be worn in the shop; no shorts, capris, low-cut tops, or loose clothing that could get caught in power tools. Also make sure you wear clothes that can get dirty.

Campers with long hair should ensure they bring hair elastics to tie back their hair.

Additional notes:

  • Eye and face protection will be provided. Campers must adhere to the safety precautions outlined by the instructors. Safety infractions may lead to removal from the program.
  • Participants will have oversized take-home items.

Camp schedule

Camp dates Cost Availability
Jul 08 - 12 $585 + GST Closed
Jul 08 - 12 $585 + GST Closed
Jul 29 - Aug 02 $585 + GST Closed

Three steps to register

Complete the following steps to enroll your child(ren) in our camps.

1. Register now 2. Check out the first day checklist 3. Read our camp policies and procedures

Camps to careers

This particular camp relates to the following SAIT programs:

Welding and Fabrication Technology
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Welding Engineering Technology
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Camp details

Grades: Grades 7 - 12