Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Ontario Summer Camps

 

Ontario is home to many camps for kids, in a variety of styles and types from educational to sports-focused to arts camps. Find Ontario summer camps here:

CAMPS.CA

Univerity of Toronto - Enrichment & Summer Programs for High School Students

 


Do you want to experience what it is like to be a U of T student?

Enrichment and Summer programs are offered on all three U of T campuses in a wide range of topics. The programs below reflect our 2023 offerings. Programs offered are subject to change at the discretion of each department/campus. Please refer to program site directly for any updated information.

CHECK OUT THEIR LINK HERE

Monday, May 8, 2023

Global Engineering Challenge [Virtual] for Grades 9 - 12

Global Engineering Challenge | Grades 9 - 12 
May to August 2023 | $350.00 
The Global Engineering Challenge welcomes you to the University of Toronto, where upper-year and recently graduated engineering students lead courses for those who want to explore all areas of STEM. Our courses are meant for students to experience what it's like to work on an engineering team and to come up with innovative solutions to solve today's global engineering challenges. We will be offering two courses, both online, with eligibility based on grade level. You can learn more about these individual courses by visiting our website. 

Website Design Using Frontend Development Tools | Grades 9-10
Sundays from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM EST* 
Spring Session: May 21th to June 25th 2023 
Summer Session: July 16th to August 20th 2023 

3D Modeling: Designing Rovers for Space | Grades 11-12
Saturdays from 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM EST* 
Spring Session: May 20th to June 24th 2023 
Summer Session: July 15th to August 19th 2023 
*Please note that both courses take place online. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please send us an email. 

Kind Regards, 
Engineering Outreach Office Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering 
University of Toronto 
35 St. George Street, Room 173, 
Toronto, ON 
M5S 1A4 
T: 416-946-0816 | W: outreach.engineering.utoronto.ca

Monday, May 1, 2023

STEMpowered Summer Day Camp - University of Waterloo

Camp runs daily from 9am to 4pm on campus at University of Waterloo Grade 9-12: July 10-14 FREE Join us for our STEMpowered Summer Camp program. We are proud to partner with BrainSTEM Alliance and the Caribbean Canadian Association of Waterloo Region to address the increasing need to create more inclusive and accessible opportunities in STEM education for Black children and youth. Our FREE summer camps will feature STEM mentors and include a variety of hands-on activities that explore science, technology, engineering and math! REGISTRATION LINK: https://esqstempowered.campbrainregistration.com/

Friday, April 21, 2023

Summer Engineering Outreach In-Person Programs 2023 U of T

 


In-Person | CREATE: Engineering Design Challenges | Grades 9 - 12 | July 10th to August 25th, 2023 | $600/Week

This brand-new program combines practical activities, laboratory experiments, and site visits to guide students the through the Engineering Design Cycle.

 

In-Person | DEEP Summer Academy | Grades 9 - 12 | July 10th to August 4th, 2023 | $600/Week (Domestic) | $950/Week (International)

The Da Vinci Engineering Enrichment Program (DEEP) is designed for highly motivated high school students with an aptitude for science and math. This merit-based program provides students with the opportunity for advanced study in a variety of engineering, technology, business, and science disciplines.


COVID-19 Policy 

The Engineering Outreach Office is following the COVID-19 guidance laid out by the University of Toronto. Please see UTogether for the most up-to-date information. 

 

Vaccination and Pre-Screening Requirement

The University of Toronto no longer requires enhanced vaccination certificates with QR codes to access our buildings.

 

Mask Policy Paused

The University’s Mask Guideline was paused July 1, 2022. Some members of our community may choose to continue to wear a mask. We ask everyone to respect each other’s decisions, comfort levels, and health needs. It is vitally important that, even with the easing of provincial measures, we remain vigilant, conscientious, and respectful of one another.


Engineering Outreach Office

Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering

University of Toronto

35 St. George Street, Room 173, Toronto, ON M5S 1A4

T: 416-946-0816 | W: 
outreach.engineering.utoronto.ca

 

Thursday, April 20, 2023

Discovery Day @ Hamilton Health Sciences and McMaster University

 

Friday, June 2, 2023
in Hamilton ON
@ Hamilton Health Sciences, McMaster University

Discovery Days in Health Sciences are one-day events that provide secondary school students (ideally grades 10 and 11) with the opportunity to explore a variety of career options in medicine and the health sciences. Participants gain a clearer picture of what it would be like to be a health professional by interacting with researchers, clinicians and educators in their real-life work setting. The event includes a(n): 

  • dynamic keynote lecture
  • opportunity to attend two interactive workshops 
  • 'Health Pros Tell All' career panel discussion 
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ATTENDING, E-MAIL MR PEARCE. 
Limited spaces are available. 
pearced@hdsb.ca

Monday, April 17, 2023

Invitation to Apply - SPARCS Virtual Computer Science Workshop

 

Seeing Possibilities and Rewards in Computer Science (SPARCS)

SPARCS is a unique opportunity designed to ignite enthusiasm for computer science among people of gender identities under-represented in computer science.* Designed for Grade 9 and 10 students with little to no exposure to computer science, this workshop brings participants together from across Canada. Participants learn that computer science is about much more than using and programming computers.

Intended Audience

We welcome people with gender identities under-represented in computer science including women, non-binary and trans folk to apply. Applicants must be in Grade 9 or 10, have an interest in mathematics, and must currently attend a Canadian high school or middle school. Participants should not have attended a similar workshop.

SPARCS (Virtual)

A virtual version of this workshop will be held on Zoom from Sunday, June 11 to Wednesday, June 14, 2023. Each day will consist of two, hour-long sessions. Participants are expected to attend all session and event times listed for the workshop.

How to Apply

Apply for the SPARCS (Virtual) 2023 by clicking HERE

Participants will be selected at random using a lottery system.

Fee

Registration fee of $25 will need to be paid after applicants are selected for the workshop. Financial support to cover the cost of the workshop may be arranged for students in need.