**Queen’s University – Summer of Science 2025**
**Program Overview:**
The Summer of Science 2025 at Queen’s University is a complimentary virtual program that takes place from July to mid-August. It features 12 afternoon sessions covering topics like physics, chemistry, and technology. Guided by undergraduate students and researchers from the McDonald Institute and the Carbon to Metal Coating Institute, the program invites participants to partake in practical activities and investigate complex subjects, including dark matter and nanomedicine.
– **Payment:** Free
– **Target Audience:** Middle and high school students, including graduates of 2025. Mainly virtual, with in-person options for attendees in Kingston, Ontario.
– **Application Info:** Official applications closed on May 21, 2025, but late submissions are being reviewed for waitlisted positions. The program will also be available in 2026.
– **Contact:** [email protected] (Please reference “Summer of Science” in your communication)
**University of Waterloo – eSTEM Program**
**Program Overview:**
The eSTEM program at the University of Waterloo is a 10-day virtual summer workshop taking place from August 5 to August 22, 2025, for students aged 13–18. It merges STEM with English language enhancement, concentrating on practical applications and improving technical and communication skills.
– **Payment:** $999.00 + $30.00 administrative fee
– **Application Info:** Registration deadline is July 29, 2025
– **Contact:** Visit the [Waterloo English Language Institute](https://uwaterloo.ca/english-language-institute/) or email [email protected]
**University of Toronto – DEEP Summer Academy (Da Vinci Engineering Enrichment Program)**
**Program Overview:**
This program, hosted on-campus at the University of Toronto St. George, is tailored for high school students with interests in engineering, science, technology, and business. Led by graduate research students, it stresses teamwork, hands-on education, and solving real-world challenges.
– **Payment:** $725/week for Canadian students, $1100/week for international students
– **Application Info:** Applications for 2025 are closed, but it is anticipated to return in 2026.
– **Website:** [University of Toronto Outreach](https://outreach.engineering.utoronto.ca/)
**Ontario Tech University – Connected Engineering (All Girls Program)**
**Program Overview:**
This complimentary, in-person summer camp is aimed at high school girls aged 14–17. Scheduled from July 7 to August 15, 2025, the camp offers an engaging experience in engineering, robotics, and coding to promote STEM career paths.
– **Application Info:** Visit [Ontario Tech Continuous Learning](https://ontariotechu.ca/continuouslearning/programs/)
**ICE Robotics – STEM & Robotics Programs**
**Program Overview:**
ICE Robotics provides ongoing STEM and robotics education for students aged 5–14+. With a focus on practical abilities and real-world usage, the program includes PD Day camps and summer camps.
– **Locations:** Toronto (Etobicoke and downtown)
– **Registration:** Available year-round
– **Website:** [icerobotics.ca](https://icerobotics.ca)
**Ontario Tech University – Summer STEM Camps 2025**
**Program Overview:**
These camps provide hands-on, either on-campus or virtual experiences for students aged 6–17, centered on enjoyable and educational STEM activities in a safe setting.
– **Location:** Oshawa, Ontario (on-campus) or online
– **Registration:** Now open
– **Website:** [Summer STEM Camps](https://ontariotechu.ca/continuouslearning/programs/camps-children-and-youth/summer-camps/index.php)
**STEM Camp Toronto & Oakville – Summer 2025**
**Program Overview:**
A non-profit summer camp for children aged 5–13 with weekly focuses on coding, robotics, model construction, and experiments, featuring a Girls in STEM initiative.
– **Locations:**
– Toronto: Hope United Church (2550 Danforth Ave)
– Oakville: St. John’s United Church (262 Randall Street)
– **Registration:** Now open for Summer 2025 (Parent registration required)
– **Website:** [stemcamp.ca](https://stemcamp.ca/about/)