### Queen’s University – Summer of Science 2025
**Program Overview:**
This complimentary, virtual initiative takes place from July to mid-August 2025. It features 12 afternoon sessions that examine subjects in physics, chemistry, and technology. Sessions are conducted by undergraduate students and researchers affiliated with the McDonald Institute and the Carbon to Metal Coating Institute. Participants will partake in practical activities and investigate complex topics such as dark matter and nanomedicine.
– **Payment:** Free
– **Target Audience:** Students in middle and high school, including those graduating in 2025. Most sessions are online, with in-person options for students located in Kingston, Ontario.
– **Application Info:** Applications closed on May 21, 2025, but waitlist positions remain accessible. The program will also be offered in 2026.
– **Contact:** Email [email protected], citing “Summer of Science.”
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### University of Waterloo – eSTEM Program
**Program Overview:**
The eSTEM (English, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) program is a 10-day virtual workshop scheduled from August 5 to August 22, 2025, for participants aged 13–18. It combines STEM education with English language skill development, highlighting real-world applications.
– **Payment:** $999.00 + $30.00 administrative fee
– **Application Info:** Registration deadline is July 29, 2025
– **Contact:** Visit [Waterloo English Language Institute](https://uwaterloo.ca/english-language-institute/) or email [email protected]
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### University of Toronto – DEEP Summer Academy (Da Vinci Engineering Enrichment Program)
**Program Overview:**
Conducted on-campus at the University of Toronto St. George, this initiative is designed for high school students keen on engineering, science, technology, and business. Guided by graduate research students, it promotes team-based, practical learning to address real-world challenges.
– **Payment:**
– $725/week for Canadian students
– $1100/week for international students
– **Application Info:** Applications for 2025 are closed but will reopen in 2026.
– **Website:** [University of Toronto Outreach](https://outreach.engineering.utoronto.ca/)
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### Ontario Tech University – Connected Engineering (All Girls Program)
**Program Overview:**
This no-cost, in-person summer camp caters to high school girls aged 14–17, operating from July 7 to August 15, 2025, offering experiences in engineering, robotics, and coding to motivate STEM career paths.
– **Application Info:** Visit [Ontario Tech Continuous Learning](https://ontariotechu.ca/continuouslearning/programs/)
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### ICE Robotics – STEM & Robotics Programs
**Program Overview:**
ICE Robotics provides year-round STEM and robotics education for ages 5–14+. It emphasizes hands-on skills and real-life applications, featuring PD Day camps and summer programs.
– **Locations:** Toronto (Etobicoke and downtown)
– **Registration:** Available year-round
– **Website:** [icerobotics.ca](https://icerobotics.ca)
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### Ontario Tech University – Summer STEM Camps 2025
**Program Overview:**
These camps deliver engaging, hands-on STEM experiences for children aged 6–17 in a nurturing atmosphere, offered both on-campus in Oshawa, Ontario, or virtually.
– **Location:** On campus or online
– **Registration:** Currently open
– **Website:** [Summer STEM Camps](https://ontariotechu.ca/continuouslearning/programs/camps-children-and-youth/summer-camps/index.php)
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### STEM Camp Toronto & Oakville – Summer 2025
**Program Overview:**
A nonprofit camp for children aged 5–13, featuring weekly themes in coding (Minecraft and LEGO), robotics, model creation, and experiments, including a Girls in STEM initiative.
– **Locations:**
– Toronto: Hope United Church (2550 Danforth Ave)
– Oakville: St. John’s United Church (262 Randall Street)
– **Registration:** Open for Summer 2025. Parent registration needed.
– **Website:** [stemcamp.ca](https://stemcamp.ca/about/)