STEM from Scratch shares opportunities monthly to promote awareness of STEM-related initiatives for youth involvement. Here are the March opportunities!
### [McMaster University I-STEP: Black Youth IMHOTEP STEM Enrichment Program](https://linktr.ee/macistep_?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYg2aBAvOO7R9xbz221O5bvX4Vn_4CCVueGPx3I9cJCpje6zG9vL54CFL8_aem_ss-qVXKw-fTp_PCGpfPCBw)
The IMHOTEP STEM Enrichment Program at McMaster University aims to offer Black high school students from Hamilton and the Halton area practical STEM experiences and opportunities for leadership development. This program includes an after-school STEM club during winter and a week-long residential experience on McMaster’s campus in July.
– **Target Audience:** Black high school students in Hamilton and Halton
– **Program Highlights:** Practical STEM experiences, leadership skill development
– **Social Media:** [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/macistep_/)
### [BEST STEM Program](https://www.beststem.ca/)
A component of I-STEP, the BEST STEM Program caters to younger students (Grades 5-8) from Black, Indigenous, and LatinX communities. It offers after-school programs that pave the way for STEM education and career opportunities. This program takes place at McMaster University and three additional locations across Canada.
– **Target Audience:** Black, Indigenous, and LatinX students in Grades 5-8
– **Program Highlights:** After-school programs, pathways to STEM careers
– **Pre-Registration:** Necessary for university selection
### [STEAM Program (Halton Catholic District School Board)](https://www.hcdsb.org/learning-resources/steam-program/)
The STEAM Program is a complimentary, innovative four-year initiative designed for high school students in Catholic schools in the Halton region. It seeks to empower students to direct their educational journeys and equip them for future employment.
– **Target Audience:** High school students in Catholic institutions
– **Program Highlights:** No cost, long-term involvement
– **Offered At:** St. Ignatius of Loyola, Notre Dame, St. Francis Xavier
### [Autism Centre for Kids: STEM Programs](https://autismcenterforkids.com/engaging-stem-programs-at-oakville-halton/)
The Autism Centre for Kids delivers structured STEM programs customized for children with autism. The programs are segmented by age groups and emphasize practical learning, problem-solving, and engineering principles.
– **Programs Offered:**
– **Junior Innovators (Ages 4-6):** Fundamental scientific concepts using sensory-friendly materials
– **Builders Challenge (Ages 6-10):** Problem-solving skills and hand-eye coordination
– **Tech Explorers (Ages 9-12):** Advanced concepts in engineering and robotics
– **RoboGenius (Ages 12-15):** Robotics and software engineering
– **Payment Required:** Yes (pricing not specified)
– **Contact:** [Autism Centre for Kids](https://autismcenterforkids.com/contact-us/)
### [STEAM Design Program: University of Toronto](https://temertymedicine.utoronto.ca/steam-design-program)
This program supports Grade 10-11 students from underrepresented backgrounds in the health sciences field, providing a credit course and financial stipend upon successful completion.
– **Target Audience:** Black, Indigenous, Filipino, Latin American, and other marginalized students facing socio-economic challenges
– **Program Highlights:**
– Grade 12 Science University/College Preparation Credit (SNC4M1)
– $1,600 stipend upon completion
– **Priority Consideration:** Students from underserved schools and neighborhoods
– **Application Period:** Opens March 16, 2025 (reopens in October)
### [The STEAM Project](https://www.thesteamproject.ca/)
The STEAM Project offers STEM education initiatives for students in Grades K-8, featuring summer camps, school break camps, and after-school/weekend courses. The programs focus on design, electronics, woodworking, and robotics.
– **Target Audience:** Students in Grades K-8
– **Program Highlights:** 1:4 teacher-student ratio, hands-on learning, various locations
– **Locations:** Richmond Hill and Markham
### [Toronto STEM School](https://www.torontostemschool.com/)
A private high school focused on STEM, providing full-time and part-time programs, an AP program, and private tutoring. The institution also offers coding classes for younger learners and accommodations for international students.
– **Target Audience:** Students in Grades 6-12 (primarily Grades 9-12)
– **Program Highlights:** Full-time