STEM Opportunities Offered in June

STEM Opportunities Offered in June

### Queen’s University – Summer of Science 2025

**Program Overview:**
This complimentary, online program operates from July to mid-August 2025. It consists of 12 afternoon sessions that investigate subjects within physics, chemistry, and technology. Undergraduate students and researchers from the McDonald Institute and the Carbon to Metal Coating Institute facilitate the sessions. Attendees will participate in practical activities and explore complex topics such as dark matter and nanomedicine.

– **Payment:** Complimentary
– **Target Audience:** A limited number of middle and high school students, including those graduating in 2025. Most sessions are online, but students located in Kingston, Ontario may have the possibility to join in person.
– **Application Info:** Applications officially closed on May 21, 2025, but are still being accepted for waitlist positions. The program is anticipated to carry on in 2026.
– **Contact:** Email [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) and mention “Summer of Science” in your communication.

### University of Waterloo – eSTEM Program

**Program Overview:**
The eSTEM (English, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) program is a 10-day online summer workshop taking place from August 5 to August 22, 2025, for learners aged 13–18. It combines STEM education with English language enhancement, making it perfect for students aiming to refine both their technical and communication abilities. Sessions are conducted by skilled instructors and concentrate on practical STEM applications.

– **Payment:** $999.00 + $30.00 administrative fee
– **Application Info:** Registration cutoff is July 29, 2025
– **Contact:** Visit [Waterloo English Language Institute](https://uwaterloo.ca/english-language-institute/) or email [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) for inquiries.

### University of Toronto – DEEP Summer Academy (Da Vinci Engineering Enrichment Program)

**Program Overview:**
Taking place on-site at the University of Toronto St. George, the DEEP Summer Academy is suited for high school students keen on engineering, science, technology, and business. Directed by graduate research students, the program focuses on collaborative, hands-on education and resolving real-life challenges.

– **Payment:**
– $725/week for Canadian students
– $1100/week for international students
– **Application Info:** Applications for 2025 are no longer being accepted, but the program is predicted 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 no-cost, in-person summer camp is crafted for high school girls aged 14–17. Scheduled from July 7 to August 15, 2025, the camp provides hands-on exposure in engineering, robotics, and coding, aiming to motivate young women to pursue careers within STEM fields.

– **Application Info:** Visit [Ontario Tech Continuous Learning](https://ontariotechu.ca/continuouslearning/programs/) to sign up or to learn more about specific program options.

### ICE Robotics – STEM & Robotics Programs

**Program Overview:**
ICE Robotics provides year-round STEM and robotics education for students aged 5–14+. The curriculum highlights practical skills and real-world implementation. Offerings include 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 interactive, on-campus or online summer camps serve students aged 6–17, delivering enjoyable, educational STEM experiences in a secure and encouraging environment.

– **Location:** On campus in Oshawa, Ontario or virtually
– **Registration:** Currently 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:**
This non-profit summer camp for children aged 5–13 includes dynamic weekly themes in coding (including Minecraft and LEGO), robotics, model construction, and scientific experiments. The program also features 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 is mandatory.
– **Website:** [stemcamp.ca](https://stemcamp.ca/about/)