**STEM from Scratch Showcases Thrilling Opportunities for January**
**1. I-STEM Program**
– Offered at Aldershot High School (Burlington), T.A. Blakelock High School (Oakville), and Elsie Macgill Secondary School (Milton).
– A 4-year curriculum from Grade 9-12; application necessary in Grade 8 through a random selection method.
– Concentrates on engineering, design, and leadership with a focus on global consciousness.
– Yearly fee: $200.
– Comprises STEM-centric courses such as I-STEM Math and Integrated Project-Based Learning.
**2. Halton Hills Public Library**
– Provides a variety of STEM and Arts programs, including animation and robotics/programming.
– Programs generally last 8 weeks and are repeated four times a year.
– Suggests checking local public libraries for an array of STEM-related programs for kids.
**3. Chamelea Science Centre**
– Available for children ages 3-12 in Toronto; accessible for those in Vaughan/Markham.
– Delivers 8-week sessions, each lasting 1 hour, with adaptable scheduling.
– Costs range from $100 to $300.
– Includes workshops and lessons led by certified instructors, featuring hands-on experiences and take-home projects.
**4. Carnegie Mellon’s Open Learning Initiative**
– Aimed at high school students.
– Course fees vary from $10 to $80, with the majority priced at $25.
– Offers a range of STEM courses in areas like Computer Science, Life Sciences, and Mathematics.
– Courses entail interactive components, assessments, and multimedia tools.
– Self-directed online learning; application necessary with differing deadlines.
**5. Girls Who Code**
– Based in the US with global applications; all programs are online.
– Clubs Program available for Grades 3-12, organized by different grade levels.
– No cost, accommodating both beginner and advanced skills, requiring a commitment of 1-2 hours/week.
– Summer Programs for Grades 9-12, free and accommodating various schedules, with grants available in the US.
These programs present thrilling and varied chances for students to participate in STEM activities this January. Whether in an educational setting or through online learning, there’s something for every young person eager to advance their STEM understanding and abilities.