### Queen’s University – Summer of Science 2025
**Program Overview:**
Queen’s University presents a complimentary, virtual “Summer of Science” program running from July to mid-August 2025. Consisting of 12 afternoon sessions, it emphasizes physics, chemistry, and technology. Conducted by members from the McDonald Institute and Carbon to Metal Coating Institute, it addresses subjects like dark matter and nanomedicine, featuring hands-on experiences.
– **Payment:** Free
– **Target Audience:** Middle and high school students, including those graduating in 2025. Mainly virtual, with an in-person alternative available for residents of Kingston, Ontario.
– **Application Info:** Closed on May 21, 2025, with waitlist options accessible. Anticipated to proceed in 2026.
– **Contact:** Email [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) with reference to “Summer of Science.”
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### University of Waterloo – eSTEM Program
**Program Overview:**
Taking place from August 5 to August 22, 2025, this 10-day virtual workshop caters to ages 13–18, integrating STEM with English language improvements. It enhances technical and communication skills through real-world application sessions, guided by experienced educators.
– **Payment:** $999 + $30 administrative fee
– **Application Info:** Registration closes on July 29, 2025
– **Contact:** Check the [Waterloo English Language Institute](https://uwaterloo.ca/english-language-institute/) or email [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]).
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### University of Toronto – DEEP Summer Academy
**Program Overview:**
Hosted on-campus at the University of Toronto St. George, this academy offers high school students an opportunity to delve into engineering, science, technology, and business through cooperative, hands-on education.
– **Payment:** $725/week for Canadian students, $1100/week for international students
– **Application Info:** Closed for 2025, with plans to return in 2026.
– **Website:** Visit [University of Toronto Outreach](https://outreach.engineering.utoronto.ca/)
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### Ontario Tech University – Connected Engineering (All Girls Program)
**Program Overview:**
A complimentary, in-person summer camp designed for high school girls aged 14–17, offering insights into engineering, robotics, and coding. Scheduled from July 7 to August 15, 2025, it aims to motivate futures in STEM.
– **Application Info:** Go to [Ontario Tech Continuous Learning](https://ontariotechu.ca/continuouslearning/programs/) for registration.
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### ICE Robotics – STEM & Robotics Programs
**Program Overview:**
Providing continuous STEM and robotics education for children ages 5–14+, focused on hands-on skills and real-world connections via PD Day camps and summer programs.
– **Locations:** Toronto (Etobicoke and downtown)
– **Registration:** Open year-round
– **Website:** Visit [icerobotics.ca](https://icerobotics.ca)
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### Ontario Tech University – Summer STEM Camps 2025
**Program Overview:**
Available on-campus or virtually for ages 6–17, these camps offer engaging STEM activities within a secure setting.
– **Location:** Oshawa, Ontario either on campus or online
– **Registration:** Currently open
– **Website:** Visit [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 non-profit camp for children ages 5–13 featuring themes of coding (including Minecraft and LEGO), robotics, model creation, and experiments, along with 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 necessary.
– **Website:** Visit [stemcamp.ca](https://stemcamp.ca/about/)