STEM from Scratch showcases thrilling prospects for January, offering young individuals various avenues to dive into STEM disciplines.
- Accessible at Aldershot High School (Burlington), T.A. Blakelock High School (Oakville), and Elsie Macgill Secondary School (Milton)
- A four-year curriculum for Grades 9-12, necessitating Grade 8 application and lottery selection
- Emphasizes aptitude in engineering, design, and leadership
- Encourages innovative, analytical thinking with a global perspective
- Yearly fee: $200
- STEM-oriented courses, including I-STEM Math and Integrated Project-Based Learning
2. Halton Hills Public Library
- Provides a variety of STEM and Arts programs for children
- Includes Animation, Robotics/Programming
- Programs generally run for 8 weeks, offered four times annually
- Suggests checking local libraries for STEM opportunities
3. Chamelea Science Centre
- Serves children aged 3-12 in Toronto; accessible to Vaughn/Markham
- 8-week sessions lasting 1 hour, cost between $100-$300
- Offers STEM workshops and instruction from certified educators
- Highlights experiential learning with take-home projects
4. Carnegie Mellon’s Open Learning Initiative
- Aimed at high school learners
- Pricing ranges from $10 to $80, most courses are $25 per student
- Provides a wide array of STEM subjects, such as Computer Science, Life Sciences, Math, and Logic
- Includes interactive tasks, assessments, and multimedia tools
- Self-directed learning available
- Online learning format
Located in the USA, welcoming international applications for virtual programs.
- Clubs Program
- Offered virtually for Grades 3-12 (grouped by grades 3-5 and 6-12)
- Accommodates beginner to advanced skill levels
- No cost involved
- 1-2 hours of weekly commitment (after school or weekends during the academic year)
- Summer Programs
- For Grades 9-12
- Covers basic to intermediate skill levels
- No cost involved
- Flexible scheduling available
- Grants provided for U.S. students