**Queen’s University – Summer of Science 2025**
**Program Overview:**
This complimentary, online program operates from July until mid-August 2025. It features 12 afternoon sessions delving into subjects such as physics, chemistry, and technology, guided by undergraduate students and researchers from the McDonald Institute and the Carbon to Metal Coating Institute. Attendees participate in interactive activities and investigate advanced subjects like dark matter and nanomedicine.
– **Payment:** Free
– **Target Audience:** Students in middle and high school, including those graduating in 2025. Most sessions are virtual, with in-person options available for students in Kingston, Ontario.
– **Application Info:** Officially closed on May 21, 2025, but applications for waitlist spots are still being accepted. Continuation expected in 2026.
– **Contact:** Email [email protected], mentioning “Summer of Science” in your correspondence.
**University of Waterloo – eSTEM Program**
**Program Overview:**
The eSTEM (English, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) program comprises a 10-day virtual summer workshop scheduled from August 5 to August 22, 2025, targeted at students aged 13–18. This initiative combines STEM education with English language enhancement and is aimed at developing technical and communication abilities. Knowledgeable instructors concentrate on practical STEM applications.
– **Payment:** $999.00 + $30.00 administrative fee
– **Application Info:** Registration deadline is July 29, 2025
– **Contact:** Visit the Waterloo English Language Institute or email [email protected] for inquiries.
**University of Toronto – DEEP Summer Academy (Da Vinci Engineering Enrichment Program)**
**Program Overview:**
Conducted on-campus at the University of Toronto St. George, the DEEP Summer Academy caters to high school students keen on engineering, science, technology, and business. Directed by graduate research students, the program focuses on collaborative, hands-on education and addressing real-world challenges.
– **Payment:**
– $725/week for Canadian students
– $1100/week for international students
– **Application Info:** Applications for 2025 are not open, but the program is likely to return in 2026.
– **Website:** University of Toronto Outreach
**Ontario Tech University – Connected Engineering (All Girls Program)**
**Program Overview:**
This no-cost, in-person summer camp is tailored for high school girls aged 14–17. Scheduled from July 7 to August 15, 2025, the camp presents practical experiences in engineering, robotics, and coding, with the goal of motivating young women to explore careers in STEM fields.
– **Application Info:** Check Ontario Tech Continuous Learning to sign up or discover specific program options.
**ICE Robotics – STEM & Robotics Programs**
**Program Overview:**
ICE Robotics offers continuous STEM and robotics education for students aged 5–14+. The syllabus highlights practical skills and real-world relevance, featuring programs including PD Day camps and summer camps.
– **Locations:** Toronto (Etobicoke and downtown)
– **Registration:** Available throughout the year
– **Website:** icerobotics.ca
**Ontario Tech University – Summer STEM Camps 2025**
**Program Overview:**
These interactive, on-campus or virtual summer camps serve students aged 6–17, providing educational STEM experiences in an encouraging environment.
– **Location:** On campus in Oshawa, Ontario or online
– **Registration:** Currently open
– **Website:** Summer STEM Camps
**STEM Camp Toronto & Oakville – Summer 2025**
**Program Overview:**
A non-profit summer camp for kids aged 5–13, featuring exciting weekly themes in coding (including Minecraft and LEGO), robotics, model construction, 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:** Currently open for Summer 2025. Parent registration is necessary.
– **Website:** stemcamp.ca