STEM from Scratch releases an array of opportunities monthly to involve youth in STEM-focused initiatives. Below are the options available for January:
**1. [I-STEM Program](https://www.hdsb.ca/learning-and-resources/Pages/Secondary%20Education%20and%20Pathways/I-STEM.aspx)**
– Available at Aldershot High School (Burlington), T.A. Blakelock High School (Oakville), and Elsie MacGill Secondary School (Milton).
– A 4-year curriculum from Grades 9-12. Enrollment occurs in Grade 8, with a random selection process.
– Emphasizes the development of skills in engineering, design, and leadership.
– Promotes innovative and analytical thinking with a global viewpoint.
– Annual cost is $200.
– STEM-centered courses such as I-STEM Math and Integrated Project-Based Learning.
**2. Halton Hills Public Library**
– Provides various STEM and Arts programs for kids, covering animation and robotics/programming.
– Programs generally span 8 weeks and take place four times annually.
– Visit local public libraries for additional STEM-related offerings.
**3. Chamelea Science Centre**
– For kids aged 3-12 in Toronto, also available for Vaughn/Markham residents.
– 8-week sessions, each lasting 1 hour. Schedules are flexible, and prices vary from $100-$300.
– STEM workshops and classes are led by experienced educators.
– Encourages experiential learning where students can bring home their projects.
**4. [Carnegie Mellon’s Open Learning Initiative](https://oli.cmu.edu/independent-learner-courses)**
– Designed for high school learners.
– Fees range from $10 to $80, with most courses priced at $25 per student.
– Includes courses in Computer Science and Programming, Life Sciences, Mathematics, and more.
– Courses feature interactive elements, evaluations, and multimedia tools.
– Learners can progress at their own speed, with application deadlines differing by course.
**5. [Girls Who Code](https://girlswhocode.com/programs)**
– Based in the USA but accessible globally; all offerings are virtual.
– Clubs Program: Grades 3-12, segmented into groups (3-5 and 6-12), from beginner to advanced. Free of charge, requiring 1-2 hours weekly after school or during weekends.
– Summer Programs: Grades 9-12, from beginner to intermediate levels. Free, with optional scheduling assistance and grants for U.S. participants.
– Aims to dismantle barriers for women and non-binary individuals in STEM and technology sectors.