**STEM from Scratch: January Opportunities**
STEM from Scratch is focused on fostering STEM engagement opportunities for young people. Below are the thrilling options for January:
**1. [I-STEM Program](https://www.hdsb.ca/learning-and-resources/Pages/Secondary%20Education%20and%20Pathways/I-STEM.aspx)**
– Offered at selected high schools in Burlington, Oakville, and Milton.
– A comprehensive 4-year program commencing in Grade 9.
– Emphasizes engineering, design, and leadership with an annual cost of $200.
– Courses integrate STEM-centered curricula such as I-STEM Math.
**2. Halton Hills Public Library**
– Provides a variety of STEM and Arts programs for kids.
– Programs feature Animation and Robotics, running for 8 weeks.
– Encourages exploration of local public libraries for additional STEM-related activities.
**3. Chamelea Science Centre**
– Designed for children ages 3-12 in Toronto and nearby regions.
– Offers hands-on STEM workshops in 8-week sessions, with fees ranging from $100-$300.
**4. [Carnegie Mellon’s Open Learning Initiative](https://oli.cmu.edu/independent-learner-courses)**
– Tailored for high school students with course fees of $10 to $80.
– Facilitates remote, self-directed learning in fields like Computer Science and Mathematics.
– Application processes differ by course, highlighting interactive and multimedia resources.
**5. [Girls Who Code](https://girlswhocode.com/programs)**
– Virtual programs available globally at no cost.
– Clubs Program for Grades 3-12 and Summer Programs for Grades 9-12.
– Activities cater to both beginners and advanced learners with adaptable scheduling.
These initiatives are designed to boost STEM education and inspire the next generation of innovators.