STEM from Scratch releases an array of opportunities monthly to involve youth in STEM-focused initiatives. Below are the options available for January:<\/p>\n
**1. [I-STEM Program](https:\/\/www.hdsb.ca\/learning-and-resources\/Pages\/Secondary%20Education%20and%20Pathways\/I-STEM.aspx)**
\n– Available at Aldershot High School (Burlington), T.A. Blakelock High School (Oakville), and Elsie MacGill Secondary School (Milton).
\n– A 4-year curriculum from Grades 9-12. Enrollment occurs in Grade 8, with a random selection process.
\n– Emphasizes the development of skills in engineering, design, and leadership.
\n– Promotes innovative and analytical thinking with a global viewpoint.
\n– Annual cost is $200.
\n– STEM-centered courses such as I-STEM Math and Integrated Project-Based Learning.<\/p>\n
**2. Halton Hills Public Library**
\n– Provides various STEM and Arts programs for kids, covering animation and robotics\/programming.
\n– Programs generally span 8 weeks and take place four times annually.
\n– Visit local public libraries for additional STEM-related offerings.<\/p>\n
**3. Chamelea Science Centre**
\n– For kids aged 3-12 in Toronto, also available for Vaughn\/Markham residents.
\n– 8-week sessions, each lasting 1 hour. Schedules are flexible, and prices vary from $100-$300.
\n– STEM workshops and classes are led by experienced educators.
\n– Encourages experiential learning where students can bring home their projects.<\/p>\n
**4. [Carnegie Mellon\u2019s Open Learning Initiative](https:\/\/oli.cmu.edu\/independent-learner-courses)**
\n– Designed for high school learners.
\n– Fees range from $10 to $80, with most courses priced at $25 per student.
\n– Includes courses in Computer Science and Programming, Life Sciences, Mathematics, and more.
\n– Courses feature interactive elements, evaluations, and multimedia tools.
\n– Learners can progress at their own speed, with application deadlines differing by course.<\/p>\n
**5. [Girls Who Code](https:\/\/girlswhocode.com\/programs)**
\n– Based in the USA but accessible globally; all offerings are virtual.
\n– 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.
\n– Summer Programs: Grades 9-12, from beginner to intermediate levels. Free, with optional scheduling assistance and grants for U.S. participants.
\n– Aims to dismantle barriers for women and non-binary individuals in STEM and technology sectors.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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