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Elementary School Programs

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Our Elementary Programs are carefully crafted to ignite young minds with a passion for engineering and STEM. Here's what makes our programs stand out:

  • Targeted for Grades K to 8: Engaging content designed to spark curiosity and creativity among young learners.
  • Hands-On Learning: Students dive into science, technology, engineering, and math through interactive activities and challenges.
  • Simplified Complex Concepts: We turn complex ideas into fun, hands-on projects to foster a love for learning and problem-solving.
  • Curriculum Developed by Experts: Created by experienced educators and engineers, our programs are tailored to stimulate curiosity, encourage exploration, and promote teamwork.

Join us as we equip the next generation with the tools they need to understand the building blocks of the future.

 


Summer Programs
Girls Programs
Black Youth Programs
Indigenous Youth Programs
Library Workshops
At Home Learning

 

General Outreach Programs

  • Single-Day STEM Programs - OPEN

    Eco Exploration Day: PA Day Program

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    Open to: Grades 1 to 3
    Dates: Monday, October 26, 2026
    Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
    Location: Ontario Tech University, North Oshawa Campus
    Cost Per Participant: $120

    The Eco Exploration Day program is designed to introduce youth to the vital role technology and engineering play in modern food production and sustainable farming.

    Throughout this interactive full-day workshop, participants will step into the boots of agricultural engineers to solve real-world farm challenges. Working in collaborative teams, students will build smart soil-moisture sensors, code automated irrigation systems, and analyze digital crop data to optimize harvest health. By directly connecting hands-on building, programming, and creative design with everyday farming tasks, participants will develop valuable problem-solving skills and discover how high-tech tools make agriculture smarter, more efficient, and more resilient.

    This welcoming space connects participants with encouraging role models and like-minded peers who foster a sense of belonging while inspiring youth to explore and pursue future pathways in STEM and programming.


    Matatalab Farm Helper

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    Open to: Grades 1 to 3
    Dates (select one to attend):
    Tuesday, October 13, 2026
    Wednesday, October 14, 2026
    Time: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
    Location: Ontario Tech University, North Oshawa Campus
    Cost Per Participant: Free

    The Matatalab Farm Helper program is designed to introduce young learners to the vital role modern technology plays in solving real-world challenges within agriculture and food production. 

    Hands-on and highly engaging, this interactive workshop invites students to step into the role of agricultural engineers using Matatalab robots. Working collaboratively in small teams, participants learn fundamental coding concepts to automate essential daily farm tasks, including collecting, transporting, and planting seeds. As they ask questions, test their code, and refine their solutions, children actively practice the engineering design process while building critical problem-solving, creative thinking, and teamwork skills.

    Throughout this shared learning experience, participants connect with like-minded peers and inspiring role models who foster an inclusive community, encouraging children to confidently explore and pursue future pathways in STEM and programming.

    Choose Your Own Adventure: How AI Thinks

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    Open to: Grades 7 to 8
    Dates (select one to attend):
    Tuesday, October 20, 2026
    Wednesday, October 21, 2026
    Time: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
    Location: Ontario Tech University, North Oshawa Campus
    Cost Per Participant: Free

    The Choose Your Own Adventure: How AI Thinks program is designed to empower youth with essential digital literacy and creative problem-solving skills through the lens of artificial intelligence and interactive storytelling. Understanding how engineers use technology to make decisions helps young learners build the confidence to navigate and shape our increasingly digital world.

    In this hands-on workshop, participants will bring their imaginations to life by coding a customized "choose your own adventure" story on Scratch. Guided by the Engineering Design Process, students brainstorm unique plot paths, program dynamic choices, and test their code to refine their interactive stories. Along the way, youth discover how AI systems process decisions and learn core computational thinking skills that connect creative writing directly to real-world software design.

    Through collaboration with like-minded peers and supportive mentors, participants build a strong sense of belonging while seeing themselves as future innovators in STEM and programming pathways.

  • Weekly STEM Clubs - CLOSED

    Micro:bit Maestros

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    Open to: Grades 4 to 6
    Dates:
    Wednesday, September 23, 2026
    Wednesday, September 30, 2026
    Wednesday, October 7, 2026
    Time: 4:30 to 6 p.m.
    Location: Ontario Tech University, North Oshawa Campus
    Cost Per Participant:     $45

    Micro:bit Maestros club is designed to introduce youth in grades 4 to 6 to coding, engineering, wireless technology, and artificial intelligence through hands-on challenges using Micro:bit devices.

    Participants will explore how engineers use technology to solve real-world problems while learning the fundamentals of coding and the engineering design process. Through interactive activities, youth will program Micro:bits to display icons, respond to sensor data, and collect measurements from their environment. They will then discover how wireless communication works by creating long-range sensor systems that send information using radio signals. In the final session, participants will be introduced to artificial intelligence and train their Micro:bits to recognize gestures, applying their skills in an exciting wearable Rock-Paper-Scissors engineering challenge. Throughout the program, participants will build creativity, problem-solving, critical thinking, and teamwork skills while gaining confidence in technology and programming.

    Participants will also connect with like-minded peers and STEM role models who encourage curiosity, exploration, and future pathways in science, technology, engineering, and programming.

     

    3D Creation Station

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    Open to: Grades 7 to 8
    Dates:
    Tuesday, September 22, 2026
    Tuesday, September 29, 2026
    Tuesday, October 6, 2026
    Time:     4:30 to 6 p.m.
    Location: Ontario Tech University, North Oshawa Campus
    Cost Per Participant:     $45

    3D Creation Station is designed to introduce youth to the exciting world of engineering design and 3D printing while building creativity, problem-solving skills, and confidence through hands-on learning.

    In this three-week STEM Club, participants will learn how engineers identify everyday challenges and develop practical solutions using digital design tools. Youth will be introduced to TinkerCAD and the Engineering Design Process as they brainstorm, design, and refine a small classroom-focused ergonomic product that makes daily tasks more comfortable or convenient. Along the way, participants will develop skills in 3D modelling, measurement, design thinking, and iterative problem-solving while exploring how ideas move from concept to physical prototype. Participants will also learn the basics of 3D printing, including model preparation, print orientation, and manufacturing considerations. In the final session, they will test their completed 3D-printed creations, share their design journey, and celebrate their achievements through presentations and product showcases.

    Throughout the program, participants will connect with like-minded peers and supportive STEM role models who encourage curiosity, creativity, and exploration of future pathways in engineering, technology, and innovation.
  • Robotics and Automation Labs - CLOSED

    Junior Robotics and Automation Lab

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    Open to: Grades 4 to 6
    Dates and Times:
    Session 1: Monday, August 17 | 9 a.m. to noon
    Session 2: Monday, August 17 | 1 to 4 p.m.
    Session 3: Tuesday, August 18 | 9 a.m. to noon
    Session 4: Tuesday, August 18 | 1 to 4 p.m.
    Location: Ontario Tech University (North Campus)
    Cost Per Participant: $35 Per Session ($120 total if attending all 4 sessions)

    This hands-on, interactive program is designed to introduce students to the fascinating world of smart technology, coding, and engineering. Acting as young engineers, participants will tackle real-world challenges spanning environmental conservation, modern electronics, automation in factory supply chains, and motion-based software design. Through these engaging sessions, students will deepen their understanding of logic-based coding, circuit design, sensor integration, and the engineering process, all while collaborating with and learning alongside university role models.

     

    Intermediate Robotics and Automation Lab

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    Open to: Grades 7 to 8
    Dates and Times:
    Session 1: Wednesday, August 19 | 9 a.m. to noon
    Session 2: Wednesday, August 19 | 1 to 4 p.m.
    Session 3: Thursday, August 20 | 9 a.m. to noon
    Session 4: Thursday, August 20 | 1 to 4 p.m.
    Location: Ontario Tech University (North Campus)
    Cost Per Participant: $35 Per Session ($120 total if attending all 4 sessions)

    This hands-on, interactive program is designed to introduce students to the fascinating world of smart technology, coding, and engineering. Acting as young engineers, participants will tackle real-world challenges spanning environmental conservation, modern electronics, automation in factory supply chains, and motion-based software design. Through these engaging sessions, students will deepen their understanding of logic-based coding, circuit design, sensor integration, and the engineering process, all while collaborating with and learning alongside university role models.

 

Girls Programs

  • Conferences - CLOSED

    Go ENG Girl Conference | Annually

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    • Open to: Grades 7 to 10
    • Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026 
    • Time: 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 
      Location: Ontario Tech University, North Oshawa Campus 

    • Cost Per Participant: Free

    Welcome to Go ENG Girl, an exciting, cost-free conference designed to ignite a passion for engineering in girls from grades 7 through 10! This interactive event offers a welcoming space for young minds to step outside the traditional classroom setting and discover the limitless possibilities within STEM fields.

    Throughout the day, participants will dive headfirst into hands-on design challenges and practical building projects that bring engineering concepts to life. From tackling nuclear engineering concepts to applying their electrical knowledge with breadboards and Arduinos! Students get to experiment, innovate, and unleash their creativity alongside peers who share their curiosity; no prior technical background needed!

    At the heart of Go ENG Girl is connection and community. Attendees will hear from inspiring undergraduate guest speakers in engineering, connect with positive role models, and enjoy a pizza lunch. Parents are invited to join at the end of the day for a special showcase where students proudly present their creations to their families.

    Event / Activity Time
    Sign-in 9 to 9:15 a.m.
    Opening Ceremony 9:15 to 10 a.m.
    Breakout Sessions 10 to 10:30 a.m.
    Break 10:30 to 10:45 a.m.
    Tech Development Workshop 10:45 a.m. to 12 p.m.
    Lunch 12:00 to 1 p.m.
    Work Period 1 to 1:30 p.m.
    Presentations 1:30 to 2 p.m.
    Keynote Speaker 2 to 2:45 p.m.
    Closing Ceremony 2:45 to 3 p.m.
  • STEM and Coding Clubs - CLOSED

    Virtual Girls Coding Club

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    Open to: Grades 4 to 6
    Dates:
    Tuesday, October 20, 2026
    Tuesday, October 27, 2026
    Tuesday, November 3, 2026
    Time: 5:30 to 7 p.m.
    Location: Virtual (Google Meets Link will be sent in confirmation email) 
    Cost Per Participant: Free

    The Virtual Girls Coding Club is a free, three-session program designed to introduce Grade 4 to 6 students to computer science fundamentals using block-based programming. Participants will learn essential programming logic, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. They will apply these skills interactively by building a custom digital platformer game from scratch alongside their peers. Led by undergraduate engineering instructors, this program will guide participants and foster an encouraging environment to explore tech with confidence.

     

    Power Up Her Potential

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    Open to: Grades 1 to 3
        • Dates:

        • Monday, September 21, 2026
          Monday, September 28, 2026
          Monday, October 5, 2026
          Time: 4 to 5:30 p.m.
          Location: Ontario Tech University, North Oshawa Campus
          Cost Per Participant: Free

          Welcome to the Power Up Her Potential Girls STEM Club, where imagination meets innovation for girls in grades 1 to 3! Turn foundational science and tech into an unforgettable, hands-on adventure. Participants will step into the shoes of an engineer, build with their first blocks of code, and build unstoppable problem-solving confidence.

          Electricity & Circuits Series (3-Week Workshop)

          Week 1: Digital Spark & Scratch Coding
          Dive into the world of computer science! In this full-day coding and design adventure, students will use Scratch block coding to build an interactive video game. They will program their game engine so that pressing the spacebar illuminates a digital room, bringing their virtual world to life with light and color.

          Week 2: Circuit Explorers & Makey Makey 
          Go on an adventure to unlock the secrets of conductors and insulators! Bringing together physical exploration and hardware engineering, students will hunt for everyday materials to test electrical conductivity. Using Makey Makey technology and their custom Scratch games from Week 1, they will construct physical testing boards to discover which items let energy flow.

          Week 3: Fashion & High-Voltage Safety 
          Where fashion meets engineering safety! In our grand finale, students learn the fundamentals of electrical safety and step into the role of gear designers. Combining creativity with real-world application, they will prototype and design their very own wearable safety gear engineered to keep real electricians safe on the job.

          Spaces fill up fast, so secure your spot today!

  • Girl Guides Offerings - CLOSED

    Girls STEM Lab 

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    Bring the excitement of science, technology, engineering, and math to your Girl Guides unit with free, hands-on STEM workshops designed just for girls! Our workshops spark curiosity, build problem-solving skills, and show how STEM connects to the real world. Each session is led by Ontario Tech female-identifying student leaders and tailored to the age group of your Girl Guide unit.

    If you are interested in running a Girl Guide Badge Day workshop with your troop, please reach out to paulaoluchi.duru@ontariotechu.ca.

 

Black Youth Programs

  • STEM and Coding Clubs - CLOSED

    Black Youth STEM Club (Grades 1 to 3)

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    Open to: Grades 1 to 3
    • Dates: 

    • Monday, October 19, 2026 
      Monday, October 26, 2026 
      Monday, November 2, 2026 
      Time: 5:30 to 7 p.m.
      Location: Ontario Tech University, North Oshawa Campus
      Cost Per Participant: FREE

      The Black Youth STEM Club is an action-packed, hands-on initiative that lets kids step into the shoes of a real engineer through immersive storytelling. Young innovators will tackle real-world engineering problems to help build epic gadgets and solve mysteries. They will follow an adventurous storyline alongside Amina, a curious kid who travels through a secret portal to fantastical worlds.

    • Led by engineering undergraduate students, the club connects participants with inspiring Black engineers who serve as accessible role models across fantastical story worlds.

    Black Youth Coding Club (Grades 4 to 6)

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    Open to: Grades 4 to 6
    • Dates: 

    • Monday, September 21, 2026
      Monday, September 28, 2026
      Monday, October 5, 2026 
      Time: 5:30 to 7 p.m.
      Location: Ontario Tech University, North Oshawa Campus
      Cost Per Participant: FREE

      Young creators step into the studio as real video game directors and software engineers using Microsoft MakeCode Arcade! Over three hands-on weeks, campers map out custom pixel-art heroes, program game physics like jump height and wall collisions, and code live scoreboards and multi-level portals.

    • Participants also learn responsible AI skills to brainstorm storylines and troubleshoot code bugs, walking away with a custom, fully playable platformer video game to take home and play with friends.

  • Young Black Men Empowerment STEM Program - CLOSED

    Young Black Men Empowerment Program 

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    Open to: Grades 6 to 8
    Dates:
    Saturday, October 18, 2025
    Saturday, November 29, 2025
    Saturday, January 18, 2026
    Saturday, February 21, 2026
    Saturday, March 14, 2026
    Saturday, April 11, 2026
    Saturday, May 9, 2026
    Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
    Location: Ontario Tech University, North Oshawa Campus

    • Cost Per Participant: FREE

      The Young Black Men Empowerment STEM Program, a partnership between 100 Strong and Ontario Tech University’s Engineering Outreach, inspires young Black men to explore STEM through hands-on activities and mentorship from Black university students. By highlighting real-world STEM applications and the engineering design process, the program builds digital skills, confidence, and belonging while empowering participants to pursue STEM careers and promote diversity in the field.

      If you have any questions about the programs, please email paulaoluchi.duru@ontariotechu.ca

  • BYTE Labs: Black Girls in Code - CLOSED

    BYTE Labs: Black Girls in Code

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    Open to:     Grades 6 to 10
    Dates: Saturday, May 16, 2026
    Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
    Location:  Boys and Girls Club of Durham, Oshawa
    • Cost Per Participant: FREE

      Byte Labs is designed to cultivate technical fluency and strategic problem-solving skills, providing young Black girls with the essential coding architecture required to navigate and lead in a digital-first economy.

      Participants will transcend basic consumption of technology to become architects of it, mastering logic-based sequencing, algorithmic thinking, and data-driven decision-making. By progressing from modular block-based logic into advanced Python syntax and Machine Learning frameworks, students will engineer functional prototypes that address localized real-world challenges. This rigorous curriculum emphasizes iterative testing and rapid prototyping, ensuring every participant can deploy clean, scalable code and validate their solutions through peer-reviewed debugging. They won't just learn to code; they will master the art of translating complex problems into executable software solutions.

      Beyond the keyboard, this program embeds each student into a collaborative ecosystem of industry mentors and visionary peers, reinforcing their identity as innovative STEM leaders and securing their place within a powerful professional network.

      If you have any questions about the programs, please email paulaoluchi.duru@ontariotechu.ca

 

Indigenous Youth Programs

  • Indigenous Youth Days - OPEN

    Indigenous Youth Days (September to October)

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    Open to: Grades 1 to 8
    Dates (Grades 1 to 4):
    Friday, September 25, 2026 
    Friday, October 2, 2026 
    Friday, October 9, 2026 
    Dates (Grades 5 to 8):
    Friday, October 16, 2026 
    Friday, October 23, 2026 
    Friday, October 30, 2026 
    Time: 5 to 7 p.m.
    Location: Baagwating Indigenous Student Centre (Oshawa)
    Cost Per Participant:     Free

    Guided by Indigenous students, the Clubs are grounded in Indigenous land-based learning, demonstrating the intersections between Indigenous knowledge, STEM, and engineering design to Indigenous youth from grades 1 to 8. We aim to renew students’ pride with their Indigenous identity and increase their confidence in the pursuit of STEM careers and education.

    Any questions regarding the program can be sent to Hunter Johnson, Engineering Outreach Coordinator, hunter.johnson@ontariotechu.ca

    Indigenous Youth Days (November)

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    Open to: Grades 1 to 4
    Dates:
    Friday, November 6, 2026
    Friday, November 13, 2026
    Friday, November 20, 2026
    Time: 5 to 7 p.m.
    Location: Ontario Tech University, North Oshawa Campus
    Cost Per Participant:     Free

    Guided by Indigenous students, the Clubs are grounded in Indigenous land-based learning, demonstrating the intersections between Indigenous knowledge, STEM, and engineering design to Indigenous youth from grades 1 to 4. We aim to renew students’ pride with their Indigenous identity and increase their confidence in the pursuit of STEM careers and education.

    Any questions regarding the program can be sent to Hunter Johnson, Engineering Outreach Coordinator, hunter.johnson@ontariotechu.ca

  • Traditional Medicines & STEM Day - OPEN

    Traditional Medicines & STEM Day

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    Open to: Grades 7 to 12 
    Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
    Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
    Location: Oshawa
    Cost Per Participant:     Free

    Indigenous Peoples across Turtle Island have long recognized the land as their fundamental classroom. Through practices like gathering food from animals and plants, as well as constructing sweat lodges, these traditions serve as essential tools for imparting crucial life skills to younger generations. These elements of Indigenous culture are rich with STEM knowledge, encompassing biology, chemistry, mathematical principles, and engineering concepts. This understanding underlines Engineering Outreach's belief in the efficacy of Indigenous land-based learning, which embraces an environmental approach to education. 

    Any questions regarding the program can be sent to Hunter Johnson, Engineering Outreach Coordinator, hunter.johnson@ontariotechu.ca

 

Library Workshops

Explore the excitement of STEM and coding with our Library Workshops! These interactive sessions immerse young learners in engineering and coding challenges, sparking their curiosity and enhancing their problem-solving skills. Kids will delve into STEM disciplines, including programming basics, and discover how engineering solves real-world problems. It's a perfect opportunity to inspire a love for science, technology, engineering, and math in a fun, engaging setting.

 

Summer Camps

Hosted by Engineering Outreach in partnership with Ontario Tech Continuous Learning and the Faculty of Education. Our camps offer young learners the chance to explore engineering and technology through hands-on activities and guidance from experienced educators. Dive into innovation, build new skills, and spark a lifelong passion for STEM!

EXPLORE SUMMER CAMPS

 

At Home Learning

Our at-home learning options for kids are designed to bring the excitement and discovery of engineering right into your living room. With a wide array of online resources, virtual workshops, and interactive kits, we make it easy for children to explore, create, and learn at their own pace. These resources are crafted to engage young minds with real-world engineering challenges, fostering critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills.

EXPLORE AT HOME LEARNING RESOURCES