Elementary School Programs

March Break STEM Academy

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Open to: Grades 4 to 6
Dates: 
Wednesday, March 18, 2026 
Thursday, March 19, 2026 
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location: Ontario Tech, North Oshawa Campus
Cost: $130 for the full 2-day program - No Tax.

The March Break STEM Academy program is designed to transform curiosity into capability by introducing students to the dynamic world of engineering during National Engineering Month. Over two action-packed days, participants move beyond the classroom to act as real-world problem solvers. Students will explore sustainability by engineering high-capacity foil boats and testing the physics of thermodynamics through heat retention challenges. The journey continues into the future of technology on day two, where they will dive into mechatronics by programming mBot robots for high-stakes endurance races and sharpening their logic with a video game engineering design challenge. This hands-on approach ensures that complex concepts become tangible skills, fostering a sense of accomplishment and a "can-do" attitude toward technical innovation. This academy fosters a vibrant community where students connect with like-minded peers and inspiring role models who encourage them to confidently explore and pursue future pathways in STEM and programming.

• • • All-Girls Virtual Game Development Club

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      Open to: Grades 5 to 8
    • Dates:
    • Wednesday, February 11, 2026
    • Wednesday, February 18, 2026
    • Wednesday, February 25, 2026
    • Time: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
      Location: Virtual

    • Cost Per Participant: FREE

      Do you love playing games? Want to make your own? 🎮 Join our All-Girls Game Development Club and learn how to design and build fun games using Scratch!

      You’ll create characters, design challenges, add sound effects, and bring your ideas to life—all while learning real coding skills like logic, problem-solving, and creative thinking. These are the same skills used by game designers and programmers, and they’ll help you learn real coding languages like Python in the future.

      Hang out with other girls, test each other’s games, and turn your ideas into something you can actually play. No experience needed—just curiosity and creativity!

Go CODE Girl Conference | Annually

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

• Cost Per Participant: FREE

  Curious about coding, AI, or how games and websites are made? Go CODE Girl is a free, hands-on conference where you’ll explore coding, software engineering, and computer science in a fun and welcoming environment—no experience needed!

You’ll learn coding basics through interactive activities led by Ontario Tech Engineering students and see how coding is used in everyday life. You’ll also hear from current university students and industry professionals about what software engineers and computer scientists actually do, what university is like, and how you can get started now.

Meet other girls who are curious about tech, ask questions, try something new, and leave feeling more confident about exploring coding and STEM in the future!

Go ENG Girl Conference | Annually

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Go ENG Girl is a free event where girls in grades 7 to 10 can dive into the exciting world of engineering! You'll get to build, experiment, and explore hands-on projects while learning what makes engineering so awesome. No need to be a science whiz---just bring your curiosity and creativity! Girls will enjoy hearing from a female engineering guest speaker and meeting like-minded peers!

Parents are also welcome to attend to enjoy insightful guest speakers and team up with their children to tackle a fun engineering activity in the afternoon!

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.

Young Black Men Empowerment Program 

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• 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

Black Youth Innovation STEM Club

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• Open to: Grades 4 to 6
• Date:
  Monday, February 9, 2026
• Time: 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
  Location: Pickering Central Library

• Cost Per Participant: FREE

  Join us as we dive into the exciting fields of science, technology, engineering, and math, exploring how Black innovators have shaped STEM, and empowering the next generation to do the same!

  This event is in partnership with the Pickering Library created to inspire Black youth to explore the world of STEM through engaging, hands-on projects and mentorship from Black university students.
  
  If you have any questions about the programs, please email paulaoluchi.duru@ontariotechu.ca

Black Youth AI Innovation STEM Club

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• Open to: Grades 6 to 8
• Dates:
• Monday, March 9th 2026
• Tuesday, March 10th 2026
• Wednesday, March 11th 2026
• Time: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
  Location: Virtual
• Cost Per Participant: FREE
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• Join us for another exciting session of the Black Youth AI Innovation Club! In a world that is increasingly incorporating Artificial Intelligence, this program equips Black youth with the skills and tools they need to thrive in the age of AI.

  This three-day virtual program gives students the opportunity to develop and apply core AI concepts, explore machine learning, and examine the ethical implications of artificial intelligence. Participants will engage in interactive, hands-on activities that strengthen problem-solving skills and encourage critical thinking about the impact of AI in our world.
  
  If you have any questions about the programs, please email paulaoluchi.duru@ontariotechu.ca

Black Youth Empowerment STEM Club

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• Open to: Grades 4 to 6
• Dates: 
  Thursday January 29, 2026
• Thursday, February 5, 2026
• Thursday, February 12, 2026
• Time: 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
  Location: Ajax Public Library, Audley Branch

• Cost Per Participant: FREE

  This initiative is designed to spark interest in STEM among Black youth through hands-on activities and mentorship from Black STEM students at Ontario Tech University. The club seeks to break down barriers and stereotypes, fostering confidence, a sense of belonging, and the aspiration to pursue STEM careers. Presented in partnership with the Congress of Black Women of Canada Ajax/Pickering Chapter and Ontario Tech University.
  
  If you have any questions about the programs, please email paulaoluchi.duru@ontariotechu.ca

Indigenous Youth Club

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• Open to: Grades 1 to 4
• Dates: 
• Thursday, February 12, 2026
  Thursday, February 19, 2026
  Thursday, February 26, 2026
• Time: 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
  Location: Ontario Tech, 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 12. We aim to renew students’ pride with their Indigenous identity and increase their confidence in the pursuit of STEM careers and education.

We are excited to launch this program in-person! We will be hosting interactive programming at Ontario Tech University! Hope to see you there! 

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

Indigenous Youth Club

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• Open to: Grades 5 to 8
• Dates: 
• Thursday, March 05, 2026
  Thursday, March 12, 2026
  Thursday, March 19, 2026
• Time: 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
  Location: Ontario Tech, 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 12. We aim to renew students’ pride with their Indigenous identity and increase their confidence in the pursuit of STEM careers and education.

We are excited to launch this program in-person! We will be hosting interactive programming at Ontario Tech University! Hope to see you there! 

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

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We'll be back this spring!