One Week. Real Skills. Lasting Memories.

Give your child the chance to create, experiment, and build in a hands-on STEM experience like no other. From electricity and robotics to design challenges and coding, each day is packed with exciting projects that develop creativity, confidence, and real-world problem-solving.
Students will design, build, wire, and code their way through a week full of engaging challenges - all in a fun, supportive environment with cool take-home items to keep the learning going at home.

This August, we’re running an Early Bird Special—register by July 27 and pay just $299 (regular price $375)! Use code EARLYBIRD to apply the discount.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

What They'll Do

• Code and program robots

• Learn to turn imagination into 3D designs and bring them to life with 3D printing

• Explore circuits and build working electronics

• Create fun experiments like lava lamps and more

• Launch rockets, race bots, and tackle daily challenges

• Take home the projects they built throughout the week

Details

Dates: August 11 to 15 (Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM)
Grades: 5 to 8
Location: Camp Samac
Reggular Cost: $375 (includes all materials)
Early Bird Cost: $299 (until July 27)

Note: This is the same core program as our July STEM Academy, with a few exciting additions. If your child already attended in July, there’s no need to register again.

Final Day Showcase
Parents are invited to join us on the final day to celebrate the students’ creativity and see all the amazing things they’ve built and learned.
This is a perfect opportunity for kids to explore STEM in a hands-on way, make new friends, and take home something they’re proud of.

Questions?

Contact Nabil Saleh - Engineering Outreach Coordinator
📧 nabil.saleh@ontariotechu.ca
Don’t miss out - register early and save your spot!
$299 Early Bird Rate (use code EARLYBIRD) 

UberBots - A Weekly EV3 Robotics Club

• REGISTRATION CLOSED, CLICK HERE AND BE FIRST TO HEAR OF OUR NEW PROGRAMS

Join us for the Future Mobility Fest, a dynamic drop-in community event tailored for all ages, showcasing the exciting world of mobility and autonomous vehicles. Engage in hands-on workshops, explore interactive booths, and attend insightful presentations by the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science (FEAS) at Ontario Tech University. Connect with peers who share your interests, meet inspiring role models and professors from Ontario Tech, and discover the endless possibilities that STEM fields offer. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with your community through interactive STEM experiences and embark on an exciting journey towards autonomous mobility!

LEARN MORE

• • • Spark curiosity, build confidence, and explore the exciting world of STEM! Our free all-girls STEM and Coding Clubs for grades 1-8 offer hands-on activities, creative challenges, and fun opportunities to learn about science, technology, engineering, and math in a supportive and empowering environment! Clubs are led by Undergraduate Engineering Mentors. Whether you're just starting to explore or ready to dive deeper into coding and engineering, there’s a club for every curious mind. 💡🔧💻
  •  
    • Note:  Each of the following clubs uses the same registration link:
    •  
    • REGISTRATION CLOSED, CLICK HERE AND BE FIRST TO HEAR OF OUR NEW PROGRAMS
•  

  All-Girls STEM Club | Grades 1-3

  Dates: Mondays, June 9, 16, 23

All-Girls Coding Club | Grades 4-6

Dates: Wednesdays, June 4, 11

All-Girls STEM Skills Club | Grades 7-8

Dates: Tuesdays, June 10, 17, 24

We are not currently running any virtual clubs. Sign up for our mailing list to be the first to hear about our new programs!

REGISTRATION CLOSED, CLICK HERE AND BE FIRST TO HEAR OF OUR NEW PROGRAMS

✨ Girls in STEM Day: Bioengineering & Crime-Solving Adventure! ✨

REGISTRATION CLOSED, CLICK HERE AND BE FIRST TO HEAR OF OUR NEW PROGRAMS

Join us for an exciting Girls in STEM Day, where girls in grades 7-8 will dive into two hands-on workshops that combine creativity, problem-solving, and real-world engineering! This full-day event includes a morning and afternoon workshop, with a lunch break in between.

🔬 Morning Workshop: BioGirls: DIY Prosthetics
Girls will step into the world of biomedical engineering, discovering how engineers design technologies that improve lives. Through an engaging hands-on activity, they’ll explore how innovation can help the human body!

🕵️ Afternoon Workshop: STEM Detectives: Solve the Mystery 
The investigation begins! Participants will become crime-solving scientists, using STEM techniques to analyze clues and crack the case. This interactive workshop will show how science and technology work together to solve real-life mysteries.

Morning Workshop:
BioGirls: DIY Prosthetics | Grades 7-8

Date: Saturday, March 22, 2025

Time: 10:00am-12:00pm

Location: Ontario Tech University, North Oshawa Campus

Afternoon Workshop:
STEM Detectives: Solve the Mystery | Grades 7-8

Date: Saturday, March 22, 2025

Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm

Location: Ontario Tech University, North Oshawa Campus

There will be a lunch break from 12:00-1:00pm. Lunch will not be provided, so please pack a lunch or drop one off for your child during the break period.

We are pleased to offer all of our Girls programs at no cost to families with the generous support of Actua and Hydro One!

Any questions can be directed to sarah.wedge@ontariotechu.ca

Discover the exciting fields of coding, software engineering, and computer science at Go CODE Girl, a free event designed to inspire and empower girls interested in technology! Girls will learn coding basics and test their knowledge through fun, interactive activities led by Ontario Tech Engineering students. Get the chance to learn all about university and see what software engineers and computer scientists do by hearing from current Ontario Tech students, as well as professionals in the industry!

REGISTRATION CLOSED, CLICK HERE AND BE FIRST TO HEAR OF OUR NEW PROGRAMS

Event details

Date: Saturday, March 8, 2025

Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Location: Ontario Tech North Oshawa Campus

Grades: 7 to 10

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!

REGISTRATION CLOSED, CLICK HERE AND BE FIRST TO HEAR OF OUR NEW PROGRAMS

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!

Thank you to everyone who attended GoEng Girl events in 2024!

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

Black Youth In-Person Stem Club | Grades 1 to 4

Black Youth Virtual Coding Club | Grades 5 - 8

Our Black Youth STEM Clubs and Workshops have been designed to introduce youth to STEM concepts including engineering design, scientific inquiry and the fundamentals of coding. We are committed to ensuring Black youth have a community-oriented and accessible learning environment to explore different facets of STEM, coding, and engineering design. While having Black representation in the classroom, so youth can see themselves in multiple opportunities, our STEM, and Coding clubs deliver content from a broad range of voices and perspectives, celebrating diversity and acknowledging any limitations in representation.

Location: Link will be sent with Google Meet details
Dates for Grades 5-8: Wednesdays, June 11, June 18, June 25, 2025
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Black Youth Virtual Coding Workshop | Grades 4 - 6

Location: Link will be sent with Google Meet details
Dates for Grades 5-8: Saturday, June 21, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Black Girls Empowerment STEM Club for Grades 3 to 5

The Black Girls Empowerment STEM Club, a collaborative effort between the Ajax Public Library, the Congress of Black Women of Canada Ajax/Pickering Chapter and Ontario Tech University, is designed to spark interest in STEM among young Black girls through hands-on activities and mentorship from Black female STEM students from Ontario Tech. This initiative aims to educate and inspire, highlighting the real-world impact of STEM fields and the engineering design process while encouraging the growth of digital skills.

REGISTRATION CLOSED, CLICK HERE AND BE FIRST TO HEAR OF OUR NEW PROGRAMS

Black Girls Empowerment STEM Club for Grades 5 to 8

This program is now closed. Sign up for our mailing list to be the first to hear about our new programs!

REGISTRATION CLOSED, CLICK HERE AND BE FIRST TO HEAR OF OUR NEW PROGRAMS

Black Girls in STEM Program for grades 6 to 8

Black Girls in STEM is an empowering program led by Ontario Tech University's Engineering Outreach in collaboration with the Kenyan Women In Canada Association. This initiative is designed to spark curiosity, build confidence, and foster a sense of belonging among young Black girls through hands-on STEM activities and mentorship from Black university students in STEM fields.

By highlighting the real-world impact of science, technology, engineering, and math, the program encourages creativity, problem-solving, and innovation. Through inspiring role models and a supportive community, Black Girls in STEM empowers participants to see themselves as future leaders, creators, and changemakers in the world of STEM.

Location: Ontario Tech University, North Oshawa Campus

Dates for Grades 6-8:

• Saturday, May 31, 2025

• Saturday, June 14, 2025

• Saturday, July 5, 2025

• Saturday, July 19, 2025

• Saturday, August 9, 2025

• Saturday, August 23, 2025

Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

REGISTRATION CLOSED, CLICK HERE AND BE FIRST TO HEAR OF OUR NEW PROGRAMS

Black Youth Empowerment STEM Club for grades 3 to 5

This program is now closed. Sign up for our mailing list to be the first to hear about our new programs!

REGISTRATION CLOSED, CLICK HERE AND BE FIRST TO HEAR OF OUR NEW PROGRAMS

Black Youth STEM Day: Chemistry Explorers for Grades 4 to 6

Our Black Youth programs are committed to providing a community-oriented and accessible learning environment where students can explore STEM concepts in a meaningful way. With Black representation at the forefront, we ensure that youth can see themselves reflected in science while developing curiosity, problem-solving skills, and a passion for discovery.

REGISTRATION CLOSED, CLICK HERE AND BE FIRST TO HEAR OF OUR NEW PROGRAMS

Information for the 2025 Conference is coming soon.

Sign up for our mailing list to be the first to hear about our new programs!

SIGN UP FOR OUR MAILING LIST

InSTEM Days - Youth Club

REGISTRATION CLOSED, CLICK HERE AND BE FIRST TO HEAR OF OUR NEW PROGRAMS

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

Upcoming Workshops:

Upcoming Workshops:

 Upcoming Workshops:

Upcoming Workshops:

Upcoming Workshops: