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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-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

  • Engineering The Elements

    Engineering The Elements: Winter Aerodynamics Workshop 

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    Open to: Grades 4 to 6
    Date: Tuesday, November 25
    Time: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
    Location: In Person @ Ontario Tech University
    Cost: $32 per participant

    Discover how the power of the wind helps both engineers and athletes move faster! In this hands-on winter workshop, students will explore how aerodynamics shapes exciting activities like wind sledding and kite skiing, along with other sports that rely on air flow and speed.

    Then, they’ll put their knowledge into action by designing and building their own wind-powered sled, experimenting with sail shape, weight, and friction to make it travel the farthest when pushed by a fan.

     What You’ll Learn & Do

    • Explore how air movement and wind affect speed and motion.

    • Learn about key forces — push, drag, and friction — and how to balance them.

    • Design, build, and test a small wind-powered sled.

    • Observe, record, and improve results through testing.

    • Take a tour of one of Ontario Tech’s Wind Tunnel Labs to see aerodynamics in action and explore how engineers test and study airflow.

    Why This Workshop Is Special

    • Brings science and engineering to life through creative design.

    • Connects real aerodynamic concepts to fun winter activities.

    • Builds curiosity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

    • Includes an exciting behind-the-scenes look at real engineering research!

     Join us for this interactive winter session where creativity meets science, and see how the power of the wind can move your imagination!

  • Winters Market Workshop

    Winter Makers Workshop - Design, Create & Light It Up 

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    Open to: Grades 4 to 6
    Dates: Monday, November 17 & Monday, November 24
    Time: 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
    Location: In Person @ Ontario Tech University
    Cost: $55 per participant

    Unleash your creativity this winter through design, art, and hands-on STEM! In this two-part workshop, students will explore both 3D design and simple electronics to bring their own glowing winter creations to life. 

    ❄️ What You’ll Learn & Do

    In this fun and interactive program, participants will:

    • Learn 3D design using Tinkercad to create a unique winter-themed model, snowflake, winter creature, or cool decoration of their choice.

    • Watch their custom design come to life through 3D printing.

    • Discover the basics of electric circuits, LEDs, and conductivity.

    • Design and build a glowing light-up project, wiring it themselves to make it shine!

    • Take home their 3D-printed item and their handmade light-up creation

    💡 Why This Workshop Is Special

    • Combines creativity, design, and hands-on engineering.

    • Great introduction to 3D design and simple electronics.

    • Students bring home two personalized creations they built themselves.

    • Encourages problem-solving, imagination, and STEM confidence.

 

Girls Programs

  • STEM and Coding Clubs

        • All-Girls Virtual Game Development Club

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          Open to: Grades 5 to 8
        • Date: Wednesday, February 11, Wednesday, February 18, and 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!

  • Conferences (Currently Open For Registration)

    Go CODE Girl Conference 

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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 

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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!

  • Girl Guides Offerings (Currently Open For Registration)

    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 sarah.wedge@ontariotechu.ca.

 

Black Youth Programs

  • Young Black Men Empowerment STEM Program (Currently Open For Registration)

    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: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

    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.

  • STEM & Coding Clubs (Currently Open For Registration)

    Black Youth STEM Workshop 

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    Open to: Grades 1 to 3
    • Date: Thursday January 29, Thursday, February 5, Thursday, February 12, 2026
    • Time: 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
      Location: Ontario Tech University, North Oshawa Campus

    • Cost Per Participant: FREE

      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.

  • Black Youth Empowerment STEM Club (Currently Open For Registration)

    Black Youth Empowerment STEM Club

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    • Open to: Grades 4 to 6
    • Date: Thursday January 29, February 5, 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.

 

Indigenous Youth Programs

  • Youth Clubs

    InSTEM Days - Youth Club

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    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! 

    Cost Per Participant: FREE

    Location: Ontario Tech University, North Oshawa

    Grades

    Dates

    Time

    Grades 1 to 4
    Thursday, October 9, 2025 
    Thursday, October 16, 2025
    Thursday, October 23, 2025 

    5 to 7 p.m.

    Grades 5 to 8
    Tuesday, October 7, 2025
    Tuesday, October 14, 2025 
    Tuesday, October 21, 2025

    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