Theoretical Physics Program at Perimeter Institute (ISSYP) - A two-week online program in theoretical physics available to Canadian high school students that offers lectures, keynote sessions, career mentorship, and networking opportunities with professionals in theoretical physics and like-minded students.
The Sanofi Biogenius Canada Competition - pairs high school students with professional mentors in science to develop a research project. With the support of their mentors, students will have the opportunity to submit a manuscript and poster presentation.
Shad Canada - A month-long STEAM summer program for grade 10 and 11 students, which challenges students to solve a real-world problem in teams by developing a plan and a prototype. Students have the opportunity to engage in STEAM-related activities and seminars, network with other like-minded peers, and live on a Canadian university campus for the duration of the program.
Youreka Canada - Offers a 10-week research and mentorship opportunity for grade 9-12 students to create and contribute to a citizen science research project under the guidance of an undergraduate student mentor. High school students will have the opportunity to learn various skills regarding data science, manuscript writing, and presentation of academic research.
Verna J. Kirkness Education Foundation (VJKF) - Offers Indigenous (First Nation, Métis, and Inuit) high school students in grades 10, 11 and 12 an opportunity to spend one week conducting research in the fields of science and engineering during the month of May. Students will work with university professors and graduate students from a participating Canadian university on a particular area of science, engineering, technology, or math.
Let's Talk Science - connects educators and youth with outstanding volunteers to deliver a wide variety of meaningful science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) learning experiences in both school and community settings. The national Let’s Talk Science Outreach program is offered free of charge at over 50 post-secondary Outreach sites
Science FUNdamentals - enhance elementary science education using interactive demonstrations. They have a wide range of activities focusing on subjects from buoyancy and surface tension to genetics and human physiology
STEM Montessori Academy of Canada (SMAC) - aims to educate the future’s best and brightest in the disciplines of science, technology, engineering and math. Providing unmatched STEM based education and opportunities to its students
The Knowledge Society (TKS) - an accelerator program based in Toronto, Ontario that works with ambitious students, ages 13-17, to create an impact using the latest technology and sciences.
CAREERS Next Generation - Allows students in high school to apply for short-term internships to gain experience in various fields such as trades, healthcare, forestry and education, etc.
Alberta Innovates High School Youth Researcher Summer (HYRS) Program - An opportunity for motivated and exceptional Grade 11 students to gain first-hand experience with biomedical and health research, and introduce them to career opportunities in research. Check it out at the University of Alberta, University of Calgary, and University of Lethbridge
Calgary
Young Scientist Program - Provides high school students, who excel in science disciplines, an opportunity to take university-level courses
STEM Fellowship Internship Program - offers a unique opportunity for high school students to experience cutting-edge scientific research in a University of Calgary laboratory over spring break. Our program is targeted towards underrepresented students, such that those who self-identify as Indigenous students, students from rural areas, refugees and new immigrants.
Edmonton
TeamUP Science - An Alberta-based group with chapters in Edmonton and Camrose, which supports mentorship and experiential learning opportunities for inner-city, rural and Indigenous youth in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) fields.
WISEST Science, Engineering and Technology (SET) Conference - A fun day that will show grades 10-12 high school girls that there is more to science than medicine, and more to engineering than bridge building. This full-day conference (with lunch included) gives students the opportunity to experience a real lab environment through hands-on lab activities.
FEM+ Engineering Mentorship Program - A 7-month mentorship program for women and non-binary high school students who are interested in pursuing a career in engineering. This program facilitates a mentorship program between current U of A Engineering students and interested high school students, as well as various information/social events.
Young Scientist Conference (Universtiy of Alberta) - allows Junior high school students from the Sturgeon, Elk Island Catholic, and Elk Island Public school boards to participate in activities designed to expose them to numerous science disciplines and career possibilities.
Technovation Girls - equips young women ages 8-18 with the skills to become tech entrepreneurs and leaders. With the support of volunteer mentors, girls work in teams to code mobile apps or build AI projects that address real-world problems they’ve identified.
UBC Geering Up: High School Engineering Design Competition - At this engaging one-day event, high school students will work in teams to develop innovative solutions to the problems presented on the competition day. After developing their solution, groups will present their work and have it evaluated by a panel of judges.
UVic's Science Venture High School Programs - UVic's Science Venture is a non-profit organization that offers hands-on, minds-on science, engineering and technology learning opportunities for youth entering grades 1 through 12. Explore clubs catering to high school students to learn more about biomedical engineering, civil engineering in the city (all girls), and videogame realization!
Science Alive at Simon Fraser University (SFU) High School Programs - offers a wide range of fun, engaging STEM workshops and events for youths in Grade 8-12. These initiatives aim to not only enhance STEM literacy among youths, but also foster an appreciation of how science can be used to make sense of the world we live in and improve how we do things.
FIRST Robotics BC - FIRST® (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) is an international organization to encourage young people to pursue further studies and careers in science, technology and engineering.
Westcoast Connection: STEM Explorations program - Explore your interest in the STEM fields and enjoy exciting city highlights. The perfect balance of learning, career exploration, and unforgettable summer fun.
University of Toronto: Enrichment & Summer Programs for High School Students -Enrichment and Summer programs are offered on all three U of T campuses in a wide range of topics including, but not limited to, STEM theories and principles, engineering academies, videogame coding and virtual reality creation.
World Scholar's Academy: World Doctor's Academy - a two-week course introducing 15-18 year-olds to high-level concepts in medicine, and is designed and taught by a world-leading medical scholar.
Free STEM Resources Provided By Public Libraries- Explores the variety of STEM programs that are available in libraries and the different youth age groups that libraries cater to when providing STEM educational materials and resources for free.
Biomimicry Institute’s Youth Design Challenge (YDC) - A project-based learning experience for middle and high school students. Teams design bio-inspired ideas that can provide solutions to critical real-world problems.
Brown Pre-College Programs: STEM Programs (Providence, Rhode Island) - Join other rising 9th and 10th graders who are as passionate about advancing their knowledge of the STEM disciplines as you are for two weeks of hands-on team research projects, experiments and design-build challenges.
Champlain Pre-College Summer Programs: Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics Academy (Burlington Vermont) - Students learn hacking techniques—as well as the strategies to defend against them—then use real-life scenarios to build a network defense. After demonstrations by prominent experts in digital forensics, participants form teams that compete to solve an actual case by applying investigative techniques, developing a body of evidence, and presenting their conclusions.
MIT Introduction to Technology, Engineering, and Science (Cambridge, Massachusetts) - MITES (formerly OEOP) provides transformative experiences that bolster confidence, create lifelong community, and build an exciting, challenging foundation in STEM for highly motivated 7th–12th grade students from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds.
Georgetown University Summer Program – Forensic Science Academy (Washington, District of Columbia) - In Georgetown's Forensic Science Academy, you'll gain a firsthand look at the world of forensic science from professionals in the field—including investigators, detectives, special agents, medicolegal death investigators, crime scene technicians, pathologists, and lawyers. Test your critical thinking skills by collecting and interpreting evidence as you explore the application of science and medicine in law enforcement.
Pathways to Stem Cell Science: Intro to Stem Cell Systems (Torrance, California) -During Intro to Stem Cell Systems, high schoolers step into the shoes of stem cell researchers working hands-on in a biotech lab with stem cells. Explore the science of cancer, adult and pluripotent stem cells through labs, literature research, lecture-discussions, professional scientists & guest speakers.