If you’re a high school student with an interest in science, technology, engineering, or math, summer STEM programs are a great way to dive deeper into these fields. Many of these programs are designed to give students experience, problem-solving skills, and exposure. They’re also a great way to connect with like-minded peers and mentors, without necessarily coming with the high price tag of international or residential programs.
Across Canada, a number of reputable universities, research institutions, and nonprofits offer STEM programs specifically for high school students, making them both accessible and high in quality. Whether you're looking to explore biomedical research, robotics, or environmental engineering, there's likely a program tailored to your interests. These programs can help you strengthen your college applications and give you a clearer sense of the pathways available in STEM careers.
Check out our list of 15 STEM programs in Canada for high school students, based on academic rigour, mentorship opportunities, and subject variety.
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The Cadet Orientation Police Studies (C.O.P.S.) program is a workplace program hosted and administered by the SPS Equity and Cultural Engagement Unit. This is an accredited, eight-week police study program that selects 16 high school students from around the city and provides first-hand experience of law enforcement.
The goals of this program include:
Increased professionalism and maturity;
The importance of teamwork;
Improved decision making skills in stressful situations;
Increased responsibility;
Create new friendships;
Improved communication and listening skills;
The value of timeliness;
How to make challenging decisions;
The importance of respect;
The importance of physical fitness;
Increased volunteerism and service to the community; and
Increased mentorship and role modeling.
The U of S will be here to present Wednesday October 22 at lunch in the student services conference room.
STEM Racing is an international STEM competition endorsed by Formula 1 for students aged 9–19. Team up with 3-6 students to design, manufacture, and race a miniature F1® racing car in an exciting STEM challenge. Use industry standard CAD/CAM and CAE design tools, apply what you’ve learned to real-world scenarios, develop your portfolio, and race your car against STEM Racing teams all around the world to strive for the ultimate goal: Winning the STEM Racing world championship!
Get a glimpse into potential technology career paths and degree choices to help you make informed decisions about your educational journey and career.
We’ve partnered with Circuit Stream, an industry leader in technical education, to provide courses for teens (ages 13-18) that bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world applications. Through Circuit Stream’s global network, you have opportunities to connect with fellow learners, alumni and industry professionals from around the world.
Choose from online and on-campus courses in AI, gaming, coding, robotics, creativity and more. Each course includes hands-on projects and culminates in a final project that demonstrates real world problem solving. Upon completion, earn a co-branded certification from Circuit Stream and UBC Extending Learning.