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Youth science programs at York University

Registration for Summer 2023 Programs is now open! View the links below to learn more about our specific programs. Sign up for our newsletter to receive email notifications about our programs.

WHAT WE DO

The Science Engagement Programs office at York University offers innovative and engaging programs designed to inspire youth to discover exciting topics in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Our programs take place within the Faculty of Science at the Keele Campus of York University, as well as in schools, community centres, and other educational institutions.

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PROGRAMS FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS


Our programs explore topics in STEM through engaging and interactive activities and experiments, with a hands-on approach to learning.


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PA Day Program

Our in-person PA Day Program offers engaging science activities and interactive experiments, with before- and after-camp care available. For grades 3 and up.


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Saturday Program

Our in-person Saturday Program runs on select dates, focused on particular themes such as robotics, chemistry, human biology and more. For grades 3 and up.


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Online Fall/Winter Workshops

Our Online Workshops, held on select Tuesday/Thursday evenings during the school year, are live and involve guided, hands-on activities. For grades 5 and up.


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March Break

Our in-person March Break Science Camps offer interactive and innovative activities, with before- and after-camp care available. For grades 3 and up.


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Summer

We offer a variety of week-long thematic programs, including our in-person Science Explorations Summer Day Camps, and our live and hands-on Online Summer Science Programs. For grades 3 and up.

PROGRAMS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

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Online Fall/Winter Workshops

Our Online Workshops, held on select Tuesday/Thursday evenings during the school year, are live and involve guided, hands-on activities.

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Summer

We offer a variety of week-long thematic programs, including our in-person Spark Lab Summer Program, and our live and hands-on Online Summer Science Programs.

PROGRAMS IN THE COMMUNITY

2023 Science Rendezvous

Science Rendezvous is an annual family festival that takes science out of the lab and onto the streets across Canada. Get ready to join the fun on May 13th, 2023!

Community Science Club

Our free Science Clubs offer hands-on STEM experiences for the Jane and Finch community. They are held on the York University campus.

School Workshops

Our in-school workshops complement regular classroom instruction and directly support the learning expectations of the Ontario Elementary Curriculum. For grades 3-8.

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