The Online Summer Science Program has been suspended indefinitely. Thank you to those who participated! Check out our in-person programs, held at the York University Keele Campus. Engage in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) with us while in the comfort of your home! We're excited to be offering weekly online STEM programs for students […]
Registration is now open to the public. Sign up for our newsletter to receive email notifications about our programs. Immerse yourself in a transformative educational experience with our Spark Lab Programs—a series of week-long sessions meticulously crafted for students in grades 9 to 12 seeking dynamic, hands-on exploration of science. Using experiment-based lab work, students […]
Registration is now open! Sign up for our newsletter to receive email notifications about our programs and access to early registration. Unleash the inner scientist in your child! Science Explorations Summer Day Camp immerses young minds in an exciting exploration of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) through hands-on, curriculum-aligned experiments. Designed and led by […]
In July and August, we offer a variety of week-long, in-person and online STEM day programs for elementary and high school kids to tap their inner scientist over summer break. Our programming is thematic, focused on topics such as genetics, forensic science, infectious diseases and more. Students take part in engaging, interactive, and hands-on learning […]
Registration for March Break Science Camp is now open! Sign up for our newsletter to receive email notifications about our programs. Keep your child curious and learning over their March Break by joining our camp. Our March Break Science Camp is a week-long day camp developed and delivered by Junior Instructors and undergraduate students through […]
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT We are seeking sponsorship and partnerships to help contribute to our Science Engagement Programs. If you have any questions or want to get in touch, please contact explore@yorku.ca. Quick Links THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS We are proudly sponsored by: A proud member of: Actua is a leading Canadian science, […]
Check out the photo gallery to see all the fun our students are having in the Science Engagement Programs. Watch our videos below to learn more about our programs. Quick Links PHOTOS VIDEOS March Break Science Camp March Break Science Camp Video Transcript [PDF] Helix Summer Science Institute Helix Summer Science Institute Video Transcript [PDF] […]
In 2006, our Science Engagement Programs (SEP) started with one elementary camp and 55 students. Since then, we have grown to offer enrichment programs running throughout the year for students in grades three to 12, in-person and online, in multiple locations and reaching more than 37,000 students over the past 15 years. Quick Links GREAT […]
Science Engagement Programs offers a wide variety of employment and volunteer opportunities. Interested in gaining hands-on experience in an academic setting? We are accepting applications for the following positions. Quick Links CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES Applications for March Break 2026 and Summer 2026 positions are now open.
Our programs use a discovery and inquiry-based learning approach with a focus on ‘learning by doing’. Our outreach model provides students with a chance to work in small groups on a variety of projects. This model helps foster problem solving, critical thinking, and an overall passion for STEM. Our programs take place within the Faculty […]