Students
Tuition Fee
CAD 465
Per course
Start Date
2026-06-29
Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
3 weeks
Details
Program Details
Degree
Courses
Area of study
Information and Communication Technologies | Engineering
Education type
On campus
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
CAD 465
Intakes
Program start dateApplication deadline
2026-06-29-
2026-07-13-
2026-07-27-
2027-06-29-
2027-07-13-
2027-07-27-
About Program

Program Overview


STEM Leadership Program

The STEM Leadership Program is a three-week program designed for teens aged 14 to 16, focusing on developing technical, interpersonal, and leadership skills. The program aims to train participants for volunteer roles and jobs in STEM education and camp settings.


Program Description

The program combines technical training, leadership development, and hands-on experience, providing participants with essential skills for the modern workplace. Through interactive learning experiences and group activities, participants will gain technical knowledge, leadership skills, and confidence to thrive in any future STEM career or workplace environment.


Program Structure

The program is divided into three weeks:


  • Week 1: Training and development, focusing on science and engineering skills, leadership fundamentals, and employment skills.
  • Week 2 and 3: Hands-on experience, where participants work alongside experienced instructors, delivering STEM programming to children in a collaborative and supervised environment.

Program Benefits

By the end of the program, participants will:


  • Gain technical skills in STEM fields
  • Acquire camp instructor experience
  • Develop a polished resumé and job-readiness skills
  • Earn over 70 hours of volunteer experience
  • Receive a personalized volunteer placement letter and a certificate of program completion
  • Obtain first aid and CPR/AED certification

Registration Details

  • Grade Level: Completion of Grade 9, 10, or 11
  • Location: uOttawa campus, SITE, 800 King Edward Avenue
  • Hours: Monday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Dates and Cost (summer 2026):
    • June 29th to July 17th, 2026: $465
    • July 13th to 31st, 2026: $500
    • July 27th to August 14th, 2026: $465

Program Topics

The STEM Leadership Program focuses on the following topics:


  • Summer camp delivery
  • Dissection, chemistry, and microscopy lab procedures
  • Technical skills in coding, robotics, 3D printing, and laser cutting
  • Leadership development
  • Teamwork and communication
  • Resumé writing and interview preparation
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