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STEM Leadership Program

Our STEM Leadership Program offers a blend of technical, interpersonal and leadership skill-building. Aimed at youth aged 14 to 16, it trains you for volunteer roles and jobs in STEM education and camp settings.

What is the STEM Leadership Program?

The three-week STEM Leadership Program is a great program for teens aged 14 to 16 to get experience in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) while developing leadership and workplace skills. Through hands-on projects and interactive learning experiences, you’ll gain essential skills for the modern workplace, from problem-solving to technical proficiency.

In addition to technical training, the program focuses on building key life skills like communication, teamwork and leadership. You’ll collaborate on group activities and take on roles that require you to lead and support peers. This combination of technical knowledge and leadership development gives you the confidence and experience to thrive in any future STEM career or workplace environment.

By the end of the program, you’ll have a deeper understanding of STEM concepts, along with the skills to apply them in real-world scenarios.

What can I expect during this program?

The STEM Leadership Program combines training, certification and volunteering. By the end of the program, you’ll become a junior leader in our summer camps, working alongside our instructors (lead makers) to deliver STEM programming to children.

Week 1: Training and development

  • Sharpen your science and engineering skills (from dissections to robotics)
  • Learn the fundamentals of leadership, teamwork and communication
  • Gain valuable employment skills, such as resumé writing

Week 2 and 3: Hands-on experience

  • Work alongside our experienced instructors
  • Run camp activities in a collaborative and supervised environment
  • Get 70 hours of volunteer experience
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Why is the STEM Leadership Program worth it?

This program will give you a solid foundation in summer camp and youth programming delivery. You’ll also learn a lot about STEM activities. This will help you to stand out when applying for jobs and feel more confident.

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

You’ll leave with:

  • Technical skills in the STEM fields
  • Camp instructor experience
  • A polished resumé and job-readiness skills
  • Over 70 hours of volunteer experience
  • A personalized volunteer placement letter and a certificate of program completion
  • First aid and CPR/AED certification
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Registration details

Grade level

Completion of Grade 9, 10 or 11.

Location

uOttawa campus: SITE, 800 King Edward Avenue. 

Hours

You must be present from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Mondays and from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday to Friday. Punctuality is required. If you need to leave early, your parent or legal guardian must provide authorization via an email, note or phone call to camp administration.

Dates and cost (summer 2025)

DatesCost
July 7 to 25, 2025$500
July 27 to August 15, 2025
Please note our camps are closed on the August 4 Civic Holiday.		$465

Register

Discover your potential, develop your confidence and take the first step toward becoming a leader in STEM.
Register for the STEM Leadership Program