Durham Catholic District School Board's Coach/ Advocate for Black Students (CABS) program is excited to offer three different Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) camps in partnership with Queen’s University, Ontario Tech University Engineering Outreach, and McMaster University.
Through this program, Black students will experience a community-orientated and accessible learning environment to explore different facets of STEM, coding, and engineering design. These programs will be led by Black facilitators, allowing youth to see themselves represented in STEM fields and experience positive mentorship while participating in various activities.
DCDSB elementary students currently enrolled in Grades 7 and 8, and secondary students currently enrolled in Grades 9 and 10 are invited to register. Space is limited, so please only register for one of the following free camps being offered.
Optional busing may be provided, with 10 specified pick up and drop off locations across Durham Region, to make this camp more widely accessible (locations and details shared upon registration, subject to availability).
If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact cabs@dcdsb.ca
Dates: July 8 - 11, 2024
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Location: St. Bernadette Catholic School (41 Bayly St. E., Ajax, ON)
Are you curious about engineering and what it is all about? Do you like science and mathematics and want to experience how engineers use their knowledge to solve problems? This summer, Ontario Tech University and Queen's University will provide you with an exciting sneak peek into the world of engineering!
Themes include:
Note: This camp includes a bus trip on Tuesday, July 9 to Ontario Tech University for a campus tour and STEM activities. Please be advised that there will be no camp on this day for those students who will not be joining us for the trip to Ontario Tech University. Camp will resume as normal for the remainder of the week.
Schedule for on campus days:
The Ontario Tech University bus will return to St. Bernadette Catholic School at regular scheduled pick up time.
Please use the link below to register your child/youth for this camp:
Date: July 15 - 18, 2024
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Location: St. Bernadette Catholic School (41 Bayly St. E., Ajax, ON)
Are you curious about engineering and what it is all about? Do you like science and mathematics and want to experience how engineers use their knowledge to solve problems? This summer, Ontario Tech University and Queen's University will provide you with an exciting sneak peek into the world of engineering!
Themes include:
Note: This camp includes a bus trip on Tuesday, July 16 to Ontario Tech University for a campus tour and STEM activities. Please be advised that there will be no camp on this day for those students who will not be joining us for the trip to Ontario Tech University. Camp will resume as normal for the remainder of the week.
Schedule for on campus days:
The Ontario Tech University bus will return to St. Bernadette Catholic School at regular scheduled pick up time.
Please use the link below to register your child/youth for this camp:
Dates: July 22 - 25, 2024
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Location: St. Bernadette Catholic School (41 Bayly St. E., Ajax, ON)
This week will focus on different streams on engineering allowing students the opportunity to improve on their skill sets.
Themes include and are not limited to:
View the full descriptions of the McMaster University STEM Camp workshops.
Please use the link below to register your child/youth for this camp:
Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) is committed to upholding human rights and maintaining a culture of respect for the inherent dignity of the human person. It is our shared legal, moral, and professional obligation to ensure that classrooms and workplaces are safe, welcoming, equitable and reflect the diversity of our community.
This program was created in alignment with the Ontario Human Rights Code (Section 14, Part 2) and also aligns with the DCDSB’s Strategic Priority to Advance Human Rights & Equity
If you have any questions about this program, please contact equity@dcdsb.ca.