The Mentorship Program is a highly competitive program that pairs high school students interested in the field of mathematics study and research, with graduate students, post-doctoral fellows and faculty in the field. Students work on a math research project of their interests under the guidance of their mentor.Mentees meet with their mentors on a regular […]
The Advanced Math Club is an open-enrollment program for advanced students in grades 9-12. It is designed for students who are looking for a challenge in Mathematics.This in-person program runs once a year during the Fall term. Each year it has a standalone special topic with learning that goes in-depth. The topic will be is […]
The Count Me In program at the University of Toronto aims to reduce math anxiety and improve student confidence through fostering student enthusiasm for math, and helping educators to teach math in engaging ways. The goal of the Count Me In program is to improve attitudes and beliefs, and counter anxiety towards math through working […]
The Fields Trip Program invites classrooms across Canada to the Fields Institute to participate in a hands-on math workshop. This program is offered both in-person and online, and the workshops give students a chance to explore math concepts not typically covered in the standard curriculum. Students see how these concepts connect to the real world […]
The Transitional Year Programme (TYP) is an in-person, full-time, eight-month access-to-University program. Founded 50+ years ago, TYP began at Innis College, University of Toronto, in 1970 with approximately 25 students. The programme has its roots in the Black community in Toronto, having emerged out of two community summer programmes in 1969 and 1970. TYP annually […]
Camp U of T Scarborough focuses on igniting passions and inspiring learning by providing engaging, hands-on experiences that encourage personal growth and exploration. The Leadership Camp (Ages 13-15) focuses on building leadership skills, teamwork, and confidence through dynamic activities and mentorship. Meanwhile, the Themed Camp (Ages 6-12) immerses campers in exciting, themed experiences that blend fun […]
The Imani Academic Mentorship Program is a legacy program running for over a decade at UTSC that serves to create access and inclusion pathways to Black youth in the Scarbrough Community. It connects Black youth to mentorship, tutoring and educational and career opportunities which allow them to explore post-secondary education. Imani engages with this systemic […]
The Dalla Lana School of Public Health (DLSPH) Outreach and Access Program is a school and community-based group-mentoring initiative designed to empower Black, Indigenous, and other youth from socially diverse and underrepresented communities by introducing them to careers in public health while also providing valuable guidance, resources, and networking opportunities. Through relationship building with DLSPH […]
Future Sound 6 (FS6) is a trauma-informed, community-based program connecting underserved BIPOC/racialized young women, trans, and gender-expansive high school students with U of T’s Faculty of Music. Participants are supported by faculty, staff, and students to develop skills in songwriting, musicianship, and music production. FS6 partners with the YWCA Girls’ Centre in Scarborough to provide […]
Building Black Success Through Design (BBSD) is a free 12-week mentoring program for Black high school students interested in architecture, art, and design. BBSD aims to inspire Black students to pursue excellence and innovation within design industries and academia, enhancing diversity and building Black success through design. The creative work produced by the high school […]