At CREATE, students in grades 9-12 can explore the exciting fields of science and engineering through a unique opportunity to learn from current Undergraduate and Graduate students while engaging with cutting-edge research. The practical activities, laboratory experiments, and site visits lead participants through the Engineering Design Cycle to find solutions. This experience inspires and equips participants to pursue their passions in science and engineering.

DEEP offers a diverse range of pre-university engineering and science courses for students in grade 9-12. The Da Vinci Engineering Enrichment Program (DEEP) is designed for highly motivated high school students with an aptitude for science and math. DEEP provides students from around the world with the opportunity for advanced study in a variety of engineering, technology, business, and science disciplines. Since its inception in 2003, DEEP has brought together over 10,000 like-minded students to explore some of the most innovative topics in engineering and science today—taught by some of the Faculty’s top alumni, PhD candidates, and Master’s and undergraduate students. The program is designed to expose bright young minds to concepts usually presented in the upper years of an undergraduate degree or in graduate school.

Ready, Set Code is a 4-week online program designed for girls in grades 3-12, covering topics from gaming basics to advanced Python. Participants learn through cohort-based lessons tailored to their age groups, engaging in creative and collaborative activities. This program aims to inspire and equip young female coders with the skills and confidence to thrive in the world of technology.

Jr. DEEP Saturdays is a dynamic crash course program designed to spark young minds’ curiosity in the captivating worlds of science, technology, and engineering. This program offers an immersive and interactive learning experience for students in grades 3 through 8. Participants dive into a realm of hands-on workshops, engaging activities, and discoveries that shape their understanding of these fields.

Fall Engineering Day is a thrilling one-day STEM adventure designed to spark the curiosity and creativity of students in grades 3-8. In this action-packed day of hands-on activities, students dive into the fascinating worlds of Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and Materials Science.

CREATE Weekends encourages high school students to explore science, engineering, math and technology from a design perspective. Led by university students, participants explore advanced engineering topics and a range of projects engineers work on in order to build a better society. Participants turn their existing knowledge from math and science classes in school into real-world solutions, and meet other high school students who love tinkering, building, and solving puzzles.

Blueprint is an academic enrichment program designed for highly motivated Black students interested in science and engineering. Blueprint is open to Canadian students currently in Grades 10 and 11, and are interested in careers in STEM (Science, Technology Engineering and Math). The program consists of four weeks of summer programming followed by a program of year-long engagement. The in-person portion of the program invites students to think about design and innovation—applicable to any engineering field. Students will have the opportunity to participate in fun, educational excursions and community-building events. After the program’s summer component, students will stay connected through one of two year-long engagement streams. These activities span from regular meet-ups to monthly webinars.

MedLinx is an innovative program designed to empower high school students facing systemic barriers, such as Black, Indigenous, Filipino, or Latin American youth, as well as those from low-income or first-in-family post-secondary backgrounds. It provides a supportive pathway to careers in healthcare by offering hands-on experiences, mentorship, and specialized learning opportunities. Through workshops on all three University of Toronto campuses, students can practice medical techniques using advanced equipment, while hospital shadowing offers a front-row seat to the daily work of healthcare professionals. These immersive activities, coupled with specialized classes in areas like Infectious Diseases and Biostatistics, build a strong foundation for aspiring healthcare professionals.