The Canada Math Camp is a prestigious program offered by the Canadian Mathematical Society and hosted by the Department of Mathematics at the University of Toronto. The Canada Math Camp is an invitation-only camp offered to students in grade 10 or below, who are top scorers on the Canadian Open Mathematics Challenge (COMC) and have potential to compete at the mathematical olympiad level. The camp is a week long program where students stay in residence and spend the week participating in intensive math competition preparation along with guest lectures from faculty in the Department of Mathematics.
Focus
Outreach & Engagement: increase awareness and understanding of post-secondary pathways
Features
Academic success
Community engagement
Experiential learning (e.g., co-op, internship, design challenges, field trips, etc.)
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 basis either virtually or at the St. George (downtown) campus at U of T on a schedule that fits both of them. The program begins with a welcoming opening ceremony, and ends with a closing ceremony, where students present their research in front of an evaluation team. The top project(s) selected by the evaluation team gets an opportunity to attend the Canadian Undergraduate Mathematics Conference to present their research work.
Focus
Outreach & Engagement: increase awareness and understanding of post-secondary pathways
Features
Academic success
Community engagement
Experiential learning (e.g., co-op, internship, design challenges, field trips, etc.)
Tutoring & mentorship
Timeframe
Winter Term
Participants
Ages
High school students
High School Advanced Math Club
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 creative, fun, and somewhat abstract; in other words, what mathematicians consider “real math”. The Advanced Math Club includes both lecture-style teaching and significant time devoted to independent and small-group problem-solving.
Focus
Outreach & Engagement: increase awareness and understanding of post-secondary pathways
Features
Community engagement
Experiential learning (e.g., co-op, internship, design challenges, field trips, etc.)
Timeframe
Fall Term
Participants
Ages
High school students
Count Me In
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 with young Canadians and educators to inspire interest in mathematics and motivate them to see math as part of their future education. This program works towards this goal through two initiatives: an in-school program for elementary students and a program for math teachers.
Focus
Outreach & Engagement: increase awareness and understanding of post-secondary pathways
Features
Career exploration
Community engagement
Experiential learning (e.g., co-op, internship, design challenges, field trips, etc.)
Timeframe
Fall Term
Winter Term
Participants
Ages
Elementary school students (K-5)
Middle school students (gr. 6-8)
Groups
Low-income students
Fields Trips
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 and to the research conducted in the Mathematics Department by some of the world’s top math researchers. Students also experience a class at Canada’s largest university. This is a free Field trip program for Canadian students in grades 3-12, and can accommodate groups of up to 40 students during the school year (October to June). There is a variety of enriching and engaging topics for classroom teachers to choose from that not covered in the Ontario curriculum.
Focus
Outreach & Engagement: increase awareness and understanding of post-secondary pathways
Features
Career exploration
Community engagement
Experiential learning (e.g., co-op, internship, design challenges, field trips, etc.)
Timeframe
Fall Term
Winter Term
Participants
Ages
Elementary school students (K-5)
High school students
Middle school students (gr. 6-8)
Transitional Year Programme (TYP)
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 welcomes 50-55 students from diverse backgrounds. TYP is designed to empower individuals, primarily adult learners, who have encountered obstacles to post-secondary education, by providing academic preparation, personal development, financial support and community engagement opportunities. TYP has a committed and highly qualified faculty and staff, who prepare students for university degree studies by upgrading their skills and knowledge in academic courses and by providing intensive supportive counselling.
Focus
Access & Transition: promote successful academic and social transitions to post-secondary education
Retention & Persistence: help participants complete and graduate from postsecondary programs
Features
Academic credit: university
Academic success
Alumni engagement
Career exploration
Community engagement
Experiential learning (e.g., co-op, internship, design challenges, field trips, etc.)
Wrap-around services (e.g. provision of food, skills development workshops, writing centre and library access, etc.)
Timeframe
Fall Term
Summer
Winter Term
Participants
Ages
Mature students
Groups
2SLGBTQ+ students
Adults who have not completed their Ontario Secondary School Diploma
First-generation students
Indigenous students
Low-income students
Newcomers to Canada
Racialized students
Secondary school students with low credit accumulation and/or achievement rates
Students from communities with limited access to post-secondary education (e.g. rural or remote communities)
Students with disabilities
Camp University of Toronto- Scarborough
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 with learning, sparking creativity and curiosity in a supportive environment. Both camps provide opportunities for personal growth, skill-building, and unforgettable summer experiences. Campers are challenged to discover new interests, build confidence, and develop valuable skills in a supportive and fun environment.
Focus
Outreach & Engagement: increase awareness and understanding of post-secondary pathways
Features
Career exploration
Community engagement
Experiential learning (e.g., co-op, internship, design challenges, field trips, etc.)
Timeframe
Summer
Participants
Ages
High school students
Middle school students (gr. 6-8)
Youth Enrichment Academy (YEA!)
The Youth Enrichment Academy (YEA!) is an after school initiative designed to address the gap in programming for youth (ages 11-14) in the Regent Park and surrounding communities. The program prepares students for success in high school and beyond by engaging them in hands on learning opportunities and science activities.
Focus
Outreach & Engagement: increase awareness and understanding of post-secondary pathways
Features
Academic success
Timeframe
Summer
Participants
Ages
High school students
Middle school students (gr. 6-8)
Science Unlimited Summer Camp
Science Unlimited offers high school students a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to participate in a week of workshops from the Departments of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Math, Physics and the School of the Environment.
Focus
Access & Transition: promote successful academic and social transitions to post-secondary education
Features
Experiential learning (e.g., co-op, internship, design challenges, field trips, etc.)
Timeframe
Summer
Participants
Ages
High school students
School Visits for Students (Physics)
Class visits aim to inspire a new generation of physicists by engaging high school students in tours, talks and workshops in the Department of Physics. Participants explore physics topics through workshops, talks, or labs facilitated by professors and graduate students. Participants also tour spaces like research labs, telescopes and the campus more broadly.
Focus
Outreach & Engagement: increase awareness and understanding of post-secondary pathways
Features
Experiential learning (e.g., co-op, internship, design challenges, field trips, etc.)