The Kwantlen Science Challenge is an exciting day-long event designed for high school students where teams participate in practical laboratory activities across various scientific disciplines. Students engage in five one-hour-long laboratory activities covering Biology, Chemistry, Engineering Design, Geography, Mathematics, Physics, and Sustainable Agriculture.

The NASA Space Apps Challenge is the largest annual global hackathon where participants utilize NASA's open data to address real-world problems on Earth and in space. This two-day event brings together coders, scientists, designers, and innovators to collaborate on solutions to challenges submitted by NASA experts. The Vancouver event takes place at UBC's Engineering Student Centre, featuring mentorship, workshops, team formation activities, and opportunities to win local and global awards.

Operation Med School (OMS) is a student-run organization that hosts one-day conferences to educate youth about the journey of a medical career. Our goal is to inspire, inform and encourage students to follow their medical dreams and head bravely into their future endeavours. OMS was started by a group of high school students in Vancouver in 2012. Each conference gives students a new approach to medical careers through activities and lectures by medical experts. It is the perfect chance for high school students to explore the medical field, meet peers who share the same passion, and speak with knowledgeable medical professionals.

The High School Student Science Week at the Centre for Heart Lung Innovation offers an immersive experience for 8 students who are invited to participate for one week in spring and fall. Located at UBC and St. Paul's Hospital in Vancouver, BC , the program provides hands-on laboratory sessions and seminars and exposure to various research methodologies in cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases. Students will engage in activities such as cell culture , PCR , and ELISA , and learn about biobanking and histology , all while gaining insight into real-life health solutions. The program is sponsored by the St. Paul's Foundation and Thermo Fisher Scientific.

The UBC Pathways to Medicine is a club run by current UBC Medical Students that offers equitable access and guidance to students who would like to learn more about the field of Medicine and BC’s only Medical School. Through events and programming, we would like to highlight the range of unique pathways students can take to end up in a career of medicine and provide support to students on this journey. Our main focus is to assist people from communities currently underrepresented in medicine and those who may face additional barriers as we believe that a pathway to medicine, no matter what that looks like, should be accessible by all. This club will give you an opportunity to speak with current medical students each with a unique story of how they got into medicine, physicians, and others. It will also give you an opportunity to gain new skills to help with the medical school application process as well as provide information on all the steps from planning to application!

A 12-week program designed for high school students, featuring nine one-on-one meetings with a world-class researcher, two sessions with a writing coach, and five workshops on research methodology, culminating in the production of a 15-page research paper

A 16-week program that builds on the Individual Research Program with fifteen researcher mentoring sessions, four writing-coach sessions, five research workshops, and four publication-specialist meetings, concluding with a personalized publication plan created by the Lumiere publication team​

Volunteers have a positive impact on the lives of patients, families, visitors and staff at BC Children’s Hospital. As a volunteer, you can contribute to the hospital experiences of individuals and families while building new skills, exploring careers in health care, and gaining experience for future employment or educational pursuits.

Snapology’s Core STEAM programs provide year-round, standards-aligned enrichment for children ages 4–14 (Pre-K to grade 8), offered as after-school classes, summer camps, workshops, field trips, and custom events to suit various schedules. These hands-on sessions leverage LEGO®, K’Nex®, DUPLO®, and technology-based projects mapped to Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards, guiding students through scientific method, engineering design, and artistic creativity. Throughout the program, participants collaborate on team projects, present their creations, and hone problem-solving, communication, and critical thinking skills in an engaging, supportive environment

CodeWizardsHQ offers live, instructor-led online coding classes for ages 8–18 across elementary, middle, and high school levels, with tracks in core coding, Python, AP CS Prep, plus summer camps in Roblox, Minecraft, Fortnite, and AI—taught by top 2% instructors on a proprietary interactive platform. Courses run as 12 weekly 55-minute sessions (or accelerated 3–6-week formats), include daily homework help, 1×1 office hours, and project-based learning, and tuition ranges from $499–$799 per course—with sibling discounts and a money-back guarantee on regular sessions

Carnegie Mellon University’s Open Learning Initiative offers self-paced, university-level online courses—equivalent to a full semester of material—available year-round for high school to college learners. These courses feature evidence-based interactive modules, including scaffolded practice problems, PhET simulations, and virtual lab experiments, alongside summative assessments with immediate, targeted feedback. A built-in learning dashboard and self-assessment tools guide students through personalized study strategies and progress tracking to deepen mastery in STEM and related disciplines.

An intensive 6–12-month experience offering 24–30 one-on-one research sessions, six writing-coach sessions, five workshops on research processes, and four publication-specialist sessions, guiding students through publishing and presenting their work in college-level journals or at prestigious conferences​

Johns Hopkins CTY’s online programs provide rigorous, year-round courses for academically advanced students in grades 2–12 across disciplines like computer science, mathematics, science, language arts, and social sciences. Courses are offered in three flexible formats—session-based asynchronous, individually paced, and live synchronous/asynchronous—letting learners engage via expert-led classes, discussion forums, virtual labs, and personalized instructor feedback. Students connect with a global peer community, deepen subject mastery through interactive modules and real-time discussions, and advance at a pace that fits their schedule and goals

Rice University’s Precollege Online Program offers self-paced, multi-length courses (5–10 weeks) for high school students (ages 13+, grades 9–12) in areas like genome engineering, physiology, aerospace, law, and business, featuring video lectures by Rice faculty and one-on-one mentorship. Each course culminates in a capstone project and awards a Rice Certificate of Completion, letting students deepen their academic interests, build college readiness, and explore potential majors at

The National High School Data Analysis and AI Challenge for Sustainable Development is an inquiry-based, interdisciplinary, experiential learning program that invites high school students from across the country to strengthen their problem-solving and critical thinking abilities by working with open data. By allowing students to undertake independent research projects that tackle real-world problems, the BDC synergizes with both classroom and extracurricular experiences to foster an active digital citizenship position and prompt new sustainable development innovative ideas.

One-on-one mentorship for youth interested in STEM.

Virtual monthly STEM sessions for girls aged 7–16.

Self-paced enrichment workshops in mathematics and computer science.

The UBC Physics Olympics is an annual competition where teams from high schools across British Columbia compete in six physics & astronomy events. This exciting in-person event brings together students to apply physics concepts in creative challenges, with the highest-scoring team receiving a trophy for their school and other awards.

Written annually by over 25,000 participants worldwide, the Euclid Contest gives senior-level secondary school students the opportunity to solve innovative problems using their creativity and all of the knowledge they have gained in secondary school mathematics. The contest features a mix of short-answer and full-solution questions that help participants build perseverance.

The Fryer Contest is a grade-specific full-solution mathematics competition that fosters critical thinking by presenting progressively complex problems. Participants develop problem-solving and communication skills through this engaging contest that requires complete written solutions rather than just final answers.

The Galois Contest is a grade-specific full-solution mathematics competition that fosters critical thinking by presenting progressively complex problems. Participants develop problem-solving and communication skills through this engaging contest that requires complete written solutions rather than just final answers.

The Hypatia Contest is a grade-specific full-solution mathematics competition that fosters critical thinking by presenting progressively complex problems. Participants develop problem-solving and communication skills through this engaging contest that requires complete written solutions rather than just final answers.

The Pascal Contest is a multiple-choice mathematics competition designed to be accessible to students of all levels. With 25 engaging questions in a traditional format, this contest helps Grade 9 students build confidence and develop excitement about mathematics through problem-solving challenges.

The Cayley Contest is a multiple-choice mathematics competition designed to be accessible to students of all levels. With 25 engaging questions in a traditional format, this contest helps Grade 10 students build confidence and develop excitement about mathematics through problem-solving challenges.

The Fermat Contest is a multiple-choice mathematics competition designed to be accessible to students of all levels. With 25 engaging questions in a traditional format, this contest helps Grade 11 students build confidence and develop excitement about mathematics through problem-solving challenges.

The Youth Innovation Showcase is a virtual STEM competition that challenges youth to develop innovative solutions to real-world problems in their lives or communities. Participants create projects in any scientific field at any stage of development, from initial idea to tested prototype, and compete for substantial cash prizes through a multi-round judging process.

Mini Med School Vancouver is an educational program that introduces high school students to cutting-edge medical research and healthcare innovations through a series of four evening lectures. Participants can engage with world-class clinicians and scientific leaders either in-person at BC Children's Hospital, virtually in real-time, or through on-demand recordings. The program strives to create an equitable and inclusive learning environment with additional spaces reserved for Indigenous students.

STEAM learning, guided by expert mentors and surrounded by like-minded peers. Here’s what makes FSL a life-changing experience:

A full-day event featuring workshops and mentorship for girls in STEM.

Explore UBC's engineering programs through lab tours, demonstrations, and presentations.

Attend a workshop focused on effective science communication and outreach strategies.

The world’s premier tech conference. In May 2026, thousands of international entrepreneurs, investors, media outlets, and leaders will gather at the Vancouver Convention Centre for our newest event: Web Summit Vancouver. Web Summit Vancouver continues our mission to connect the global technology ecosystem. Vancouver is one of the world’s most beautiful cities, with a flourishing tech community that connects the Americas, Asia and the Canadian West Coast.

One-day workshop for girls interested in tech and coding.

Explore UBC Engineering through workshops and tours.

Canada-wide hackathon for girls and non-binary students to explore coding.

UBC Geering Up offers dynamic 5-day and 4-day summer camps for elementary school students featuring hands-on experiments and creative projects that spark curiosity and foster a love for STEM. Designed to be beginner-friendly and fun, these programs provide the perfect introduction to the world of innovation for students in grades 1-7.

A coding workshop for high school students focused on computer science and programming skills.

A workshop focused on web design and development skills for high school students.

EngKidz offers hands-on STEM summer camps for children featuring take-home project kits and activities in Science and Engineering, Robotics, Coding, 3D Design, and 3D Printing. Programs include Budding Engineers, Artsy Makers and Innovators, Robo Engineers, and Fun with 3D Printer, all designed to inspire creativity and maker spirit while aligning with BC's ADST curriculum.

A creative summer camp where students learn to transform their ideas, sketches, and doodles into 3D reality using design software like Inkscape and tools such as laser cutters and Cricuts. The program bridges art and technology through digital fabrication.

An entrepreneurship camp that empowers students to turn creative ideas into business ventures. Participants learn about prototyping, pricing, audience targeting, marketing, and creating pitch decks, culminating in presenting their business ideas to peers.

The UBC Science Co-op Program integrates academic education with relevant, supervised, and paid work experience in various scientific fields. Students alternate between academic terms and work terms, gaining valuable industry experience while earning a degree with Co-operative Education designation. The program works with local, national, and international employers to develop challenging, career-related positions.

The BC Tech Intern Program provides skilled individuals with exciting internship experiences at technology companies and in tech roles at non-tech companies across British Columbia. The program specifically aims to help under-represented individuals gain real-world experience in the tech sector through paid internships, with priority given to those who self-identify as transitioning workers, women, Indigenous, Black, people of color, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+, neurodiverse, non-binary, or youth from care.

Veritas AI’s AI Scholars Program is a 25-hour live, online introduction to artificial intelligence—delivered as 1.5-hour expert lectures plus 1-hour group mentor sessions over 10 weekends or two summer weeks in small teams of 3–5 students (5:1 ratio) for grades 9–12 (with exceptions for advanced middle schoolers). The AI Fellowship is a 12–15-week live, online program requiring basic Python or AI Scholars completion, featuring twelve one-on-one mentorship sessions with AI practitioners to guide each student in creating a novel AI model in their field of interest. Both tracks culminate in substantial project outputs—a group project for AI Scholars and an individual AI model plus mentor evaluation for the Fellowship—equipping students with practical, real-world AI skills and personalized feedback.

Engage with visitors and support science education at Science World.

Virtual and in-person volunteer and leadership opportunities in ocean conservation.

Gain field experience in environmental services through a co-op/internship.

Volunteer with Island Women in Science and Technology to support STEM events and initiatives.

Develop leadership skills and gain experience in STEM education through UBC's program.

Participate in a paid summer research internship for Indigenous high school students.

Volunteer to deliver STEM outreach programs to youth across Canada.

Volunteer at Telus World of Science to support educational exhibits and programs.

Environmental sustainability internship for youth.

U of T summer courses in engineering and applied science.

Offers middle and high school girls a chance to learn about careers in tech.

Engineering for Kids offers fun, educational camps where students explore science, technology, engineering, and math through hands-on experiences designed to inspire the next generation of engineers. Their programs blend education and excitement with engaging activities that enrich young minds while providing a fun-filled opportunity for exploration and growth.

The Caribou Cup is an international online math competition run by a small team in Canada and representatives in other countries. Students participate in online contests with interactive questions, math history, and fun math & logic games, competing for cash prizes and certificates of merit.

Science Alive offers engaging summer camps for Grade 1 students with themes including paleontology, superhero science, outdoor exploration, and wildlife biology. These camps provide hands-on activities that spark curiosity and develop STEM skills in young learners through creative and educational experiences.

Science Alive offers dynamic summer camps for Grade 2-3 students with themes including entomology, circus science, forensic investigation, and technology exploration. These programs combine hands-on activities with creative challenges to develop STEM skills and foster teamwork among young learners.

Science Alive offers one-day spring break camps with themes including fairytale science, wild west exploration, and medieval engineering. These camps provide engaging hands-on activities that make STEM learning fun and accessible for elementary students across different grade levels.

Science Alive offers half-day engineering camps during spring break, focusing on hands-on STEM activities for various grade levels.

The STEM Speaker Series provides high school students with the opportunity to learn about STEM topics and careers through the expertise and perspectives of university students, faculty members, and working professionals in STEM fields. Monthly sessions cover diverse topics including robotics, human-computer interaction, computing science, engineering applications, and medical research.

The Gauss Contests introduce students to a broader perspective of mathematics in a fun, accessible way. Intriguing problems and a multiple-choice format make these contests a wonderful opportunity for all participants to grow their interest in and curiosity about the power of math.

The Let's Talk Science Challenge is a free team-based STEM competition that encourages students to explore new STEM topics through engaging activities. Participants work in teams of 2-4 students to prepare for and compete in a Grand Finale event featuring both a quiz component and an engineering challenge, fostering collaboration and problem-solving skills.

The Conrad Challenge is a multi-stage innovation and entrepreneurship competition where students work in teams to develop solutions to real-world problems. Through four progressive stages (Activation, Lean Canvas, Innovation, and Power Pitch), participants develop critical thinking, collaboration, and business skills while creating innovative products or services.

A biweekly math enrichment program where students explore engaging mathematical concepts through videos from respected math channels like Numberphile and Vi Hart, followed by hands-on activities and challenging problems. The program fosters critical thinking and mathematical curiosity in a collaborative environment.

A dynamic 5-day summer camp where students explore the power of AI in writing while learning to harness AI as an assistant for various writing projects. Students develop critical thinking skills and learn to use AI tools effectively while working on fiction and non-fiction writing projects.

A summer camp combining mathematics and magic where students learn techniques for improving mental math skills and performing impressive calculations. The program makes math engaging and fun through the connection with magic tricks and performance.

A week-long summer camp where students explore quantum computing and artificial intelligence, building AI models and learning Python programming through hands-on projects. The camp introduces advanced technology concepts in an accessible and engaging way.

A summer camp designed to help students excel in math competitions by strengthening math skills and teaching test-writing strategies. The program covers combinatorics, probability, geometry, and deductive reasoning through fun, engaging activities.

A hands-on summer camp where students enhance their science learning through engineering design challenges. Participants design and build machines, structures, and devices to solve real-world problems while learning about careers in STEM fields.

Quantum Leaps is a dynamic mentorship program that pairs high school students with experienced female mentors from various STEM fields. Participants explore diverse career paths, develop essential skills, and create innovative STEM projects with guidance and potential funding support. The program includes leadership workshops, three live sessions with mentors, and discussions on topics like life after high school and work-life balance.

STEM Explore Workshops bring science to life through hands-on activities aligned with provincial curricula. Students can participate in three exciting workshops: The Power of Oobleck (exploring states of matter), How to make a Periscope (learning about reflection laws), and Create a dazzling LED card (understanding circuits and electricity). These engaging workshops make STEM accessible and fun through practical applications.

yvrHacks is BC's biggest youth hackathon where high school students collaborate on coding and technology projects over an 8-hour period. Participants can create websites, apps, games, electronics projects, and more while competing for over $4000 in prizes. The event features workshops, mentorship, free lunch and snacks, and encourages both beginners and experienced coders to participate in teams of up to four members.

Vancouver DataJam offers a series of data science workshops covering topics like Python programming, data wrangling, and job search strategies for tech careers. These workshops are designed to help participants develop coding skills and connect with the data science community in preparation for the hackathon event. Led by industry experts, the workshops provide hands-on experience in a welcoming environment that particularly encourages participation from women, gender minorities, and other underrepresented groups in data science.

The Vancouver DataJam Hackathon is a community-focused weekend event where participants collaborate on data science projects in a hybrid format (virtual and in-person). The hackathon empowers women, gender minorities, racial minorities, and other underrepresented groups in data science through team-based projects with mentorship from industry professionals. The event includes opening and closing ceremonies, project presentations, judging, and a networking event with refreshments provided.

nwHacks is Western Canada's largest hackathon, celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2025 with a 24-hour in-person event at UBC Life Science Institute. Participants of all experience levels collaborate to create innovative tech projects while learning new skills and building community connections. The hackathon welcomes everyone from beginners to experienced developers, providing all necessary resources including meals, mentorship, and a supportive environment for creativity and innovation.

Math Challengers is an enrichment and competition program that promotes mathematics achievement among students in Grades 8, 9, and 10 through challenging problems and team-based tournaments. The program includes regional competitions in February and provincial finals in May, featuring individual contest rounds, team rounds, and an exciting head-to-head buzz-in session similar to Jeopardy. Math Challengers builds strategic problem-solving skills and exposes students to complex problems requiring creativity and persistence.

Technovation Girls is a global technology entrepreneurship competition where girls ages 8-18 team up to solve real-world problems through coding. Participants learn to develop mobile app solutions, create business plans, and pitch their ideas to investors while receiving mentorship throughout the process. The program runs from October to May with regional and global competition rounds, fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and leadership skills in a supportive female-identified environment.

Shad Canada offers a month-long immersive STEM and entrepreneurship program for exceptional high school students in grades 10 and 11. The program features university-level instruction, hands-on workshops, and collaborative design challenges in a pan-Canadian classroom environment. Participants gain access to mentors, develop leadership skills, and join a network of over 20,000 alumni while living on university campuses across Canada. Multiple program formats are available including live-in campus experiences and digital options.

Steamoji's Build to Solve is a comprehensive after-school STEM program designed for children ages 6-14 that develops technical skills through hands-on projects. Participants progress through a 400-hour curriculum covering coding, robotics, 3D printing, digital art, and 3D design while completing missions across four subject pathways: Fabrication, Physical Computing, Engineering, and Digital Arts. The program fosters innovation and problem-solving skills in a collaborative maker environment with flexible scheduling to accommodate families.

Steamoji's OJI Junior is a specialized STEM program tailored for children ages 5-6 that introduces foundational concepts in computing, art, and building. The curriculum is specifically designed for young learners with smaller hands and big imaginations, helping them develop early STEM skills through age-appropriate activities and projects. The program serves as an introduction to STEM learning and prepares children to transition into the more advanced Build to Solve curriculum as they grow.

The Fraser Valley Regional Science Fair is an annual competition that invites K-12 students to design and present science projects that address real-world problems through scientific discovery. Participants can compete individually or in groups, with top projects winning thousands of dollars in cash and prizes, including the opportunity to represent the Fraser Valley at the Canada-Wide Science Fair. The event features divisional judging for grades 7-12 and special awards judging for all participants, culminating in an awards ceremony that celebrates young scientists' achievements.

The Greater Vancouver Regional Science Fair is a three-day event where students showcase innovative science projects and compete for awards and recognition. Participants present their work to judges, attend science shows and lab tours at UBC, and have the opportunity to win special awards from various organizations. Top projects may be selected to represent the region at the Canada-Wide Science Fair, with the event culminating in separate award ceremonies for junior, intermediate, and senior divisions.

PuMP is a Canadian charity founded by youth, led by youth. The organizational objective is to help aspiring life and health sciences students better prepare for different career paths.

The Biotechnology and Bioengineering Conference is an annual conference organized and hosted by Canadian students who strive to promote some of the newest and most interesting developments at the intersection between biology and engineering.

The YWCA High School Mentorship program is a one-to-one mentorship program for girls and gender diverse youth. Mentors from the industry support youth as they explore career options, build pathways for their future, nurture their leadership skills and address barriers they may experience along the way.

LaunchX’s Online Entrepreneurship Summer Program is a rigorous, full-time, 5-week online experience (June 30–August 1) for high school students (ages 14–18), where small international teams collaborate under the guidance of industry mentors to ideate, build, and launch a startup product from concept to Demo Day. The program includes live workshops, mentor meetings, and project labs, and costs USD 6,995—with financial awards available to eligible applicants

Offers up to $3,500 for students pursuing technology-related post-secondary education in BC.

Support STEM education programs by volunteering with STEM2Space.

Compete in the Skills Canada BC robotics competition for secondary students.

Volunteer at the Special Olympics BC Summer Games to support athletes with intellectual disabilities.

Participate in an engineering design competition hosted by UNBC.

Participate in the FIRST Robotics Competition regional event in Vancouver.

Conduct university-level research and compete in a national biotechnology competition.

Participate in Canada's largest science festival with hands-on activities and demonstrations.

Network with professionals and enthusiasts at a monthly science-themed social event.

Attend a conference featuring workshops, panels, and networking opportunities for youth in STEM.

Annual science fair for students across British Columbia to showcase their scientific projects and innovations.

Scholarship for women pursuing careers in technology fields in British Columbia.

A weekend-long hackathon focused on quantum computing applications and challenges.

Annual science fair for students across British Columbia to showcase their scientific projects and innovations.

A weekend-long hackathon focused on quantum computing applications and challenges.

A series of interactive science workshops designed specifically for elementary school children.

STEM camp for Indigenous youth in grades 8–12.

Teams analyze data to solve real-world problems using STEM and coding skills.

Free 2-week virtual summer program teaching computer science to high school girls.

Multi-week innovation and STEM bootcamp at UWaterloo for Canadian teens.

Canada's largest science fair competition for secondary students.

Algorithmic programming competition open to all Canadian students.

Fun and engaging hands-on genomics/STEM workshops for high schoolers.