STEM Opportunities in British Columbia

Discover 124 STEM opportunities — competitions, grants, scholarships, camps, and programs for BC students.

UBC Geering Up

UBC Geering Up Engineering Outreach

Workshop/Programs

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

Engineering Educational Camps

Engineering for Kids Vancouver

Workshop/Programs

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.

KPU Science Challenge

Kwantlen Polytechnic University

Competition

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. Student

UBC Physics Olympics

UBC Physics & Astronomy Department

Competition

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 student

Caribou Math Contests

Caribou Contests

Competition

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, ma

Euclid Math Contests

Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing (CEMC) at University of Waterloo

Competition

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 t

Science Alive Summer Academy - Grade 1 Programs

Science Alive @ SFU

Workshop/Programs

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 activitie

Science Alive Summer Academy - Grade 2-3 Programs

Science Alive @ SFU

Workshop/Programs

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 a

Science Alive Spring Break Camps

Science Alive @ SFU

Workshop/Programs

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 STE

Science Alive Half Day Engineering Camps

Science Alive @ SFU

Workshop/Programs

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

STEM Speaker Series

Science Alive @ SFU

Workshop/Programs

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 wo

Hour++ of Code

Science Alive @ SFU

Workshop/Programs

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

Web Design & Development

Science Alive @ SFU

Workshop/Programs

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

Fryer Contest

Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing (CEMC) - University of Waterloo

Competition

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 commun

Galois Contest

Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing (CEMC) - University of Waterloo

Competition

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 commu

Hypatia Contest

Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing (CEMC) - University of Waterloo

Competition

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 comm

Gauss Contest

Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing (CEMC) - University of Waterloo

Competition

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

Pascal Contest

Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing (CEMC) - University of Waterloo

Competition

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 stud

Cayley Contest

Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing (CEMC) - University of Waterloo

Competition

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 stu

Fermat Contest

Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing (CEMC) - University of Waterloo

Competition

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 stu

Let's Talk Science Challenge

Let's Talk Science

Competition, Workshop/Programs

The Let's Talk Science Challenge is a free team-based STEM competition that encourages youth in Grades 6-8 to learn about new STEM topics and show what they learned in an exciting, supportive environm

Youth Innovation Showcase

Science Fair Foundation British Columbia

Competition, Hackathon, Competition

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

EngKidz STEM Summer Camps

EngKidz

Workshop/Programs, Camp

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 Buddin

VISST Math Club

Vancouver Independent School for Science and Technology (VISST)

Workshop/Programs

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 c

VISST Adventures in Writing with AI

Vancouver Independent School for Science and Technology (VISST)

Workshop/Programs

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 l

VISST MatheMagics

Vancouver Independent School for Science and Technology (VISST)

Workshop/Programs

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 t

VISST World of Quantum Computing and AI

Vancouver Independent School for Science and Technology (VISST)

Workshop/Programs

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

VISST Pi-Oneers Math Contest Prep

Vancouver Independent School for Science and Technology (VISST)

Workshop/Programs

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 deduc

VISST Science Matters: Engineering Design Competition

Vancouver Independent School for Science and Technology (VISST)

Workshop/Programs, Competition

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

VISST Maker Lab: Digital Design and Fabrication

Vancouver Independent School for Science and Technology (VISST)

Workshop/Programs

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