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