Girls' Jr. DEEP empowers young innovators in Grades 3 to 8 to explore STEM through hands-on experiments and engineering projects, all in a supportive, all-girls environment led by inspiring U of T female engineering students!
Registration Closed
Registration for the 2025 season is now closed. Please join our mailing list for updates on future programs and registration times.
When
June 30 - July 4, 2025
* See below for detailed schedule
Where
U of T St George Campus
Who
Girls and non-binary students
Grades 3-8
Program Fee
$350 per week
Program Highlights
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Exciting and engaging activities that explore various fields of STEM.
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Hands-on experience working with real tools and equipment.
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A collaborative and supportive learning environment, where attendees will work alongside other like-minded students and are encouraged to ask questions, take risks, and think creatively.
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Lead by Undergraduate students who have extensive experience in the STEM-fields, and are passionate about inspiring the next generation of scientists, engineers, and mathematicians.
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Empowering students to see themselves as future STEM leaders and innovators.
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A fun and exciting atmosphere that encourages students to explore their passions, try new things, and build lasting friendships with others who share their interests.
Full Description
Attention all girls in Grades 3-8 – are you ready to dive into the exciting world of STEM?
Get ready to roll up your sleeves and explore science, technology, engineering, and math in our hands-on STEM program just for girls! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced young scientist, our program has something for everyone. We'll help you develop critical thinking skills, boost your confidence, and unleash your inner genius.
So why wait? Sign up today and get ready to unleash your imagination and conquer the world of STEM!
Looking for more weeks of camp? We encourage you to check out our other Jr. DEEP courses this summer!
Program Details
Dates
Week 1: June 30 - July 4, 2024 (4 day week — No camp on Tuesday July 1, 2025)
Schedule
Monday, Wednesday - Friday – 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM*
| Before Care — Optional | 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM |
| Session 1 | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM |
| Nutritional Break 1 | 11:00 AM – 11:40 AM |
| Session 2 | 11:40 AM – 1:40 PM |
| Nutritional Break 2 | 1:40 PM – 2:20 PM |
| Session 3 | 2:20 PM – 4:00 PM |
| After Care — Optional | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
*Before and after care are optional and provided at no extra cost.
Grades
This program is offered to girls and non-binary students in Grades 3/4, 5/6 and 7/8 (2023/2024 academic year). Students need to be currently in grades 3-8, or have just completed grade 3-8 in order to attend.
Creating an Active Account
If this is your first time registering for one of our programs, you will be prompted to create an Active account as you register. If you are successful in getting a spot in the workshop, your spot will be held for you as you complete the registration form, so no need to rush.
Please note that it is not possible to create an account before the registration date.
Registration Steps
Here are the steps to registering:
- Wait for registration to open.
- Click on the "Register" button on the top or bottom of this page.
- When registration is open, all the available courses will appear on the registration page.
- Add the courses to your cart by clicking "ADD TO CART" after each course you are interested in.
- If a course is full, it will be listed as "WAITING LIST ONLY." Add it to your cart to add yourself to the waitlist.
- Hit "CONTINUE" at the top of the page when you have added all the courses you are interested in to your cart.
- On the next page, enter your email address to sign in or create an account.
- Indicate which child should be registered for each session you have added to your cart.
- Answer the registration questions.
- Read and scroll through the waivers.
- Complete your online signature and click "CONTINUE TO CART."
- Double check all course information is correct.
- Enter in payment information and click "Pay now."
- After registering, be sure you receive a confirmation email after your submission- if you do not, please reach out to us.
Waitlist
If you see that a course is waitlisted on the registration page, that means there are no available spaces. If a space opens up in the course, those on the waitlist will be notified immediately in the order that they registered.
Cost
$350/week
Cancellation Policy
A refund or a credit, less a $90 administrative fee is available for cancellation requests received by 11:59 PM ET on the Sunday the week before (7 days before) the session start date. No refunds or credits will be issued after this point. Please note that this charge is to cover administrative processing fees. Thank you for your understanding!
For more details regarding cancellation deadlines, please refer to your confirmation email once you have completed the registration process..
Bursaries and Financial Aid
Our bursary program is currently on hold. If you are interested in hearing if bursaries become available in the future, please add your email to our Bursary Mailing List here.
Do you have questions about Girls Jr. DEEP?
Contact us at outreach@engineering.utoronto.ca
Course Offerings
Girls' Jr. DEEP (Grade 3/4, 5/6 & 7/8)
This week-long program provides an engaging introduction to four key streams of engineering, where students participate in hands-on activities and problem-solving challenges guided by expert instructors. Each day brings a new theme and exciting opportunity to discover how engineering shapes the world around us.
Content will be levelled for appropriate grade level.
Please Note: Girls' Jr. DEEP and Girls' Jr. DEEP Coding will not run on Statutory Holiday, Tuesday July 1, 2025
Our summer camp courses are designed for students based on the grade they completed in the spring of this year.
For example, a student who was in Grade 4 this year, starting Grade 5 in the fall, would be eligible for the Grade 3/4 classes.
Monday
Intro to Civil Engineering
Students will explore the factors and forces involved in lifting and moving large loads. Through interactive activities, they will learn about structural stability, load distribution, and the practical applications of civil engineering.
Wednesday
Intro to Electrical Engineering
Students will dive into the world of circuits by learning the basics of electricity, current, voltage, and Ohm’s Law. They'll construct their own electric circuits to see engineering concepts come to life.
Thursday
Intro to Software Engineering
Students will dive into the world of circuits by learning the basics of electricity, current, voltage, and Ohm’s Law. They'll construct their own electric circuits to see engineering concepts come to life.
Friday
Intro to Biomedical Engineering
Students will explore how engineering principles are applied to healthcare solutions. They will participate in design activities and learn about innovations that improve medical treatments and patient care.
Girls' Jr. DEEP Coding (Grade 5-7)
Girls' Jr. DEEP Coding
Grades 5-7
Girls' Jr. DEEP Coding is a crash course that will provide students with the opportunity to master the basics of coding. They will be introduced to various coding languages and explore how to create their own programs, with an emphasis on coding logic, programming functionality, and theory. Are you ready? Because we are!
This course is designed for students with little to no coding experience.
Disciplines: Computer Engineering
Registration is Closed
Registration for the 2024 season is now closed. Please join our mailing list for updates on future programs and registration times.
