Jr. DEEP

Inspiring Bright Young Minds.

Modelled after our Da Vinci Engineering Enrichment Program (DEEP) Summer Academy for high school students, Jr. DEEP offers courses on cutting-edge topics in science, technology and engineering, with an emphasis on hands-on learning.

Grades

This program is offered to students in Grades 3/4, 5/6 and 7/8 (2021/2022 academic year.)

Dates

Please note that the content for each individual course repeats each week.

Week 1 - July 11 to July 15, 2022

Week 2 - July 18 to July 22, 2022

Week 3 - July 25 to July 29, 2022

Week 4 - August 8 to August 12, 2022

Week 5 - August 15 to August 19, 2022

Week 6 - August 22 to August 26, 2022

Schedule

Monday - Friday - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM*

*We offer before care (8:00am – 9:00am) and after care (4:00pm – 5:00pm) free of charge for students in grades 3/4 and 5/6. All students in grade 7/8 will be dismissed at 4pm.


Before Care	8:00 AM - 9:00 AM*
Programming	9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
After Care	4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Cost

$395 per week.

Cancellation Policy

A refund or a credit, less a $80 administrative fee is available for cancellation requests received by 11:59 PM ET on the Monday 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.

Your health and the health of our community are important to us. In light of circumstances around assessing symptoms, refund requests for programs that are received after the cancellation deadline will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Grades 3/4 Program Descriptions

Mad Machines

Have you ever wondered, “How exactly does “THAT” work!?” In Mad Machines, students will explore simple machines and learn how they play an important part in the machines that we use in our everyday lives. Students will also have the opportunity to apply their learning and build a variety of different structures and machines such as hydraulic bridges, catapults and model airplanes. Let the machine madness begin!

Disciplines: Mechanical, Civil and Materials Engineering

Spy Kids

Step into the shoes of an investigator and uncover the world of secret gadgets, evidence gathering, surveillance and forensics! As new agents of Jr. Deep Spy Academy, you will have the opportunity to learn how clever modern day science and engineering have been used to help solve crime scenes, decode messages, and by-pass some of the highest security measures. From building security systems to spy equipment, you will unlock the secrets of espionage through hands-on investigations and challenges. Your mission, engineer, should you choose to accept it?

Disciplines: Chemical, Computer and Electrical Engineering

Mysteries Uncharted

What could be hidden in the most mysterious parts of our universe? What challenges do brave explorers face traveling to the boundaries of our world? In this course, students will explore topics related to sea and space and learn about how humanity is pushing the limits in these frontiers through technological advances. They will explore ways for safer travel, exploration and habitation in these physical environments.

Disciplines: Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering

Grades 5/6 Program Descriptions

Beyond the Cosmos

Are you prepared to reach for the stars and ponder the wonders of space? From astronomy to aerospace, students will embark on an adventure where they will learn how space exploration, science, and engineering are intertwined. They will discover and learn about current innovative technologies that will one day allow us to traverse the stars. Students will also experiment and learn about relevant concepts including gravity, the solar system and its marvels, and the engineering behind space exploration.

Disciplines: Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Engineering Physics

Extreme Innovators

No matter where you look we are surrounded by inventions, ranging from machines to aid us in tasks, to products meant to help us pass time. All these things have at least one thing in common - they are the product of someone’s idea. Innovation surrounds us and in this course, students will learn about successful inventions and have the opportunity to not only rebuild them, but apply their knowledge and make their own unique improvements.

Disciplines: Civil Engineering, Computer & Electrical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Transportation Through Time

What did the first plane look like, and how has it changed today? How do self-driving cars work? How do sports cars go so fast? This course aims to explore changes in automobiles over the centuries and what the future of motor vehicles may look like. Students will have the opportunity to create their own models of these vehicles and discuss the future directions of our transportation systems today. They will learn about vehicles running on alternative types of fuel, the impact of automobiles on the environment and internal/external design elements.

Disciplines: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering

Grades 7/8 Program Descriptions

Pitch Penthouse

You have 1 minute to convince business moguls your idea is worth bringing to life. In this capstone course, students are challenged to mix engineering with business. They will learn the process of turning an idea into a product and all the stages in between. They will discuss the “behind-the-scenes” aspects such as material choice, budgeting, marketing and advertising of their item. Pitch Penthouse will bring about creativity, leadership and entrepreneurship as students build and conceptualize solutions to everyday challenges. Your time is up! How will you change the world?

Disciplines: Engineering Science, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science

Artificial Intelligence

What if computers knew exactly what needed to be done at all times, all on their own? This course will explore a future where artificial intelligence controls our world. Students will have the opportunity to design different intelligent mechanisms that will alleviate human stress and conflict, while also considering other impacts an increasingly mechanized world will have. Our future has potential for such marvels as self-driving cars and machines that will operate on their own to cook and clean, and it is up to us to design that future responsibly.

Disciplines: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Coding

Engineering for the Apocalypse

The world as you know it is gone. You and the other survivors must work together to create and build designs that will help you overcome the various challenges you are about to face. One thing is certain: engineering is the key to survival. Here, you will learn and utilize the engineering design concept to tackle activities ranging from creating a bomb shelter to designing futuristic machines.

Disciplines: Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

General Information for our Programming

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.

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.

Bursaries

Bursaries are available to Canadian citizens, permanent residents and protected persons who demonstrate financial need. To find out more about our bursary application process and to apply, please click here.

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