McMaster Engineering Community Outreach is a proud member of Actua.
The McMaster Engineering Community Outreach team is passionate about providing first-rate, barrier-free and transformational learning opportunities from toddlers to young adults.
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30+ years delivering STEM education
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20,000+ youth engaged each year
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Collaboration with multiple community partners
Register for summer camp
Summer 2026 registration opening in January! Camps are available for those entering Grades 2-12.
In person camps include:
NEW THIS YEAR: Two exciting camps for students entering Grade 2!
- Engineering Camp: Fireball (Grades 2-8)
- Engineering Camp: Flare (Grades 2-8)
About the program
Our engineering camps offer young learners the chance to explore a wide range of engineering themes through hands-on, engaging projects designed for curious creators.
This year, we’ve created two streams for young learners – Fireball and Flare. While both streams feature the same modules – a coding workshop, a building challenge, a lab visit, and more – the activities that campers work on will be different from week-to-week. For example, in the Flare stream, campers might be asked to build a bridge for the building challenge, while in Fireball they might be asked to design a parachute for the same activity.
Now, families can register for up to two weeks without repeated content by choosing one week in Fireball and one in Flare. This gives campers even more opportunities to discover new areas of engineering and stay excited and engaged all summer long!
Engineering Immersive Experience (Grades 9–12)
Perfect for high school students ready to take their STEM journey to the next level, this experience features advanced labs in biology, chemistry, physics, 3D printing, soldering and more.
NEW Engineering Design Studio (Grades 9–12)
A brand-new, dynamic program featuring a week-long engineering design challenge where students imagine, prototype and present solutions to real-world problems.
Barrier-free programs
We are committed to promotion diversity, equity, and inclusion in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).
Access virtual resources
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Virtual workshops
Brand new STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) workshops delivered free to schools to enhance learning opportunities in the class. -
Lesson extensions
Our partner in promoting STEM education to diverse students, the Ontario Network of Women in Engineering (ONWiE) offers lesson extensions.
Virtual school/classroom workshops
Community Outreach is thrilled to introduce brand new STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) workshops delivered free to schools to enhance learning opportunities in the classroom.
Available for Grades K-12.