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Partner with us! Learn More

We are excited to collaborate with various organizations to support barrier-free STEM education in our communities.

Synergize for STEM Learn More

All girls* evening event for girls in grades 6 to 12

Summer 2023

Venture is offering a variety of programs this summer!

In person camps include: STEM Discovery for grades 3-9, Engineering Experience for grades 3-9, STEM Immersive Experience for grades 9-12

Virtual camps include: Virtual Innovators, virtual options for grades 3-12 in the final week of camp: August 21-25, 2023

Engineering Explorations

STEM Discovery

Virtual Innovators

Virtual week of camp offered for 1 week only (August 21-25, 2023)

STEM Immersive Experience

Choose 1 of 4 weeks offered

Teacher & Training Resources

Virtual and in-person options available

Teacher Training Modules Learn More

Venture Academy is excited to share that as of Fall 2022 we have created entirely new Teacher Training Modules that aim to assist educators in the delivery of digital literacy skill building for youth. These asynchronous video modules are a reflection of the new science curriculum and math curriculum for Grades K-8, and an extension of the technology-based curriculum in Grades 9-12.

ONWiE Presents: Grade 11 Physics Lesson Extentions Learn More

Our partner in promoting STEM education to diverse students, the Ontario Network of Women in Engineering (ONWiE) is pleased to offer lesson extensions including PowerPoints, student worksheets and videos to support learning around the Motion unit and the Energy in our Society unit for Grade 11 Physics teachers. Each activity is designed make real-world connections and demonstrate the community benefit of physics to students, in order to appeal to a diverse group of students and address retention issues for grade 12 physics enrolment.

NEW Virtual Workshops

Venture Academy is thrilled to introduce brand new STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) workshops delivered free to schools to enhance learning opportunities in the classroom.

STEAM Virtual Workshops (Grades K-8) Learn More

Requires teacher registration

STEAM Virtual Workshops (Grades 9-12) Learn More

Requires teacher registration