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Are you looking for an enriching and fun-filled experience for your child? Look no further! We are thrilled to introduce our exceptional lineup of March Break and summer camps that promise to ignite your child's curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking skills.
Questions? Get in touch at [email protected]
Learn. Advocate. Do.
Grade in September 2024 | 8 to 10 |
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Fee | $425 |
Dates | July 15, 2024 to July 19, 2024 |
Calling all changemakers! Do you feel passionately about a cause or injustice in the world? Do you want to learn tangible skills to affect actual change in your community? Then this is the camp for you. Dive into the heart of exciting non-profit initiatives. Craft and pitch your passion project to change the game. Get your hands dirty making a real difference in our community every afternoon. Let's make waves together!
Grade in September 2024 | 4 to 6 |
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Fee | $400 |
Dates | July 8 to July 12 |
Do you love math? Does Sudoku tickle your brain? Expand your understanding of math and how to apply it in the real world as you build intricate 3D structures and learn ways to solve puzzles with logic. Get to know different ways of using math in new and unexpected ways. Math is everywhere, so sign up for Hands on Math to see it in a new light. Please note that this camp is similar to the one that ran during March Break 2024. Students are welcome to register again, but the programming will not be significantly different.
This program welcomes all math skill levels.
This camp is now full. To join the waitlist, please email [email protected].
Getting into Character: Drawing Skills for Character Design
Grade in September 2024 | 5 to 7 |
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Fee | $425 |
Dates | July 15, 2024 to July 19, 2024 |
Who creates the characters in your favourite games, comics and films? Who decides what they look like and how does the visual appearance of these characters help tell the story? In this introduction to character design, campers will build their creative thinking and their drawing skills as they invent and develop a visual character design. In addition to learning about the creative process of character designers, campers will work in the art studio and develop their observational and figure drawing skills, how to use and control colour (pencil crayon and digital options) and other key visual literacy strategies.
This is a laptop optional camp. Students who bring one should already be familiar with their programs (photoshop, GIMP etc), teaching will focus on the process, not the software. All physical materials will be provided.
Grade in September 2024 | 7 to 10 |
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Fee | $475 |
Dates | July 8 - 12 |
At this camp, you get a taste of graduate-level learning from faculty who will help you unpack the most pressing global health issues facing the most vulnerable populations around the world. Their real-world global health experience and expert investigative skills, will show you what it takes to master global health!
With the Mini-Masters you'll explore the importance of global health access guided by the themes of diversity, equity, justice and kindness. You'll hone your critical thinking skills and unleash your creativity to address the most urgent global healthcare challenges today and come up with solutions of your own!
Global Health Mini-Masters is offered in partnership with Postgraduate Medical Education, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto. For more information about Global Health Mini-Masters, please visit their website.
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Problem-Solving for the 21st Century
Grade in September 2024 | 7 to 9 |
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Fee | $450 |
Dates | July 2, 2024 to July 5, 2024 |
Partnering with the I-Think Institute, this camp invites curious minds to harness the power of Integrative Thinking (a problem solving approach developed by Roger Martin at the Rotman School of Business) to solve real world problems. In this program, participants will take on the role of environmental consultants to Dufferin Mall to help develop their sustainability practices. Working in small groups, they will research the issues (including a trip to Dufferin Mall) and develop solutions, culminating in presentations on the final day (parents and guardians welcome to attend).
Grade in September 2024 | 5 to 8 (Intermediate) 9 to 11 (Senior) |
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Fee | $550 |
Dates | Intermediate and Senior July 8 to July 12 July 15 to July 19 Intermediate only July 22 to July 26 |
Maximum City camps offer hands-on learning and discovery of what makes cities work. Topics include design, architecture, health, sustainability, and climate change. Campers explore these issues through a series of field trips and collaborative activities led by experts. Our camps have operated on the University of Toronto downtown campus since 2011 and in satellite locations around the world.
No prior knowledge is required. Learn more here or contact Maximum City at [email protected].
This camp is for students who want to learn:
Grade in September 2024 | 5 to 7 |
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Fee | $500 |
Dates | July 8 to July 12 |
If you are new to debate, and are looking to build a set of foundational skills in these areas, this camp is for you! Run by experienced debaters and coaches, this camp will teach you the basics of argumentation, refutation and rebuilding and provide an introduction to Canadian Parliamentary debating. Whether you are looking to get involved in competitive debating, to build confidence in public speaking or just wanting to build a solid foundation for your future English and humanities courses, this program will have something for you. No experience necessary.
Please note: this program is offered as a free co-curricular to all Foundation students at UTS during the school year.
This camp is currently full. Please email [email protected] to join the waitlist.
Argue, refute, deliberate, with style!
Grade in September 2024 | 8 to 11 |
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Fee | $500 |
Dates | July 22 to July 26 |
If you have some experience with debate and are looking to build upon your current skills in Canadian Parliamentary Debate, this camp is for you! Run by experienced debaters and coaches, this camp will teach you how to construct analyzed arguments, provide compelling refutation and rebuilding, and persuade judges. Whether you are involved in competitive debating, enjoy speaking in front of your peers, or just like arguing, there is something for everyone! For students entering Grade 8-12, students with no experience still welcome.
Grade in September 2024 | 4 to 6 |
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Fee | $375 |
Dates | July 2, 2024 to July 5, 2024 |
This camp is for students who want to explore the art and science of photography and seek to build their understanding of the interplay between light, cameras, and visual expression.
Using camera-less photographic processes like anthotype along with single lens reflex cameras, campers will learn how to harness light to create impactful images. Our week ends with a physical and digital exhibition of camper’s work.
Campers will have access to the Adobe Creative Cloud for the session which includes Photoshop and Lightroom and other Adobe creative software.
Equipment: A camera is not required but campers are welcome to bring their own digital, phone or SLR camera.
PLEASE NOTE: Campers will be the subject of other campers photography. These pictures remain the property of the artist/picture taker who will take them home at the end of the camp.
Grade in September 2024 | 6 to 8 |
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Fee | $450 |
Dates | July 15 to July 19 |
Hey there, future technology thinkers and app developers! Ready to embark on an epic techy adventure this summer? This program unlocks the secrets of coding fundamentals, hot topics in tech, and the creation of mobile apps! Immerse yourself in a fun and interactive learning environment, where an expert mentor will guide you through exciting activities. From designing sleek user interfaces and adding cool app features to diving into tech ideas and artificial intelligence, you'll gain both analysis skills and hands-on experience to bring ideas to life! Don't miss this chance to enhance your tech skills, team up with new friends, and unleash your creativity! Sign up now for the app-tastic summer of a lifetime! (Note - this program will be similar to that offered in Summer 2023. If you attended that program, please explore our other programs).
UTS is a Bring-Your-Own-Device school, thus participants are required to provide their own laptop - phones are optional but recommended.
This camp is currently full. Please email [email protected] to join the waitlist.
Grade in September 2024 | 4 to 6 |
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Fee | $375 |
Dates | July 15, 2024 to July 19, 2024 |
Whether you're new to creative writing or want to hone your story-telling skills, The Story Jam welcomes you for a week of writing, reading and exploration. Come with enthusiasm and leave with a completed short story at the end of Camp. We’ll break down the history and importance of stories and the way we tell them while taking a look at our favourite novels, games, comics, movies and zines. Take the first step of your wordsmithing journey and join the Jam!
Grade in September 2024 | 8 to 12 |
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Fee | $350 |
Dates | July 2, 2024 to July 5, 2024 |
Campers will experiment with a variety of watercolour painting techniques that will build their confidence and skills allowing them to create a mini portfolio of works. This introductory camp is both for people who have never picked up a brush before, as well as ones who would like to develop and hone their watercolour painting technique. We will explore texturing methods to create abstract effects and use under drawing and projection to transfer imagery. Campers will experiment with wet on wet, flooding, dry brush, blooming, splattering and masking. Light tables, drawing boards and transfer paper will support students who are interested in painting realistic imagery. There will be a gallery exhibition of works to end the week. All paint and paper supplies will be provided.
University of Toronto Schools is located on the corner of Spadina Ave and Bloor St. W. at 371 Bloor Street West. The main entrance is located off of Washington Ave. (one block south of Bloor).
UTS is pleased to offer a complimentary extended care program for the convenience of parents and guardians. It runs from 8:00 a.m. to camp start, and from camp end to 5:00 p.m.
University of Toronto Schools (UTS) reserves the right to reschedule or cancel any Experience Innovation @ UTS program. We strive to let clients know if a program has to be rescheduled or cancelled well in advance of the start date.