The Pre-University STEM Innovation Summer Program by the Canadian Institute of STEM Innovation will specialize in an advanced and enhanced, bar-none STEM-based educational curriculum that emphasizes the interconnected subject areas of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) at university for students aged 10 – 17.
Schedule: The Pre-University STEM Innovation Summer Program by the Canadian Institute of STEM Innovation sessions will take place from July 3 through to August 18, 2023. Course offerings, dates and program availability will vary from location to location.
Registration closes 1 week prior to the commencement of each week.
In-Person On Campus Programs Dates:
YORK UNIVERSITY: July 17 – 21, 2023 July 24 – 28, 2023 July 31 – August 4, 2023 1 *August 7 – 11, 2023 – *Day only week
WESTERN UNIVERSITY: July 24 – 28, 2023 July 31 – August 4, 2023
U ALBERTA: August 7 – 11, 2023 August 14-18, 2023
UBC: July 31 – August 4, 2023 August 7 – 11, 2023
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
– A student must be entering grade 5 or born in 2013 as a minimum age requirement to be eligible for entry to the program.
– Any student may apply. International students must be accompanied by a family member.
– A student must possess a willingness to learn and excel in STEM disciplines, STEM leadership and express interest in pursuing STEM-based careers.
– ALL LOCATIONS AND ALL WEEKS are currently accepting registrations. Weeks will be removed from the application as they become full.
– Spots will be allocated on a first come first serve and paid in full basis.
– Full program details will be provided upon acceptance.
– Once all documentation has been received by our office, it will be processed. The admissions department will contact you regarding the status of your application within 2-10 business days.
Thank you for choosing the Canadian institute of STEM Innovation.
We trust your experience will be a memorable and fulfilling one and you will see the standard of excellence resonate at our institution of learning.
Regards, The Innovation Programs Team Canadian institute of STEM Innovation. Pre-University STEM Innovation Summer Program (888) 814-STEM (7836)
I consent to have Canadian Institute of STEM Innovation collect personal information that may include the following: student identification information, birth certificate, legal guardianship, court orders if applicable, parents’ work numbers and e-mail address, behavioural, academic and health information, most recent report card, emergency contact names and numbers, doctor’s name and number, health insurance number and any similar information needed for registration.
I further consent to the use and disclosure of information contained in this form and otherwise collected by or on behalf of Canadian Institute of STEM Innovation for the purpose of establishing, maintaining, and ending the student’s or parent’s relationship with Canadian Institute of STEM Innovation, for additional purposes identified when or before personal information is collected, and as otherwise provided in Canadian Institute of STEM Innovation’s Personal Information Privacy Policy. I also consent to the collection, use and disclosure of such personal information by and to agents, contractors and service providers of Canadian Institute of STEM Innovation.
This information is required in order to register your child in the Pre-University STEM Innovation Summer Program and assist the organizer (Canadian Institute of STEM Innovation) in making an informed decision as to your child’s suitability and appropriate placement in the program. It will also allow the organizer to respond immediately to an emergency. For more information, the privacy officer for the school is the Director of Programs, who may be reached at (888) 814-STEM (7836) during hours of operation.
The Canadian Institute of STEM Innovation acknowledges that there will be no disclosure of personal information to unauthorized personnel or third parties who are not directly involved in school management or the care, supervision, and instruction of your child(ren) at this school, unless written authorization from a parent or legal guardian is provided to the school. The school will securely store all digital and hard copy parent and student personal information. School Phone: (888) 814-STEM (7836).
In the case of an accident, injury, or sickness involving the participant, and immediate communication with a designated contact by for The Canadian Institute of STEM Innovation (CISI) is not possible, I hereby empower and permit CISI staff to procure appropriate medical treatment and authorize on the participant’s behalf all procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, admittance to an emergency facility, hospital, and treatment within it, ordering of x-rays, tests or treatments, injections, anesthesia, and/or surgery, as deemed necessary by the attending medical professional(s). I consent to not hold CISI accountable for any costs or injuries resulting from an emergency situation.
The program provides children with learning assistance resources in the event they require any such resources.
There are occasions when the Pre-University STEM Innovation Summer Program would like to have contact with parents to consult them directly about program details, issues or meetings, or to plan program-related activities. Your personal information will not be disclosed to anyone for business or commercial purposes.
It is part of our program to allow staff, volunteers and the media to photograph individual students and groups of students to commemorate the program and to promote various educational programs, STEM activities, clubs or events taking place in the program. While photographs and video add to the community life of our program, they are not required for education purposes. Students’ names, photographs and comments may be published on social media, or the program website, in marketing materials for the organization or program, in the program newsletter, yearbook and, on occasion, the program’s annual report, or in the news media.
Our program website and the websites of our program partners may post program updates, highlights and pictures or video of our participants and students. The Canadian Institute of STEM Innovation may also post videos, pictures and/or names from time to time.
REGISTRATION FEE
A NON-REFUNDABLE $20.00 application fee will be charged for each application processed.
* ONTARIO REGISTRATIONS: Balance due by July 3, 2023 for both Ontario programs. Registrations after July 3, 2023 for both Ontario programs are required to be paid in full.
* ALBERTA AND BC REGISTRATIONS: Balance due by July 7, 2023. Registrations after July 7, 2023 for Alberta and BC programs are required to be paid in full.
* Dinner scheduled between 5:30 and 6:30 pm
Enjoy a delicious buffet dinner and awards and recognition gala.
Choose the program location and then the STEM Innovation stream you are interested in. (Only one STEM stream can be taken each week. To review the program brochure, click here)
Make sure your course selection matches with the number of weeks you wish to attend.
* PayPal via Credit Card: (IMPORTANT: Do NOT send us your payment via PayPal without receiving the link. Please note a one time $5.00 charge plus a 2.5% processing fee will be added to the total. By selecting this method an email link will be sent to you to complete payment. (Example $1699 = $1,746.46 if paying via PayPal) Program spots are not guaranteed until your payment has cleared PayPal, which can take up to 1 week.
*Interac E-Transfer (preferred method of payment) ** If you are sending payment via Interac E-Transfer or PaySend please ensure you put your child’s name, your email address and phone number in the message box of the transaction
*Setting Up a Donation Form to Fundraise the program fees ** In order to be eligible to set up a donation form to fundraise the program fee, a student must have paid the initial deposit of $250 plus the $20 application fee. To review the fundraising program, click here.
1. By paying for and submitting a deposit and / or the PROGRAM REGISTRATION FEE, it is understood that this becomes a binding commitment for the program. This fee is non-refundable whether or not your child attends the program. There are no exceptions to this policy.
2. PROGRAM REGISTRATION FEES cannot be used towards any other program registrations and are non-transferable from program to program, nor from student to student unless written permission is granted or a program credit is issued and the reasoning is within the guidelines of this program.
3. All fees paid are NON-REFUNDABLE under any circumstances. This no refund policy includes donations raised, application fees, program fees, and program deposits.
4. If a student is away from the program or for a day from any program activities due to family travel, illness, or another purpose, program payments will not be refunded, nor pro-rated. No exceptions to this policy will be granted, however a program credit is available.
5. In the event a student is subject to involuntary or voluntary withdrawal while attending the program, is suspended, expelled, or otherwise required to leave the program for any reason, all fees paid to the program are strictly non-refundable and will be forfeited.
6. Any program scholarships cannot be combined with any other discounted offers.
7. An NSF fee of $50 will be applied to all automatic debits processed with insufficient funds. This NSF MUST be paid within five (5) business days of the NSF notice. The ORGANIZERS reserves the right to suspend attendance to students with delinquent accounts or program fees not paid in full prior to the commencement of the program.
8. Program credits are not applicable and will NOT be granted if the registrant chooses to withdraw for any reason.
9. In the event that a student is ineligible or unable to attend the program for any reason including illness, any fees paid or raised through the fundraising pages will be issued as a credit only.
10. Any program fees will not be prorated during short program weeks.
11. In the event in-person classes need to move online or cancelled for any reason including a natural disaster, closure due to public health mandates, a pandemic, or mandated closure of our facilities, program fees not be refunded but only a portion of the fees paid, or raised will be issued as a program credit. There are no exceptions to this policy.
By signing this declaration I acknowledge that:
– All fees paid are non-refundable.
– I am responsible for paying the posted registration fee of $20 to complete the application process in addition to a $250 deposit or the program fees paid in full.
– I understand that if I opt to pay the program fees in full before July 3, 2023, that the application fee will be waived.
– I understand that all fees paid are non-refundable.
– I understand that if my family goes on vacation or is away, that program payments are still due and will not be deferred.
– I am aware of the cancellation policies and agree not to dispute or attempt to chargeback the required charges.
– I am aware that if I fail to pay the program fees in full, that any previous monies paid will be forfeited.
– I acknowledge that my child must be enrolled in the level that corresponds with their age group.
– I acknowledge that my behaviour and my child’s behaviour are to remain respectful at all times. Any ill behaviour exhibited by myself as the parent/guardian and/or my child will jeopardize their placement in the program and may result in my child being removed from the program without further consideration for re-admission and that no refunds will be granted.
– I acknowledge that I am aware that this program carries risk. I have read and understood the contents of the indemnifying release.
– I understand that this program is taking place on a University Campus and that there will be many adults over the age of 18 present on Campus at random. I am declaring to assume all risk associated with this scenario.
– I understand that some of the facilitators are from post-secondary institutions, or from STEM-based corporations world-wide, and that they may not hold a vulnerable sector police clearance check in Canada, nor in their region. I am declaring to assume all risk associated with this.
– I confirm that I have reviewed and signed the Assumption of Risk Waiver and Release Form.
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