What is it?
- Runs in conjunction with the Engineering Science Quest LIT Program and is free for self-identifying Black participants
- Engages high school students (finished grade 9 or higher as of July 2026) that have an interest in volunteer experience with Engineering Outreach
- Builds leadership skills through group problem-solving, insight into our program development and delivery, and first-hand experience working with children
- Includes attending two mandatory training sessions (Thursday, July 2nd and Friday, July 3rd) and volunteer placement in a STEMpowered camp!
- Placement week is valid for completing volunteer service hours (approx. 40 hours)
- Option to sign up for multiple placement weeks if interested
*This program runs in-person and is not an overnight program.
2026 Details
- Application-based program; students must apply and be accepted into the program before registering
- Applications open December 16th and will remain open until February 27th
- All applicants will be informed if they have been accepted into the program by the week of April 6th.
- The STEMpowered LIT Program is free for self-identifying Black participants; Includes volunteer t-shirt.
- Placement week(s) available in July and August 2026*; selected after you receive your acceptance (you will receive more details through an acceptance email)
- This program is not an overnight program
Application
Applications must include
- STEMpowered LIT Application Form (available below beginning December 16th)
You must submit the form below and receive an acceptance email before registering for the program on the registration portal.
The STEMpowered LIT Application Form will gather basic contact information and will ask questions about your interest in the program and what you hope to learn by participating in the program.
Successful applicants will receive offers via email by the week of April 6th. Successful applicants will have 72 hours to accept their offer and register for their placement sections. Please note a minimum of one placement week is required for registration, with the option of adding more as the summer progresses.
Expectations
Engineering Outreach is committed to providing a positive and supportive environment for all participants of our summer programs. If an LIT's behaviour becomes disruptive or inappropriate in the camp room, they will be removed from the program. Only the volunteer hours completed prior to the removal will be signed off on.