What is it?
- Engages high school students (finished grade 9 or higher as of July 2025) that have interest in volunteer experience with Engineering Science Quest
- 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 3rd and Friday, July 4th) and volunteer placement in an ESQ 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.
2025 Details
- Application-based program; students must apply and be accepted into the program before registering
- Applications open December 20th and will remain open until February 21st
- All applicants will be informed if they have been accepted into the program by April 8th
- Registration fee (2025 fee is $25+HST); Includes one participant T-shirt. *Bursary applications are available
- Registration fee is due only upon acceptance into the program
- Placement week(s) available in July and August 2025*; 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:
- ESQ LIT Application Form
The 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 LIT applicants will receive offers via email during the week of April 7th. 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 behavior 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.