Enrichment programs
The University of Waterloo offers a number of enrichment programs for younger students, from day camps for 6- and 7-year-olds to month-long residential programs for high school students.
You may be interested in participating in one of these programs now, or getting involved through work and volunteer opportunities once you're a student at Waterloo.
CS Girls Rock and Go Eng Girl
To introduce more females to the exciting opportunities available in Engineering and Computer Science, Waterloo hosts 2 great programs for younger girls:
- CS Girls Rock for girls in grades 9-10
- Go Eng Girl for girls in grades 7-10
ESQ and ACE summer camps
Each summer, the University of Waterloo offers 2 summer camp experiences for children and teens:
- Engineering Science Quest (ESQ) for students in grades 1-10
- Arts Computer Experience (ACE) for children ages 7-12
FIRST Robotics Waterloo Regional
Waterloo is proud to host the FIRST Robotics Waterloo Regional competition.
This annual competition challenges teams of high school students and their mentors "to solve a common problem in a six-week timeframe using a standard "kit of parts" and a common set of rules."
Shad Valley
Shad Valley is a summer high school enrichment program with a focus on science, technology, entrepreneurship, and leadership. Waterloo is one of the 10 host campuses across Canada.
Waterloo Unlimited
Waterloo Unlimited is a trans-disciplinary enrichment program for students in grade 10, 11, and 12.
Programs range from several days to week-long immersions and some give you the opportunity to live in residence.
- Grade 12 Roadmap to Research Theme, mid-November
- Grade 11 Design Theme, mid-March
- Grade 10 Vision Theme, late May
World Town Planning Day
The School of Planning hosts a design workshop in November each year. Students and teachers from local high schools are invited to join in the fun.
Academic contests
The University of Waterloo runs a number of academic contests each year, including:
| Contest | Academic area | For students in |
| Canadian Computing Competition | Computer Science | grades 9-12 |
| Chem 13 News Exam | Chemistry | grade 12 |
| Mathematics Contests | Mathematics | grades 7-12 |
| Sir Isaac New Physics Exam | Physics | grade 12 |
These contests are designed to enrich your academic learning, and some are used in the awarding of Waterloo entrance scholarships.
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