UBC Engineering’s Geering Up program is back for another summer season! We have an array of STEM summer programs available for youth in grades 1-12, so read on to see the opportunities we’ve built for you and your students to bring your classroom experience to the next level.
May-June in-school workshops:
We’re excited to launch our 2026 summer workshops registration for May and June starting February 9th! Skip the materials prep and let us take the wonders of STEAM learning right to your K-12 classroom.
We also have French workshop options for grades K-7 for educators who are looking for high-quality Francophone STEAM content.
Sign up for workshops in the Lower Mainland and Kelowna to ensure you get your preferred dates. Register Here!
High School Summer Programs:
Students have the chance to explore engineering and its many subfields in our week-long programs for high school students at UBC Vancouver, UBC Kelowna and South Surrey. We’ve curated our high school curriculum to inspire and challenge youth through fun, innovative and hands-on projects that explore various STEM fields.
We have also developed new high school themes for this summer, including never-before-seen physics, tech, biology and engineering options. Learn More
Elementary Summer Camps:
Our week-long summer camps offer full days of hands-on and dynamic Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) activities for kids in grades 1-12. Read More
Summer Camp Bursaries:
Every child should be able to experience summer camp, and everyone deserves the opportunity to explore STEM. Thanks to the generous contributions of our supporters, we are pleased to offer bursaries that subsidize program fees and make programs more accessible to families with financial need. We offer bursaries up to 90% and ask that parents/guardians apply for what their current needs are.
Check out our website for more information and to guide your students’ parents and guardians on how to apply for a bursary.
We are excited to offer camps at UBC Vancouver, UBC Okanagan, Port Coquitlam, North Vancouver, Richmond and South Surrey. Our Website
All Girls* Summer Camps:
Geering Up’s mission is to increase representation of underrepresented groups in STEM. Participants can explore the wonders of science, technology, engineering and mathematics in a dedicated environment for girls*.
Our All Girls* week runs from July 20th to 24th in the Lower Mainland, and July 6-10 at UBC Okanagan. Visit our website to learn more about our All-Girls* programming!
*All cis and trans girls, genderqueer or non-binary people and those who identify as other gender minorities are welcome.
With a wide away of themes to choose from, elementary-aged students will find something suited to their interests and walk away with a deeper understanding of the world around them.
Visit our Greater Vancouver or Kelowna sites to check out our full offering for elementary summer camps.
Learn more about our 2026 High School Summer Programs offerings and share this opportunity with your students in time for registration launch on February 18th, 2026.
Have any questions?
Our website is full of information to help you and your students plan a fun and engaging summer with Geering Up. Our staff are on standby to answer your questions—please reach out to Kaylin at geering.up@ubc.ca.