SHAD Program

Quick Glance: Shad is a month-long program for grade 10 & 11s. Pan-Canadian classrooms with university level STEAM and entrepreneurship content and access to mentors. Selection process in place. Limited spots available.

Key Highlights:

  • Location: Various universities around Canada or Virtual

  • Dates : July

  • Age Range: Students who have just completed Grade 10 or 11.

  • Fees: Approximately $6,000

  • Website: shad.ca

  • Registration Date: 2024 Registration is December 1st

Overview:

Shad is a month-long program for grade 10 & 11s. Pan-Canadian classrooms with university level STEAM and entrepreneurship content and access to mentors. Selection process in place. Limited spots available.

At Shad students participate in hands-on learning, collaborate in design teams, explore post-secondary institutions, engage with academic and entrepreneurial mentors, experience vulnerability training, and meet some of the most passionate dreamers in Gen Z.

Shad equips youth to take on social and economic challenges with a STEAM lens. Each campus tackles the same real-world problem and designated design teams, with assigned mentors, develop STEAM-based solutions. Products, pitches, presentations to panels, this is an entrepreneurial experience with a social impact twist. And one of the most loved aspects of our program.

**Last updated November 2023 (description taken from the program’s website)

Testimonial

The following testimonial was submitted by Amanda C, a grade 12 student from Barrie, Ontario. They answered the following key questions. Amanda rated the program a 10 out of 10.

What stood out about this opportunity that makes it such a unique experience worthy of being part of The Collection?

I met so many cool people! Everybody at SHAD is friendly and like-minded, so they are incredible people to work with. SHAD definitely creates lifetime memories and friendships.

What is something a youth applying to this program should know?

Trust the process! It may seem intimidating at first, but be courageous and try to talk to new people. SHAD is all about opening up and stepping outside of your comfort zone.

What was your favourite activity/experience in program?

The design project was my favourite activity. It’s the main focus of the camp where you need to answer a specific question by creating something.

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