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Welcome to the inaugural JICS Summer Lab Camp!

As we look toward the Lab School's 2026 centennial celebration, we are delighted to introduce this one-of-a-kind pilot program to bring our programming to our wider Toronto community. 

 

Our camp staff are seasoned JICS Lab School teachers, TDSB teachers and teacher candidates from across the city, with the experience required to cultivate a lively, innovative and supportive learning atmosphere. Our programming is rooted in the inquiry-based approach of JICS.

 

Come along on this amazing journey as we foster educational excellence and a vibrant community, paving the way for the future of education!

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Our Toronto Summer Camp Goes Beyond the Blueprint to Create a Maker Space Like No Other

No experience necessary to experience the world’s top lab school

Hosted at the University of Toronto’s JICS Summer Lab Camp, this Maker Space turns everyday materials, found objects, and high-tech tools into unique creations.


Happy children drawing

Each day brings new challenges and opportunities for campers to test ideas, problem-solve, and explore different principles of engineering, design, and technology. Whether they're building functional prototypes, designing artistic installations, or tackling creative challenges, campers take an active role in shaping their projects.


The Difference?

Campers set the direction for their work, with educators providing guidance, tools, and encouragement to help them turn their ideas into reality. Unlike traditional maker spaces with step-by-step projects, the Maker Space Summer Lab is all about exploration, discovery, and collaborative problem-solving.


✔ Creative Freedom – There are no templates to follow. Instead, kids have the tools and support they need to develop original ideas and projects.


✔ Collaboration & Inquiry-Based Learning – Working together, campers build problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills as they brainstorm, experiment, and troubleshoot.


✔ Expert Guidance – Led by experienced educators who encourage curiosity and experimentation.


✔ University of Toronto Experience – Hosted at the Dr. Eric Jackman Institute of Child Study, a space dedicated to hands-on learning and inquiry-based education. 


Who is This Camp For?

This Toronto summer camp is designed for kids who love to build, invent, and explore. Whether they’re experimenting with circuits or designing structures, they’ll find endless possibilities at Maker Space Summer Lab. No prior experience is necessary—just a curious mind and a passion for creating.


Key Details:

📍 Location: University of Toronto, Dr. Eric Jackman Institute of Child Study

👦🏽 Ages: 5 – 6

📅 Dates: Weekly sessions throughout July


The Big Reveal: A Creative Lab Showcase

At the end of each session, caregivers, friends, and family are invited to The Big Reveal: A Creative Lab Showcase. Campers will present their work, share their creative process, and celebrate a week of innovation and collaboration.


Secure Your Spot Today!

This sought-after program fills up quickly. Give your child a summer of creativity, exploration, and discovery at Maker Space Summer Lab Camp!


 

 
 
 

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Acknowledgement of Traditional Land

We wish to acknowledge this land on which the University of Toronto operates. For thousands of years it has been the traditional land of the Huron-Wendat, the Seneca, and the Mississaugas of the Credit. Today, this meeting place is still the home to many Indigenous people from across Turtle Island and we are grateful to have the opportunity to work on this land.

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