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*For information on our summer volunteer program, visit the Volunteers page*
Instructor fitting a VR headset to a student during a workshop
“We have tried every camp Guelph has to offer. The staff at Creative Encounters makes it a complete stand out. THANK YOU!”
Summer 2025: STEM Instructor (Undergrad)
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR OUR SUMMER 2025 TEAM!
If you love science, working with kids, and collaborating with like-minded peers then this is the ultimate job experience for you!
We are looking for enthusiastic, passionate, and hard-working undergraduate students interested in being part of our STEM Instructor team this summer (May-August). Instructors are responsible for preparing and delivering classroom workshops (virtual or in-person) in May and June, as well as designing and implementing the camp curriculum on campus in July and August for grades 2-10 students. Prior experience working with youth (i.e., teaching, coaching, camp counselling, etc.) or other vulnerable persons is preferred, although it is not necessary to apply. Experience with educational technology such as Arduinos, LEGO Robotics, Makey Makeys, Raspberry Pi, etc., or experience with coding & computer programming is highly valued as we regularly use and engage with these technologies in our programming.
Those selected to be part of this summer’s STEM Instructor team are set to begin on May 5th and end on August 29th, 2025 (dates subject to change). Instructors who excel at their summer position may be offered part-time work over the following fall/winter semesters, depending on availability. All staff will get at least 1 week off, unpaid, at some point during the summer for a pre-scheduled period (TBD).
APPLY NOW: UoGuelph students, please apply via Experience Guelph (Job ID #131701) and fill in the following Google form HERE. Not a UoGuelph student? Not a problem! Please fill in the above Google form and email your cover letter and resume to cse@uoguelph.ca.
Summer 2025: Jr. Instructor (High school)
Applications for our Summer 2025 high school team will open in late winter/early spring.
Testimonials:
“The staff, from the Director to the Instructors were kind, compassionate, and understanding, making my camper feel safe and heard despite any potential challenges or hiccups.”
—Guardian of ‘Jurassic Camp’ camper, Gr. 2-3 camp
“Overall I am very happy with the Instructors. They are trained and discharge their duties well. They are respectful of everyone and excellent mentors for kids.”
—Guardian of ‘Cooking with Chemistry’ camper, Gr. 6-8 camp
“Thank you to the Instructors for creating a great positive environment and experience for little kids.”
—Guardian of ‘Building Buddies’ camper, Gr. 2-3 camp
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What is Creative Encounters?
Creative Encounters (AKA Creative Encounters with Science) is an outreach organization based at the University of Guelph that promotes interest in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) among youth living in Guelph and beyond. Our mission is to inspire, support, and spark curiosity in youth with fun and educational hands-on STEM activities at our summer camps, workshops, clubs, events, and more. Some of our big initiatives include Indigenous Outreach (InSTEM), Promoting Awareness of Girls in Engineering and Science (P.A.G.E.S.), fostering digital literacy and computer science skills, and reaching underserved youth.
Creative Encounters runs through the university’s College of Engineering and Physical Sciences and is a proud network member of Actua: Canada’s largest STEM outreach organization with over 40 other university and college-based network members nationwide.
To learn more about us feel free to check out our website and like & follow us on social media!
Facebook: @UoGCES
Instagram: @creativeencounters
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