Welcome to Western Engineering Outreach

Western Engineering Outreach is an organization run by Western Engineering which strives to increase the awareness of and cultivate interest in engineering and technology in young peoples through interactive and innovative programs in London, Ontario and the surrounding communities.

Western Engineering Outreach Programs

Western Engineering Outreach offers exciting programs for elementary and high school students, as well as partnering with community organizations to reach as many aspiring minds as possible. These programs aim to inspire and empower students with engineering skills. Learn more about our Pre-University Programs and Community Partnerships.

In-School Workshops

During the months of November - December and May - June we offer workshops for elementary and secondary schools. These workshops are a fun and interactive way for your class to cover the Ontario Science and Technology curriculum requirements. To learn more about the workshops we offer check out our Workshop Information Page.

Summer Camps

During the months of July and August we run a dynamic summer camp program promoting science and engineering through hands-on projects and demonstrations. Our summer camp program is for children Grades 2 to 8 and is offered in London, Sarnia and Port Elgin. Check out our Summer Camp Page to learn more.

If you are interested in programs for students in Grades 9 to 12 check out our Western Engineering Summer Academy.

Girls Programs

We offer many programs aimed to promote engineering to girls, using the broadest definition of girl to include anyone identifying as female. Check out these programs: Just for Girls Summer Camp, G.R.E.A.T., Girls Club, Girl Guides Badge Day, Go ENG Girl and Go CODE Girl to learn more about the variety of programs for girls.

Sponsorship

Discovery Western is not possible without the support and funding from our sponsors. Check out our Sponsorship page to see who has made Discovery Western possible!

Membership

In addition, Discovery Western is a proud network member of Actua. Actua provides training, resources and support to its national network of members located at universities and colleges across Canada in the delivery of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education outreach programming. Each year, these members engage over 225,000 youth in 500 communities nationwide. Please visit Actua at www.actua.ca. 

Discovery Western is also proud to be participating in Codemakers, a national program powered by Actua and Google. Actua's network members at post-secondary institutions across Canada will empower 100,000 youth with critical computer science skills and prepare them for their future roles as innovators in technology. For more information on this exciting program please visit: www.actua.ca/codemakers