Western Engineering Summer Academy (WESA)

What is WESA? 

Western Engineering Summer Academy (WESA) is designed for students going into Grades 7 to 12. The program offers students opportunities to explore various disciplines of engineering, learn about university life, and enhance their extracurriculars with experiential learning.

WESA Theme

The theme of this year’s WESA program is “Exploring Engineering”. The program is open to all students going into Grades 7 to 12; there is no special experience required. During WESA, you’ll experience various disciplines of engineering through:

  • workshops taught in a classroom used for undergraduate engineering studies
  • facility tours
  • hands-on STEM activities
  • collaborative team challenges
  • opportunities to meet Western faculty and staff members

Western Engineering Outreach staff are mindful of the range of experience and prior knowledge WESA participants bring to camp and regularly check in with participants throughout the week. Activities are designed and selected to be appropriate for a range of grades and are flexible based on the grade of the participant. WESA participants are supervised by senior camp staff at all times to support their participation and engagement.

WESA Dates & Times

This summer, WESA will feature the same one-week program that is repeated over four weeks. Therefore, students going into Grades 7 to 12 should register for only one session. Please note this may be a change if you joined us in previous years.

We look forward to seeing you at one of the following WESA weeks.

  • July 6 to 10 (Just for Girls): This week is open to girls in Grades 7 to 12.  We welcome all who identify to participate.
  • July 20 to July 24: WESA Grade 7 to 9 Cohort
  • July 27 to July 31 WESA Grade 7 to 9 Cohort
  • August 10 to August 14: WESA Grade 10 to 12 Cohort

WESA runs from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm Monday to Friday, except holidays. 

 

WESA Cost

The cost of WESA is $350 (5-day-week).

Note: Programs for students in Grade 9-12 are subject to HST charges, which are included in your cost of registration. The HST# for Western University is: 108162587RT001

Extended Care

Extended Care is not available to WESA participants at this time. 

Location

London

WESA is held at Western University in an engineering classroom. Participants will experience learning and working in a University classroom space as well as tour other educational and research-related areas on campus. 

More information about camp location, drop-off and pick-up locations as well as parking information will be shared ahead of WESA.

Questions?

To learn more about camp details, check out our Frequently Asked Questions FAQ Camp section.

Privacy

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Health & Safety

Western Engineering Outreach camps will be adhering to Western University COVID-19 Safety Policies.

Western University COVID-19 Safety Policies

Camper Behaviour and Code of Conduct

Western Engineering Outreach aims to offer STEM outreach experiences where everyone feels safe and included. We believe that STEM is for everyone. Our Code of Conduct and behavioral management approach helps ensure the safety and inclusion of all participants as well as a fun and positive experience for all! To help ensure all participants are safe and treated with dignity, all program participants must follow our Code of Conduct and understand our “Green Light – Yellow Light – Red Light” approach to behavioral management. Please see our Code of Conduct. While every effort will be made to correct inappropriate or harmful behaviour, it is our policy that parents/guardians will be notified of such behaviours and if it continues, Discovery Western requires that the camper be sent home. Discovery Western will not be held responsible for any costs associated with the camper’s dismissal and no refund will be provided. 

Code of Conduct

If you have any questions please email discover@uwo.ca

Cancellation Policy

Please see our cancellation policy.