Youth involved with Ethos Lab programs are empowered with core skills and self belief to pursue post secondary education and career paths that are innovative and emerge as leaders in our societies.
Choose between our 8- 10 week immersive, fun, and trajectory changing programs or year long B.E.S.T STEM Leadership Program in both Vancouver and Surrey so they can begin their journey in science, technology, engineering, applied arts, and mathematics (S.T.E.A.M) in a safe and supportive environment.
FALL PROGRAMMING
Early Explorers- Intro to Robotics
(Grades 5-7)
Ethos Lab has partnered with Geering Up UBC to offer Intro to Robotics, an exciting weekly program that dives deep into the world of coding and robotics. Youth in grades 5 – 7 will not only explore the intersection of these fields but also have the opportunity to build and create an obstacle-detecting robot. They’ll learn essential coding skills, how to solve problems, and gain hands-on experience with electronics and sensors.
Registration for this program will also include access to Ethos Lab’s Freestyle Friday Family nights and other exciting field trips and events that come in registering for the Ethos Lab community.
Itinerary
Grades: 5-7
Dates: September 28th – December 7th
Day & Time: Saturday, 10am-12pm
Location: Ethos Lab, 177 E 3rd Ave
Cost: $375 (scholarships are available please email community@ethoslab.ca)
Facilitator: PJ Muhigi
B.E.S.T. STEM Leadership Program
2 Cohorts! 2 Locations! 1 Great STEAM Leadership Program!
B.E.S.T. = Building Excellence in Students Today for Tomorrow Leadership Program
Ethos Lab, in partnership with Imhotep’s Legacy Academy, MacISTEP, and BrainSTEM Alliance, presents the B.E.S.T STEM After-School Program—a year-long, immersive experience that combines leadership training with hands-on S.T.E.A.M education.
Over the course of the program, youth will dive into topics like biology, robotics, engineering, and math, while developing critical skills in problem-solving, collaboration, and communication. They’ll receive mentorship from STEM professionals, explore their curiosity, and engage in creative challenges that bring learning to life.
This program also fosters a strong sense of community, allowing participants to build new friendships and grow together. Grounded in the rich legacy of African and Caribbean innovation, the curriculum centers the Black experience and highlights stories of cultural history, invention, and excellence.
This program is proudly sponsored and subsidized by the Government of Canada.
COHORT 1- [Grades 8-9]
VANCOUVER LOCATION
Grades: 8 – 9
Dates: October 6th – May 17th
Day & Time: Saturdays, 1pm-3pm
Location: Ethos Lab, 177 E 3rd Ave
Cost: $575 (scholarships are available please email community@ethoslab.ca)
COHORT 2- [Grades 5-7]
SURREY LOCATION
Grades: 5-7
Dates: October 6th – May 17th
Day & Time: Saturdays, 10AM- 12PM
Location:10326 Whalley Blvd, Surrey, BC
Cost: $575 (scholarships are available please email community@ethoslab.ca)
FAQs
What experience level is needed for my youth to register them?
Ethos Lab provides foundational knowledge and experiences in STEAM. So everyone at all levels is welcome! Our faculty is trained to meet them where they are and support them along the way.
My youth is not Black…can I still register them?
YES! Ethos Lab for everyone, by us – meaning we are Black led organization but we are open to all youth. We intentionally fuse Black culture into science, technology, engineering, applied arts, and math (S.T.E.A.M) programming to encourage inclusion, acceptance, and representation.
I can't afford this…are they any options?
YES! We have a lot of scholarships available for youth who want to attend our programs and camps. Please email us at community@ethoslab.ca with which camp you are interested in registering your youth for and we will get back to you.
My youth is going into grade 8 in Fall 2024, should I put them into 5-7 offers or 8- 12 offers?
In the Summer, the way we structure our camps is based on the grade they just finished. So if they just completed grade 7 they would still fall within the grade 5-7 category. If you were really hoping to register them for one of the grade 8 – 12 camps please email us at community@ethoslab.ca.
