Shad 2026: Application deadline: Dec 1, 2025 – APPLY NOW!
Shad 2026: Application deadline: Dec 1, 2025 – APPLY NOW!
Where Big Ideas Come to Life
Shad offers a suite of immersive programs designed to ignite curiosity, build confidence, and prepare students in grades 10 and 11 to thrive in a fast-changing world. Whether you’re looking to explore a new campus, connect face-to-face with peers, challenge yourself digitally, or take your experience to the next level with A+, every Shad program is built on the same foundation: hands-on STEAM learning, real-world problem solving, and a national network of like-minded youth. Each path offers something unique—but all lead to personal growth, bold ideas, and a deeper understanding of your potential.
Experience life on campus and build lasting connections through a fully immersive, in-person Shad journey.
Format: In-person, staying on a university campus 24/7
Duration: 27-days, June 29 – July 25, 2025 (24 hrs/day, 7 days a week)
Includes: Staying at a university campus, hands-on workshops, team projects, real campus life
Best for: Students who want the full immersive experience.
Innovation Without Borders. Same transformative Shad experience with more flexibility, more freedom, and a digital-first approach built for today’s world.
Format: Online
Access: From anywhere in Canada (or even abroad), June 30 – July 25, 2025 (Monday – Friday only, 11 am – 5 pm ET)
Includes: Virtual workshops, lectures, group projects, guest speakers
Best for: Students who require flexibility to stay local—whether balancing part-time work, supporting family, or pursuing elite-level athletics. A full immersive program right to your home.
No big problem was ever solved alone—Shad A-Plus hones your leadership, teamwork, and changemaking skills to drive real-world impact through a powerful blend of STEM, humanities, and business thinking.
Format: In-person, living 24/7 on university campus
Duration: 27-days, June 29 – July 25, 2025 (24 hrs/day, 7 days a week)
Includes: Staying at a university campus, hands-on workshops, team projects, real campus life
Best for: Deep thinkers and big question-askers—students who are curious about people, culture, and the forces shaping our world. Through creative collaboration, discussion, and exploration, you’ll discover how the arts can drive innovation and meaningful change.
Go offline to plug into deeper conversations, meaningful friendships, and distraction-free discovery.
Format: In-person, staying on a university campus in a semi-tech-free (no social media) environment
Duration: 27-days, June 29 – July 25, 2025 (24 hrs/day, 7 days a week)
Includes: Staying at a university campus, hands-on workshops, team projects, real campus life
Best for: Students who want to ditch the noise—no phones, just real conversations, deep connections, and hands-on challenges in a campus setting. With your laptop, your mind, and your team, you’ll take on innovation and adventure like never before.
Turn your Shad experience into academic power—earn high school credits while exploring innovation, leadership, and STEM.
Get an inside look at Shad—where innovation meets community.
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Waterloo, ON N2L 3X2, Canada
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Shad Canada’s office is situated on the land traditionally cared for by the Haudenosaunee, Anishinaabe and Neutral Peoples.
We acknowledge the enduring presence and deep traditional knowledge and philosophies of the Indigenous People with whom we share this land today.
