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Are you ready to unlock your potential as an innovator? This summer, Branksome Hall’s co-ed Slingshot Innovation Academy partners with DMZ, a top global tech incubator, and AI experts from SureStart (connected with MIT and Carnegie Mellon) to inspire young minds aged 13–16. Highlights include: • Hands-On Learning: Explore AI and build tech applications. • Expert Guidance: Collaborate with mentors and STEAM pros. • Real-World Skills: Develop problem-solving and pitching abilities. • Leadership Growth: Build confidence to tackle challenges. • Entrepreneurial Mindset: Embrace creativity and turn ideas into opportunities. Join us to gain skills, confidence, and become a changemaker!
Branksome Hall’s co-ed Slingshot Innovation Academy is Canada’s first program to partner with DMZ, a global tech incubator, and SureStart, AI experts connected to MIT and Carnegie Mellon. Designed for young innovators aged 13–16, it uniquely combines hands-on AI and tech exploration with expert mentorship, real-world skill development, and leadership training. Our programs foster entrepreneurial thinking, empowering participants to embrace creativity, take smart risks, and turn challenges into opportunities. Whether building technology applications or honing collaboration and pitching skills, Slingshot prepares changemakers to shape the future with confidence.
Choose the right programs and sessions for your child; Slingshot Innovation Academy currently has 2 programs available.
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Day Camp
Coed Ages: 13 - 16 AI (Artificial Intelligence)
$1,800
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Day Camp
Coed Ages: 13 - 16 Leadership Training, Entrepreneurship
$1,800
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Program cost ($1800) Deposit required ($500) Includes hot lunch Registration opens January 22, 2025 Registration will be on a first come/first serve basis
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Slingshot Innovation Academy is all about innovation, creativity, and learning. A host of stimulating activities teach kids entrepreneurship, technology, and leadership. Designed for kids aged 13 to 16, Slingshot combines hands-on AI and tech exploration with expert mentorship, real-world skills training, and leadership growth. The camp’s unique focus on entrepreneurial thinking empowers campers to use creativity, take calculated risks, and recognize and embrace opportunities in the real world. In partnership with global leaders like DMZ, a top tech incubator, and AI experts from SureStart, Slingshot’s programs are ideally equipped to develop kids’ entrepreneurial, leadership, and tech skills. Combining that training expertise with Branksome’s superb facilities, kids and teens come away from Slingshot empowered by this one-of-a-kind opportunity.
Dear Innovators and Changemakers,
I am thrilled to invite you to Branksome Hall’s Slingshot Innovation Academy, where we are igniting bold thinking and empowering the next generation of leaders and innovators. This summer, we are offering exclusive, first-of-its-kind programs for young minds aged 13–16, designed to build confidence, creativity, and the skills needed to shape the future.
In partnership with global leaders like the DMZ, one of the world’s top tech business incubators, and AI experts from SureStart, with connections to MIT and Carnegie Mellon (a first in Canada!), our programs provide a unique opportunity to explore entrepreneurship, leadership, and cutting-edge AI technologies.
Our 2025 Summer Programs include:
- Venture Lab: Entrepreneurship & Leadership (in collaboration with DMZ): Develop resilience, adaptability, and leadership skills while working on real-world challenges with hands-on mentorship.
- Artificial Intelligence Lab (in collaboration with SureStart): Explore the exciting world of AI, learn about generative AI, and tackle real-world problems through creative applications.
Both programs are designed to inspire young people to think differently, take risks, and lead with purpose. Whether you’re passionate about launching a business, creating solutions for global challenges, or simply exploring new ideas, Slingshot Academy is the perfect place to start.
Together, let’s slingshot into a future of innovation, leadership, and limitless possibilities. I can’t wait to see the incredible things you will achieve!
Warm regards,
Kevin Goodridge
Chief Innovation Officer
Branksome Hall
The Venture Lab, co-created by DMZ and Branksome, combines academic excellence with real-world innovation to foster a dynamic learning environment. DMZ’s post-graduate instructors from tech and entrepreneurial fields bring fresh perspectives and hands-on expertise, enriching the program’s collaborative approach. The Artificial Intelligence Lab, led by SureStart, offers a cutting-edge learning experience with a 1:6 student-to-mentor ratio, guided by expert instructors from Branksome Hall. Participants benefit from personalized guidance through tech mentors and instructors carefully selected for their specialized expertise. Seasoned industry professionals serve as facilitators, offering deep insights into emerging trends and best practices.
Branksome Hall - 10 Elm Ave, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Are meals provided? Yes. A hot lunch will be provided.
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