A STEAM-based summer program and a network of empowered changemakers #Shad2026

Waterloo, Ontario
Joined April 2009
Discover what makes Shad an unforgettable journey for high school students across Canada! 🌟 From innovative projects to lifelong friendships, Shad opens doors to endless possibilities.  Ready to learn more about this life-changing program? Apply now!
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Big ideas. New people. Hands-on experiences. And a summer that could change what you think you’re capable of. This could be you next summer. 👀
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Shad Canada retweeted
Supporting education and helping young people explore future career pathways has been central to our work for more than 20 years. Partnerships with @ScienceNorth, @Sci_in_School and @ShadNetwork play a vital role in this commitment. Learn more: nwmo.co/4nTJfX1
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Shad Canada retweeted
Xanadu is happy to help inspire the next generation of STEM innovators. On July 16th, Daniel Felipe Nino is heading to TMU (@TorontoMet) to host two quantum computing workshops for high school students participating in the annual Shad Canada (@ShadNetwork) program. 🔗👇
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5 days to go. ✨ The countdown to Shad 2026 is officially on. Pack your bags, check your travel details, and get ready to meet a community that will challenge, inspire, and support you all month long.
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You don’t need to arrive with all the answers. At Shad, curiosity is enough to start. The rest comes through the people you meet, the questions you ask, and the moments that push you to think a little differently.
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Big dreams all summer. Shad 🤝 World Cup
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It starts with one question. Then suddenly you’re on a campus you’ve never been to, surrounded by people you just met, thinking about ideas bigger than anything you expected from July. Curiosity does that.
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One month to go. New people. New ideas. One unforgettable July. Shad is almost here.
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Three Shad alumni have been named Wolf Scholars at U of T — one of Canada's most immersive undergraduate scholarships, offering full tuition and a living stipend. 🐺 So well deserved! Congrats Eniola, Daniela, and Ifechi! #ShadProud champ.ly/hADyqrmP
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Nafeh’s story shows how accessibility can help young entrepreneurs move forward. At Shad, removing barriers creates opportunities for more young people to pursue their goals, share their strengths, and make an impact. Nafeh is CEO and co-founder of Humine, a Toronto start-up.
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New campus. New people. New way of thinking. Shad is where students step into the challenge, build with purpose, and leave seeing what they’re capable of. Are you ready to take on the challenge? Subscribe to our notification list and be first to know when applications open.
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At Shad, it’s more than a month of STEAM, entrepreneurship, and discovery. It’s the people you meet, the ideas you build together, and the memories that stay with you long after July.
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In celebration of Asian Heritage Month, we interviewed Shad alum Chloe Guan about culture, curiosity, and connection across disciplines. Chloe shares how Shad A-Plus helped her connect arts, science, and identity. Read her full story here: champ.ly/HYNb6HZX
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You don’t need to feel ready to begin. At Shad, growth often starts with one brave attempt, one new challenge, one moment of trying anyway.
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A moment of excitement for students, and a proud one for parents too. Some milestones feel big from the very beginning. ❤️
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The best ideas usually start with: “Wait… what if we tried this?” At Shad, students build, test, rethink, and keep going until the question gets bigger than the answer.
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Tomorrow's landscape is being built on an entirely new dialect. This Friday, we begin to decode it.
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The Shad feeling is hard to explain, but easy to recognize. It’s the friendships, the laughs, the late-night ideas, and the confidence you take home with you.
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little reminders from Shad. We know the potential you have. Never forget that.
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🌸 Spring hits different… and there’s a reason. Longer days, brighter light, a shift you can feel. Most people notice it. At Shad, you understand it. That’s where simple moments turn into ideas. Curious? Get early updates via the Insider List: bit.ly/4mRCvIw
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