WISE Kid-Netic Energy

Welcome to WISE Kid-Netic Energy!

Founded in 1990, WISE Kid-Netic Energy is the largest community outreach program offered by the University of Manitoba. Our primary support is from the Price Faculty of Engineering.

WISE Kid-Netic Energy is a non-profit organization that offers hands on, curriculum based science, engineering and technology deliverables for youth in Kindergarten through Grade 12. Use the navigation bar at the top of the page to learn more about our program and how you can get involved!

Information on this website can be made available in alternate formats upon request to wise@umanitoba.ca or

204-474-9340.

Actua is a leading Canadian science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) youth outreach organization. Each year, the Actua network engages over 500,000 youth in 600 communities across Canada in transformative STEM learning experiences that build critical skills and confidence. Please visit www.actua.ca.

WE ARE HIRING - MULTIPLE POSITIONS

WISE Kid-Netic Energy is looking for passionate and dynamic post-secondary students to join our team this Fall & Winter! We're hiring Workshop Instructors, Robot Fight Club Instructors, and Black Youth in STEM Instructors to lead hands-on, engaging STEM programming for youth across Manitoba. If you’re excited about science, technology, and making a difference!

DEADLINES VARY - click the button below for more information!

Apply to join our team! Click here for the Job Descriptions & Applications

GO ENG GIRL ENGINEERING EVENT - OCT 18

Go Eng Girl is back! This year, girls in Grades 9–11 will team up with the Neil Squire Society to adapt toys for donation through the Makers Making Change initiative, they will be helping make play accessible for kids with disabilities across Canada. Registration is Required - Free to attend, with food, fun, and limited spots available!

Click here for more Information & to Register for Go Eng Girl

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Be the first in the know regarding program updates! WISE Kid-Netic Energy sends out a quarterly newsletter with updates on School Workshops, Clubs, Events & More!

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WORKSHOP REQUEST BACK IN THE FALL

Closed for the season. Workshop Requests will come back in the Fall.

Smiling child holds slime — Our Mission

We envision the youth of Manitoba inspired and empowered by the possibilities of science, engineering and technology. We envision a Manitoba where all youth, regardless of background, gender or socio-economic status are enriched in their science, math and technology education. The young people of today will become Manitoba's vibrant and diverse workforce of leaders tomorrow; these youth will be empowered by their knowledge and appreciation for science, engineering and technology. Learn More

Our Programs

Throughout the year, we offer different outreach programming to engage thousands of Manitoba youth in STEM! Read more about our programming below!

IN-CLASS/COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS

Fully portable, curriculum-tested, hands-on STEM sessions! Our workshops are STEM activity sessions designed for school classes or community centres & make up by far the largest component of the outreach we do. Learn more

Clubs

An opportunity to explore STEM topics in-depth on a weekly basis! During the school year, we offer extracurricular clubs that give kids the chance to explore STEM and share interests with kids outside of their school classrooms. Learn more

Activity Booklets

WISE Kid-Netic Energy is proud to share with you, our new Science curriculum-based, free Activity Booklets to encourage diving into the world of STEM remotely, on-the-go or in the classroom. Print copies for Grades K-8 right here on our website! Learn more

SPECIAL EVENTS

Days that are filled with fun, STEM-based activities and that are always free! We host a number of exciting events throughout the school year to engage Manitoba youth in engineering, computer science and more. Learn more

SPRING/SUMMER CAMPs

Week-long day camps full of messy and interactive STEM! Our camps let kids in on an exciting world of discovery and innovation. Participants will explore STEM topics each day of the week through a variety of hands-on projects and activities. Learn more

TechToks

TechToks are byte-sized sessions where youth ages 13-15 are invited to choose what tech-based learning they’d like to do! We offer a variety of sessions throughout the week during July & August in multiple locations throughout Manitoba. Learn more

Actua is a leading Canadian science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) youth outreach organization. Each year, the Actua network engages over 500,000 youth in 600 communities across Canada in transformative STEM learning experiences that build critical skills and confidence. Please visit www.actua.ca.