A one-of-a-kind enriching summer experience for teens
The Panorama program takes summer learning and engagement to a higher level. It is designed to appeal to curious and more independent adolescents from ages 14 to 18.
The Panorama program provides an opportunity for teenagers to explore possible degrees and career paths, meet and learn from McGill faculty and professionals in the field, be introduced to and engage in current research and meet like-minded peers.
Daily Schedule
The day starts at 8:30 and ends at 3:30. Drop-Off and Pick-Up are at the McGill Welcome Center, at the corner of McTavish St and Sherbrooke St West.
The Panorama day usually starts with a guest speaker, who is either a member of the McGill faculty or a professional in the field. The topics range from a specific topic of research to general requirements of a program of study.
Oftentimes, there will be a visit to facilities associated to the topic, such as the McGill Chemistry labs, where campers will have the chance to participate in workshops and experiments.
There are several field trips throughout the Session, so campers should come equipped with an OPUS card or change for bus and metro fares.
Activities from previous years include:
Guided Tours:
- Biodiversity and Secret Science Spots
- James Simon's house
- Alternative Fuels Lab
- McGill Waste Management Facility
- McGill Visual Arts Collection
- Ingram School of Nursing
- Roy Pain Lab
- Osler Library
Workshops:
- Making cyanotypes with a rare book specialist
- Measuring carbon sequestration in trees
- Chemistry experiments at Otta Maas Laboratories
- Astro-optics workshop with the Atrophysics outreach team
- Carpentry workshop at the McGill School of Architecture
- Making block prints at the McGill Books Arts Lab
Will there be a lunch provided to Panorama Campers?
No, there will be no lunch or snacks provided. We ask that you please pack a lunch, snacks and a water bottle preferably in an insulated lunch bag. Campers may periodically have the opportunity to buy their own lunch if they are in the vicinity of the downtown McGill campus during the lunch period, which might not always be the case.
Will it be at the same location as Summer Camp?
No, it will be held at the McGill campus, which is separate from our usual Summer Camp location.