Youth interested in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) will now be able to access programs year-round through the Venture13 Innovation & Entrepreneurship Centre in Cobourg.
The Town of Cobourg’s Venture13 announced on Monday (June 30) that it has received a $5,000 grant from the Rotary Club of Cobourg to help sustain its STEM programming for youth aged 11 to 14 in Cobourg.
“This generous donation from the Rotary Club of Cobourg allows us to impact and reach even more youth through accessible, high-quality STEM education,” said Town of Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland. “Venture13 will put this funding toward upgrading its technology, a key requirement for the youth STEM camps.”
According to Venture13, the centre receives inquiries throughout the year from parents wanting to enrol their children in day camps and hopes to expand its STEM programming to include PA days and March Break in 2026 and beyond.
The Rotary Club’s contribution reflects the club’s ongoing commitment to education, community development, and youth empowerment, which closely aligns with Venture13’s mandate to leverage business support programming, accelerate tech-based start-ups, foster a STEM education, and offer an enriching learning environment, a media release stated.
Established in 2018, Venture13 is an innovation and entrepreneurship centre for Northumberland County that includes the VentureZone, Innovation Commons, MakerLab, co-working space and shared meeting rooms, a 90-seat lecture hall, and more. Partners include the Nventure Business Development Corporation, the Northumberland Manufacturers’ Association, Northumberland Makers, and the Cobourg Police Service.
Venture13 is hosting two sessions of a week-long STEM Youth Summer Camp for young people aged 11 to 14 from July 21 to 25 and August 11 to 15, running daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Each week features fun activities, including digital modelling, experiments, games, and problem-solving. Campers will explore real-world applications of STEM while enhancing creativity, encouraging exploration, and promoting teamwork.
As of the writing of this story, only one spot was still available for the August session. To register for a fee of $200, visit eforms.cobourg.ca/Venture13/Venture13-Summer-STEM-Camps-2025.
An interdisciplinary approach to learning that integrates science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, STEM education emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, and collaboration, encouraging learners to apply knowledge in real-world contexts.
By connecting theoretical concepts to hands-on experiences, STEM education fosters innovation and helps students develop skills relevant to a rapidly evolving, technology-driven economy.
It also aims to close achievement gaps and promote diversity in fields traditionally underrepresented by certain groups, supporting a more inclusive and competitive workforce for the future.
