Who are you as an organization?

The Canadian Association for Girls In Science (CAGIS) is Canada’s largest and longest-running STEM club for girls, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming youth aged 7-16. This award-winning club supports interest in Science, Technology, Trades, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) with virtual programming and local clubs that visit field sites to do fun, hands-on activities.

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Who are you as an organization?
The Canadian Association for Girls In Science (CAGIS) is Canada’s largest and longest-running STEM club for girls, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming youth aged 7-16. This award-winning club supports interest in Science, Technology, Trades, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) with virtual programming and local clubs that visit field sites to do fun, hands-on activities.

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User reviews of Canadian Association for Girls in Science

Positive and Encouraging Environment
Anonymous (Camp alumni)
“CAGIS offered a positive and encouraging environment that allowed me to be myself and enjoy science with my peers. I got to do so many neat things that I never would’ve had a chance to do otherwise.”

CAGIS makes STEM fun!
Anonymous (Parent)
“We truly are glad to have CAGIS in our lives. The learning and hands on experience makes learning fun.”

For Kids who Love STEM
Anonymous (Camper)
“I am excited to be part of an organization which advocates for girls like me who love science and provide us with challenging activities.”
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Ottawa, ON
Greater Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario
Mississauga, ON
6700 Century Ave, Suite 100, Missisissauga, Ontario, L5N 6A4
Vancouver Island, BC
Victoria, Vancouver, British Columbia

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Offers children's birthday party packages: Yes
Would you like to book a CAGIS Virtual session for your group? By popular demand, some of the favourite CAGIS Virtual sessions are now available for live virtual parties, classroom visits, and fun virtual learning sessions! Each session is 1 hour in length and run by an expert in science, technology, trades, engineering, or math (STEM). These fun sessions begin with an interactive presentation, followed by a virtual or hands-on activity, and finish with a summary and time for questions. Our presenters have experience with students of all ages. Most sessions can be adapted to any elementary or high school age group.
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Larissa Vingilis-Jaremko, Founder & President

In 1992, at age nine, Larissa Vingilis-Jaremko founded the Canadian Association for Girls in Science. Larissa remains president of CAGIS and has become a strong voice and recognized expert internationally. She is often consulted by various levels of government, speaks to the media regularly on issues relating to gender equity in STEM, and serves as an adviser and consultant on numerous selection and review committees.

Larissa has created awareness of the barriers that still exist in STEM, and through her efforts has become renowned for her work. She has received a variety of honours including Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women, Toronto Young Woman of Distinction, London Young Woman of Excellence, Youth in Motion Top 20 Under 20, Chatelaine’s 80 Amazing Canadian Women to Watch, and more. In addition to her work with CAGIS, Larissa serves as chair of the board of directors of the Canadian Coalition of Women in Engineering, Science, Trades, and Technology (CCWESTT). Larissa is trained as a vision scientist and received her PhD from McMaster University in 2013.

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