Located at Branksome Hall’s world-class innovation hub in Toronto, Slingshot Innovation Academy is where tomorrow's leaders are made. We offer dynamic, co-ed day programs for youth ages 11–17 (Grades 6–11) who want to live innovation, not just learn about it. With a singular focus on future-ready skills, our 1- and 2-week summer sessions move beyond traditional camp. Students dive into hands-on learning: coding real mobile apps in App Lab, designing startup ventures in Venture Lab, and mastering public speaking in our Pitch & Persuasion Lab. Supported by expert mentors and partners like Rotman, our campers leave with the confidence to build technology, pitch bold ideas, and lead with impact.

• Special needs: Not available
• LGBTQ+ friendly community

What truly sets Slingshot apart is our commitment to real-world impact. We empower youth to be creators, not just consumers. As a pioneer in youth innovation, we were Canada’s first to partner with global tech incubators like DMZ and AI experts like SureStart, alongside our ongoing collaboration with U of T’s Rotman School of Management. Parents choose us because our students don’t just do activities—they code real apps, build startup ventures, and master the art of persuasion. In Branksome Hall's state-of-the-art facilities, campers learn to take smart risks, collaborate, and pitch ideas to industry mentors. We give kids the ultimate superpower: the confidence and skills to shape the future.

Joining Slingshot Innovation Academy is a straightforward and welcoming process. Registration for our summer programs opens each January, and spaces fill quickly! Families can easily secure a spot online with a required deposit. While our programs are designed for motivated youth (Grades 6–11) looking to build future-ready skills, they do not require formal entrance exams or interviews—just a passion for learning and creating. To help families discover the right fit, we host interactive virtual Info Sessions throughout the winter and spring where parents and students can meet our program experts and ask questions. Plus, all our summer day programs conveniently include a daily hot lunch, making logistics easy for busy families.

At Slingshot, our staff are more than camp counsellors—they are industry mentors, tech developers, competitive debaters, and exceptional educators. Drawing on Branksome Hall’s rigorous standards, our team is uniquely equipped to guide young innovators. Instead of traditional camp supervision, our staff provide real-world coaching. An App Lab instructor brings actual coding expertise, while a Pitch & Persuasion coach brings top-tier debate experience. Campers consistently remember how our mentors treat them like true creators and young professionals. With a low staff-to-student ratio, every participant receives the personalized guidance needed to turn bold ide