Looking Ahead to 2027

An Update from the JICS Summer Lab Camp

At this time one year ago, a small group of parents and administrators asked a simple question: Can we really offer a little slice of JICS to the wider community?

Fast forward to July 2025, and the answer was a resounding YES! Together, we created something extraordinary—a summer experience that exceeded our wildest expectations.

We welcomed 170 campers across 5 programs, representing more than 60 public and independent schools from across the GTA. Our incredible staff —OISE graduate students and beloved JICS educators—brought the magic of JICS to summer, making every day a joyful learning adventure.

As a pilot project, the camp operated with flexibility around University of Toronto policies. Moving forward, a fuller integration will require compliance with additional requirements and costs. This means more time and resources than our small volunteer team can provide before next summer.

So, here’s the honest truth: we won’t be running camp in Summer 2026.But don’t worry—we’re far from done! We’re already exploring exciting possibilities for Summer 2027, and we can’t wait to share what’s next.

How You Can Stay Connected

• ✅ Scroll down to the bottom of our "Contact Us" page to join our mailing list for updates and announcements.

  
  

• 💡 Share your ideas and feedback—we’d love to hear what you’d like to see in future camps!

  
  

• ❤️ Spread the word and keep the JICS Summer Lab Camp spirit alive.

  
  

• We've made the last few JICS Summer Lab Limited Edition Camper T-Shirts available for purchase. Grab a memento of our inaugural summer before they are gone!

  
  

Thank you for your enthusiasm, inquiries, and support. This community made the dream possible—and the best is yet to come!

📩 Have ideas? Email us at jicssummerlab@utoronto.ca. We truly value your input!

Warmly,

Megan and the JICS Summer Lab Camp Team