bright lights in the lab
Listen to what our campers had to say about Bright Lights in the Lab in 2023…
Bright Lights in the Lab launched our first program in 2013 through our community partnership with UTS (University of Toronto Schools).
Since 2022 the PRISM Lab from Holland Bloorview Kids Rehab Hospital has joined our team and the program has evolved to enable our students to learn about their brain by learning about their own brains.
This year 30 students (attending in March or July) were enabled to join our program through scholarships that are funded by the Firefly Foundation.
We hope you will enjoy our video and find out how you can participate
as a student ~ educator ~ sponsor
Scroll down to find out more about the history of our programs.
animators
For students in Grade 5, 6 and 7
Our Animators camp allows young brainiacs to learn about how the brain works and how they can use the principles of neuroscience to improve brain health.
The camp introduces foundational research skills that the students use in collaboration to create a stop motion animated film about the brain. [video]
explorers
For students in Grade 7, 8 and 9
The Explorers camp introduces basic neuroscience training that focuses on developing good lab technique, designing experiments, and working independently with lab equipment.
This camp develops an appreciation for the research process in neuroscience labs and develops critical thinking and design skills for a greater understanding of how science is applied. [video]
researchers
For students in Grade 10, 11 and 12
Our Researchers camp develops advanced neuroscience training for students in preparation for university. The focus is on independent lab design and experimentation to help students foster skills in data gathering and analysis. This camp simulates the environment of a research lab to give students a deeper understanding of how neuroscience knowledge is utilized in the world. [video]
scholarships & financial aid
Since 2014 we have been proud to offer students who have unlimited curiosity about neuroscience, but limited financial resources, the opportunity to attend Bright Lights in the Lab.
memories
Bright Lights in the Lab is a collaboration between:
