Our programming will provide students with reach ahead opportunities that allow them to experience life as a university student in their program(s) of interest.
Students will participate in a welcome session where they will be introduced to related academic and experiential learning opportunities at Brock. After this session, students will participate in an interactive activity led by current students, staff, and faculty members. Examples of activities include tours of research facilities, simulations, mock lectures, students panels, lab demonstrations, team-building challenges and more! Students end their day with lunch and an optional campus tour.
More information about our programming
Available dates and times
- Information and Communications Technology Day – October 14
Open to ICT SHSM students, and Technology classes in Grades 10, 11 and 12 - Sport Management Day – October 14
Open to Sports SHSM students, and Health & Wellness SHSM students in Grades 11 and 12 - Physical Sciences Day – October 15
Open to Science and Geography classes in Grades 10, 11 and 12 - Goodman School of Business Day – October 15
Registration is now closed - Social Sciences Day – December 10
Open to Social Science classes in Grades 10, 11 and 12 - Biological Sciences Day – December 10
Open to Sciences classes in Grades 10, 11 and 12 - Health and Wellness Day – Spring 2027 TBA
Sample schedule
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 9:15 am – 9:50 am | Arrival |
| 10 am | Introduction* |
| 10:35 am – 11:20 am | Session 1 |
| 11:25 am – 12:10 pm | Session 2 |
| 12:15 pm – 1 pm | Lunch |
| 1 pm – 1:30 pm | Scavenger Hunt Campus Tour |
| 1:30 pm | Departure |
* Programming will start promptly at 10 a.m.
** Schedule may differ between events — learn more in the event descriptions below.
Date
- October 14, 2026
Eligibility
Open to ICT SHSM students, and Technology classes in Grades 10, 11 and 12
Description
Level up your future: A day with Digital Humanities at Brock
Ever wondered what it’s actually like to build video games and design interactive experiences? Come spend a day at Brock University’s Department of Digital Humanities and find out through a series of hands-on sessions designed for ICT Specialist High Skills Majors.
You’ll get to explore two of our exciting programs:
- Game Design: Brock’s joint program with Computer Science and Niagara College, where you will learn to code, design, and deliver video games all the way from an initial idea to a final product.
- Interactive Arts and Digital Media (IADM): where storytelling, design, and technology collide to create everything from immersive media to interactive art.
- BA in AI: where you’ll learn to build and critique the future of AI, not just accept it, from coding and design to governance and ethics. A transdisciplinary Honours program with co-op, made for the curious, the skeptical, and the future-ready.
Whether you’re a coder, a designer, a storyteller, or just someone who loves games, digital media, and the future of technology, this day is for you.
Date
- October 14, 2026
Eligibility
Open to Sports SHSM students, and Health & Wellness students in Grades 11 and 12
Description
Join us for the 3rd annual Sport Management: Game Plan Event!
Hosted by SPMA Council, in collaboration with Brock Recruitment, this exciting opportunity is designed to educate, inspire, and prepare SHSM students who are passionate about the Sport and Recreation sector and interested in pursuing Sport Management at Brock University. Don’t miss out on the chance to learn, connect, and get a head start on your future in the world of sport management!
Date
- October 15, 2026
Eligibility
Open to Science and Geography classes in Grades 10, 11 and 12
Description
Join us on October 15, 2026, for Physical Sciences Day!
An exciting hands-on experience designed for secondary school students to explore the worlds of chemistry, earth science, and physics through interactive activities, demonstrations, and learning sessions led by university faculty and students. Come discover how the physical sciences help us understand the world around us—and get a taste of university life along the way!
CSI: Geology
A valuable piece of jewelry has been stolen—and we need your help to solve the case! Step into the role of a forensic geoscientist and discover how evidence from the Earth can help crack a crime. In this hands-on investigation, students will examine rocks, minerals, sediments, and pollen collected from suspects and crime scenes, using geological clues to determine where people and objects have been and identify the most likely culprit.
Students will use microscopes, make observations, compare samples, and learn how geoscientists turn tiny pieces of evidence into a bigger story. CSI: Geology introduces the detective work behind Earth Sciences and shows how geology, environmental science, biology, and chemistry can come together to solve real-world problems.
Can you follow the geological evidence and solve the jewelry heist?
The Escarpment Challenge: Can You Read the Landscape?
Why is the Niagara Escarpment here? How do rocks, water, and life work together to shape the landscape around us?
Join us for a guided hike along the Niagara Escarpment and discover how Earth scientists learn to “read” the landscape. Students will become Earth Science investigators, using observations and clues in the rocks, slopes, soils, water, and vegetation to piece together the story of this remarkable landscape.
Along the way, students will explore how geological processes shape the world around us and how Earth scientists tackle real-world questions involving water, the environment, natural hazards, resources, climate, and human impacts.
Hike details: This approximately one-hour outdoor activity follows trails on the Niagara Escarpment near Brock University. Participants should wear comfortable, sturdy footwear and dress appropriately for the weather. The route includes uneven ground, slopes, and natural trail surfaces, so participants should be prepared for a moderate walk. Please bring a water bottle and be prepared to spend the full activity outdoors.
The landscape is full of clues. Can you read them?
World of Materials
In this session, you will explore how physics helps us understand and design materials with remarkable properties. Electrochromic devices that change colour with electricity which is related to how batteries work. “Memory metals” can be bent and twisted before returning to their original shape. Superconductors — materials whose quantum-mechanical properties can produce amazing effects such as making magnets levitate. Through these hands-on demonstrations, you will see how ideas from physics, chemistry, and materials science come together to explain the behaviour of real materials and enable new technologies.
Light and Photons
Light is the primary ways we interact with the world around us. It’s the medium of the world’s communication – fiber internet – and connects us to the weird quantum world of atoms. Semiconductors and superconductors are quantum materials with important technological applications, but sometimes only at really, really cold temperatures. In this lab, you’ll be making 3D holograms (to keep) and tackling some optical challenges and brain teasers.
Thiocyanate in Saliva
The body is continuously metabolizing and detoxifying chemicals in the body. Using chemistry, we can measure these metabolites. In this lab, we are going to use a solution of iron to detect the ion thiocyanate, which comes from the body breaking down cyanide. You get tiny amounts of cyanide from vitamin b12, certain nuts such as almonds, and cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, etc.). To measure your thiocyanate levels, you will spit into a cup and mix it with an iron solution which makes a red colour. The deeper the red, the more thiocyanate! How much thiocyanate do you have in your spit?
Analytical Testing of Snack Foods
Analytical testing is a powerful tool used in developing new snack foods. Have you ever wondered how scientists test the composition of your food? How do you measure something that is in the parts per billion (ppb) or parts per million (ppm)? As a point of reference 5 ppm would be equal to pouring a can of Pepsi in a backyard swimming pool. Although this is an odd reference the instruments that you will use in this project are capable of quantifying at these levels with high accuracy and precision. For example, the UV-Vis Spectrophotometer detection limit for the red pigment in strawberry is approximately 0.8 ppm or 800 ppb. In this experiment you will use two instruments to measure the concentration Red Dye 40 in Gatorade. The first instrument is UV-Vis Spectrophotometer which will measure the total red color and the second instrument High-Performance Liquid Chromatography will identify how many red pigments are found in the Gatorade sample. Together you will be able to quantify the amount of Red Dye 40 in Gatorade.
Breaking Water Through Electrolysis
In this activity, we will explore the fundamental theory behind the process of electrolysis and how molecules can be broken using electricity. Students will design and set up their own apparatus to observe in real time how water can be split into its atomic components.
Date
- October 15, 2026
Eligibility
- Registration is now closed. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Description
Our vision is to inspire, discover, engage, and achieve!
The Goodman School of Business welcomes students to explore campus, participate in mock lectures, and learn all about our fantastic institution at Brock University.
Additional details coming soon.
Schedule
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 9 – 9:30 am | Arrival |
| 9:30 – 9:50 am | Welcome |
| 9:50 – 10:20 am | Program Presentation |
| 10:30 – 11:10 am | Mock Lecture 1 |
| 11:10 – 11:50 am | Mock Lecture 2 |
| 11:50am – 12:50 pm | Lunch |
| 1 – 2 pm | Optional Tour or Departure |
Additional information
If you would like to participate in a tour, please let us know.
Date
- December 10, 2026
Eligibility
Open to Sciences classes in Grades 10, 11 and 12
More information and registration coming soon.
Date
- Spring 2027, TBA
More information and registration coming soon.
Application
We are excited to welcome you to Brock University!
To ensure a diverse range of schools are able to experience our events and programming, our application asks you to identify how your selected program is relevant to your students. This application does not guarantee registration; a member of our team will follow up if your registration is confirmed and/or provide additional options.
More information on Social Sciences Day
Date
Eligibility
Open to Social Science classes in Grades 10, 11 and 12
Description
Inspire the Next Generation of Changemakers!
Learn more about what Brock University’s Faculty of Social Sciences has to offer through our Faculty of Social Sciences Day! Our interactive sessions give students the opportunity to explore career paths in the social sciences, get a taste of the university experience, learn how to think critically about important local and global issues, and participate in interactive activities led by current faculty members.