Risk and Insurance Studies Centre

09/15/2026

🧠 Empower the Next Generation: A Mental Health Risk Camp Built for High Schoolers!

Attention parents, teachers, and school leaders: Supporting a teenager’s mental well-being is more crucial than ever. Help the high schoolers in your home or classroom build resilience, manage digital stress, and gain vital life skills with our Mental Health Risk 2-Weekend Camp!

Developed by a panel of academic and industry experts, this interactive, fully virtual program equips students in Grades 8 - 12 with personalized coping strategies, peer support tools, and practical methods to navigate modern academic and online pressures.

📌 Program Details:
Dates: Weekend 1: Oct 3 - 4, 2026 | Weekend 2: Oct 10 - 11, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM PST
Format: Fully Virtual
Cost: CAD $125 + HST (Scholarships available upon assessment)
Eligibility: High School Students (Grades 8 - 12)

🌟 Key Student Benefits:
Scholarship for equity-seeking students
Paid internships & rewards for top performers
University and industry networking opportunities
$100 voucher towards future REaL camps

👉 Parents & Educators: Help a student take control of their mental wellness. Scan the QR code on the flyer or click the link below to share this opportunity and register them today!

🏅 The Risk Education and Literacy (REaL) Program, proudly supported by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) PromoScience Grant, is a series of dynamic boootcamps designed for Canadian high school students who want to stay ahead and take on the real challenges shaping our world, like cyber threats, climate change, and global health risks.

07/07/2026

🚨 HAIVE 12: Paid part-time 16-week real-world industry-linked internship 🌟

Applications are open for the 2026 Fall-term Hybrid Academia-Industry Internships via Virtual Engagement (HAIVE) 12 program. Students from the University of Toronto and York University are eligible to apply.

HAIVE is a unique work-integrated learning program offered by RISC and its Partnering Universities. We have so far completed 11 successful iterations of HAIVE, helping over 220 talented students from diverse universities and disciplines find their passion and career with our many industry partners Byrne Associates, Sun Life, Wawanesa Insurance, Laurentian Bank, CIBC, Deloitte, Trend Micro Canada Technologies, RBC Insurance and Co-operators, Caspire Education Inc., York Region (The Regional Municipality of York), International Labor Organization (United Nations tripartite organization), among a long list of several leading players in but not limited to financial services.

We are now accepting applications for participation in HAIVE 12, a unique paid work-integrated learning opportunity to gain professional skills in risk management and insurance while working towards a university degree.

Starting in September 2026, selected interns will have the opportunity to work collaboratively on exciting interdisciplinary projects under the direct guidance of RMI industry experts and academics. Reporting and other forms of communication under will be facilitated in a corporate space built in virtual reality, combined with in-person meetings at York University. To be eligible, you must meet the requirements set out in the program flyer.

📝 APPLICATION DETAILS

Submit your resume and transcript here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd1Cbia5BkB9VJQtHMHjpq0Z0ec9AL3Ggd0G7iw2ApeQeruhA/viewform?pli=1

⚠️ Please note that only selected candidates will be contacted.

The HAIVE program has so far been financially supported by Aviva Canada, Ontario RIMS Chapter (ORIMS), CEWIL/ECAIT Canada, Mitacs, and the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC).

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06/30/2026

🔐 Cyber Risk Camp - Deadline to register is coming!

In a world where hacking, scams, and online manipulation are real threats to teens, knowledge is protection. 💻

Give your child a unique experience with hands-on VR, simulations, expert-led learning from York University, and fully virtual mode.

📅 July 13–17, 2026 | Grades 8–12
💸 Scholarships available for equity-seeking students (full or partial)
🎁 Bonus: REaL passport, Risk Champion badge, campus tour & more!
⏰ Spots are limited - register now: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScZJr_vlm-EeQ0Zy3dvfwkhni2bDwJH8FqrwvA5E2KMxv5laA/viewform

🏫 Schools, organizations & companies - interested in co-delivering REaL Camps? Contact us to partner!

The Risk Education and Literacy ( ) Program, proudly supported by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) PromoScience Grant, is a series of dynamic summer camps designed for Canadian high school students who want to stay ahead and take on the real challenges shaping our world, like cyber threats, climate change, and global health risks.

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Dear parents, Thank you for your interest in our exciting REaL Summer Camps designed for high schoolers! Conceptualized and offered by the RISC Foundation, the Risk Education and Literacy (REaL) Program is offered to Canadian youth, through the support of the Government of Canada's Natural Sciences....

06/19/2026

Reason 4️⃣ to apply to REaL Camp 🤝 New Connections - and WHY NOT?

Some of the best friendships start when you're in a room (or virtual space!) with people who just get you. 💙

At REaL Camp, your teen will:

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Team up with peers who share the same curiosity and drive
🥽 Experience risk like never before through VR, simulations, games & group challenges
🌐 Build a network that goes beyond their school walls

Honestly… why NOT? 😄

📲 Register now: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScZJr_vlm-EeQ0Zy3dvfwkhni2bDwJH8FqrwvA5E2KMxv5laA/viewform

‼️ More information about our scholarships HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdRKRp3VuYmHyYhzW9dVAk9YapWhcC-19x5utqMMy26AQf_sg/viewform

🏫 Schools, organizations & companies - interested in co-delivering REaL Camps? Send us a message to partner with us!

That's a wrap on our 4 Reasons series on why REaL Camps could be extremely beneficial for high school students! Catch all the reasons on our page; then go sign up! ⏰ Deadline is approaching!

The Risk Education and Literacy ( ) Program, proudly supported by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) PromoScience Grant, is a series of dynamic summer camps designed for Canadian high school students who want to stay ahead and take on the real challenges shaping our world, like cyber threats, climate change, and global health risks.

👉 Follow us on our socials to stay connected: https://linktr.ee/riscfoundation

06/19/2026

Reason 3️⃣ to apply to REaL Camp 🏆

Who said learning can't come with rewards? 🎁

Every REaL Camp student earns:

🥇 REaL Risk Champion badge & certificate: proof of something real to be proud of
📘 REaL Passport: stamped for every camp you attend, building a legacy of achievement
💰 $100 voucher to put towards your next REaL Camp experience

The more camps you join, the more you collect. 🌟

📲 Register now: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScZJr_vlm-EeQ0Zy3dvfwkhni2bDwJH8FqrwvA5E2KMxv5laA/viewform

‼️ More information about our scholarships HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdRKRp3VuYmHyYhzW9dVAk9YapWhcC-19x5utqMMy26AQf_sg/viewform

🏫 Schools, organizations & companies - interested in co-delivering REaL Camps? Drop a comment below to partner with us!

Catch up on Reasons 1️⃣ & 2️⃣ on our page, and stay tuned for more! 👀

The Risk Education and Literacy ( ) Program, proudly supported by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) PromoScience Grant, is a series of dynamic summer camps designed for Canadian high school students who want to stay ahead and take on the real challenges shaping our world, like cyber threats, climate change, and global health risks.

👉 Follow us on our socials to stay connected: https://linktr.ee/riscfoundation

06/18/2026

Reason 2️⃣ to apply to REaL Camp 💡

College applications. Career choices. Real-world decisions. They all require one thing - the right skills. 💪

At REaL Camp, students learn directly from academic and industry experts to build:

🧠 Risk-related knowledge & leadership abilities
🎯 Decision-making skills that go beyond the classroom
📄 A standout profile that strengthens college applications
🚀 Clarity on unique career paths they never knew existed

This is the kind of experience that doesn't just look good on a résumé; it shapes one.

📲 Register for scholarships now: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdRKRp3VuYmHyYhzW9dVAk9YapWhcC-19x5utqMMy26AQf_sg/viewform

‼️ More information about our upcoming camps HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScZJr_vlm-EeQ0Zy3dvfwkhni2bDwJH8FqrwvA5E2KMxv5laA/viewform

🏫 Schools, organizations & companies - interested in co-delivering REaL Camps? Send us a message or drop a comment below to partner with us!

Missed Reason 1️⃣? Check our last post! More reasons coming tomorrow 👀

The Risk Education and Literacy ( ) Program, proudly supported by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) PromoScience Grant, is a series of dynamic summer camps designed for Canadian high school students who want to stay ahead and take on the real challenges shaping our world, like cyber threats, climate change, and global health risks.

👉 Follow us on our socials to stay connected: https://linktr.ee/riscfoundation

06/16/2026

Reason 1️⃣ to apply to REaL Camp 🎓

Most camps are fun. REaL Camp is fun and opens doors. 🚪

At REaL Camp, your teen gets a one-on-one meeting with a Professor to explore study and career options, plus guaranteed entrance to RISC's internship program.

This isn't just a summer activity. It's a head start. 🏁

📲 Register now: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdRKRp3VuYmHyYhzW9dVAk9YapWhcC-19x5utqMMy26AQf_sg/viewform

‼️ More information about our upcoming camps HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScZJr_vlm-EeQ0Zy3dvfwkhni2bDwJH8FqrwvA5E2KMxv5laA/viewform

🏫 Schools, organizations & companies - interested in co-delivering REaL Camps? Drop a comment below to partner with us!!

Stay tuned!! We're dropping a new reason every day this week! 👀

The Risk Education and Literacy ( ) Program, proudly supported by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) PromoScience Grant, is a series of dynamic summer camps designed for Canadian high school students who want to stay ahead and take on the real challenges shaping our world, like cyber threats, climate change, and global health risks.

👉 Follow us on our socials to stay connected: https://linktr.ee/riscfoundation

06/11/2026

This National Indigenous History Month, we're proud to honour the strength, resilience, and contributions of Indigenous Peoples in Canada. 🪶

And we're putting action behind those words.

RISC is offering 15 FREE spots for Indigenous high school students to attend our unique STEM & career skills camps, with a path to a paid internship through the Risk Education and Literacy (REaL) program.

🚨 Register now by scanning the QR code or via this link HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScsNZU0JfdJI091KF6k7mT2FSDtkX5F2gjf-kF9jdeqsCv5bg/viewform

✅ Free camp access for Indigenous students
✅ University and career pathway support
✅ Opportunities to network with industry professionals

Spots are limited. If you know a student who could benefit, please share this post; it could change their future.

The Risk Education and Literacy ( ) Program, proudly supported by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) PromoScience Grant, is a series of dynamic summer camps designed for Canadian high school students who want to stay ahead and take on the real challenges shaping our world, like cyber threats, climate change, and global health risks.

👉 Follow us on our socials to stay connected: https://linktr.ee/riscfoundation

06/08/2026

💼 Paid STEM internship pathway for high school students 🎓

Applications are OPEN for the REaL STEM internship pathway, a $36,000-value opportunity through the Risk Education and Literacy (REaL) program at RISC.

Here's how it works:
✅ Attend 3 REaL STEM camps
✅ Earn a paid internship with RISC Foundation and its partners
✅ Build real-world STEM experience while still in high school
✅ Access university and career pathways through a one-of-a-kind program
✅ Scholarships available upon request & assessment

This is more than a summer experience - it's a launchpad.

📲 Register now by scanning the QR code or via this link HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScsNZU0JfdJI091KF6k7mT2FSDtkX5F2gjf-kF9jdeqsCv5bg/viewform

The Risk Education and Literacy ( ) Program, proudly supported by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) PromoScience Grant, is a series of dynamic summer camps designed for Canadian high school students who want to stay ahead and take on the real challenges shaping our world, like cyber threats, climate change, and global health risks.

👉 Follow us on our socials to stay connected: https://linktr.ee/riscfoundation

06/04/2026

🚀 Attention high school students ‼️ This one's for you!

Applications are OPEN for scholarships with the Risk Education and Literacy (REaL) program.

Here's what's in it for you:

✅ Attend 2 REaL camps
✅ Meet top STEM industry leaders face-to-face
✅ Tour real companies and see careers in action
✅ Gain access to university and career pathways
✅ Up to $24,000 in value - scholarships available upon request & assessment

🚨 Register now by scanning the QR code or via this link HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScsNZU0JfdJI091KF6k7mT2FSDtkX5F2gjf-kF9jdeqsCv5bg/viewform

The Risk Education and Literacy ( ) Program, proudly supported by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) PromoScience Grant, is a series of dynamic summer camps designed for Canadian high school students who want to stay ahead and take on the real challenges shaping our world, like cyber threats, climate change, and global health risks.

👉 Follow us on our socials to stay connected: https://linktr.ee/riscfoundation