The Not An Experiment Program is designed to educate youth, parents/caregivers, and educators about the health risks of vaping and the tactics used by the vaping industry to target young people. The Not An Experiment website is packed with interactive content, and downloadable materials to help make learning about vaping more engaging.
It Covers:
- Health Effects: Explains how vaping impacts physical and mental health, especially for youth.
- Industry Tactics: Reveals how companies market vaping products to young people.
- Quitting Support: Offers tools like customizable quit plans and links to apps that help youth stop vaping.
- Educator Resources: Includes lesson plans and interactive activities like an escape room.
- Parent Outreach: Provides conversation starters and guides to help parents talk to their kids about vaping.
Teaching and Learning
Using credible resources and activities that align with Ontario curriculum can help students develop age-appropriate knowledge and learn new skills to improve their health.
NotAnExperiment.ca includes a variety of educator resources for Elementary and Secondary Schools. Resources include escape room games, lesson plans, school announcements, posters and much more.
For Elementary or Secondary schools interested in running their own Not an Experiment Escape Room, the health unit has Escape Room lending kits available.
Secondary Schools can also request a Take the Clouds Outside display staffed by the health unit. This display supports Smoke-Free Ontario Act, 2017 compliance, educates about secondhand vapour, supports quit attempts and assists with reducing social exposure to vaping.
Parent and Family Engagement
Talking with kids about vaping
The following resources provide parents and caregivers and youth allies with information about vaping and tips on how to start conversations about it with their children.
Additional Resources
Smoke Free Ontario Act, 2017 Inspections and Enforcement
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit’s tobacco enforcement officers enforce the laws related to vaping and schools. For more information, or to submit a school witness report, visit the Smoke-Free Ontario Act, 2017 section of our website.
Quit Support
Visit the Quitting Page to access quit supports available for youth.
Contact Us
For more information or to access services, please email
[email protected], or contact your local School Health public health nurse. You can also contact the health unit at 705-721-7520 or 1-877-721-7520 or by completing our secure online
Request for Service Form.
Updated: August 18, 2025
