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Out of Board Enrichment Opportunities
Various enrichment opportunities offered by groups outside of our Board are outlined in this section. Brief descriptions about conferences and activities are listed below. For more information, click on the links below or talk to your resource teacher. Another useful website is www.DiscoverTeenergy.com
Aventis Biotech Challenge: This is similar to a Science Fair competition. Students are to invent and present research. Major prizes are awarded. The deadline is mid December. The event is held in May at the Ontario Science Centre. For more information visit: http://sanofibiotalentchallenge.ca/about/
Campus Days at Waterloo University: These days occur during March Break. Each faculty has a presentation on their program. For more information, see Guidance Counsellor.
Couchiching Institute on Public Affairs: This is a forum for discussing themes related to national and international issues relevant to Canada. It is an annual summer conference at Geneva Park Orillia, ON. Two senior students per school may attend. The deadline is early April. www.couch.ca
Deep River Science Academy: Students will take part in cutting-edge scientific experiments. The program offers two-credit courses in Biology, Chemistry or Physics at either Deep River or Whiteshell Labs. Students must have completed at least one grade 11 Science credit before applying. The fee is in excess of $3700.00. However, a company sponsors most students who attend. Applications are available mid-December and due early in April. http://www.drsa.ca/
Encounters with Canada: This week-long program is held in Ottawa at the Terry Fox Centre. It is for students aged 15-17 years. Each week has a different theme. Examples include business, arts and culture, journalism, law, etc.. The cost is approximately $600.00. $100 - $200 bursaries might be available. http://www.encounters-rencontres.ca
Engineering Science Quest: The University of Waterloo runs a number of engineering and science camps during the summer for students from grades 1-9. For more information, contact the University of Waterloo. http://www.esq.uwaterloo.ca/
Forum for Young Canadians: This forum brings together more than 500 senior high school students in Ottawa in order to study government, meet the country’s leaders and participate in a mock election and simulate a House of Commons session. Applications are due in mid-November and the program runs in March and April. Cost is approximately $700.00 (community funding might be available) http://www.igloo.org/forum
Global Vision: This program encourages young Canadians to learn more about the global economy through sessions held at the University of Waterloo. Students attending this 3 day session may apply to become a member of the Junior Team Canada Economic Mission who travel overseas to make connections with foreign businesses. The cost is approximately $50. This program is traditionally offered in April. http://beta.globalvision.ca
Guelph Connection: This day long conference is aimed at students who have applied to U of Guelph. The university will mail you information. An excellent conference to find out what university life is all about at the U of Guelph.
High School Debating: The Ontario Student Debating Union offers competitions and a provincial seminar. To obtain more information visit the website at www.osdu.on.ca
HOBY: Three-day leadership conference for grade 10 students during the first weekend of May. Topics covered include entrepreneurship, education, media, business, technology etc.. Students are expected to take on leadership roles at their school. Contact your guidance department.
Katimavik: For seven months, students age 17-21 will work in teams of 10 on community projects across Canada. As a volunteer, you will develop leadership skills, improve your understanding of environmental issues and engage in stimulating projects. www.Katimavik.org
Lake St. George Field Centre Environmental Study Credit: Earn a grade 12 Environmental Science credit at this residential field center in Oak Ridges, ON. Sessions are in July and August (apply by mid-March) www.trca.on.ca
Exchanges Canada Youth Exchanges Canada provides funding to support group two-way exchanges for Canadians generally between the ages of 12 and 17. Groups of 10 to 30 youth, from different regions of the country are twinned according to their age and interests. Each participant takes turns hosting their twin in their home. Participants play an active role in planning the exchange, communicate regularly with their twin, conduct research on the exchange communities and participate in fundraising. http://www.exchanges.gc.ca
Math Contests: The Universities of Waterloo, Toronto and Windsor are a few examples of universities that offer Math Contests. Check with your Math department teachers and/or guidance counsellor for contest dates.
Metro Catholic U of Toronto Student Conference: This one day conference at the University of Toronto explores a variety of topics. Professors and graduate students lead the workshops. The conference is in February and the cost is $20.00 per student. See your resource teacher for information in January.
Odyssey of the Mind is an international educational program that provides creative problem-solving opportunities for students. Team members apply their creativity to solve problems that range from building mechanical devices to presenting their own interpretation of literary classics. They then bring their solutions to competition on the local, and World level. Thousands of teams from throughout the U.S. and from about 25 other countries participate in the program. www.odysseyofthemind.com
Ontario Educational Leadership Centre: This leadership experience is held near Orillia, from April to October. Students develop a base of student leadership skills around sports, fine arts, student government and anti-racism. http://www.oelccaso.com
Ontario Science Centre School: Each semester, 25 students from across the province are selected to attend for an entire semester at the Ontario Science Centre. Grade 12 Science courses are offered. Applications are due in April. See website: www.ontariosciencecentre.ca/oscschool.
Queens Enrichment Mini-Course: This is a week-long program held at Queen’s University in the middle of May. Secondary school students take a 5-day course in one of a wide variety of subjects such as engineering, television production, physiotherapy, creative writing etc. .The cost is approximately $500.00 (not including transportation). The fees cover the cost of residence, breakfast and supper. http://esu.queensu.ca/emc2/
Student Organized Model Assemblies in Canada: Students represent countries, debate issues and policies. This event is sponsored and held at the University of Toronto. Grade 9 and 10 students may be pages and assistants and grade 11-12 students are delegates. This event is held in April-May. www.soma.on.ca
Shad Valley: Shad Valley is a 4 week summer program for 16-19 year old students run at various universities around the country. The program emphasizes science, technology and entrepreneurship. For many students, this is followed by a 5 week paid work term with a sponsoring organization. Applications are available in the fall and due in early December. Talk to your counsellor for more information www.shad.ca
Talent Identification Program/Canada: The University of Toronto School provides services and educational opportunities over a period of three weeks in the summer. Programs are intended to enrich, challenge and engage adolescents (grades 9-11) Contact in early March for applications .http://tip-canada.org
University of Guelph-Guelph Interaction: This is an annual conference involving discussions on global and national issues. www.uoguelph.ca/liason/visit
WESTERN’S INITIATIVE FOR SCHOLARLY EXCELLENCE: Students in grades 11 and 12 can apply to take one course. Tuition is paid by Western. Applications need to be sent in by May 1st. Talk to your counsellor for more information.