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At a glance

Adventures in Citizenship: This program promotes a greater understanding and appreciation of citizenship in Canada.  It runs for one week in May in the National Capital Region. You will attend Parliament, hear lectures, attend social events and meet students from across Canada.  You must be 16 to 19 years old.  The local Rotary Club tends to sponsor such activities.  They conduct interviews in late February so you should contact your guidance counsellor by the end of January.   www.rotaryottawa.com/adventures.htm

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: www.aventisbiotechchallenge.com

Camp Enterprise: This residential  three and a half day  course involves business simulations, presentations and workshops with business leaders at Camp Bolton. This camp is sponsored by the Rotary Club.  This activity is free to senior students.  Apply in February for April Camps. 

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 cost is $25.00 per person.  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://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  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.

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)  www.Forum.ca

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://www.gvi.co.uk/ 

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 the guidance department at your school for more information.

House of Commons Page Program:  Each year, 40 students are selected from high schools and CEGEPs across Canada to come to Ottawa and work as Pages in the House of Commons. Those hired as Pages work on a part-time basis during their first year of study at one of the universities in the National Capital Region.  Application forms and additional information will be available online and with high school guidance counsellors. click here to visit the website

Intercultural Learning Exchanges: AFS is an international, voluntary, non-governmental, non-profit organization that provides intercultural learning opportunities to help people develop the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to create a more just and peaceful world. AFS enables people to act as responsible global citizens working for peace and understanding in a diverse world. It acknowledges that peace is a dynamic concept threatened by injustice, inequity and intolerance. click here for more information

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

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 or go to : www.artofproblemsolving.com/Resources/AoPS_R_Contests.php#canadacontests

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.

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.  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

Odyssey of the Mind is an international educational program that provides creative problem-solving opportunities for students. Students apply their creativity to solve problems that range from building mechanical devices to presenting their own interpretation of literary classics. Thousands of teams from 25 countries participate in the program. www.odysseyofthemind.com

Outward Bound: Outward Bound courses are challenging, exhilarating journeys that take place in Canada’s most beautiful wilderness – the majestic peaks of BC’s Coast Mountains, the spectacular Rockies, the remote and historic waterways of northern Ontario’s boreal forest, the extraordinary white water rivers of the Yukon, and the Bay of Fundy’s world-renowned tides and towering cliffs. click here for more details

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 $450.00.  The fees cover the cost of residence, breakfast and supper. www.queensu.ca/enrichment/ESU/ 

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. www.tip-canada.org

University of Guelph-Guelph Interaction: This is an annual conference involving discussions on global and national issues.  University of Guelph Undergraduate Admission | Events

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 1^st. Talk to your counsellor for more information  http://www.registrar.uwo.ca/cfns/WISE.cfm

Youth Challenge International: Youth Challenge International builds the skills, experience and confidence of young people by involving them in substantive overseas development projects in partnership with local youth-serving organizations. YCI has active programs impacting youth in Canada, Africa, Central and South America, the Caribbean and the South Pacific. Over 2,500 Canadian youth have had life changing experiences with YCI since 1989.Youth Challenge International

Senate Page Program: click here for more information