Math@Mac Competition is on Novwember 26th.
Register with Mr. Cummings.
Go to the following link for further information
http://www.science.mcmaster.ca/outreach/outreach/math-stats/competition.html
Thursday, October 9, 2014
Friday, October 3, 2014
October Enrichment Newsletter
ENRICHMENT AT THE RIDGE NEWSLETTER #2
OCTOBER 2014 (Think PINK!)
For further information on all of the items listed below, please see
Ms. Patterson (pattersonka@hdsb.ca) rm 214
1. TEDx Youth Conference in Toronto http://tedxyouthtoronto.ca/apply/
Science Centre – Saturday November 15th
Space is limited and going FAST – Register by October 11th!!!!
2. Loran Awards (scholarships)!!!!!
Applications are online http://www.loranaward.ca/sef/page/id/15.html
DEADLINE – to PCC by October 14th!
See Ms. Anstett for details
3. Waterloo Unlimited
www.unlimited.uwaterloo.ca
Nov. 12–14, 2014 $300 Deadline Oct 8, 2014
Grade 12 Program | Road Map to Research | 3-day program
Mar. 16–20, 2015 $450 Deadline Dec 15, 2014
Grade 11 Program | Theme of "Design" | 5-day program
May 10–14, 2015 $450 Deadline March 10, 2015
Grade 10 | Theme of "Change" | 5-day program
4. YMCA Peace Medallion – Nominations www.ymcaofoakville.org
Deadline – Friday October 24, 2014
5. For more info. See Ms. Patterson SHAD Valley www.shad.ca
For the summer between Grade 11 and 12
Information at lunch in October– listen for announcments!!!
Application DEADLINE is November 26(and December 11, 2014) ONLINE!
This is competitive! See Ms. P for more info.
6. Student Achievement Awards – Marion Drysdale Awards
www.osstf.on.ca/studentachievementawards
OSSTF Contest: “Transforming Ideas”
Check out the options for media and art!!!! Deadline November 7th!!!!
7. Lead America www.lead-america.org
American based leadership program for grades 9 – 11 only
Various locations including Washington, NYC, Atlanta, NYC and Boston.
You must be nominated – so see Ms. Patterson!
IRHS Nomination deadline is November 1st
8. Encounters with Canada www.encounters-rencontres.ca
Get an application code from Ms. P to register ONLINE
Dates throughout the year – check the enrichment board (rm 214) or on the website.
A week in Ottawa at the Terry Fox Centre with students from all over Canada.
An opportunity to study one of eleven subthemes:
Arts and culture Medicine and Health
Business and Entrepreneurship Sports and Fitness
Canada Remembers Law
International Affairs Science and Technology
Journalism and Communications Social Sciences
Royal Canadian Mounted Police Mental Health and Wellness
9. Advanced Placement Exam Prep http://apcanada.collegeboard.org/
Listen for announcements in November
Exams run from May 4 – May 15th 2015. Cost = $91.00 U.S.
10. House of Commons /Senate Page Programs www.parl.gc.ca
Deadlines: December 8th/early December Respectively.
You must be graduating this year and planning to attend a University in the Ottawa area (Carleton, Ottawa, St. Paul’s, etc)
11. E=MC2 http://esu.queensu.ca/programs/emc-res/index.php
May 3 – 8 2015 Registration from February 3 – April 10, 2015
Details of courses will be available after Dec. 1, 2014
Look for information on PROCESS on the NEXT Newsletter
12. FORUM for Young Canadians http://www.youthcanada.ca/programs/forum-young-canadians
$820 – In Ottawa for Grades 10, 11, and 12
Spring 2015. Application deadline coming up soon
Established in 1975 as a bilingual, non-partisan educational experience for Canadian high school and Cégep (Quebec) students, Forum is the Foundation’s best-known program, with approximately 450 students from across the country selected to participate each year. The “Forum experience” brings students to Ottawa for an intensive academic adventure that immerses them in the exciting world of national politics and public affairs.
You meet great people from across the country and develop your leadership skills through a stimulating, high-intensity and fun program!
13. Math and Computer Contests
See Ms. Singal or Mr. Cummings to sign up.
OCTOBER 2014 (Think PINK!)
For further information on all of the items listed below, please see
Ms. Patterson (pattersonka@hdsb.ca) rm 214
1. TEDx Youth Conference in Toronto http://tedxyouthtoronto.ca/apply/
Science Centre – Saturday November 15th
Space is limited and going FAST – Register by October 11th!!!!
2. Loran Awards (scholarships)!!!!!
Applications are online http://www.loranaward.ca/sef/page/id/15.html
DEADLINE – to PCC by October 14th!
See Ms. Anstett for details
3. Waterloo Unlimited
www.unlimited.uwaterloo.ca
Nov. 12–14, 2014 $300 Deadline Oct 8, 2014
Grade 12 Program | Road Map to Research | 3-day program
Mar. 16–20, 2015 $450 Deadline Dec 15, 2014
Grade 11 Program | Theme of "Design" | 5-day program
May 10–14, 2015 $450 Deadline March 10, 2015
Grade 10 | Theme of "Change" | 5-day program
4. YMCA Peace Medallion – Nominations www.ymcaofoakville.org
Deadline – Friday October 24, 2014
5. For more info. See Ms. Patterson SHAD Valley www.shad.ca
For the summer between Grade 11 and 12
Information at lunch in October– listen for announcments!!!
Application DEADLINE is November 26(and December 11, 2014) ONLINE!
This is competitive! See Ms. P for more info.
6. Student Achievement Awards – Marion Drysdale Awards
www.osstf.on.ca/studentachievementawards
OSSTF Contest: “Transforming Ideas”
Check out the options for media and art!!!! Deadline November 7th!!!!
7. Lead America www.lead-america.org
American based leadership program for grades 9 – 11 only
Various locations including Washington, NYC, Atlanta, NYC and Boston.
You must be nominated – so see Ms. Patterson!
IRHS Nomination deadline is November 1st
8. Encounters with Canada www.encounters-rencontres.ca
Get an application code from Ms. P to register ONLINE
Dates throughout the year – check the enrichment board (rm 214) or on the website.
A week in Ottawa at the Terry Fox Centre with students from all over Canada.
An opportunity to study one of eleven subthemes:
Arts and culture Medicine and Health
Business and Entrepreneurship Sports and Fitness
Canada Remembers Law
International Affairs Science and Technology
Journalism and Communications Social Sciences
Royal Canadian Mounted Police Mental Health and Wellness
9. Advanced Placement Exam Prep http://apcanada.collegeboard.org/
Listen for announcements in November
Exams run from May 4 – May 15th 2015. Cost = $91.00 U.S.
10. House of Commons /Senate Page Programs www.parl.gc.ca
Deadlines: December 8th/early December Respectively.
You must be graduating this year and planning to attend a University in the Ottawa area (Carleton, Ottawa, St. Paul’s, etc)
11. E=MC2 http://esu.queensu.ca/programs/emc-res/index.php
May 3 – 8 2015 Registration from February 3 – April 10, 2015
Details of courses will be available after Dec. 1, 2014
Look for information on PROCESS on the NEXT Newsletter
12. FORUM for Young Canadians http://www.youthcanada.ca/programs/forum-young-canadians
$820 – In Ottawa for Grades 10, 11, and 12
Spring 2015. Application deadline coming up soon
Established in 1975 as a bilingual, non-partisan educational experience for Canadian high school and Cégep (Quebec) students, Forum is the Foundation’s best-known program, with approximately 450 students from across the country selected to participate each year. The “Forum experience” brings students to Ottawa for an intensive academic adventure that immerses them in the exciting world of national politics and public affairs.
You meet great people from across the country and develop your leadership skills through a stimulating, high-intensity and fun program!
13. Math and Computer Contests
See Ms. Singal or Mr. Cummings to sign up.
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
ENRICHMENT AT THE RIDGE
NEWSLETTER #1 SEPTEMBER 2014
For further information please see Ms. Patterson (pattersonka@hdsb.ca) room 214 or go to the enrichment blog: http://enrichridge.blogspot.com/
1. PEACE (Police Ethnic & Cultural Ed.) Youth Leadership Program
For students aged 15 - 18 - 11 weeks in duration and modeled on the Citizens Police Academy
http://www.haltonpolice.ca/Diversity/PEACE/Pages/default.aspx
The PEACE Youth Leadership Program is offered twice annually in the spring and fall to coincide with the school calendar year. Located at 1151 Bronte Road.
Students get physically involved in multiple aspects of the Police Service.
Applications due NOW – and are downloadable at the website listed above.
Sergeant Mark Dienstmann
905-825-4727
2. Encounters with Canada www.ewc-rdc.ca Register NOW for Sept. weeks!
17 possible weeks in Ottawa with students from across Canada!
Students choose a specific area of interest
Students visit the House of Commons, Senate and tour the National Capital Region.
Programs fill up fast – see Ms. Patterson for a registration code!!!!
Sports and Fitness– Sept 14-20 Oct 12 - 18, Jan 25- 31, Apr 12-18
Arts and Culture- Sept 7–13 Oct 26-Nov 1, Feb 1-7, Mar 8 – 14, Mar 29 – Apr 4.
Medicine and Health–Oct 19-25, Feb 8-14, Mar 15-21
Experience Canada – June 28 – July 4
Science and Technology – Sept 28 – Oct 4, Feb 22-28
International Affairs – Oct 5-11, Mar 22-28
Canada Remembers - Nov 9 –15
Mental Health and Wellness – Nov 16 - 22
Law – Nov 23-29
RCMP – Feb 15-21
Journalism and Communication –Nov 2 - 8, Mar 1-7
Politics in Canada – Apr 19 – 25
Ecology and the Environment – Sept 21-27, Apr 26-May2
VIMY: Canada’s Coming of Age – Apr 5 - 11
3. Halton Regional Youth Advisory Committee (HRYAC)
and Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee – APPLY NOW!
IRHS has had members on HRYAC and the MYAC
Youth are needed to provide input to Halton Regional Council.
If you are interested, see Ms. Patterson and contact the Region at:
(905) 825-6000 For more information go to their facebook page.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Volunteer-Halton-Youth-Advisory-Council/188550557904714
Or join the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee http://cms.burlington.ca/Page118.aspx
Application info is on the webpage. Selections are made in EARLY September.
4. Loran Awards (scholarships)!!!!!
Applications are online and deadline is in October!!!! Start now!
Website has all the details http://www.loranaward.ca/sef/page/id/15.html
See Ms. Patterson or Mrs. Anstett if you have questions.
5. Waterloo Unlimited
www.unlimited.uwaterloo.ca
Nov. 12–14, 2014 $300 Deadline Oct 8, 2014
Grade 12 Program | Road Map to Research | 3-day program
Mar. 16–20, 2015 $450 Deadline Dec 15, 2014
Grade 11 Program | Theme of "Design" | 5-day program
May 10–14, 2015 $450 Deadline March 10, 2015
Grade 10 | Theme of "Change" | 5-day program
6. Go ENG Girl
http://www.ospe.on.ca/goenggirl/
A program at 17 sites in Ontario
For girls grades 9-10 and a parent
Free admission! Oct. 18th, 25th (various University/College locations)
Registration opens August 31, 2014 and fills early
7. Shad Valley
A meeting for Grade 11 Students will be arranged in late October about attending SHAD next summer. Listen for details!!!! (First Deadline - Nov/Dec. 2014)
70 Shad Alumni won Millenium Scholarships, 21 Shad Alumni have been named as Rhodes Scholars since 1989. Scholarships available, and more details at: www.shad.ca
8. Advanced Placement Exam Prep
Listen for announcements. http://apcanada.collegeboard.org/
Details to come in late October with a commitment required in late November.
Exams run first 2 full weeks of May. Cost = approximately $90 U.S.
9. Math and Computer Contests
http://chatt.hdsb.ca/~barsanl/
See Ms. Barsan to sign up.
NEWSLETTER #1 SEPTEMBER 2014
For further information please see Ms. Patterson (pattersonka@hdsb.ca) room 214 or go to the enrichment blog: http://enrichridge.blogspot.com/
1. PEACE (Police Ethnic & Cultural Ed.) Youth Leadership Program
For students aged 15 - 18 - 11 weeks in duration and modeled on the Citizens Police Academy
http://www.haltonpolice.ca/Diversity/PEACE/Pages/default.aspx
The PEACE Youth Leadership Program is offered twice annually in the spring and fall to coincide with the school calendar year. Located at 1151 Bronte Road.
Students get physically involved in multiple aspects of the Police Service.
Applications due NOW – and are downloadable at the website listed above.
Sergeant Mark Dienstmann
905-825-4727
2. Encounters with Canada www.ewc-rdc.ca Register NOW for Sept. weeks!
17 possible weeks in Ottawa with students from across Canada!
Students choose a specific area of interest
Students visit the House of Commons, Senate and tour the National Capital Region.
Programs fill up fast – see Ms. Patterson for a registration code!!!!
Sports and Fitness– Sept 14-20 Oct 12 - 18, Jan 25- 31, Apr 12-18
Arts and Culture- Sept 7–13 Oct 26-Nov 1, Feb 1-7, Mar 8 – 14, Mar 29 – Apr 4.
Medicine and Health–Oct 19-25, Feb 8-14, Mar 15-21
Experience Canada – June 28 – July 4
Science and Technology – Sept 28 – Oct 4, Feb 22-28
International Affairs – Oct 5-11, Mar 22-28
Canada Remembers - Nov 9 –15
Mental Health and Wellness – Nov 16 - 22
Law – Nov 23-29
RCMP – Feb 15-21
Journalism and Communication –Nov 2 - 8, Mar 1-7
Politics in Canada – Apr 19 – 25
Ecology and the Environment – Sept 21-27, Apr 26-May2
VIMY: Canada’s Coming of Age – Apr 5 - 11
3. Halton Regional Youth Advisory Committee (HRYAC)
and Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee – APPLY NOW!
IRHS has had members on HRYAC and the MYAC
Youth are needed to provide input to Halton Regional Council.
If you are interested, see Ms. Patterson and contact the Region at:
(905) 825-6000 For more information go to their facebook page.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Volunteer-Halton-Youth-Advisory-Council/188550557904714
Or join the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee http://cms.burlington.ca/Page118.aspx
Application info is on the webpage. Selections are made in EARLY September.
4. Loran Awards (scholarships)!!!!!
Applications are online and deadline is in October!!!! Start now!
Website has all the details http://www.loranaward.ca/sef/page/id/15.html
See Ms. Patterson or Mrs. Anstett if you have questions.
5. Waterloo Unlimited
www.unlimited.uwaterloo.ca
Nov. 12–14, 2014 $300 Deadline Oct 8, 2014
Grade 12 Program | Road Map to Research | 3-day program
Mar. 16–20, 2015 $450 Deadline Dec 15, 2014
Grade 11 Program | Theme of "Design" | 5-day program
May 10–14, 2015 $450 Deadline March 10, 2015
Grade 10 | Theme of "Change" | 5-day program
6. Go ENG Girl
http://www.ospe.on.ca/goenggirl/
A program at 17 sites in Ontario
For girls grades 9-10 and a parent
Free admission! Oct. 18th, 25th (various University/College locations)
Registration opens August 31, 2014 and fills early
7. Shad Valley
A meeting for Grade 11 Students will be arranged in late October about attending SHAD next summer. Listen for details!!!! (First Deadline - Nov/Dec. 2014)
70 Shad Alumni won Millenium Scholarships, 21 Shad Alumni have been named as Rhodes Scholars since 1989. Scholarships available, and more details at: www.shad.ca
8. Advanced Placement Exam Prep
Listen for announcements. http://apcanada.collegeboard.org/
Details to come in late October with a commitment required in late November.
Exams run first 2 full weeks of May. Cost = approximately $90 U.S.
9. Math and Computer Contests
http://chatt.hdsb.ca/~barsanl/
See Ms. Barsan to sign up.
Monday, June 30, 2014
Imprints 2014: Revolution - Eco Summit
Dear Halton teacher.
BurlingtonGreen is thrilled to announce that Rob Stewart, internationally acclaimed filmmaker, biologist and conservationist will be the keynote speaker at our [ http://www.burlingtongreen.org/events/upcoming-events/912-events-revolution-2.html ]"Imprints 2014: Revolution" Youth Environmental Summit to be held on October 21st, 2014 at the Burlington Performing Arts Centre.
This rare opportunity is open to all Halton Youth from grades 7-12 and is FREE of charge. Similar to our 2012 Imprints Youth Conference featuring Dr. Jane Goodall, both full day and half day attendance will be available when registration opens in September. A limited number of students and teachers per school will have the opportunity to register for the full day experience or afternoon event only.
ATTENTION: Schools attending for the full day will have the chance to participate in an exciting Great Green Idea Challenge with the winning school team to share the stage with Rob Stewart where he will award a special presentation! Be sure to check out the attached Challenge outline to learn more about this incredible opportunity and note the September 21st application due date.
Stay tuned for more updates about "Imprints 2014: Revolution", start thinking about your school team’s Great Green Ideas and feel free to let us know if you have any questions about this exciting event opportunity!
--
The Imprints 2014: Revolution Planning Team
BurlingtonGreen Environmental Association
Cell: [ tel:905-407-0486 ]905-407-0486
[ https://www.facebook.com/burlington.green.environment ]Facebook ~ [ https://twitter.com/BurlingtonGreen ]Twitter
[ http://www.burlingtongreen.org ]www.burlingtongreen.org
Nominate a Burlington individual, group or business for BGs 2014 Eco-Awards featuring Rob Stewart [ http://burlingtongreen.org/events/upcoming-events/912-events-revolution-2.html ]here!
BurlingtonGreen is thrilled to announce that Rob Stewart, internationally acclaimed filmmaker, biologist and conservationist will be the keynote speaker at our [ http://www.burlingtongreen.org/events/upcoming-events/912-events-revolution-2.html ]"Imprints 2014: Revolution" Youth Environmental Summit to be held on October 21st, 2014 at the Burlington Performing Arts Centre.
This rare opportunity is open to all Halton Youth from grades 7-12 and is FREE of charge. Similar to our 2012 Imprints Youth Conference featuring Dr. Jane Goodall, both full day and half day attendance will be available when registration opens in September. A limited number of students and teachers per school will have the opportunity to register for the full day experience or afternoon event only.
ATTENTION: Schools attending for the full day will have the chance to participate in an exciting Great Green Idea Challenge with the winning school team to share the stage with Rob Stewart where he will award a special presentation! Be sure to check out the attached Challenge outline to learn more about this incredible opportunity and note the September 21st application due date.
Stay tuned for more updates about "Imprints 2014: Revolution", start thinking about your school team’s Great Green Ideas and feel free to let us know if you have any questions about this exciting event opportunity!
--
The Imprints 2014: Revolution Planning Team
BurlingtonGreen Environmental Association
Cell: [ tel:905-407-0486 ]905-407-0486
[ https://www.facebook.com/burlington.green.environment ]Facebook ~ [ https://twitter.com/BurlingtonGreen ]Twitter
[ http://www.burlingtongreen.org ]www.burlingtongreen.org
Nominate a Burlington individual, group or business for BGs 2014 Eco-Awards featuring Rob Stewart [ http://burlingtongreen.org/events/upcoming-events/912-events-revolution-2.html ]here!
Thursday, May 15, 2014
LEAP - Learning Enrichment Advanced Program
Mc Master
Summer 2014
This is a great opportunity for students to explore the possibilities of tomorrow. It showcases McMaster Engineering facility and offers a unique curriculum to go beyond the High School classroom and explore science, technology and other facets of Engineering.
Details are below
Go to www.leap.mcmaster.ca
or - contact vespi@mcmaster.ca
Registration Process and Information
Number of Weeks Tuition Residence Fee (Optional)* Total Tuition & Residence Fee
2 Weeks $650 $1,375 $2,025
4 Weeks $1,300 $2,750 $4,050
6 Weeks $1,950 $4,125 $6,075
International students are welcome to LEAP! Please visit our [ http://leap.mcmaster.ca/registration.html/international.html ]International Students web page.
Admission to L.E.A.P. is based on an assessment of several application components:
Complete registration form (online)
Academic Grade Transcript
VISA/Mastercard payment MUST accompany all registrations
Session Dates
LEAP Session 1* June 30 - July 11
LEAP Session 2 July 14 - July 25
LEAP Session 3** July 28 - August 8
*There will be no class on Canada Day - Tuesday, July 1*
**There will be no class on the Civic Holiday - Monday, August 4**
Step 1: Prepare all of your required documents
Most current grade transcript or report card
It is important to have your documents before you begin the registration process, because we require that all documents be sent in at the same time.
Step 2: Complete the online registration
[ https://thriva.activenetwork.com/Reg4/Form.aspx?IDTD=8307626&RF=3709123 ]2014 Registration
[ http://leap.mcmaster.ca/registration.html/busing.html ]Click here for busing information.
[ http://leap.mcmaster.ca/registration.html/bursaries.html ]Click here for bursary information.
Please mail, fax or e-mail your additional documents to:
Faculty of Engineering
JHE-A201D
McMaster University
1280 Main St. W.
Hamilton, ON, L8S 4L7
Fax: 905-546-5492
E-mail: vespi@mcmaster.ca
Step 3: Notice of Acceptance
Once we have received the complete application package (online registration and transcript) we will review it and notify you by e-mail as soon as the registration has been approved. Additional information will be provided in the e-mail.
Note: Bursaries
We are pleased to announce that we offer a LEAP Bursary Program. Through the generous support of many of our LEAP sponsors, we are delighted to be able to provide these bursaries, which will help us ensure that every student has the opportunity to experience LEAP.
The bursary program is limited and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Please visit our [ http://leap.mcmaster.ca/registration.html/bursaries.html ]Bursary Page for more information.
Mc Master
Summer 2014
This is a great opportunity for students to explore the possibilities of tomorrow. It showcases McMaster Engineering facility and offers a unique curriculum to go beyond the High School classroom and explore science, technology and other facets of Engineering.
Details are below
Go to www.leap.mcmaster.ca
or - contact vespi@mcmaster.ca
Registration Process and Information
Number of Weeks Tuition Residence Fee (Optional)* Total Tuition & Residence Fee
2 Weeks $650 $1,375 $2,025
4 Weeks $1,300 $2,750 $4,050
6 Weeks $1,950 $4,125 $6,075
International students are welcome to LEAP! Please visit our [ http://leap.mcmaster.ca/registration.html/international.html ]International Students web page.
Admission to L.E.A.P. is based on an assessment of several application components:
Complete registration form (online)
Academic Grade Transcript
VISA/Mastercard payment MUST accompany all registrations
Session Dates
LEAP Session 1* June 30 - July 11
LEAP Session 2 July 14 - July 25
LEAP Session 3** July 28 - August 8
*There will be no class on Canada Day - Tuesday, July 1*
**There will be no class on the Civic Holiday - Monday, August 4**
Step 1: Prepare all of your required documents
Most current grade transcript or report card
It is important to have your documents before you begin the registration process, because we require that all documents be sent in at the same time.
Step 2: Complete the online registration
[ https://thriva.activenetwork.com/Reg4/Form.aspx?IDTD=8307626&RF=3709123 ]2014 Registration
[ http://leap.mcmaster.ca/registration.html/busing.html ]Click here for busing information.
[ http://leap.mcmaster.ca/registration.html/bursaries.html ]Click here for bursary information.
Please mail, fax or e-mail your additional documents to:
Faculty of Engineering
JHE-A201D
McMaster University
1280 Main St. W.
Hamilton, ON, L8S 4L7
Fax: 905-546-5492
E-mail: vespi@mcmaster.ca
Step 3: Notice of Acceptance
Once we have received the complete application package (online registration and transcript) we will review it and notify you by e-mail as soon as the registration has been approved. Additional information will be provided in the e-mail.
Note: Bursaries
We are pleased to announce that we offer a LEAP Bursary Program. Through the generous support of many of our LEAP sponsors, we are delighted to be able to provide these bursaries, which will help us ensure that every student has the opportunity to experience LEAP.
The bursary program is limited and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Please visit our [ http://leap.mcmaster.ca/registration.html/bursaries.html ]Bursary Page for more information.
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
HELIX summer Science and Mathematics enrichment at YORK U
If you are interested in Science and Math - you may want to investigate the:
Helix Summer Science Institute at York University this summer
[ http://helix.science.yorku.ca/ ]http://helix.science.yorku.ca/
Deadline for applications is April 30th and it is an online application
There are 4 weeks available :
July 7 - 11
July 14 - 18
July 21 - 25 and
July 28 - Aug 1st
Courses for Grades 9/10 and 11/12 are available
Pamphlets are also available from Ms. Patterson
The cost of each weeklong course at Helix is $350 for domestic students (Canadian citizens and permanent residents). Tuition covers the cost of course materials, supervision, field trips. The cost for residence each week is $675, which includes accommodation from Sunday (move-in) to Saturday (move-out), daily breakfast and dinner, evening and overnight supervision, and weekly field trips. More details regarding residence can be found online.
See Ms. P if you are interested.
Helix Summer Science Institute at York University this summer
[ http://helix.science.yorku.ca/ ]http://helix.science.yorku.ca/
Deadline for applications is April 30th and it is an online application
There are 4 weeks available :
July 7 - 11
July 14 - 18
July 21 - 25 and
July 28 - Aug 1st
Courses for Grades 9/10 and 11/12 are available
Pamphlets are also available from Ms. Patterson
The cost of each weeklong course at Helix is $350 for domestic students (Canadian citizens and permanent residents). Tuition covers the cost of course materials, supervision, field trips. The cost for residence each week is $675, which includes accommodation from Sunday (move-in) to Saturday (move-out), daily breakfast and dinner, evening and overnight supervision, and weekly field trips. More details regarding residence can be found online.
See Ms. P if you are interested.
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Queens Summer Enrichment Program
*Please circulate, with thanks.
SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS AT QUEEN’S UNIVERSITY
For bright students in grades 7 through 11 who are looking for a unique way to spend the summer, the Enrichment Studies Unit (ESU) at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario is pleased to offer the following programs (PDF flyer also attached):
SEEQ – Summer Enrichment Experience at Queen’s
August 10 to 15, or August 17 to 22, 2014 (6 days)
$775.00 CDN
Spend a week examining an academic topic of your interest, while living as a summer student at Queen’s University. There are six different courses to choose from: Engineering, Creative Writing, The Social Self, Medicine, Pathology and Robotics. Includes premium university dorm accommodation, all meals, course tuition and supplies, and lots of fun extra-curricular activities. If you want to attend for both weeks, there is also an excursion option available for the weekend between. Note: some courses are already getting full. Register soon!
iSEEQ – International Summer Enrichment Experience at Queen’s
August 9 to 23, 2014 (15 days)
$2950.00 CDN
Designed especially for students travelling from afar, this includes both weeks of SEEQ (as above), the weekend bridging option, accommodation, meals and activities, as well as airport pick-up and additional special events and activities.
Summer Sports Academy – NEW!
July 27 to August 1, 2014 (6 days)
$925.00 CDN
A new partnership between ESU and Queen’s Athletics and Recreation: Students spend half each day learning about sports related courses, like kinesiology, medicine, and sport psychology, then spend half each day developing sports skills in the gyms and on the fields. Fee includes all tuition, coaching, meals, accommodation, and evening activities too. This new course is sure to be popular, so register soon.
SPECIAL NOTES
*Options are also available at a reduced cost for local day students who do not require meals, accommodation or evening activities.
*Program registration is open until courses fill, so please register soon to avoid missing out on the course you want
Enrichment Studies Unit
Queen’s University
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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