Summer Camp!!! Ontario Educational Leadership Centre

OELC is located near Orillia, ON and this summer week-long program is an opportunity to build upon a student's leadership skills and qualities through a variety of mediums.

Each student can choose from 3 streams:
A) School based leadership (eg. student councils, etc.)
B) Fine Arts focus
C) Physical Education/Athletics

Space is limited, students will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis and must register to reserve their spot for the coming summer. Check out this LINK or call (705) 689-5572 and ask for Patricia.

See Mr Pearce for more details, bursary application, etc.

Encounters With Canada - 2017-18 calendar now available

All the current spring theme weeks are fully booked.

However, there is an opportunity NOW to register for 2017 Fall and 2018 Spring theme weeks.  And by booking early there may be a savings $$$ available.

A NEW THEME FOR FEBRUARY 2018 - TECH & FOOD!!

Check out all the themes and dates for next school year by clicking on this LINK.

Need help registering?  Come see Mr Pearce or Ms Patterson for details and access codes.

Mohawk Coding Competition

Open to all high school students in Hamilton and the surrounding area.

Team of 1 to 4 students.

Saturday May 6, 2017 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Prizes to be awarded to the top 3 entries.

Go to this link for more details.

Engaging in Entrepreneurship & Engineering @ Waterloo August 2017

Ever wondered what it takes to be an entrepreneur?

Engaging in Entrepreneurship & Engineering (E³) funded by TD is a week-long camp (August 14th-18th, 2017) for high school students entering grades 11-12 who are interested in learning the basics of entrepreneurship. Whether you think of yourself as an ideas-person, business-savvy, developer or designer - this camp is for you!  

Here is LINK you need for more info...

Engineering Catalyst Conference @ Waterloo

Are you a grade 11 girl who is curious about engineering? Want to see what university is like? Come to the University of Waterloo for an overnight girls conference in May!

The conference is an exciting opportunity for grade 11 girls to participate in hands-on workshops, explore the University of Waterloo, meet engineering students, compete in a design competition, and experience life in residence! 

This year's conference was held April 28^th to 30th, 2017. Spots are limited to 50 female students, so make sure you get your application in early for 2017!

Click HERE for more information, registration info, etc.

Waterloo's Catalyst Summer Program

DON'T MISS OUT! APPLY NOW!!

The Catalyst Summer Program is a 2 week program that offers a unique, interdisciplinary approach to the “traditional leadership program”. Drawing from the University of Waterloo’s strengths in engineering, science and innovation, high school students develop leadership skills within a community and problem-based context - with real opportunities to put new skills to practice!

Below you'll find the general session schedule for summer 2017:

• Session I - first two weeks in July 2017
• Session II -  second two weeks in July 2017
• Session III - first two weeks in August 2017***
• Session IV - second two weeks in August 2017 

*** - No camp on Civic Holiday Monday

For more information, please visit their website HERE

Waterloo Unlimited 5-day program for Grade 10 students

Grade 10 Program | Theme of “Change”  May 14 - 18, 2017 | 5-day program We live in the midst of change: technological change, social change, political change, environmental change. In modern times humankind has experienced an unprecedented rapidity of change. How do we adapt, or not adapt... and what are the consequences? Students will consider the perspectives of scientists, engineers, writers, and philosophers, as they examine the dynamics of “Change”. Program fee: $550 (includes meals; HST) Supervised residence accommodation fee: $180 Our ideal candidates are: well-rounded academic achievers: literate, articulate, numerate, and collaborative engaged with and contribute positively to family, community, and public good; and curious about an array of subjects, creative, positive, responsible, and enthusiastic self-starters! Application Deadline: Thursday, March 23rd, 2017   APPLY HERE