Enrichment Guide: A world of possibilities. Contains a variety of exciting educational, enrichment and experiential programs, including: 2018 - 2019 • Enrichment programs • Pre-university experiences • Helpful websites for planning ahead • And much more... We are happy to bring you the latest edition of the UCC Enrichment Guide, and hope that it may prove to be an invaluable resource. Much like the variety of extra-curricular opportunities available at UCC throughout the year, engagement beyond the walls of UCC, whether during the year, or over the summer break, provides students with the freedom to further expand on areas of interest, to hone in on experiences that are truly personal, and to continue to find ways to supplement their intellectual and personal growth. Additionally, and practically, these opportunities also afford students a chance to engage in activities that help clarify possible post-secondary and career paths. We recognize the value these experiences add to their lives. Striving to prepare our students for the future, we’ve searched far and wide to find programs that help them develop into open-minded, communicative, knowledgeable, caring, balanced, reflective thinkers, risk-takers, and inquirers. Our aim is to highlight programs that we feel have value and offer unique experiences. We welcome and encourage students to connect with their university counsellor and share feedback on any activity that we have included here, as well as activities we could include in the next edition. We appreciate your comments, so please do not hesitate to contact us with your ideas and suggestions. Thank you...The University Counselling Office. Table of Contents Canada US International (Page#) (Page#) (Page#) Humanities & Social Science /Liberal 2 3 5 Arts/Business Science/Technology/Engineering/Mathematics 6 9 10 Visual/Performing Arts 11 12 13 Experiential/Enrichment/Adventure 14 14 15 Pre-College/Pre-University 16 16 18 Service/Work Experience 20 -- 20 Self-directed Learning 21 Looking for a Summer Job? 21 Bridge Year 22 Other Useful Resources 23 An Important Note About: Credit courses: We have not listed credit courses within this guide. Student considering summer credit courses are advised to begin such a discussion with their University Counsellor in order to ensure that they are making appropriate choices. Eligibility for listed programs: In order to make it easier to find suitable programs, we have provided information on enrolment restrictions with respect to your son’s current grade or age (or age requirement at time of participation in the activity). In regards to Grade level restrictions, please use the following parameters: Grade 9 = Year 8/Year 9 Grade 10 = Year 9/Year 10 Grade 11 = Year 10/Year 11 Grade 12 = Year 11/Year 12 UCC Enrichment Guide 1 Humanities & Social Science/Liberal Arts/Business Canada Debate Camp Canada Where: Locations throughout Canada and Debate Camp Canada aims to empower students with the skills of effective communication and select US locations teamwork through the avenues of debating and public speaking. The goal of the program is to When: March break, June inspire young people to become informed and articulate global citizens who can present ideas in & July a confident and convincing manner. www.debatecamp.com Eligibility: Grades 5-11 Forum for Young Canadians Where: Ottawa, ON When: February & March Forum is a one-week leadership opportunity for smart, engaged and opinionated participants. Eligibility: Ages 15-19 Students will have a chance to recreate parliament for a week in Ottawa. Students will go deep Money Matters: Financial inside Canadian politics and public affairs and see what running the country looks like up close. assistance available It’s about learning how to collaborate and share ideas (in both official languages), and then turn them into real community action. www.forum.ca Global Vision Where: Various When: January, February, Junior Team Canada International Missions: Become an ambassador, travelling abroad to August, November promote Canadian industry and culture to the world! Missions offer hands-on international Eligibility: Ages 16-25 but opportunities to build the skills & knowledge necessary to develop as a global leader. will make exceptions for Participants will hone personal and presentation skills, grow a global mindset, network in a younger participants variety of settings, and experience the culture, history and cuisine of foreign countries with like- minded Canadian youth leaders who will become friends for life. Regional Roundtables: An opportunity to gain the skills, knowledge and experience to excel in the global economy. Through activities, delegates further their leadership and entrepreneurial skills and enhance their capacity to be leaders within their own communities. Delegates will then tackle local and regional challenges, working with stakeholders to propose solutions. www.globalvision.ca Humanities for Young People – University of King’s College Where: Halifax, NS When: July Participants will enjoy challenging lectures, workshops to develop skills such as argumentation, Eligibility: Ages 15-17 debate, reading, public speaking, and writing. Students from across Canada will work closely Money Matters: Financial and collaboratively with scholars from a variety of disciplines. hyp.ukings.ca assistance available Ivey Summer Leadership Program – Ivey School of Business, Western University Where: London, ON When: August An intensive 9-day enrichment program, where students will get a taste of Ivey's undergraduate Eligibility: Students going business program while staying on-campus at Western University. Students will learn from Ivey into grades 10, 11 and 12 faculty, speakers and team projects, and sample marketing, accounting, operations and entrepreneurship. Students will develop the analytical mindset, presentation skills, and teamwork experience needed for leadership success. www.ivey.uwo.ca/summerleadership The Pearson Seminar on Youth Leadership Where: Pearson College Campus, 29 km west of Join Grade 10, 11 and 12 students from around the world for an amazing 3-week intensive, Victoria, BC experiential and interactive experience. Students will have the opportunity to interact with When: July – August young people, debate and consider issues affecting the world today, and practice the critical Eligibility: Ages 15-18 Money Matters: Financial www.psyl.ca skills needed to be a leader. assistance available Université Sainte-Anne – French Language Immersion Where: Nova Scotia When: July – August Students from across Canada, the United States and overseas come to study and have fun Eligibility: Grades 9-12 during the 5-week summer session. Activities range from theme nights, excursions and whale- Money Matters: Bursaries watching expeditions to canoeing and golf - all in French, of course. Students attend two formal available classes in the morning, have a workshop in the afternoon, and activities are planned for the remainder of the day and the weekend. By eating, sleeping, studying, working and playing in UCC Enrichment Guide 2 French, 24 hours a day, you will gain considerable proficiency. www.usainteanne.ca/en/learn-french/spring-and-summer-sessions Seminar on the United Nations and International Affairs (SUNIA) Where: Alberta When: August SUNIA is North America’s longest running model United Nations summer program. A week-long Eligibility: Grades 9-12 Money Matters: educational program for those interested in international relations, international development, Scholarships/bursaries the United Nations, and Canadian foreign policy. Takes place in the Rocky Mountains, Alberta. available www.sunia.ca Summer Academy – McGill University Where: Montreal, QC When: July The Summer Academy will give you the opportunity to explore the different neighborhoods of Eligibility: Grades 10 & 11 Montreal: the Old Port with cobblestone streets, the Plateau with amazing food and murals, Place des Arts and the summer-long festival season, to cite a few, all while discovering one of two fields of study: Humanitarian Crisis and International Cooperation or Understanding the Brain: Introduction to Neuroscience. www.mcgill.ca/summeracademy University of Toronto – Law Summer Program for High School Students Where: Toronto, ON When: July & August Spend between one and five weeks at the Faculty of Law discussing legal concepts, learning Eligibility: Grades 10 - 12 about the realities of the Canadian legal system, and applying their knowledge in a variety of Money Matters: Financial stimulating activities. www.ysp.utoronto.ca/law assistance available Young Entrepreneurs, Make Your Pitch Competition Where: Toronto, ON When: Video deadline The competition invites participants to pitch their business ideas in a two-minute video completed by March, conference in April individuals or teams of up to 4 members; contestants are judged through online public voting (40%) and Eligibility: Grades 9-12 expert judges score (60%). Twenty finalists are chosen and awarded a trip to Toronto to pitch their ideas Money Matters: No cost to live at OCE’s Discovery conference and showcase in front of a panel of judges from the entrepreneur participate community. Six winners are presented with reserved entry into the Summer Company program along with an award suite to be announced. www.makeyourpitch.ca Youth Ambassador Program Where: Various locations in Canada & US A 3-week experience in the US for Canadian students designed to promote understanding, When: July & August increase leadership