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ENRICHMENT/SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES:
STUDENT RESOURCES from the ONTARIO SCHOOL COUNSELLORS ASSOCIATION  
  Summer Work Student Exchange
Summer Work Student Exchange program is a summer work program that runs for six weeks (from early July to mid-August) and is aimed at students 16 and 17 years of age who will be returning to school in September.
www.summer-work.com
Accent
Accent is a part-time work experience available to postsecondary students who are studying at an institution outside their home province or territory.
www.monaccent.ca

Shad Valley
An innovative leadership program, focusing on science  technology and entrepreneur-ship. Any senior high school student, grade 11 or 12 that is highly creative and motivated with good interpersonal skillsl with an excellent academic record  (esp. sciences, maths, and technology). 
www.shad.ca 

The Science @ Guelph Experience
This residential camp hosted by the University of Guelph provides a three-day program for students in Grades 7 and 8.
www.open.uoguelph.ca/sage

Education First
Language Learning Programs, Academic and University preparation programs, Cultural Exchange Programs.
www.ef.com
The Canadian Education Exchange Foundation
3 month international exchanges as well as summer programs to France, Switzerland or Spain.
www.ceef.ca
Canada World Youth
A leader in developing international educational programs where young people learn through experience. For more than 30 years, we have built ties with partners from around the globe.
www.cwy-jcm.org
ASSE - International Student Exchange Programs
One of the oldest and largest international student exchange organizations.
www.asse.com
AFS Interculture Canada
International non-profit organization dedicated to global understanding and community involvement through quality international programs for youth and for adults.
www.afscanada.org
Summer Jobs
Summer Jobs from the Federal Government's YouthPath site.
www.youth.gc.ca
The Second City
The Second City offers unique curriculum based workshops and performances that enrich the work of thousands of K-12 students and educators each year in Chicago and Toronto.
secondcity.com
Department of Enrichment Studies
Queen's University's Department of Enrichment Studies.
esu.queensu.ca
The Pearson Seminar on Youth Leadership
Join 100 students from around the world for an amazing three-week experience on Canada's beautiful west coast
pearsoncollege.ca/outreac...

Ocean Educations Ltd(Peel District School Board)
This is a summer credit program in Marine & Environmental Science located in British Columbia. Students obtain a Grade 12 School Credit + SCUBA Certification. Students must be 16 at beginning of program.
www.oceaned.com

Ontario Summer Jobs
This Web site guide to Ontario Summer Jobs directs you to job opportunities supported by the Ontario government.
www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/doc...

Ontario Science Centre School
Learn new skills and enhance those you already have by attending one of these programs specially prepared for Ontario educators.
www.ontariosciencecentre....
Ontario Rangers
Eight week job program that provides participants with a unique combination of work, learning and life experiences.
www.mnr.gov.on.ca/MNR/you...
Ontario Educational Leadership Centre
The Ontario Educational Leadership Centre, as a partner within the educational community, provides students and other participants with a unique opportunity to develop and enhance their personal and leadership skills.
www.oelccaso.com
Katimavik
Katimavik offers young Canadians an exciting experience that incorporates learning and volunteer involvement. It is Canada's leading national youth volunteer-service program.
www.katimavik.org
Global Journeys
Appleby College is a non-profit co-educational independent school for students in Grades 7 to 12, located in Oakville, Ontario.
www.global-journeys.com
Interchange on Canadian Studies
National organization that provides opportunities, through student conferences and travel exchanges, for young Canadians to meet, to listen to prominent speakers, to share ideas and experiences significant to Canada.
www.ics.ca
Page Program - House of Commons
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.
www.parl.gc.ca/informatio...
GAP
GAP Activity Projects is an educational, not-for-profit organisation. GAP's aim is promote international understanding through providing voluntary exchanges for young people. GAP has 30 years of experience in matching young volunteers to suitable voluntary placements.
www.gap.org.uk/omain.html
Forum for Young Canadians
This one-week program brings together 500 senior students from across Canada to Ottawa to learn first hand about our country and its leaders, about the machinery of government, and about what it means to be Canadian.
www.forum.ca
Federal Student Work Experience Program
(FSWEP) is the primary vehicle through which federal departments and agencies recruit students for approximately 8,000 temporary student jobs.
www.jobs-emplois.gc.ca/fs...
Exchanges Canada
Over 300 exchange opportunities including two-way exchanges for Canadians between the ages of 11 and 18. Groups of 10 to 30 youth.
www.exchanges.gc.ca
Encounters with Canada
A one-week program of Canadian studies held at the Terry Fox Canadian Youth Centre in Ottawa for 15-17 year-old students from across Canada.
www.encounters-rencontres...
Deep River Science Academy
DRSA is nurturing young talent today to become our scientists and engineers of tomorrow.
www.drsa.ca
Outward Bound Canada
Using the wilderness as the classroom, Outward Bound seeks to develop self confidence, care and respect for others, responsibility to community and concern for the environment.
www.outwardbound.ca
Spring Educational Camps
Brock University in St. Catharines offers Spring Educational Camps for students in Grades 6-8.
www.brocku.ca/communityse...
Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada
Enrich your university education by studying abroad.
www.aucc.ca/can_uni/stude...