Travel and Study

~ Science & Technology ~

Shad Valley

An innovative program for senior high school students. Students spend a month away from home attending a leading university. Students interact and share ideas with others who have similar goals, interests, and potential. The program is focused on science, technology, and entrepreneurship. Students attend lectures and workshops without the stress of tests and exams.
Dealines: December 12, 07 and January 16, 08. For further information visit www.shad.ca

Biotrek

5 day biotechnology program for high school students from across Canada.
For further information visitwww.biotrek.ca

Deep River

6 Week summer science and technology program. Deadline is April 30, 2008. See your career advisor for more information or
visitwww.drsa.ca to apply

Summer Enrichment University of Toronto

Provides gifted and highly motivated high school students with the opoortunity for advanced study in a plethora of engineering disciplines.
For further information visithttp://www.ecf.utoronto.ca/apsc/html/deep/

Ocean Educations (Summer Program)

A hands on marine science summer program on Canada's West Coast. Now accepting applications: http://www.oceaned.com

 

~ Exchange Programs within Canada~

Encounters Canada

A program that offers 12 different one week sub-themes at the Terry Fox Canadian Youth Centre in Ottawa
For further information visithttp://www.encounters-recontres.ca

Lester B. Pearson College of the Pacific

Pearson College, in Victoria, British Colombia, is looking for students with exceptional promise and high potential for leadership and future impact on our world. Canadian students who come to Pearson College join students from almost 90 different countries around the world. Any interested students should send in their application before February 15 in their grade 11 year for entry the following September. For more information visit: http://www.pearsoncollege.ca or email: admin@pearsoncollege.ca

Katimavik

An exciting 9 month journey of self-discovery in three different regions of Canada. The program is based on the concept of service learning, which integrates both personal and professional development through volunteer work on community projects. This opportunity is for youth ages 17 to 21. In addition to working 35 hours a week on community projects, participants benefit from a learning program that focuses on developing leadership skills, official languages proficiency, a healthy lifestyle, cultural discoveries and protecting the environment. For more information contact Student Support Services or visit the website: http://www.katimavik.org/section/index/id/1

 

~ Out-of-Country Exchange Programs ~

Explore Summer Language Bursry program

A 5 week trip to another region of Canada in order to strengthen and improve your knowledge of the French language. Must have completed at least grade 11 or be at the post secondary level by the time your course commences. Visit website for details: http://www.myexplore.ca

Don't want to leave town? The program is offered through St. Boniface university as well. (204) 233-0210 ext. 446

Canada World Youth

Programs in Canada, Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Eastern Europe and Latin America. Travel, be part of a team, and make friends! Develop professional and interpersonal skills that you will use for many years to come. Live with host families in Canada or other countries. Discover endless opportunities! $250 participation fee. You must be 17-24 years old. Apply at anytime, however applications sent in before January 15 will have priority for their programs of choice. Apply today! Website: http://www.cwy-jcm.org

CCI The Renaissance School

CCI Summer Academy Italy provides each student the opportunity to complete senior level, full credit course. The schedule of a senior credit requires the student to complete 110 hours in the class within the month of July. The program also includes an excursion to Florence and Sienna, as well as a day trip to Rome and recreational visits to the Adriatic Sea, beaches, and other local attractions.
For further information visithttp://www.ccilanciano.com or emailcciren@rogers.com or phone 1-800-422-0548.

MedVet Summer Academy, St. Georges University

Provides a unique opportunity for students interested in medicine or veterinary medicine to embark on a 10-day trip to St. Georges University in Granada, West Indies. Program combines lectures, small group problem solving activities, practical lab work, in addition to several educational off-campus activities, (e.g.) snorkelling, dolphin watching. Want to learn surrounded by the beach? See http://www.sgu.edu for more information.

Westcoast Connection

Westcoast Connection is offering teenage students enriching summer travel experiences. Their objective is to give each and every individual tour member a “summer of a lifetime” as well as providing a program that helps develop positive self-esteem, respect for others, and both emotional and social growth. Tours travel throughout the USA, Hawaii, Canada, Europe, and Australia. For more information visit http://www.westcoastconnection.com/index_home.html

Student Travel Opportunities!

Check out the Student Travel Society Inc. at http://www.studentravelsoc.com or call 1-800-663-5013. Check out http://www.crossculturalsolutions.org for more opportunities!

EF High School Year Exchange Program

Spend a full year or semester studying in High Schools in 10 different countries; Australia, New Zealand, France, Germany, Spain, the U.K, Ireland, Japan, China, and the United States. Students involved in this program will stay with a selected host families for a complete and rewarding opportinity see Student Support Services or check out: http://www.efeducation.ca/master/hsy

AFS Interculture Canada

AFS Interculture Canada is one of the largest international exchange organizations in Canada. "[The] exchange programs give young people an opportunity to open themselves to life, and appreciate the cultural differences and the universal interests existing between the people of the world." There are 3 different programs including: the year program (10-12 months), the semester program (4-6 months), and the intensive summer program (4-8 weeks). For more information please visit the website: http://www.afscanada.org/can_en/home or call 1-800-361-7248.

Rotary Club Youth Exchange Program

Can apply 9-12 months before you plan to leave for long-term programs and at least 6 months in advance for short-term programs.

Summer Studies in Greece

The Canadian Lyceum of Greece Website: http://www.thelyceum.ca/

Youth for Understanding Exchanges

Are you a student between the ages of 15-18 and want to travel overseas? http://www.yfu.ca