Encounters With Canada 2018-2019
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- on April 30, 2018.
Encounters With Canada is a unique opportunity for teens who wish to meet other young people from all over Canada during a week-long program in Ottawa, Ontario. The program offers students the opportunity to explore career options through experiential learning. To be eligible, students must be 14-17 years of age, enrolled in a Ministry-recognized school in Canada such a Virtual High School, and Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada.
See a snapshot of this program in the video below.
Fees
The $750 fee for this fantastic, week-long program includes lodging, meals, planned activities, and local transportation. Travel to Ottawa from anywhere in the country is FREE, thanks to Canadian Heritage.
Theme weeks:
Varied and exciting theme weeks take place throughout the year, some occurring multiple times:
- Arts & Culture
- Business & Entrepreneurship
- Canada Remembers
- Communications & Social Media
- Democracy & Youth
- Experience Canada
- First Responders
- Global Affairs
- Law & Our Justice System
- Medicine & Health
- Science & Ecology
- Science & Technology
- Sports & Fitness
- Tech & Food
- Vimy: Canada’s Coming Of Age
For a list of dates, visit www.ewc-rdc.ca.
Students who wish to register for this program must meet the eligibility requirements listed here: Register.
Let us know if you attend! We would be thrilled to hear about it and share your story.
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