Learning with Lakefield Certificate

Are You Ready for More?

Students in Grades 8 to 12 seeking enrichment opportunities are invited to participate in up to five ten-hour learning modules and achieve their Learning with Lakefield Certificate. Explore interests and passions, and develop new leadership, life and learning skills. Choose from a rich variety of learning modules offered by LCS staff and featuring guest speakers from our community. Our vision is to inspire teenagers to be leaders who care, connect and contribute.

Enrol in just one, or up to five to earn your Learning with Lakefield Certificate. Enrichment modules are complimentary with enrollment in a summer credit course.

Sessions running June 29 - August 24 (rolling start dates)
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Learning With Lakefield Certificate—Completion Requirements

The Learning with Lakefield Certificate is awarded to students who have completed five (5) ten-hour learning modules and fulfilled the reflection requirement at the completion of the final learning module. Students may choose from a rich variety of learning modules, and must complete a minimum of one from each category—leadership skills, life skills, and learning skills—plus two other electives based on interest. Students may also choose to complete only one or two modules. A digital certificate of achievement will be awarded for each topic completed, with the formal Learning With Lakefield Certificate awarded upon completion of the five learning modules.

Important Dates / Time Commitment

Time Commitment: Each learning module is the equivalent of a ten-hour time commitment. The structure of each learning module may vary depending on the topic and could range from ten one-hour sessions to two five-hour sessions, for example. Check individual offerings for details. Content will be delivered through synchronous (live, real-time) learning; some learning modules may have additional asynchronous (independent, flexible-time) activities.

Dates: LWL Certificate summer learning modules offerings are available between June 30, 2020, and August 27, 2020 (with rolling start dates) and must be started and completed within these dates.

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Learning

($145 each, $595 for 5 modules or
complementary with enrolment in a credit course)

Intro to Engineering
The Sociology of Health & Well-being in Our Everyday Lives
Goddess, Mystic, Witch: Reweaving the Sacred Feminine
Woodwind and Brass Technique
Exploring & Creating Film
Writing to Learn
Canadian Art History: From the Group of Seven to Inuit Art
Introduction to Forensic Science
Effective Essay Writing Workshop
The School of Remote Rock - Beginner/Intermediate Guitar and Ukulele
Viral Biology
Creative Writing
Dance conditioning and Choreography
Arts Outside
Biz Prep 101
Play Writing
Intro to French for Travel
Intermediate French for Travel
Grade 11 Math Prep

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Life

($145 each, $595 for 5 modules or
complementary with enrolment in a credit course)

BROGA (Yoga for Men)
Farm and Garden to Table
Connecting With Nature
Recipes with Rolly
Emergency First Aid & CPR
Standard First Aid and CPR
Cooking Culture and Conversation 2.0
Planning a Gap Year of Travel
Mindful Movement & Meditation
The Best Version of Yourself
Painting from Observation
Health and Nutrition
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Leadership

($145 each, $595 for 5 modules or
complementary with enrolment in a credit course)

Leadership for Young Women
Counsellor In Training Program for Day and Summer Camps
A Life of Leadership
An Introduction to Entrepreneurship
Outdoor Hacks
Leadership in Sport
Change Management

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