Summer Programs

Lakefield College School Summer Online Academy offers a host of opportunities for students looking for a new and fun way to enjoy their summer holiday while earning high school credits. All of our online course offerings are designed and taught by Lakefield College School teachers who offer the guidance, support and encouragement young people need to be successful.

• Ontario Pipe and Drum Camp returns for its second summer at Lakefield and 21st year of inspiration and fun. Come and play with the world’s foremost highland pipers and drummers. Improve your playing in an intensive week of learning and fun, immersed in highland music. Share your passion with new friends and old. The camp welcomes all ages and playing levels. The camp also includes a Gaelic language immersion camp. June 25 – June 29
  
  
• Lakefield Camp International offers a wide variety specialty programmes to improve English language skills through standard and intensive ESL classes or a unique English through Drama course. For those campers with a more advanced level of English, programmes such as the Outdoor Education or Leaders-in-Training might be best suited.  Regardless of which programme chosen, Lakefield Camp also offers several exciting land, water, and arts activities, all of which are taught by qualified and caring staff.  Campers develop valuable skills and gain an appreciation of the stunning beauty of the nature and the cultural distinctions that make up our global community. July 1 to August 18
  
  
• The Leahy Music Camp has earned a reputation for being a major source of inspiration and instruction for people of all ages and ability. In addition to the musical classes led by members of Leahy and special guests, the Camp has come to be known for the musical environment it provides in which to learn, play, and create music - similar to the environment the Leahy's themselves experienced growing up in Lakefield, Ontario. July 1 – July 6
  
  
• Inward Bound Mindfulness Education (iBme) returns for its second multi-day residential retreat that teaches participants proven awareness and concentration practices. Through guided mindfulness meditation, small group discussions, and mindful movement, participants learn how to settle a busy mind, direct and sustain attention, investigate emotions and thoughts, cultivate compassion, and communicate with their peers. July 9 – July 13
  
  
• Lakefield Literary Festival This nationally-known and respected weekend festival has been celebrating the richness of Canadian literature at Lakefield College School since 1993. Every year authors from across the country gather to enthrall audiences with lively readings and performances. Many of those attending, enjoy master classes instructed by authors and all engage with them in question-answer discussions, book signings, and at the Saturday afternoon reception. July 13 – 15
  
  
• The Release Dance Project Release Dance Project is excited to offer Ontario's first ever overnight Youth Dance Intensive. The Retreat provides an opportunity for dancers to engage in a full dance intensive, in an intimate setting. This will challenge them as dancers, and help them make new discoveries with movement. We strive to push dancers to their fullest potential, by taking them out of their comfort zone, along with providing them with the base to do so. Being a part of The Retreat allows dancers to fully emerge themselves in the intensive, and narrow in to discover who they are, what they want to accomplish, and how they can achieve it! The Retreat combines company-like dance training with typical summer camp activities. These evolving dancers get to enjoy their summer in the beautiful outdoors while continuing their training and expanding their knowledge and skills! July 15 - July 21
  
  
• Next Step Athletic Training Camp is a day camp that encourages young people to challenge themselves and prepare for a life of fitness and healthy choices while preparing for a range of sports through developing better balance, agility, and coordination through fun-filled activities, exercises, and sports. July 9 - July 13 and July 23 - July 27
  
  
• Lake Field Music Enjoy your days immersed in classical or jazz or mix it up with a variety of styles including world and popular music. The fun and busy program involves a wide variety of choirs, ensembles, technique and master classes for intermediate to advanced vocalists and instrumentalists.  Workshops are designed for everyone, including beginners, and offer something everyone interested in trying something new. Concerts by participants and faculty each evening offer many opportunities to perform and relax and be entertained. August 12 – August 17