Summer Academy and Programs

Blended Credit Courses

Earn an Ontario Secondary School credit through one of our blended (online and in-person) courses this summer! Students who choose a blended credit course complete part of the course remotely (from anywhere in the world) and the rest of the course in person, on campus. While on campus, students engage in authentic learning experiences and choose from a wide array of traditional camp activities. The program is rounded out by afternoon and evening programming at our waterfront and on our beautiful 315-acre properties.

Course Offerings

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Learning English through the Outdoors (ESLCO)

TBD

Grade Level
Open

Fees
Boarding: $6,700

Prerequisite
N/A

Description
Students hone their English skills in this immersive experience, as they learn to pitch tents, build fires, paddle, identify edible plants, imitate bird calls, and much more. The program starts with 0.5 a week of online instruction and then moves to LCS for immersion in English. The majority of the program is spent on the Lakefield campus and water, and build toward an extended camping expedition to an Ontario wilderness park. Students earn an Ontario Secondary School course credit in English as a Second Language.

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Learning French through the Outdoors (FSF1D)

June 29 - July 29, 2022
Online: June 29-July 9, 2022
In-Person: July 10-29, 2022

Grade Level
9

Fees
Boarding: $5,650

Prerequisite
Minimum of 600 hours of French instruction, or equivalent

Description
This course provides opportunities for students to communicate and interact in French with increasing independence, with a focus on the outdoors. Students will develop their skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing by using language learning strategies introduced in the elementary Core French program, and will apply creative and critical thinking skills in various ways. They will also enhance their understanding and appreciation of diverse French-speaking communities, and will develop skills necessary for lifelong language learning. Students develop their fluency in French as they learn to pitch tents, build fires, paddle, identify edible plants, imitate bird calls, and much more. The program starts online building some of the core language skills, and then spends the next three weeks in person, on the Lakefield campus and water, and builds toward an extended camping expedition to an Ontario wilderness park.

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From Seed to Table: Adventures in Eco-Farming (IDC3O)

June 29 - July 29, 2022
Online: June 29-July 10, 2022
In-Person: July 11-29, 2022*
*Overnight students arrive during a designated time on July 10th.

Grade Level
Open to entering Grades 9 through 12

Fees
Boarding: $5,650
Day: $2,650

Prerequisite
None

Description
This blended program provides the opportunity to learn about food production and eco-farming through hands-on adventures on our school farm. Students plant, nurture, and harvest greens, root vegetables, and more, learning first-hand about the business of running a farm and the value of regenerative agriculture. Mornings and evenings are devoted to the work around the Seed to Table course; afternoons are spent in recreational activities on our waterfront and campus. Students earn an Ontario Secondary School interdisciplinary course credit.

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Grade 9 Business, Leadership and the Environment (BBI1O)

June 29 - July 29, 2022
Online: June 29-July 10, 2022
In-Person: July 11-29, 2022*
*Overnight students arrive during a designated time on July 10th.

Grade Level
9

Fees
Boarding: $5,500
Day: $2,500

Prerequisite
None

Description
This course introduces students to the world of business. Students will develop an understanding of the functions of business, including accounting, marketing, information and communication technology, human resources, and production, and of the importance of ethics and social responsibility with a focus on the environment. This course builds a foundation for further studies in business and helps students develop the business knowledge and skills they will need in their everyday lives.
Grade 10 Science (SNC2D)

June 29 - July 29, 2022
Online: June 29-July 10, 2022
In-Person: July 11-29, 2022*
*Overnight students arrive during a designated time on July 10th.

Grade Level
10

Fees
Boarding: $5,500
Day: $2,500

Prerequisite
SNC1D or SNC1P (Grade 9 Academic or Applied Science)

Description
This course enables students to enhance their understanding of concepts in biology, chemistry, earth and space science, and physics, and of the interrelationships between science, technology, society, and the environment. Students are also given opportunities to further develop their scientific investigation skills. Students will plan and conduct investigations and develop their understanding of scientific theories related to the connections between cells and systems in animals and plants; chemical reactions, with a particular focus on acid-base reactions; forces that affect climate and climate change; and the interaction of light and matter.

Additional Information

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Laptops

Students will need to bring a laptop computer to complete and submit academic assignments. Student residences and academic areas all have Wi-Fi.
For Current and Incoming Lakefield College School Students

Any student who is not a Canadian citizen or Permanent resident of Canada must obtain a study permit to attend Lakefield College School Summer Academy programs. It is the responsibility of the parent (or guardian) to obtain the necessary documents and authorization prior to their student entering Canada to study.

If you have not already done so, please contact your nearest Canadian Embassy or Consulate as soon as possible to begin the process. For complete details of the application process and requirements, please visit the website of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada to complete your study permit application.

If you are interested in assistance with the process, please contact Immigration Consultant Nico Roy of Bay Immigration at 1-647-866-3530.
For Students Who Are Only Attending the LCS Summer Academy

Any student who is not a Canadian citizen or Permanent resident of Canada must obtain a Temporary Resident Visas (TRV) or Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to attend Lakefield College School Summer Academy programs. It is the responsibility of the parent (or guardian) to obtain the necessary documents and authorization prior to their student entering Canada.

If you have not already done so, please contact your nearest Canadian Embassy or Consulate as soon as possible to begin the process. For complete details of the application process and requirements, please visit the website of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.

If you are interested in assistance with the process, please contact Immigration Consultant Nico Roy of Bay Immigration at 1-647-866-3530.
Requirements for International Students

As part of the enrolment process, Lakefield College School will be asking you to complete several forms as part of your registration, including providing health information, arranging for health insurance, naming a Canadian Legal Guardian, etc. All such forms must be submitted to Lakefield College School by May 30, 2022.