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On-Campus Credit Courses

Earn an Ontario Secondary School credit through one of our blended (on-campus and online) courses this summer! Students who choose a blended credit course complete the first week-and-a-half of the course remotely (from anywhere in the world) and the remaining three weeks in person, on campus. While on campus, students will engage in authentic, hands-on learning experiences and enjoy a wide array of traditional camp activities, including sailing, swimming, canoeing, and more!

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    Earn an Ontario Secondary School credit

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    Safe and supportive learning environment

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    Small student-to-staff ratio

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    Engage with peers from around the world

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    Four and a half weeks duration

 

Course Offerings

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  • GRADE 10 SCIENCE* | JULY 3 - AUGUST 2

    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, including hands-on labs using Northcote Farm and other practical elements. 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. While on campus, mornings and evenings are devoted to the work around the Science course; afternoons are spent in recreational camp activities on our waterfront and campus. Weekend excursions are included in the Boarding program cost; Day Program students have the option to add on weekend excursions. 
     
    Course Code, Grade
    SNC2D, Grade 10

    Dates
    July 3 - July 12: Online
    July 15 - August 2: On Campus

    Price
    $2,802 - Day (Monday - Friday)
    $5,990 - Overnight
    Overnight students arrive at a designated time on July 14.

    Prerequisites
    SNC1D, SNC1P, or SNC1W (Grade 9 Academic, Applied, or De-streamed Science)
     
  • GRADE 11 BIOLOGY: TRAVEL MARINE BIOLOGY PROGRAM* | JULY 3 - AUGUST 2

    This travel learning adventure is a blended academic Grade 11 Biology credit course that combines learning online with the opportunity to explore and compare the diversity of the marine environment of the Bay of Fundy (St. Andrews, NB), with the freshwater ecosystem of Lake Katchewanooka (Lakefield, Ontario). This program includes a stay on our LCS campus, and at the Huntsman Marine Science Centre, which is a world-class research and education facility with access to marine experts, dedicated instructional labs/wet labs, the Fundy Discovery Aquarium, a research vessel, several classrooms, and a dormitory. The focus of this course is on refining skills related to investigation through fieldwork, observation and inquiry while we explore biological systems and diversity of life, evolution, genetics, animal and plant life.

    Course Code, Grade
    SBI3U, Grade 11 Biology

    Dates
    July 3 - July 13: Online
    July 14 - July 24: Huntsman Marine Science Centre in NB
    July 24 - August 2: LCS Campus

    Price
    $6,592* - Travel Program
    Students arrive in New Brunswick at a designated time on July 13. 

    Prerequisites
    Grade 10 Science, Academic (SNC2D)

    *The program fee does not cover individual flights to New Brunswick on July 13. If you require assistance with arranging travel or booking flights, please reach out to Summer Academy.
  • LEADERS IN TRAINING: DESIGNING YOUR FUTURE* | JULY 3 - AUGUST 2

    Students will develop leadership skills through hands-on work experiences with LCS Summer Academy Programs and simultaneously earn a high school credit. Throughout the day, students will have in-class time exploring factors that affect success in the work environment, exploring their personal strengths, refining their job search and employability skills for future employment, and then have time to apply their learnings through work with campers from other Summer Academy programs. They will be able to choose to work toward their Bronze Medallion or ORCKA Flatwater Canoeing levels. There will be an opportunity to apply to be a Day Camp Junior Counsellor with LCS Summer Academy after the successful completion of this program.  This opportunity will only be available to students ages 16+ and those eligible to work in Canada.
     
    Course Code, Grade
    GWL3O, Grade 11 open

    Dates
    July 3 - July 12: Online
    July 15 - August 2: On Campus

    Price
    $2,915 - Day (Monday - Friday)
    $6,103 - Overnight
    Overnight students arrive at a designated time on July 14.

    Prerequisites
    None
  • ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS: OUTDOOR ADVENTURES* (NEW) | AUGUST 7 - AUGUST 30

    This course further extends students’ skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in English for a variety of everyday and academic purposes. Students will make short classroom oral presentations; read a variety of adapted and original texts in English; and write using a variety of text forms. As well, students will expand their academic vocabulary and their study skills to facilitate their transition to the mainstream school program. This course also introduces students to the rights and responsibilities inherent in Canadian citizenship, and to a variety of current Canadian issues. While on campus, mornings and evenings are devoted to the work around the course; afternoons are spent in recreational camp activities on our waterfront and campus, with opportunity to develop or refine skills in the great outdoors, including overnight camping trips. Students will also go on weekend excursions to Canada's Wonderland and to 4th Line Theatre - quintessential Canadian experiences!

    Course Code, Grade
    ESLCO, Grades 9-12

    Dates
    August 9 - August 11: Online
    August 11 - August 30: On Campus

    Price
    $6,000 - Overnight
    Overnight students arrive at a designated time on August 11.

    Prerequisites
    None
     
  • FROM SEED TO TABLE: THE FUTURE OF FOOD* | AUGUST 7 - AUGUST 30

    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.  While on campus, mornings and evenings are devoted to the work around the Seed to Table course; afternoons are spent in recreational camp activities at our waterfront campus. Weekend excursions are included in Overnight program cost; Day Program students have the option to add on weekend excursions. Students earn an Ontario Secondary School interdisciplinary course credit.

    Course Code, Grade
    _____, Grades 9-12

    Dates
    August 7 - August 10: Online
    August 11 - August 30: On Campus

    Price
    $2,812 - Day (Monday - Friday)
    $6,000 - Overnight
    Overnight students arrive at a designated time on August 11.

    Prerequisites
    None
  • Incoming LCS Student Staycation (NEW) | August 30 - September 5

    This is intended for incoming LCS students who are in our summer programs that end on Friday, August 30 and need to stay until their New Student Arrival Day.

    Grades
    9-12

    Dates
    August 30 - September 5

    Price
    $1,500 - Overnight
    (A request for returning LCS students can be granted at an increased cost for the additional days before their scheduled Returning Student Arrival Day).

    Prerequisites
    Must be an LCS student who is taking a summer program ending on August 30.
 

School Information

4391 County Road 29, Lakefield Ontario K0L 2H0   705.652.3324   admissions@lcs.on.ca

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Lakefield College School is a private, coeducational boarding and day school for students in grades 9 through 12, located in Lakefield, Ontario, Canada.

We respectfully acknowledge that Lakefield College School is located on the Treaty 20 Michi Saagiig territory and in the traditional territory of the Michi Saagiig and Chippewa Nations, collectively known as the Williams Treaties First Nations, which include: Curve Lake, Hiawatha, Alderville, Scugog Island, Rama, Beausoleil, and Georgina Island First Nations.
Lakefield College School respectfully acknowledges that the Williams Treaties First Nations are the stewards and caretakers of these lands and waters in perpetuity and that they continue to maintain this responsibility to ensure their health and integrity for generations to come.


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