From enriched credit courses to outdoor leadership, Lakefield’s Summer Academy for high school students gives you the chance to immerse yourself in something new, and discover what you’re capable of, all in a stunning natural setting.
Deepen your independence and build real-world skills. Whether you’re getting ahead in a course or exploring a new passion, you’ll learn through experience, make meaningful connections, and build confidence in who you are and where you’re headed. With small-group classes, great teachers, and plenty of time outdoors, summer learning here feels more like an adventure than school.
Whether you're getting ahead in your coursework, preparing for high school, or exploring new passions, our programs are designed to meet you where you are and help you grow. Campers choose from credit offerings delivered in day, overnight, or online formats.
For in-person programs, learning is only part of the experience. After classes, campers come together for outdoor adventures, from waterfront recreation and field games to creative projects, fun with friends, and evening events (for overnight camps). These take place either on our beautiful lakefront campus or, for travel programs, during unforgettable off-campus excursions.
Choose from enriched, immersive and online Ontario Secondary School credit-courses.
Experiential Learning
Learn in nature, in labs, or through collaborative team experiences.
Incredible Outdoor Campus
Enjoy 315-acre lakefront campus with access to trails, waterfronts, and outdoor recreation.
Relaxed, Camp-Style Vibes
Unwind after class with campfires, recreation, and weekend adventures—on campus and on the road.
Individualized Experience
Enjoy small-group learning, supportive instructors, and mentorship that helps you GROW confidence.
Choose Your Own Path
Pursue your goals. Find your people.
Whether you're getting ahead in your coursework, preparing for high school, or exploring new passions, our programs are designed to meet you where you are and help you grow. Campers choose from credit offerings delivered in day, overnight, or online formats.
For in-person programs, learning is only part of the experience. After classes, campers come together for outdoor adventures, from waterfront recreation and field games to creative projects, fun with friends, and evening events (for overnight camps). These take place either on our beautiful lakefront campus or, for travel programs, during unforgettable off-campus excursions.
Grade 10 Science (Day) June 21 - July 9, 2027 – SNC2D
This course deepens understanding of biology, chemistry, earth and space science, and physics—and the links between science, technology, society, and the environment. Overnight campers build investigation skills through hands-on labs at Northcote Farm and other practical experiences. Students explore topics such as cell and system connections in animals and plants; chemical reactions, with a particular focus on acid–base reactions; forces shaping 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 (e.g., Canada’s Wonderland, Ganaraska Forest Centre) can be added on at the time of registration.
Prerequisite: SNC1D, SNC1P, SNC1W (Academic, Applied Science or General Grade 9 Science).
Rate
The program fee is $3,100 and includes all required course materials, excursion fees, and a daily hot lunch.
Grade 10 Science (Overnight) June 21 - July 9, 2026 – SNC2D
This course deepens understanding of biology, chemistry, earth and space science, and physics—and the links between science, technology, society, and the environment. Students build investigation skills through hands-on labs at Northcote Farm and other practical experiences. They explore topics such as cell and system connections, acid–base reactions, forces shaping climate change, and the interaction of light and matter. Mornings focus on coursework, while afternoons feature recreational waterfront activities.
Prerequisite: SNC1D, SNC1P, SNC1W (Academic, Applied Science or General Grade 9 Science).
Optional Staycation Add-On*: A weekend of excursions and programming for students finishing the school year on June 19th and beginning a summer course in person on June 21st. Staycation cost is $TBD, and includes all entry fees, food, transport, and accommodation for the weekend.
Rate
The program fee is $6,670 and includes all required course materials, excursion fees, accommodation, and 3 daily hot meals. *Please note that the staycation option from June 19 - June 21 is an additional cost, not included in the course fee.
Grade 10 Careers and Civics (Online Only) July 5 -July 30, 2027 – CHV2O & GLC20
A dynamic, virtual course that explores rights and responsibilities associated with being an active citizen in a democratic society. Students will explore issues of civic importance such as healthy schools, community planning, environmental responsibility, and the influence of social media, while developing their understanding of the role of civic engagement and of political processes in the local, national, and/or global community. Students will apply the concepts of political thinking and the political inquiry process to investigate, and express informed opinions about, a range of political issues and developments that are both of significance in today’s world and of personal interest to them.
Career Studies: This course allows students to develop the skills, knowledge, and habits that will support them in their education and career/life planning. Students will learn about global work trends and seek opportunities within the school and community to expand and strengthen their transferable skills and their ability to adapt to the changing world of work. On the basis of exploration, reflective practice, and decision-making processes, students will make connections between their skills, interests, and values and their postsecondary options, whether in apprenticeship training, college, community living, university, or the workplace. They will set goals and create a plan for their first postsecondary year. As part of their preparation for the future, they will learn about personal financial management – including the variety of saving and borrowing tools available to them and how to use them to their advantage – and develop a budget for their first year after secondary school.
Prerequisites: There are no academic prerequisites for this program. Students must be going into Grades 9-12 in September 2027 to enroll.
Course Structure
Synchronous Class (Zoom): Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday | 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. EST Extra Help / Office Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday | 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. EST
Civics
Course Duration: Monday, July 5 – Friday, July 16, 2027 Zoom Class Dates (6 sessions): Week 1: July 6, 7, 8 Week 2: July 13, 14, 15
Careers
Course Duration: Monday, July 19 – Friday, July 30, 2027 Zoom Class Dates (6 sessions): Week 3: July 20, 21, 22 Week 4: July 27, 28, 29
Time Commitment
Lakefield College School (LCS) summer credit courses require 110 hours of total instructional time to fulfill Ontario Ministry of Education standards.
Online Academy Courses: Students should expect to spend 4 to 5 hours per day on coursework (independent study, peer collaboration, and virtual meetings). Courses include a mix of pre-recorded (asynchronous) material and live (synchronous) sessions.
Synchronous Meetings: Teachers host a minimum of two live mandatory meetings per week, plus dedicated hours for individual student check-ins across time zones
Rate
The program fee is $1,795 and includes all required course materials.
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/wetlabs, Fundy Discovery Aquarium, a research vessel, several classrooms, and a dormitory. At the start and end of the course, there is a portion of time dedicated to learning foundational and theoretical knowledge online. 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, and animal and plant life.
Prerequisite: Grade 10 Academic Science (SNC2D)
Course Structure
Gr. 11 Marine Biology is a hybrid course model. Please note the dates when the course is completed online vs. in person:
Online: July 5th - 10th, 2027 LCS Campus: July 11th - 16th, 2027 Huntsman, New Brunswick: July 17th-27th, 2027 Online: July 28th-30th, 2027
Rate
The program fee is $7,345 and includes all required course materials, accommodation, meals, and a one-way flight to New Brunswick. Return flight options will be available during registration.
This course prepares students for university-level mathematics through guided, flexible instruction extending students’ experience with functions. Students will investigate the properties of polynomial, rational, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions; develop techniques for combining functions; broaden their understanding of rates of change; and develop facility in applying these concepts and skills. Students will also refine their use of the mathematical processes necessary for success in senior mathematics.
This course is intended both for students taking the Calculus and Vectors course as a prerequisite for a university program and for those wishing to consolidate their understanding of mathematics before proceeding to any one of a variety of university programs.
Prerequisites: At least 80% in Grade 11 Functions, University (MCR3U) or Mathematics for College Technology (MCT4C)
Course Structure
This course is primarily taught through online lessons. Students are responsible for going over the posted lessons on their own, asynchronously, and then completing practice problems. Students meet online Tuesday-Friday from 9:30-10:30 a.m.. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, students work in groups on problems from the current unit. On Wednesday and Friday, students will be on Zoom and will be supervised as they write unit tests. There is no synchronous teaching; thus, students need to be self-motivated to independently complete the coursework on their own time. Extra help hours are available through individual booking with the course instructor.
Time Commitment
Lakefield College School (LCS) summer credit courses require 110 hours of total instructional time to fulfill Ontario Ministry of Education standards.
Online Academy Courses: Students should expect to spend 4 to 5 hours per day on coursework (independent study, peer collaboration, and virtual meetings). Courses include a mix of pre-recorded (asynchronous) material and live (synchronous) sessions.
Synchronous Meetings: Teachers host a minimum of two live mandatory meetings per week, plus dedicated hours for individual student check-ins across time zones.
Rate
The program fee is $1,795 and includes all required course materials.
It’s not like a normal class, we were doing experiments by the lake and actually seeing how science works in real life.
Grade 10 Science Camper
Hear What Students Say
Studying marine biology in New Brunswick felt unreal. We were out on a research boat collecting samples, it made me realize I actually want to do this for a living.
Travel Marine Biology Student
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I felt unsure in math, but this course changed that. The teacher made it make sense, and I feel ready for Grade 12 now.
Advanced Functions Student
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Civics & Careers helped me figure out what I care about and how to plan for it.
