INTRODUCTION
Encounters With Canada is a one week leadership residential program held at the Terry Fox Canadian Youth Centre in Ottawa. From late September to early December and from late January to early May over 138 high school students aged 14 to 17 come from across the country to the Nation’s Capital for a once in a lifetime opportunity.
Youth from diverse backgrounds and regions have the opportunity to learn about one another, to discover their country and gain a better understanding of Canadian institutions, such as Parliament and the Senate. There is also a comprehensive guided tour of the National Capital Region.
EDUCATIONAL VALUE
The Encounters with Canada experience embraces the best in young people as they begin on their path of independence. They learn about the array of opportunities before them as they ready themselves to pursue their goals, aspirations and higher studies. They are exposed to the finest teachings from the most qualified professionals in the fields of:
- Sports and Fitness
- Arts and Culture
- Medicine and Health
- Science and Technology
- Law
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police
- Journalism and Communications
- Business and Entrepreneurship
- Politics in Canada
- International Affairs
- Canada Remembers
- Ecology and Environment
ELIGIBILITY
- Age 14-17
- Registered in an educational institution recognized by Ministry of Education
- Canadian Citizen or Landed Immigrant
- Recommendation from School Authority
FINANCIAL SUPPORT BURSARY FORM 
Additional Information is available through School Administrations or by contacting 1.800.361.0419 ext. 237.
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