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OELC has been providing leadership development opportunities to students from across Ontario since 1948. Each of our 14 unique leadership courses are developed and delivered by professionals, primarily teachers. They focus on engaging and educating youth to maximize their potential as leaders, encouraging them to become responsible and participating citizens in their schools, communities and beyond. Whether it is through the arts, athletics, school governance or global issues, our courses help Ontario youth get in touch with their leader within.
Leadership Courses
Whether it is through athletics, the arts, student governance or global issues, our courses concentrate on leadership skills and abilities that will support and assist students in their leadership endeavours in their home schools and communities. Each of our courses focus on individual leadership styles, team dynamics and collaboration, communication, creative problem-solving, and organizational skills. For this reason, responsibility, inclusivity, community and global awareness are components of every course.
You'll need your school and board information, a completed student nomination form (in PDF or JPG format) signed by a Teacher or Principal.
Grade-6 Courses
The Grade 6 Foundations of Youth Leadership at OELC is offered to Grade 6 students who are looking to learn more about the process of leading. They might already have a natural ability to influence others or show interest in leading others, but they are also keen to learn more about themselves as a leader through a variety of hands on and engaging activities.
This course enables the student to see themselves as a leader and learn more about the foundations of leadership. They will learn about the important relationship between leader and follower, as well as the life long process of being a leader. They will learn a variety of new skills that are the building blocks to effective leadership. They will be challenged to bring this new thinking back to their schools and attempt new challenges.
Leadership development will occur in group sessions, workshops and a variety of outdoor activities.
The Grade 6 Leadership Course at the OELC is offered to grade 6 students who have a keen and intellectual curiosity about themselves and the social world they live in. The course is designed to engage intellectually-curious students in a journey of self-discovery and acceptance as they develop the leadership skills necessary to effectively combine their ‘gift(s) with their passions’ to make positive contributions to the world. This course is also appropriate for those students who are identified as gifted. Students will be involved in leadership development sessions and social justice workshops as well as a range of optional outdoor recreational activities.
Intermediate Courses (Grade 7 and 8)
The Intermediate Athletics Leadership courses at OELC have a focus on developing students’ leadership skills through the medium of athletics. The ideal candidate is one who has demonstrated leadership potential or is eager to develop his or her emergent leadership skills. The course program is divided into three major areas: Leadership Development sessions; Focus Groups and Activity Sessions. Practical application of such a framework includes intramural programming; school-wide activity days, spirit day functions and programming; school and community student/athletic councils; and orientation days, to name but a few. Following successful course completion the student will have the skills to be successful in coordinating and facilitating any of the above leadership opportunities.
Le seul camp de leadership sportif francophone provincial, CASO offre une panoplie d’activités et de situations d’apprentissage pour les jeunes leaders de vos écoles. Dans un environnement supervisé et sécuritaire, les stagiaires vivent des expériences stimulantes qui leur permettront d’atteindre leurs objectifs et en surmonter leurs défis. Les élèves n’ont pas besoin d’avoir des compétences et habiletés avancées dans un sport spécifique.
CASO a pour mandat de créer des jeunes leaders de demain, et des citoyens et citoyennes du monde. Le programme est formulé de façon à développer chez l'élève ses habiletés interpersonnelles et sa capacité de résoudre des problèmes, ses habiletés de communication et d'organisation ainsi que son sens de responsabilité.
Our Intermediate Arts: Emerging Leadership course at OELC has a unique focus of developing students’ leadership skills through an exploration of the arts. The ideal candidate is not necessarily a student who is a ‘master musician, actor, artist, or dancer’ but one who has an interest in the arts and in particular, a student with leadership potential who is willing to learn about themselves, about others and how to apply their skills in their school and/or community. The emphasis of this program will be on the development of leadership skills through the following five disciplines: music, dance, drama, creative writing and visual arts. A series of challenging activities have been planned to help each student learn more about him/herself and the other students. It is expected that each student will identify ways in which the program teachings may be of particular use in their individual schools.
Our Summer Intermediate Arts: Emerging Leadership course at OELC has a unique focus of developing students’ leadership skills through an exploration of the arts. The ideal candidate is not necessarily a student who is a ‘master musician, actor, artist, dancer or writer’ but one who has an interest in the arts and in particular, a student with leadership potential who is willing to learn about themselves, about others and how to apply their skills in their school and/or community. The emphasis of this program will be on the development of leadership skills through the following five disciplines: music, dance, drama, visual arts, and creative writing, with a specific focus on social justice themes. A series of challenging activities have been planned to help each student learn more about him/herself, other students, and their place in the global community. It is expected that each student will identify ways in which the program teachings may be of particular use in their individual schools and lives.
Our Intermediate School Leadership course is focused on developing students’ leadership qualities and skills. The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys working in large groups but also reflecting individually. Regardless of where a student is on their leadership development journey, they can find relevance in the supports in this course. From students taking their first leadership step, to students starting a climb up a mountain, we have leadership pathways for all. The emphasis of this course is on the development of leadership qualities and skills through a series of leadership development sessions, workshops and both large and small group activities, to name a few. Our hope is that students leave feeling more comfortable using their leadership skills in their classrooms, school and communities.
*Please contact OELC or visit its website for further details (availability, schedule, registration, etc) or the latest updates.
