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SEVEC Community Involvement Program (SCIP)

Youth Programs and Resources Resources Manual for Youth and the Adults

that support them.

www.sevec.ca

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© Copyright 2009, SEVEC

Permission is given by the copyright owner for anyone involved with the SEVEC Youth Exchanges Canada program to reproduce this publication or any part thereof for educational purposes and on a non-profit basis.

This publication is intended for those involved in the SEVEC Community Involvement Program (SCIP), including:

• Community youth participants

• Students

• Group Leaders

• Teachers / Educators

• Supporting adults

The SEVEC Community Involvement Program is intended to support and faciliate youth and the adults working with them, in planning and carrying out a project in their community. SCIP groups may be associated with a community organization or be a class of students. Some SCIP groups meet weekly out of school hours, others meet regularily as part of your school timetable.

For more information please visit our website at www.sevec.ca or contact Exchanges staff:

Tel: 1-800-SEVEC (613) 727-3832 Email: [email protected] Fax: (613) 727-3831

Youth Programs and Resources

Resources Manual for Youth and the Adults that support them.

SEVEC is very pleased to share this Resources Manual conceived around the theme of “Community Involve-ment”. It compliments the 3rd Edition of the SEVEC Community Involvement Program (SCIP) Manual and can be used alone or in support of a community project. Youth, Teachers and Community Reps alike will find it useful.

This compilation of resources is not intended as an inclusive list but it provides Canadian youth with tools that will help them deepen their community engagement, ensuring the success of their projects and empowering them to grow into healthy and effective community leaders.

And remember! We always welcome your comments & feedback and love to hear from you, so please let us know if you too have exciting websites to share with us.

Email us at: [email protected]

“Your community! Your vision!”

“Your initiative and Your energy can make it happen!”

ThE SEVEC TEam

Youth Programs and Resources

Table of Contents

PaRT 1 Youth ExchangE Programs ...................................................................................... 3

• National & Provincial ..................................................................................................... 3

• International .................................................................................................................. 3

PaRT 2 othEr Youth Programs .............................................................................................. 7 1) Leadership ..................................................................................................................... 7

• National & Provincial ................................................................................................ 8 • International ............................................................................................................. 9

2) Language .................................................................................................................... 10

• National & Provincial ............................................................................................. 10

• International .......................................................................................................... 11

3) On-Line ....................................................................................................................... 12

• National & Provincial ............................................................................................. 12 • International .......................................................................................................... 12

4) Volunteer ..................................................................................................................... 13

• National & Provincial ............................................................................................. 13

• International .......................................................................................................... 15

5) Thematic ..................................................................................................................... 16

PaRT 3 summEr camPs ............................................................................................................ 19

PaRT 4 EmPloYmEnt sitEs....................................................................................................... 23

• National & Provincial ................................................................................................... 23

• International ................................................................................................................ 24

PaRT 5 tools & rEsourcEs ..................................................................................................... 27

NEEd a bIT of hElP? These key symbols are here to help you through the list of resources. If you are working on a com-munity project, they are suggestions to where you will find helpful information that will make your project a success.

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A Must

“Group Organizer’s Handbook”

“Ideas on a Community Involvement Project”

“Ideas on Media and Public Relations”

“Ideas on Fundraising”

“Group Building Activities and Other Resources”

�Part 1 – YOuTH ExCHANGE PROGRAMS

Part 1 - Youth Exchange Programs

Whether you choose to participate in long-term, short-term, national or international youth exchange programs, you will learn a new way of living; a great deal about yourself; and maybe even a new language. you’ll also be an ambassador, teaching people you meet about your com-munity, country, culture, and ideas. you can help bring Canada closer – and make some good friends in the process.

SEVEC (The Society for Educational Exchanges and Visits in Canada) www.sevec.ca

SEVEC’s exchanges are a unique experiential learning opportunity that will help you gain respect and understanding of our Canadian diversity through language, cultural and special interest programs.

NaTIoNal & PRoVINCIal PRogRamSImagine experiencing a different language, culture and way of life, all within the bor-ders of your own country!

National & Provincial Programs are all about providing young Canadians like you with a fun and exciting opportunity to visit and learn about another part of Canada while discovering and developing your potential to have a positive impact on our society.

Exchanges Canada http://www.exchanges.gc.ca/

Exchanges Canada is an initiative of the department of Canadian Heritage that creates opportunities for groups of young Canadians to learn more about their country, connect with one another and experience the diversity of Canadian communities, languages and cultures through group reciprocal exchanges and forums in Canada only.

“ Spread your wings, taste the culture, and live the life.”

Exchange student – www.Rotary International.org

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4-h youth Exchanges Canada http://www.4-h-canada.ca/

Reciprocal exchange within Canada. Scholarships available. For ages 8-21 (province dependant).

ymCa youth Exchanges Canada http://www.ymcatoronto.org/en/who-we-work-with/educators/youth-exchanges/ index.html

Week long reciprocal home-stay exchange program within Canada for youth aged 12 -17.

Canadian Sports friendship Exchange Program http://www.csfep.com/En/base.html

Francophone and Anglophone home-stay reciprocal exchange for Canadian youth from minor sports and school groups. For ages 12-17.

ontario-Quebec Exchange fellowship Program http://osap.gov.on.ca/eng/not_secure/Plan_grants_full_sepapp_oNT_QUE_12345.htm

This program offers students from Ontario the opportunity to live and study in the cultural milieu of Quebec.

Now is the best time to research what Canadian programs you might be interested in. Use this handy worksheet to list your favorites so you won’t forget:

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INTERNaTIoNal PRogRamSdo you want to experience living abroad while working or studying and getting to know people? Immerse yourself in a foreign culture! Rub shoulders with the locals, speak their language, learn their ways and see the world through different eyes. Stay a while and have the kind of experience that will not only challenge you, but will influence the rest of your life? These websites are provided for information only. The decision to participate in an exchange is unique to you and your situation.

destineducation.ca http://www.destineducation.ca/cdnstdnt/witwigo_e.htm

This website contains education information and planning tools for Canadians interested in studying or working abroad .

british Columbia heritage language association (bChla) www.bchla.net

For youth aged between 15-18, currently living in BC and wishing to visit Spain or Germany.

En famille International Educational-linguistic-Cultural Exchanges http://www.enfamille.com

Six-month linguistic and cultural exchanges for children aged 9 to 13 between France and other countries.

Canadian Education Exchange foundation – CEEf http://www.ceef.ca/new-site/students/students-idx.html

Educational exchange programs for students and teachers in many countries. For ages 14 -17.

International Student Exchange ontario (ISE) http://www.iseontario.on.ca/

For Ontario elementary and secondary school students aged 13 to 18. Reciprocal exchange with a student from Quebec or Europe.

International Student Exchange Programs – aSSE http://www.asse.com/

International student exchanges for youth aged 15 to 18, to countries in Europe, North America, South America and Australia.

Rotary International youth Exchange http://www.rotaryyouthexchange.net/

Summer Exchange: 3 to 4 weeks reciprocal summer exchange to another country. For ages 15 -19. Academic Exchange: 11-month foreign country reciprocal home-stay program. For ages 15-18.


NaCEl http://www.nacel.org/

Language-based exchanges on an international basis to enhance cultural and linguistic awareness. Must be 13 -18 years of age.

afS Canada http://www.afscanada.org/can_en/home

AFS Inter-culture Canada allows students to attend local secondary schools as full-time students in over 50 countries.

Red leaf Junior Program Experts http://www.red-leaf.com/index.html

International language learning exchange program through cultural and school integration experi-ences. For ages 10 -18.

Soyons Solidaires (site is available only in french) http://cfci.cegep-rdl.qc.ca/accueil.html

This program provides training in international cooperation to those who want to work as volunteers in developing countries.

are you interested in applying to an international program? Research your favorites now and make yourself some notes.

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Part 2 - Other Youth Programs

lEadERShIPdo you feel like breaking through the barriers of your classroom walls and gaining experiences that set you far above your classmates. begin ensuring the career of your dreams, learn to be innovating, lead teams and implement your own ideas in today’s international world ?

Consider a leadership program. No matter what your experiences have been to date, these programs have something for everyone.

What do you want to work on to develop your leadership abilities?

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The atlantic Cooperative youth leadership http://www.acyl.coop/english/know.htm

The Atlantic Cooperative Youth Leadership camps are aimed at youth between the ages of 14 and 18. They provide a creative and learning environment that encourage youth to become leaders in their community and co-operative organizations.

Club2/3 (la division jeunesse d’oxfam-Québec) http://www.2tiers.org/index_principal.asp

Would you like to participate in creating a more peaceful and just world? Would you also like to contribute to international solidarity by being involved in concrete projects that would bring about positive change in the world? Then, Club 2/3 (Oxfam-Québec’s Youth Division) is for you!!

Junior achievement Canada http://www.jacan.org/

Helps young people discover leadership, entrepreneurial and workforce-readiness skills so they can achieve their highest potential and future successes.

forum Jeunesse Estrie (disponible seulement en français) http://forumjeunesseestrie.qc.ca/engagement/prends-ta-place/jeunesse

This Forum wants to encourage young people to be active in many aspects of our society and to promote a culture of renewal!

2 Guides are available: • Leadership/Engagement/Communication/Motivation/Conflict Resolution /Meeting Guidelines ... etc • Guide de l’engagement./The many different ways of participating in an organization.

Katimavik http://www.katimavik.org/

Offers young Canadians, aged 17 -21, the opportunity to spend nine months in three regions of Canada and volunteer.

Engagement Centre http://www.engagementcentre.ca/

The Centre of Excellence for Youth Engagement is a nation-wide collaboration of organizations and universities that are concerned with young people’s future.

Environnement Jeunesse (site available only in french) http://www.enjeu.qc.ca/index.php

ENvironnement JEunesse promotes environmental awareness and critical thinking supporting respon-sible and civic actions in order to contribute to a sustainable future.

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habitat for humanity www.habitat.org/youthprograms/programs.aspx

Habitat for Humanity offers programs to young people ages 5 to 25, in order to productively and responsibly involve them as leaders in the work of habitat.

Canadian youth assembly http://www.cya-ajc.ca/

The Canadian Youth Assembly has been created by the youth of Canada to serve the youth of Canada. The CYA runs many events to help prepare youth for leadership roles they will find themselves in the future

activate http://www.motivatecanada.ca/activate/

Activate is a national, not-for-profit, youth-driven leadership training program.

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aIESEC http://www.aiesec.ca/en/about-aiesec/organizational-profile/

AIESEC is an international platform run by students for young people to discover and develop their leadership potential.

Canada World youth Programs http://www.canadaworldyouth.org/en/Index.aspx

For 17-24 year olds. Develop your leadership skills and become an active volunteer in Canada and overseas.

duke of Edinburgh awards http://www.dukeofed.org/

Self-development program available to young people, equipping them with life skills to make a differ-ence to themselves, their communities and their country.

youth Vision http://www.visionyouth.ca/home.php

The program provides a series of indoor workshops and outdoor expeditions to stimulate the par-ticipant’s body and mind in a quest to realize his/her leadership potential. To become the leader of tomorrow stay engaged in your community.

Get a head start at making a difference! Visit Canadian Youth Assembly website.

me to We http://www.metowe.com/trips/youth/

Me to We is a new kind of social enterprise for people who want to help change the world with their dailY choices. Me to We trips give youth the opportunity to explore diversity and contrasts while immersing themselves in the rich culture of host countries.

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laNgUagElanguage programs encourage and promote bilingualism in Canada by highlighting its posi-tive social and career benefits and by forging linguistic and cultural links among students.

Travel the country today, explore new places and languages! Share your culture and increase your chances of having the best possible career choices – explore a second-language!



SEVEC works with you to develop your pride and confidence in speaking another language! SEVEC offers exchange programs that helps you put into practice your second official language.

Explore http://www.jexplore.ca

Explore is a five-weeks program that lets you discover another region of Canada while improving your knowledge of an official second language.

Council of ministers of Education – official language Programs www.cmec.ca

CMEC offers two bursary programs to provide students with an opportunity to study outside of their home region and to meet others who are engaged in improving their first or second language capacity.

french for the future http://www.frenchforthefuture.org/

Not-for-profit organization which encourages and promotes linguistic duality in Canada by highlight-ing its social and career benefits.

bishop’s College School language Camp http://www.bishopscollegeschool.com

Four-week English Second Language or French Second Language program of sports and activities offered to students from around the world. For ages 11 -16.

odyssey. http://www.myodyssey.ca/

Passionate about travel and culture? Odyssey is a full-time work experience that will give you the opportunity to live in another province, share your culture, and make a difference in the lives of young people in your host community.

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NaCEl http://www.nacel.org/

Language exchanges on an international basis to enhance cultural and linguistic awareness. Must be 13 -18 years of age.


International language learning exchange program through cultural and school integration experiences. For ages 10 -18.

british Columbia heritage language association (bChla) www.bchla.net

For youth aged between 15-18, currently living in BC and wishing to visit Spain or Germany.

What do you think are the top 3 reasons to improve your official second language skills?

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En famille International Educational-linguistic-Cultural Exchanges http://www.enfamille.com

Six-month linguistic and cultural exchanges for children aged 9 to 13 between France and other countries.

International language Schools of Canada http://www.learnfrench.ca

ILSC offers Youth (13 - 17 years old) homestay programs either in French or English study.

oN-lINESo you are already engaged in your community but you are also aware of the world around you and would like to communicate and share your passions with peers from all over the globe?!

Then why not join an on-line Program and start to make a difference now!

Everyone has a little something to share!

NaTIoNal & PRoVINCIal PRogRamS youth Canada http://youthcanada.ca/forum

Join the Youth Canada online community to share ideas and connect with top students from across Canada.

loon lounge http://www.loonlounge.com/about-loonlounge/

Loon Lounge is an online social networking community where people inside and outside our country can work on building Canada together.

INTERNaTIoNal PRogRamS E-Pals http://www.epals.com/

Online classroom exchanges on an international basis, with more than 325,000 educators and 126,000 classrooms in over 200 countries and territories.

get Involved http://www.getinvolved.ca/

Get Involved is a socially conscious networking community for individuals, not-for-profits, charities and community organizations to connect to one another and make a difference.

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TakingItglobal www.tigweb.org

TIG is the online community for people who want to make a difference in the world. So join the largest community of youth interested in global issues and create a positive change!

youth action Network http://www.youthactionnetwork.org/about/

Youth Action Network (YAN) is dedicated to helping youth become more informed and actively involved in order to move towards a just and sustainable society.

VolUNTEER

“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.”

— Winston s. churchill Volunteer service programs aim to empower you to make a significant contribution to your local community and participate in nation-building while fostering your personal and professional development. It offers you diverse, challenging and leadership experiences that will encourage you to nurture a better understanding of the Canadian reality.

NaTIoNal & PRoVINCIal PRogRamS Serve Canada.org http://servecanada.org/community

Serve empowers youth to become caring, confident, and contributing members of their community through experience-based learning.

Volunteer www.Volunteer.ca

So you want to volunteer in your community, your Province? Volunteer Canada lists volunteer sites across the country.

Environment Canada government Website http://www.ec.gc.ca/education/default.asp?lang=En&n=4d58db3b-1

Do you like nature and would also like to become a volunteer! Check this out!

• NatureWatch - Discover how you can become an observer of nature and help gather important information to evaluate the health of ecosystems through this series of community scientific monitoring programs.

• Severe Weather Watcher - Volunteer for the Meteorological Service of Canada.

• Calling all birders! Help monitor and conserve Canada’s birds by becoming a volunteer birder and participating in a number of national and international surveys.

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• The biosphere’s observaction Network Become an environmental observer and get involved in protecting water and ecosystems.

• The atlantic Coastal action Program You can volunteer with these groups in efforts to help restore disturbed coastal environments in the Atlantic region.

big brothers big Sisters Canada http://www.bbbsc.ca

Big Brothers and Big Sisters are volunteers that share a little time with a young person, matching them to adult volunteers in mentoring relationships.

Katimavik http://www.katimavik.org/

Offers young Canadians, aged 17 -21, the opportunity to spend nine months in three regions of Canada and volunteer.

youth in Philanthropy Canada http://www.yipcanada.org

So, you have now successfully completed a SCIP project and would like to get more involved in your community? Here’s a cool website to help you address the needs of your community, getting started volunteering and involved in philanthropy!

Volunteering notes

• What volunteering have you done? ________________________________________________

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We would like to know what kind of volunteering you have done and what program interests you.

Please send your answers to: [email protected]


INTERNaTIoNal PRogRamS There are many volunteer abroad programs and it can be very confusing to know where to begin! although SEVEC does not advocate for any particular program or organization we listed just a few links here to get you started.

Canadian government foreign ministry http://www.voyage.gc.ca/index-eng.asp

Visit the Canadian Government Foreign Ministry Website before you leave Canada for useful informa-tion and tips on the countries where you are planning to volunteer.


International volunteer program through cultural and school integration experiences. For ages 10 -18.

youth Challenge International http://www.yci.org/index.asp

YCI involves youth in hands-on projects in developing countries to address local development issues. The program is ideal if you are 18-30. The work schedule can be demanding and living conditions are very basic but the rewards are immense.

World Vision Canada http://www.worldvision.ca/Pages/home.aspx

Become a World Vision volunteer and join hundreds of Canadians who use their time and talents to help children worldwide.

Volunteer abroad http://www.volunteerabroad.ca

Volunteer Abroad connects motivated people with not-for-profit organizations, communities and government agencies in need of assistance around the world.

CUSo http://www.cuso.org/

You might be wondering if you can really make a meaningful contribution to the lives of others. You can! If you want to do something practical to improve life for the poorest people in the world, volun-teering with CuSO could be the answer.

United Nations Volunteer http://www.unv.org/en/how-to-volunteer/apply-to-be-a-unv-volunteer.html

uNV recruits a great diversity of talents and offers a variety of volunteer opportunities. Be aware that many uNV volunteers work in remote and isolatedstations and although the assignments can be very rewarding, applicants need to be prepared and fully understand what is required of an international uNV volunteer.


Soyons Solidaires (disponible seulement en français) http://cfci.cegep-rdl.qc.ca/accueil.html

This program provides training in international cooperation for those who want to work as volunteers in developing countries.

ThEmaTIC youth programs aren’t just about volunteerism & community involvement! They are also a fun way to learn and support your curriculum objectives such as science, history, geography, arts & culture, sports and music….you choose!



SEVEC’s reciprocal home-stay exchange programs are for groups of young Canadians between the ages of 12 and 17. They offer special interest and theme-based activities; such as science, history, geography, arts & culture, sports and music...all can help support your curriculum objectives!

Encounters with Canada http://www.ewc-rdc.ca/en/home.html

One-week program of Canadian studies held in Ottawa for ages 14 -17 to take part in a guided tour of the National Capital Region, including visits to the House of Commons.

forum for young Canadians http://www.forum.ca/

Forum for young Canadians brings students to Ottawa for a week long immersion in the world of national politics and public affairs. For ages 15 -19.

Interchange on Canadian Studies http://www.ics.ca/

Reciprocal exchange for secondary school students, focused on Canadian identity and heritage.

Northern youth abroad http://www.nya.ca/

Our program enables youth aged 15 to 21 living in Nunavut and the Northwest Territories to acquire professional skills and training, hands on work experience, and high school credits through a cross cultural work and learning experience in southern Canada and abroad.


Canadian Sports friendship Exchange Program http://www.csfep.com/En/base.html

Francophone and Anglophone home-stay reciprocal exchange for Canadian youth from minor sports and school groups. For ages 12-17.

National Student Commonwealth forum http://www.rcs.ca/~nscf/en/index.html

The forum brings students together from across Canada to explore Canadian issues and global issues. For high school students.

Page Program http://www.parl.gc.ca/information/about/programs/senpages/SenPages-E.htm

Post-secondary students are given an opportunity to further their knowledge of parliamentary affairs by exposure to Canada’s Parliamentary system.

best buddies – Vrais Copains Canada http://www.bestbuddies.ca/

National charitable organization dedicated to enhancing communities through one-to-one friendships between individuals with intellectual disabilities and students.

boys and girls Clubs of Canada http://www.bgccan.com/index.asp

Engages youth in activities that challenge and enrich their minds, bodies and spirits and nurture their self-esteem.

girl guides of Canada-guides du Canada http://www.girlguides.ca/

GGC proposes diverse programs and activities for girls such as sports, camping science, eco-activities, fashion design and community projects. Guiding gives girls tools and resources and offers them the chance to learn, grow and discover.

Scouts Canada http://www.scouts.ca/dnn/

Scouts Canada offers programs for boys, girls and youth age 5-26 in thousands of individual groups in most cities and towns across Canada.

The Students Commission http://www.tgmag.ca/index_e.htm

Charitable organization dedicated to creating and promoting opportunities for young people to learn and grow in a positive and safe environment.


Junior Canadian Rangers Program http://www.jcr-rjc.ca/index-eng.asp

The Junior Canadian Rangers Program offers young people (ages 12 to 18) in remote and isolated communities across Canada a unique opportunity to participate in a variety of fun and rewarding activities in a formal setting.

destination Clic (disponible seulement en français) http://www.destinationclic.ca/programme.html

If you are francophone and your permanent residence is not in Quebec, Destination Clic can provide 3 week (14-15 years old) or 5 week (16 years old and over) programs with stimulating activities, new experiences, lasting friendships and unforgettable accomplishments in a region of Canada other than yours.

Serve Canada.org http://servecanada.org/

Serve! offers youth experiential learning programs which range from six-month programs for older youth to afterschool and summer programs for younger age groups.

Take note of the websites you would like to investigate!

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1�Part � – SuMMER CAMPS

Part 3 - Summer Camps

Why not join a Summer Camp! It will give you the chance to embrace new challenges with confidence, while fostering friendship, excitement and fun! It’s a great opportunity for personal growth through teamwork, community-living and positive leadership.

Summit Summer Camps http://www.campsummit.ca/

Camp Summit is an outdoor adventure residential camp that offers traditional over-night experience for camper’s aged 7-15 for 5 day, 1, and 2 week sessions, and leadership development programs for 16 & 17 year olds.

alliance française http://www.alliance-francaise.ca/index.php

French immersion summer camp (not a classroom setting) for campers aged 5-17.

Canadian Parents for french (CPf) http://www.cpf.ca/

Summer camps and exchanges for English students across Canada.

base de Plein air de bellefeuille http://www.basedebellefeuille.com/fr/index.php (available only in french)

Varied activities including canoeing and kayaking. French immersion available. For ages 7 -17.

Bored with the same old summer?Still wondering what to do for your holidays?


bishop’s College School language Camp

http://www.bishopscollegeschool.com

Four-week ESL or FSL program of sports and activities offered to students from around the world. For ages 11-16.

Canadian International Student Services http://www1.cisscanada.com/

Summer bilingual experience for Canadian and international students. Offers French/English instruc-tion, afternoon excursions, sports, activities, and day trips to Ottawa and Quebec City. For ages 9 -17.

Camp mariste http://www.campmariste.qc.ca/ (available only in french)

More than 30 different activities for youth aged 5 to 16 in two specialized French programs: Theatre and horseback riding.

Camp ouareau http://www.ouareau.com/

All girls summer camp for 6 to 15 year olds. Groups are 50 per cent French and 50 per cent English with alternating two days in French and two days in English.

International Summer Camp http://ekocamp.com/

Learn French while meeting campers from around the world in the Quebec wilderness. For ages 10-16.

Sans Souci Riding Centre Inc. http://www.sans-souci.qc.ca/

Bilingual camp specializing in expert instruction of English classical horseback riding and horseman-ship. For ages 8 -17.

Wilvaken http://www.wilvaken.com/

Offers campers from Quebec, Ontario and around the world a wide variety of activities in a bilingual environment. For ages 9 -15.

Canada’s bioTrek adventure http://www.biotrek.ca/index.htm

BioTrek is a five-day summer biotechnology program for selected high school students across Canada. The program gives students a hands-on opportunity to perform challenging biotech experiments with advanced equipment seldom seen in regular classrooms.

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aCTUa http://www.actua.ca/en/camps

Actua’s summer camp experiences offer a mix of hands-on activities that showcase current innova-tions in a broad diversity of science, engineering and technology fields.

list your favorite summer activities here so you won’t forget:

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2�Part � – EMPLOYMENT SITES

Part 4 – Employment sites

So you’ve enjoyed working on a community project during the academic year but now that school is nearing the end, you would like to carry on working while gaining more experience! here are a few suggestions where to begin your search.

NaTIoNal & PRoVINCIal PRogRamS Summer Work Student Exchange http://www.summer-work.com/

Six-week (early July to mid-August) summer employment program for students 16 and 17 who will be returning to school in September.

odyssey. offICIal-laNgUagES PRogRamS http://www.myodyssey.ca/

Passionate about travel and culture? Let your Odyssey begin by becoming a language assistant! Odys-sey is a full-time work experience that will give you the opportunity to live in another province, share your culture, and make a difference in the lives of young people in your host community.

young Canada Works http://www.pch.gc.ca/special/jct-ycw/index-eng.cfm

Offers students and recent graduates the chance to put their skills to the test, build career equity, and earn money for their education through summer jobs and internships.

“ Life is a balance of learning new things and

experiencing what you have learned” SEVEC TEAM


federal Student Work Experience Program (fSWEP) http://jobs-emplois.gc.ca/fswep-pfete/index-eng.htm

Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP). Don’t miss your opportunity to gain valuable work experience with a number of federal organizations.

youth Canada www.youth.gc.ca

Government site with federal jobs opportunities links. Provides resources for youth, including govern-ment programs and services, to information on education, employment, travel and community events.

ontario ministry of Natural Resources http://www.mnr.gov.on.ca/en/business/youth/STEl01_129620.html

Are you looking for an exciting job opportunity? Perhaps you are looking to work outdoors or in a Provincial Park, develop policy, work in research and development, information technology, or in office administration. The Ministry of Natural Resources provides jobs for youth and new professionals each year through nine youth employment programs. Check out the many different opportunities the ministry has to offer and come experience a great place to work.

aCCENT http://www.myaccent.ca/english/program.html

Accent is a part-time work experience available to postsecondary students who, as a rule, study outside their home province or territory.

youth Employment http://www1.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/gateways/where_you_live/menu.shtml

Find a Service Canada Centre Near You by Province, Territory or Postal Code.

INTERNaTIoNal PRogRamS International youth Programs http://www.international.gc.ca/iyp-pij/index.aspx?lang=eng

Temporary work permits through the Government of Canada, with close to 40 available countries for Canadians between the ages of 18 and 35 to travel to.

International youth Internship Program – Interns http://www.acdi-cida.gc.ca/CIdaWEb/acdicida.nsf/En/JUd-121483217-hVQ

The International Youth Internship Program (IYIP) is an employment program for young Canadians between the ages of 19-30. If you’re a post-secondary graduate, you could be eligible for this chance of a lifetime to work in a developing country and contribute to Canada’s international development goals.

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SWaP – Working holidays http://www.swap.ca/

SWAP offers programs for Canadians who want to go abroad to work and travel.

agriVenture www.agriventure.info/

AgriVenture offers a unique opportunity for young people between the ages of 18 and 30 to live and work in another country. Participants in the program, live with a carefully selected host-family and work in the host-family’s agricultural business.

Northern youth abroad http://www.nya.ca/

Our program enables youth aged 15 to 21 living in Nunavut and the Northwest Territories to acquire professional skills and training, hands on work experience, and high school credits through a cross cultural work and learning experience in southern Canada and abroad.

aboriginal youth (government of Canada Website) http://www.aboriginalcanada.gc.ca/acp/site.nsf/en/ao30907.htmll

List of programs and services specific to the needs of Aboriginal youth. Be sure to check out the general audience pages as well for more information on Jobs, Education, Careers and Money.

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Part 5 – Tools & Resources

here’s the cool stuff that will help you with your community projects and much more!!

Ecoaction Community funding Program www.ec.gc.ca/ecoaction

The Eco Action Community Funding Program is an Environment Canada funding program that provides support to community groups that have measurable, positive impacts on the environment. Please make sure your proposal for projects starting in 2010 are submitted on, or before, November 1st, 2009.

Environment Canada (atlantic Provinces) http://atlantic-web1.ns.ec.gc.ca/ecoaction/default.asp?lang=En&nav=d2EECEE4-1

This is a guide designed to help you undertake projects that will help the environment in your community.

Tree Canada http://www.treecanada.ca/

This not-For-Profit organization encourages Canadians to plant and care for trees in an effort to help reduce the harmful effects of carbon dioxide emissions.

“.....With the power of youth, success is inevitable.....”

Quote from www.youthempowerment.com


youth in Philanthropy Canada http://www.yipcanada.org http://www.yipcanada.org/resource_docs/getting%20to%20give.pdf

This is a 42 pages comprehensive guide on ideas and resources for fund development and learn how to start a Youth Advisory Committee.

one Cause http://help.onecause.com

It’s so easy! You can earn money for your cause or school by doing what you already do! Shop with your favorite merchants. Support your favorite cause or school when you shop at hundreds of well-known merchants.

Environmental youth alliance Eya http://www.eya.ca/index.php?id=71

Fundraising Guide (including sample budgets & project planners)

Statistics Canada http://www.statcan.gc.ca/edu/edu02_0000-eng.htm

If you need information, data, or articles on your community, Statistics Canada website has all sorts of tools and resources to help you with your projects.

amnesty International Canada http://www.amnesty.ca/youth/youth_action_toolkit/guide_to_fundrasing.php

Amnesty International Canada website has a complete youth action toolkit with guides to successful fundraising and also great tips on how to facilitate a meeting, give an interview, letter-writing and ideas on brainstorming or icebreakers.

Volunteer http://volunteer.ca/volunteer/pdf/youthworks.pdf

This is a great bilingual manual that takes youth through beginning to finishing how to create & develop youth-led volunteer projects.

It includes budget and planner templates, examples of projects and timelines.

youth Entrepreneur and Sustainability www.yesweb.org

Two great toolkits available in both English and French with templates, checklists,

sample letters, agenda, press releases, evaluation forms, icebreakers activities, event planning sugges-tions and more!

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Environment Canada Page for Educators: www.ec.gc.ca/education/default.asp?lang=En&n=d3d10112-1 Page for Kids & youth: www.ec.gc.ca/education/default.asp?lang=En&n=51CCECC2-1

Educational Resources for Educators and Youth, Lesson Plans and Teacher Guide by age groups/topics. Government site with multiple links to websites and guides on how to develop a project.

munimall http://www.munimall.net/links/index.nclk

When evaluating the impact of your project on your community, you might need to contact your local municipality to check a few things out! MuniMall has plenty of links to help you do that.

forum Jeunesse Estrie (disponible seulement en français) http://forumjeunesseestrie.qc.ca/engagement/prends-ta-place/jeunesse

This Forum wants to encourage young people to be active in many aspects of our society and to promote a culture of renewal!

2 Guides are available: • Leadership/Engagement/Communication/Motivation/Conflict Resolution /Meeting Guidelines ... etc • Guide de l’engagement./The many different ways of participating in an organization.

government of Canada Resource Centre. http://canada.gc.ca/othergov-autregouv/prov-eng.html

This page contains links to the official government Web sites of Canada’s provinces and territories.

Canadian International development agency http://www.acdi-cida.gc.ca/CIdaWEb/acdicida.nsf/En/JUd-55145024-Q4K

Government website dedicated to educators with related links and resources. If you need help writing an article, finding resources in cyberspace or are looking for great online links to resources be sure to check out this website.

Internet Public library http://www.ipl.org/div/aplus/

Online help with project writing, tools for online-search….etc

yoUCaN! http://www.youcan.ca/s

If If the group of students that you are part of to accomplish a task are having problems getting along and getting the job done, Youcan offers a great free resource to overcome challenges.

4-h youth Exchanges Canada http://www.4-h-canada.ca/

Check out their Resources Tab! It’s full of information and you might just find what you were looking for help with your community project!

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Environnement Jeunesse (available only in french) http://www.enjeu.qc.ca/index.php

Visit this website for suggestions and ideas about community projects.

Wild About Gardening http://www.wildaboutgardening.org/en/backyard/section4/index.htm#l2

There are several steps involved in putting together a successful community habitat project. If you go through these steps thoroughly, you should be able to create a worthwhile project that will benefit your community and local wildlife.

green Street http://greenst.tigweb.org/en/index.html

Green Street gives you access to a Web platform where you will find out what other schools are doing across the country to support environmental sustainability and student engagement.

habitat for humanity www.habitat.org/youthprograms/programs.aspx

Habitat for Humanity offers programs to young people worldwide, ages 5 to 25, in order to produc-tively and responsibly involve them as leaders in the work of habitat.

media awareness Network http://www.media-awareness.ca/english/special_initiatives/toolkit/accessing_media/accessing_youth.cfm

Helpful tip sheets on all sorts of topics—such as: “Getting a youth perspective into the news”, “Mak-ing a communications plan”, “How to hold a media event”, “Writing a news release”, “Pitching a story idea”, “Writing a letter to the editor”, “Writing a news story”, etc.

Canada’s Rural Partnership (government Website) www.rural.gc.ca/RURal/display-afficher.do?id=1230057084263&lang=eng

This is a bilingual online guide that you can use online or print off to read later. You can also use it to look for certain topics like how to: identify issues or projects, be innovative, establish project goals, do a “SWOT” (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities & threats) analysis of your project idea, map your assets, plan your next steps, involve other people and evaluate what you’ve done.

hey get out www.heygetout.ca

This website has it all: Links to help in planning your own projects, project planning & programming toolkits for youth and their allies, reporting, documentation, media toolkits: how to be a reporter & talk to the media, information on youth health & recreation…etc

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