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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 11 BIOLOGY: TRAVEL MARINE BIOLOGY PROGRAM* | 1 Session: June 30 - July 25

    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, research vessel, several classrooms and 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, animal and plant life.

    Ages
    Grade 11

    Course Code, Grade

    SBI3U, Grade 11 Biology

    Dates
    June 30 - July 5: Online
    July 6 - July 11: LCS Campus (Overnight)
    July 12 - July 22: Huntsman Marine Science Centre in NB (Overnight)
    July 22 - August 1: Online

    Price
    $6,800* - Travel Program

    *The program fee includes the following travel arranged by LCS:
    - Airport shuttle from LCS to Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ)
    - One-way flight to Fredericton Airport (YFC)
    - Shuttle from Frederiction Airport (YFC) to Huntsman Marine Science Centre
    - Shuttle from Huntsman Marine Science Centre to Frederiction Airport (YFC)

    Onward Flight from Fredericton Airport (YFC) on July 22
    Option 1: Students can arrange their own onward travel from Fredericton Airport (YFC) on July 22.

    Option 2: During camp registration student can select for LCS to arrange flight from Frederiction Airport to Toronto Pearson Airport on July 22 at an additional fee.

    Option 3: During camp registration student can also select for LCS to arrange a shuttle from Toronto Pearson Airport to the LCS Campus on July 22 at an additional fee.

    Prerequisites
    Grade 10 Science, Academic (SNC2D)
    Students must be entering Grade 11 in September, 2025.
  • GRADE 10 SCIENCE* | 1 Session: JULY 2 - AUGUST 1

    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 Overnight Program cost; Day Program students have the option to add on weekend excursions at an additional cost. 
     
    Ages
    Grade 10

    Course Code, Grade

    SNC2D, Grade 10

    Dates
    Online: July 2 - July 12
    On Campus: July 13 - August 1
    This course starts online and finishes on campus.

    Price
    $2,900 - Day (Monday - Friday)
    Optional weekend excursions are available for an additional cost (e.g., Canada's Wonderland; 4th Line Theatre). Select excursions during registration.

    $6,200 - Overnight
    Overnight campers arrive the day before the program start date before dinner; exact arrival time will be shared closer to the program. Entry fees, food, transport, and accommodation for weekend excursions are included in program price.

    Prerequisites
    SNC1D, SNC1P, or SNC1W (Grade 9 Academic, Applied, or General Science).
    Students must be entering Grade 10 in September, 2025.

     
  • LEADERS IN TRAINING: DESIGNING YOUR FUTURE* | 1 Session: JULY 2 - AUGUST 1

    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 placements with campers aged 4-10 in our Junior Day Camp program. This program will also offer, based on interest, First Aid + CPR C, Bronze Medallion, or ORCKA Flatwatering Canoeing levels. Students will have the opportunity to apply to be a Day Camp Junior Counsellor with LCS Summer Academy after successful completion of this program. The LCS Summer Academy Leaders in Training Program is only be available to students ages 16+ and those eligible to work in Canada.

    Ages
    Grade 11-12

    Course Code, Grade

    GWL3O, Grade 11 open

    Dates
    July 2 - July 12: Online
    July 13 - August 1: On Campus 
    This course starts online and finishes on campus.

    Price
    $3,000 - Day (Monday - Friday)
    Optional weekend excursions are available for an additional cost (e.g., Canada's Wonderland; 4th Line Theatre). Select excursions during registration.

    $6,300 - Overnight
    Overnight campers arrive the day before the program start date before dinner; exact arrival time will be shared closer to the program.
    Entry fees, food, transport, and accommodation for weekend excursions are included in program price. 


    Prerequisites
    There are no academic prerequisites for this program.
    Students must turn 16 by December 31, 2025.

    Apply to be a Day Camp Junior Counsellor
    Upon successful completion of the Leaders in Training program, students may apply to be a Day Camp Junior Counsellor with LCS Summer Academy. Student must be eligible to work in Canada and turn 16 before the beginning of the work contract in August.
  • ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS: OUTDOOR ADVENTURE COURSE (Overnight only)| 1 Session: AUGUST 9 - AUGUST 29

    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 coursework; afternoons are spent in recreational camp activities on our waterfront and campus, with opportunities 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!

    Ages 
    Grade 9-12

    Course Code Options, Grade

    ESLCO / ESLDO, Grades 9-12
     
    Dates
    August 9 - August 29
     
    Price
    $6,200 - Overnight only
    Campus arrival times for Saturday, August 9 will be shared closer to the date.
    Entry fees, food, transport, and accommodation for weekend excursions are included in program price.  


    Prerequisites
    There are no academic prerequisites for this program.
    Students must be entering Grades 9-12 in September, 2025.

    This course may be required or recommended as a condition of acceptance for some incoming LCS students.
* Indicates a course where students can earn an Ontario Secondary School course credit.
 
 

Summer Academy and Programs Information

LCS Summer Academy and Programs Admissions Kalla-Richards Finnie
Phone: 705.652.3324 ext. 345
Email: summeracademy@lcs.on.ca

Director of LCS Summer Academy Anna Richardson
Phone: 705.652.3324 ext. 379
Email: arichardson@lcs.on.ca

Emergency Phone: 705.761.5217
If an emergency arises and you require immediate contact with your camper, we kindly request that you utilize our emergency phone.

4391 County Road 29, Lakefield Ontario K0L 2H0

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Lakefield College School Summer Academy and Programs provide enrichment camps and credit courses for campers ages 4-18, 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.