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Senior Leaders
Program Gr. 8

Senior Leaders
Program Gr. 8

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Earn Volunteer Hours
Develop Technical Skills
Collaborate in a Team
Gain Leadership Experience
Mentor Younger Children
Gain Leadership Experience
Develop Technical Skills
Collaborate with a Team
Earn Volunteer Hours
Mentor Younger Children

Become a Senior Leader

Students completing grade 8 will cultivate their leadership skills while working with the staff and younger children in a STEAM camp environment. They’ll also develop a personal portfolio including designing and creating a self-directed project to showcase the skills they’ve learned while exploring a wide variety of hands-on tools and technology! 

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Personal Portfolio

Work with expert instructors to tackle a real-world problem and create your own STEAM project—like building custom furniture, designing a video game, or prototyping a robotic arm. You’ll build hands-on skills, grow as a leader, and walk away with something awesome for your portfolio.

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Develop Your Technical Skills

Woodworking

Develop your woodworking skills, including measuring, cutting, assembling, and finishing wood-based projects. Gain hands-on experience using both hand and power tools while learning proper safety techniques to work confidently and effectively in a workshop setting.

3D Printing

Learn how to design and fabricate your own custom 3D models, transforming digital creations into physical objects using slicing software and 3D printers. Gain hands-on experience in 3D modeling, optimizing designs for printing, and working with different materials to create functional and artistic prototypes.

Graphic Design

Explore digital design tools to create visual content for your personal portfolio project, learning principles of composition, color theory, and typography. You will use software like Canva or Adobe tools to design posters and custom graphics to enhance your portfolio work.

Electronics

Learn how to wire, solder, and program electronic components like LEDs, motors, and microcontrollers to build and customize your own circuits. Gain hands-on experience in electronics, improve your soldering skills, and develop programming knowledge to create interactive and automated projects.

Coding and Robotics

Learn to program microcontrollers and robotic systems to complete tasks, respond to inputs, and solve real-world challenges through automation and intelligent control. Develop your understanding of coding, sensor integration, and motor control to create innovative mechanical solutions.

Fashion Design

Learn to use sewing machines and vinyl cutters to construct projects with various materials, gaining hands-on experience in fabrication and design. Develop skills in precision cutting, stitching, and material handling to create customized and high-quality projects for personal, artistic, or practical applications.

Lasercutting & 2D Design

Participants will use digital design software to create intricate 2D designs that can be precisely cut or engraved using a laser cutter. They will gain hands-on experience in vector design, material selection, and laser cutting techniques to produce detailed and customized projects with precision and creativity.

Earn Volunteer Hours and Get Involved in the Community!

Through The STEAM Project’s partnership with Inventor Academy, Senior Leaders participants will have the opportunity to volunteer with community organizations such as food banks, community gardens, and retirement homes. This experience allows Senior Leaders to give back to their community while earning up to 10 volunteer hours, which can be applied toward their high school diploma service requirement.

A Typical Week

Each week combines leadership development, technical skill-building, hands-on mentorship with younger campers, and opportunities to earn volunteer hours. Senior Leaders will leave with a personal portfolio (including the project they designed and created), new technical skills, community service experience, and a Senior Leaders Program Certificate to support their future endeavors!

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Boost Your Leadership Skills

Public speaking

Develop public speaking skills through various experiences, speaking in front of different groups at camp including campers, peers, and staff. From leading activities to making announcements and facilitating activities, they will gain confidence in adapting their communication to different audiences. With regular practice and feedback, SLPs will learn to communicate clearly, adapt their tone for various groups and engage their listeners effectively.

Receive mentorship from staff members

Senior Leaders will gain valuable mentorship experiences by shadowing a head staff member (e.g. instructor, unit head, program manager) learning first hand how to lead activities, manage groups and support campers. They will also receive guidance from the leadership coordinator, who will provide coaching, feedback, and opportunities for growth. 

Working with Younger Campers

Senior Leaders will gain experience working with younger campers by providing one-on-one support during activities, helping campers with their STEAM activities, and guiding them through the learning process. They will learn how to communicate effectively, encourage participation, and adapt their approach based on the age and needs of younger campers.  

Plan and lead camp activities

Senior Leaders will develop teamwork and collaboration skills by working alongside their peers and camp staff to plan and lead a camp activity. These activities range from planning and leading a STEAM activity, trivia game, escape room activity, mini olympic event. 

Personal Portfolio

Build an innovative project that showcases creativity, problem-solving, and technical skills.

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3D Printed Modular Mini Golf

For my SLP project, I created a 3D printed modular tabletop mini golf course. This course allows you to customize, build, and play anywhere. It snaps together with different obstacles, curves, and ramps to create many course layouts and makes for easy storage. Each modular element of my course reflects my interests like panda figurines, bamboo forests, and cherry blossom trees.

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SLPs will create a project proposal that outlines their initial ideas, including a plan of skills they will need to use, an estimated timeline, and the tools they may want to use. Their proposal also contains inspiration photos, concept sketches and a description of their project’s purpose and goals.

Develop a detailed budget outlining the cost of material needed for your project and considering quantities and alternative options. SLPs will research prices, compare suppliers and ensure their project stays within a budget.

SLPs will receive their letter of volunteer hour completion as part of their portfolio to showcase their dedication to community involvement and leadership. The letter will outline the nature of their volunteer work, total hours completed and key contributions to the SLP community service project. 

SLPs will collaborate in pairs or small groups to design, plan and lead a lesson or camp activity to younger campers. They will choose a topic or activity of interest and create a lesson plan that will act as a guide for their activity. This lesson plan will include a list of materials, instructions on how to facilitate the activity, and lesson materials (ex: slideshows, example of the projects, photos or videos).

As part of their community service project, SLPs will be involved in marketing roles by designing eye-catching posters, creating digital graphics, and making engaging morning announcements to promote events and initiatives. Their work can be included in their portfolio to showcase their graphic design skills, leadership and involvement in camp.

SLPs will receive a midterm and final evaluation from their leadership coordinator, assessing their collaboration, initiative, responsibility, and teamwork throughout the program. These evaluations will provide valuable feedback on their strengths and areas for growth and can be added to their portfolio as a reflection of their leadership development.

Evaluation Criteria

Engagement
Communication
Teamwork
Responsibility
Initiative

SLP participants will receive a certificate of completion upon finishing the program, recognizing their participation and achievement.

Field Trips

These are some of the past experiences that SLP participants have engaged in. We are always exploring new opportunities to enhance leadership development. Experiences vary each year.

Fire Department
SLPs enjoyed an exciting and educational field trip to the fire department, where they learned about fire safety, emergency response, and the life of a firefighter.
Planet Splatter
SLPs had a blast on their field trip to Planet Splatter, engaging in teamwork and strategy while enjoying a fun-filled day of colorful paintball action
Chocolate Making
SLPs had a hands-on experience making delicious chocolate creations at the STEAM Makerspace, blending creativity with culinary science.
Gardening
SLP took a rewarding field trip to Richmond Hill High School, where they explored gardening techniques and learned about sustainable growing practices.
Century Private School
SLPs visited CPS on an insightful field trip, gaining valuable hands-on experience and practical skills for working effectively with children.

Program Certificate

At the end of the program each participant in the Senior Leaders Program will receive a certificate recognizing their dedication, leadership, and contributions throughout the program

  • Enhances Your Resume
  • Strengthens University & Highschool Applications
  • Expands Networking Opportunities

Application Process

Senior Leader Application

Senior leaders will fill out an application form here. Please note the Senior Leader program is a 2-session (or 4 weeks) long. Campers attending the full Summer will select one month (July or August) to participate in the program. 

Senior Leader Meeting / Interview

We will contact senior leader applicants to arrange a virtual interview. In the interview, we will determine if the senior leader applicant meets the selection criteria for the program. 

Senior Leader Registration

Senior Leaders accepted into the program will receive additional information on how to complete the registration for the program. 

Senior Leader Application

Senior leaders will fill out an application form here. Please note the Senior Leader program is  4 weeks. Campers attending the full Summer will select one month (July or August) to participate in the program. 

Senior Leader Meeting / Interview

We will contact senior leader applicants to arrange a virtual interview. In the interview, we will determine if the senior leader applicant meets the selection criteria for the program. 

Senior Leader Registration

Senior Leaders accepted into the program will receive additional information on how to complete the registration for the program. 

*It is mandatory that campers spend at least two consecutive sessions (4 weeks) with us to participate in the Senior Leaders program.*

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Hear from some of our 2024 SLPs

Chloe, 2024 SLP

Chloe, 2024 SLP

“My favourite part of summer camp is mostly the people I meet here, but for activities, probably Open Activity! Open activity is where you get to choose what you do in the afternoon, and I just think it’s really cool to find your own interests. I’ve learned leadership, but more specifically I’ve learned about organization and time management! We get to make activities for some of the kids to do, for example, my friend (who was also a Senior Leader) and I made an escape room for the campers!”

Bronze Pricing

$2500 $2000 (4 weeks)

Jun 30. - Jul. 25

  • No HST – HST is not charged on our session fee
  • Pay Balance within two business days
Sibling Deal

$50 off per extra child

Before Care

8-9am $62.5/week

After Care

4-6pm $100/week

Meal Plans

$57.5 + HST per Week

Bronze Pricing

$2430 $1950 (4 weeks)

Jul 28. - Aug. 25

(Camp will be closed Aug. 4 for the Civic Holiday) 

  • No HST – HST is not charged on our session fee
  • Pay Balance within two business days
Sibling Deal

$50 off per extra child

Before Care

8-9am $62.5/week

After Care

4-6pm $100/week

Meal Plans

$57.5 + HST per Week

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The Location

Our Senior Leaders Program is held at the prestigious Lauremont Upper School in Richmond Hill. This modern and light-filled campus features a contemporary dining hall, outside courtyard, and air-conditioned classrooms.

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Lauremont Upper School

SLP Program
500 Elgin Mills Rd E
Richmond Hill, ON L4C 5G1

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Parent Information

Transitioning from elementary to high school is one of the first major education milestones children experience and there is no denying the uncertainty and challenges that come with it—we understand the significance of this period and we help provide participants with the necessary tools needed to comfortably and confidently transition. One of the ways your child will grow is through the development of their own portfolio project. This will give them the opportunity to research a real-world problem (their own or somebody else’s) and independently come up with an innovative way to address it. Whether the problem is as simple as “I need a place to sit” or as complex as designing a remote-controlled vehicle, the portfolio project is self-driven and based on the interests of the individual. Senior Leaders will learn how to effectively manage their time, what it means to take risks, how to overcome obstacles, and the value of trial and error. Acquiring these skills at a young age is an excellent way for youth to build confidence and set them up for success in STEAM-related careers as well as everyday life.

Senior Leaders will further their growth through hands-on learning opportunities where they can develop technical skills. They will have access to our Makerspace and knowledgeable instructors ready to teach them all the things needed to complete their portfolio project. Some of the hands-on skills our Senior Leaders can look forward to building on include woodworking, 3D design and printing, coding and robotics, woodworking, and other skills required to develop their own portfolio. 

Finally, our Senior Leaders will collaborate with members of our summer staff team to plan fun, camp-wide activities for younger campers, such as The STEAM Project Carnival and Mini Olympics! 

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