EduTravel Civics and Career Trip

Quick Glance: The OLA Model Parliament Program brings together the brightest young Ontario’s in a unique model parliament simulation held in the Ontario Legislative Assembly.

Key Highlights:

  • Location: Travels to Ottawa, Montreal and New York City.

  • Dates : Starts June 17th (Virtual component). Then runs July 6th-12th (Traveling component).

  • Eligibility: Ontarian students in Grade 9-10.

  • Credits: You get a Civics and Career credit Grade 10.

  • Fees: Approximately $2,490 + insurance

  • Website: https://edutravelforcredit.com/civics-and-careers-july-toronto/

  • Registration Date: Starts February deadline is May 1rst *in 2024.

Overview:

Civics & Citizenship and Career Studies come alive as students travel to Ottawa, Montreal, and New York City! Students learn the role Canada plays in an increasingly interconnected global community and start building their own personal definition of “citizenship.” From Parliament to the United Nations, students see how their career choice can allow them to have a meaningful impact on the world.

Students will write campaign speeches, enact dramatizations about Canadian civics, explore the field of photojournalism, and get firsthand experience in financial literacy. Nights are filled with fun events that include a dance party in Montreal and a Broadway show in NYC!

**Last updated January 2024 (description taken from the program’s website)

Testimonial

The following testimonial was submitted by Emily B, a grade 10 student from Barrie, Ontario. They answered the following key questions. Emily rates this program a 9 out of 10.

What stood out about this opportunity that makes it such a unique experience worthy of being part of The Collection?

This trip had Lots of independent time. It was well organized and had a jammed pack itinerary that kept us constantly moving and busy.

What is something a youth applying to this program should know?

Make sure you keep track of all your belongings as you move into many different hotels and lots of people lost their phones, air pods … Also make sure you are well rested for the week because you are constantly go go go. There is also a lot of time spent on the bus traveling, so make sure you pack activities to make the time fly by.

What was your favourite activity/experience in program?

Going to the broadway show or to the top of the Rockefeller building!

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