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We are now accepting Participant applications for PSYL 2012- our Online Registration System is open.

 


Contact Us

Pearson Seminar on Youth Leadership

Lester B. Pearson College

650 Pearson College Drive
Victoria, BC. Canada
V9C 4H7

psyl@pearsoncollege.ca



About the Program

Participants

PSYL is designed for participants from age 15-18 and/or Grade 10-12 or equivalent. (Including those entering Grade 10 in September 2012, and those graduating Grade 12 in June 2012)

 

Program format

The Seminar is an intensive, interactive, experiential learning program from dawn to dusk.  We want students to enjoy themselves on a safe, exceptional campus on the Pacific Ocean.  Each day will be a blend of learning, recreational, cultural, and social activities. 

 

Session themes

• project planning and coordination

• ecological education in a temperate rainforest setting

• local and international social justice issues

• indigenous ideas and traditions

• public speaking and awareness-raising techniques

• people management skills (group management, conflict resolution, mediation)

• cross-cultural and diversity training

• personal reflection and self-awareness exploration

• critical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making

 

Earn Highschool Credit

PSYL has been approved by the Ministry of Education in British Columbia and Ontario to offer students with High School credits. (BC: 4 credits at the Grade 12 level through the External Credentials Program. ON: Interdisciplinary Studies Grade 12 University Preparation credit IDC4U.) Students in other provinces may be eligible to receive either of these as transfer credits, and can discuss with their school administration.

Program cost

$2925 + HST for the main program, $3675 +HST for the accredited version. A limited number of partial bursaries are available to students in financial need.

 

Dates

Summer program runs July 23rd to August 12th, 2012. 

Custom programs available for schools and groups. Contact us for more information.

Sample Schedule

Here is the pdf of the program schedule from 2010.