2025Summer Opportunities
Learning doesn’t need to take a summer vacation!
St. Clement’s School offers a number of opportunities during the summer to expand your knowledge, learn about something new, or get ahead for next year.
Questions? Contact Megan Clay, Manager of Community, Summer, and LINCWell Programs: megan.clay@scs.on.ca.
Credit Programs
St. Clement’s School offers co-ed Ontario credit courses designed to provide students with an exceptional academic experience. This unique schedule allows course completion by mid-July, affording students more time during their summer months for other opportunities.
Weekly Schedule
All courses, except for Outdoor Living, run from Monday, June 23 – Friday, July 18, 2025. Courses run in person at St. Clement’s School, Monday – Thursday. Friday classes are virtual – but attendance is mandatory. Please note there is no programming on June 30 and July 1 due to the Canada Day holiday.
The Outdoor Education course runs from Monday, June 23 – Friday, July 11, 2025, and includes a four-day overnight canoe trip.
Tuition
Summer school tuition is $1,900 per course, except for Outdoor Education (PAD3O) which is $2,500.
Registration Deadlines
Registration closes for credit courses on Friday, May 16, 2025, with two exceptions:
-Cooperative Education course – registration has now closed.
-Outdoor Education course – registration closes on Monday, April 28, 2025
Please note that courses will run pending sufficient enrollment. Refunds, subject to a $100 Administrative Fee, are available until Friday, May 16, 2025.
This year’s credit course offerings include:
Grade Level |
Course Level |
Course Code |
Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering Grades 10-12 | Healthy Living and Outdoor Activities - Outdoor Education | PAD3O | PPL1O, must have the ability to swim. Successful completion of swim tests required for trip participation. |
| Entering Grade 10 | Principles of Mathematics | MPM2D | MPM1D |
| Entering Grades 11-12 | Creating Opportunities Through Co-op | COOP1 | N/A |
| Entering Grade 9 | Building the Entrepreneurial Mindset | BEM1O | N/A |
| Entering Grade 10 | Launching and Leading a Business | BEM2O | N/A |
Summer Credit: Healthy Living and Outdoor Activities – Outdoor Education — (PAD3O)
June 23-July 11, including 4-day overnight canoe trip
PAD3O is a physical and health education course which offers students the opportunity to develop leadership, organizational skills, physical fitness, and a connection to nature. Wilderness canoe tripping is a central component of this course, and will be supported by SCS Faculty expertise in the area. During the classroom component, students will plan and implement a budget, learn about expedition nutrition and apply that to the development of a menu for the canoe trip, and practice hands-on skills such as navigation and route selection. During the outdoor component of the course, centred on short practice trips and culminating in a 4-day overnight wilderness canoe trip, students will build physical fitness through immersive nature-based activities such as hiking, flatwater canoeing and portaging. Throughout the course, students will take on leadership roles and be directly responsible for the planning and organization of the culminating trip. Note: Includes opportunity for an ORCKA certification; expedition meets requirements for Silver or Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
Open to: Entering Grades 10-12
Prerequisite: PPL1O, must have the ability to swim. Successful completion of swim tests required for trip participation.
Summer Credit: Creating Opportunities Through Co-op — (COOP1)
June 23-July 18
This course consists of a learning experience connected to a community and a cooperative education curriculum focused on developing skills, knowledge, and habits of mind that will support students in their learning, including their education and career/life planning, at school and beyond, today and in the future. Within the context of their experience connected to a community, students will apply skills, knowledge, and habits of mind that will protect and promote their health, safety, and well-being and that will strengthen their inquiry, decision making, and leadership skills. Students will create and implement a learning plan that meets their particular interests and needs, reflect on their learning, and make connections between their experience in the community and other aspects of their lives.
Open to: Entering Grades 11-12
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.
Summer Credit: Launching and Leading a Business — (BEM2O)
June 23-July 18
This course introduces students to the world of business and what is required to be successful, ethical, and responsible in today’s economy. Students will develop the knowledge and skills needed to be an entrepreneur who knows how to respond to local and global market opportunities. Throughout the course, students will explore and understand the responsibility of managing different functions of a business. This includes accounting, marketing, information and communication technology, financial management, human resources, and production.
Open to: Entering Grade 10
Prerequisite: N/A
Summer Credit: Principles of Mathematics — (MPM2D)
June 23-July 18
This course enables students to broaden their understanding of relationships and extend their problem-solving and algebraic skills through investigation, the effective use of technology, and abstract reasoning. Students will explore quadratic relations and their applications; solve and apply linear systems; verify properties of geometric figures using analytic geometry; and investigate the trigonometry of right and acute triangles. Students will reason mathematically and communicate their thinking as they solve multi-step problems.
Open to: Entering Grade 10
Prerequisite: MPM1D
Summer Credit: Building the Entrepreneurial Mindset — (BEM1O)
June 23-July 18
In this course, students will learn what makes an entrepreneur thrive and the skills required to succeed in today’s business environment. Students will begin to develop their own entrepreneurial mindset, and learn why it’s important to take initiative, adapt to change, find creative solutions, and understand the financial considerations of entrepreneurship. This hands-on course will use business software and applications to help students plan and develop their entrepreneurial ideas and learn how to present them to a target audience. Throughout the course, students will enhance their communications skills as well as develop and refine their project management skills, including goal setting, time management, and networking.
Open to: Entering Grade 9
Prerequisite: N/A
Enrichment/General Interest Programs
Kick off your summer by embarking on a dynamic (and delicious) culinary adventure, launching your own business, creating a new boardgame, and more!
St. Clement’s School is pleased to offer a number of exciting co-ed skill and enrichment opportunities for students entering Grade 4 and up.
Please note that classes will run pending sufficient enrollment.
Refunds, subject to a $50 Administrative Fee, are available until May 16, 2025.
SCS Developed Programs
These programs have been developed and will be facilitated by SCS Faculty. Registration is managed by SCS.
Teaching Kitchen: Culinary Adventure
This dynamic cooking and food systems program is for Middle School students who are curious about how our food is made, from farm to table. Students will hone their culinary techniques in our onsite commercial kitchen, prepare meals from scratch with their peers, and learn about how our food is made and distributed during excursions to local growers, food producers, and markets. Lunch is included daily. Registration closes on Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Available Session:
June 23-July 4 (No class June 30/July 1), 8:45 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.
Open to: Entering Grades 7-8
Teaching Kitchen
Perfect for students who love getting creative in the kitchen, this five-day cooking program will offer hands-on experience with a variety of cuisines. Participants will learn basic kitchen skills and the history and science behind some of their favourite dishes, and take home a tasty product to share at home every day! Registration closes on Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Available Sessions:
Session 1: July 7-11, Session 2: July 14-18 – both 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Open to: Entering Grades 4-6
Creative Canvas: The Art of Discovery
Join us for a week-long visual arts course, where each day brings a new adventure in artistic expression. Dive into diverse media and styles with expert guidance. Whether you’re a budding artist or a seasoned creator, this course is designed to inspire and challenge. We will explore techniques such as printmaking, sculpting, and weaving, culminating in the creation of a personal project. Receive personalized feedback and showcase your work in a mini-exhibition. Reserve your place today and embark on a journey of artistic discovery.
Available Session:
June 23-27, 8:45 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Deadline to register is Friday, May 16, 2025
Open to: Entering Grades 5-7
Partner Programs
These programs are run by approved third party service providers. Registration is managed by the service provider.
Young Entrepreneurs
Create, launch, and run your own company! In this hands-on course, you’ll brainstorm ideas, design products, and develop a real business plan as a team. From naming your company to crafting the perfect pitch, get ready to dive into the world of entrepreneurship and bring your big ideas to life! Work in a group with others so you get to accomplish so much more!
Available Sessions:
June 23-27, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
June 30-July 4, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
July 21-July 25, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Open to: Entering Grades 4-6
Kid Entrepreneurs
Did anyone say lemonade?? Using a simple concept of a fun lemonade stand, our young students learn everything they need to launch their own businesses. Working in teams, they will learn how to create their own brand identity, understand sales funnels, manage finances and finally launch their own lemonade empire!
Available Sessions:
July 7- July 11, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Open to: Entering Grades 1-3
Kids Camp Millionaire
Early immersion into Financial Literacy is a stepping stone for future success. Let’s get your kid on that path with a fun-filled class where kids learn the basics of Money Management. Learn fundamental money concepts with fun games, music, and activities. This course bundles all 4 levels of the Kids Camp Millionaire program to offer greater savings to families.
Available Sessions:
July 7- July 11, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Open to: Entering Grades 1-3
Camp Millionaire Level 1 – Stock Market
Camp Millionaire Series is a globally recognized program that teaches youth investing. At every step, students learn hands-on by playing in a simulated virtual trading environment. Through this fun and hands-on program, students learn the fundamentals of investing and how the stock market works. They will play a virtual investment challenge where they input virtual trades using real-time stock market data, learn key stock market indicators and do research on how world events impact their portfolios. This is the best first step into the world of investing.
Available Sessions:
July 7- July 11, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
July 14- July 18, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Open to: Entering Grades 7-12
Camp Millionaire 2
Level 2 (Mutual Funds), builds on the learnings from Level 1 (Stock Market Fundamentals). Learn how mutual funds are made and how to invest in them. Understand the stock structure of the funds and learn how to read key financial metrics of the funds. Learn about Mutual Fund charges. Learn how ETFs work.
Available Sessions:
July 21- July 25, 1:00 p.m. -3:00 p.m.
Open to: Entering Grades 7-12
Junior Camp Millionaire
Early immersion in financial literacy is a fantastic foundation for future success! Get your child started on that path with a fun-filled class where they’ll learn the basics of money management through games, music, and engaging activities.
Available Sessions:
June 23-27, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
July 14-18, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Open to: Entering Grades 4-6
Teen Entrepreneur
Teen Entrepreneur is an empowering and comprehensive course designed to teach teens and high school students the essential aspects of launching a business, while also instilling the principles of social responsibility. Throughout this dynamic course, students will dive deep into the world of entrepreneurship. They will explore key concepts such as identifying market opportunities, developing a unique value proposition, creating a compelling brand, and building a strong customer base. We will guide them through real-world examples and engaging exercises, providing them with a hands-on learning experience.
Available Sessions:
July 21- July 25, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Open to: Entering Grades 7-12
Jr. Model UN
Get excited and be involved in this journey to discover global issues, and engage in a competitive debate with your peers here at the Model UN course! You will learn everything from the United Nations, diplomacy, and world peace and explore some of our current world issues.
Available Sessions:
June 30-July 4, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
July 14- July 18, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Open to: Entering Grades 4-6
Uni-Bound Launch your own Business
This empowering and comprehensive course is designed to teach teens and high school students the essential aspects of launching a business, while also instilling the principles of social responsibility. Throughout this dynamic course, students will dive deep into the world of entrepreneurship. They will explore key concepts such as identifying market opportunities, developing a unique value proposition, creating a compelling brand, and building a strong customer base. We will guide them through real-world examples and engaging exercises, providing them with a hands-on learning experience.
Available Sessions:
Week 1: July 7- July 11, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Week 2: July 14- July 18, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Open to: Entering Grades 10-12
Create Your Own Boardgame
Take a creative entrepreneurial journey as you learn to design and build your very own board game! In this exciting program, students combine math and art to bring their unique ideas to life, from the first spark of inspiration to the final game pieces. Students will decide on everything that makes a board game engaging: the storyline, number of players, rules, and the visual design of game pieces and boards. They’ll plan and build their game from scratch, using math skills naturally in areas like layout, strategy, and design—all while having fun.
Available Sessions:
July 21- July 25, 1:00 p.m – 4:00 p.m.
Open to: Entering Grades 4-6