Junior Camp, CISS Global Leadership at UBC, operated by ILSC

For youth age 12-17. Develop the essential foundations to become a better leader in an ever-changing world in this residence-based junior camp.

Learn how to lead, while creating passion & change within yourself & the world around you.

ILSC is excited to offer our Junior Camp with a Global Leadership focus at UBC featuring CISS's reputable Global Leadership curriculum. Students will take the Global Leadership course 15 hours per week while living in UBC’s Totem Park residence and enjoying our UBC residence camp experience outside of class including an exciting activity calendar.

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The use of UBC’s name in this document is strictly for the purpose of identifying the locations at which ILSC Education Group is delivering the program. ILSC Education Group has no affiliation with this university and the university is not involved in or responsible for the quality, suitability, delivery, or other aspects of ILSC Education Group's program in any way.

CAMP LENGTH

2-3 weeks

2026 CAMP START DATES*

2 weeks: Jul 5, Jul 12
3 weeks: Jul 5

AGE REQUIREMENT

12-17 years old

ENGLISH LEVEL

Any level

*Weeks run Sunday to Saturday.

Students live and dine within the UBC Totem Park Residence.*

CAPACITY: 300
ACCOMMODATIONS: Single or shared room (We will try to accommodate your room type preference; however, final placement is based on availability)
BATHROOMS: Shared, 1:6
LAUNDRY: Card-operated machines available ($2.50 per load)
INTERNET: Wireless internet available in student common spaces
STUDENT TO STAFF RATIO: 1:15
MEALS: 3 meals per day**

*Our Day Only programs offer students the same inclusive Junior Camp experience without accommodation, breakfast, and airport transfer service. Our Day Only program at UBC includes lunch and dinner.
**Options for students with dietary restrictions are available. Please Inquire for more details.

Attend specialized Leadership classes.

The Global Leadership Course takes place in modern classrooms located on the UBC campus.

NUMBER OF HOURS: 15 hours per week
NUMBER OF STUDENTS PER CLASS: 18 max
GLOBAL LEADERSHIP CONTENT: The course has been carefully structured to provide youth with the essential foundation to become strong, confident leaders in today’s ever-changing world. The course is divided between in-class lessons, community focused activities, and engaging workshops. Each week, participants are asked to consider the world from different perspectives, preparing them for their role as global leaders. This course offers an enriching, challenging, and rewarding experience that extends well beyond the classroom!
STUDY SCHEDULE: Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CERTIFICATE: All students receive end-of-course certificates and student progress reports.

Teen students enjoy active social time throughout the camp combining on-site activities, evening activities and off-site trips.

AFTERNOON ON-SITE ACTIVITIES: Students are offered a selection of onsite afternoon activities every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Activities include group sports, as well as performing and visual arts options. Options available vary from week to week.

OFF-SITE ACTIVITIES: 4 off-site activities per week. Activities may include: Whistler, Capilano Suspension Bridge, Playland Amusement Park, Stanley Park, and more.

EVENING ACTIVITIES: Activities include scavenger hunts, sports evenings, student performances, and dance parties.

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Global Leadership Course Details

A combination of in-class instruction, interactive workshops and project planning

The Global Leadership course has been carefully structured to provide youth with the essential foundation to become strong, confident leaders in today’s ever-changing world. The course is divided between in-class lessons, community focused activities, and engaging workshops. Each week, participants are asked to consider the world from different perspectives, preparing them for their role as global leaders. This course offers an enriching, challenging, and rewarding experience that extends well beyond the classroom!

Note: formal ESL instruction is not a component of this course

Specialized lessons are designed and taught by expert staff whose focus is to help participants learn how to effectively lead others, while creating passion and change within themselves and the world around them. Learn from expert instructors who:

Have a teaching degree and specialize in leadership courses
Have training and experience instructing high school students
Are available for 1-to-1 consultations

Developed to focus on a variety of topics related to leadership. Participants examine the evolution of different leadership styles and theories, including an exploration of the concept from an online perspective.

Lessons in this course teach students how to make an impact through effective expression. Concepts taught include conflict resolution, cross-cultural sensitivity, empathy, and the impact of media.

A key component to becoming an effective leader is based on the ability to make positive and impactful decisions. The problem solving course teaches critical thinking skills needed to design and implement innovative solutions.

Students continue to expand their knowledge through interactive workshops. Topics may include building critical thinking skills, personal development, and values exploration.

An opportunity for students to explore the concept of “community” from local and global perspectives. Students discuss some of the key issues and their ability to address these issues within the communities where they live, the global community, and in their immediate location at camp.

Block 1: You AT HOME
Block 2: You IN THE WORLD
Block 3: You ON CAMPUS

Our ultimate goal is for each participant to extend their passion beyond the classroom and to demonstrate real evidence of their leadership potential. Students apply their new skills to create a project which can then be implemented within their own community. Projects are presented in class the final week of the course.

Weekly Schedule

Students will combine the Global Leadership Course with daily activities from Monday to Friday and full day activities on Saturday and Sunday. The Junior Camp program also includes a suite of evening activities.

*Exact time may vary depending on the activity.

MON

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Global Leadership Class

1:00 – 4:00 PM

General on-site activity

7:00 – 9:00 PM

Evening Activity

TUE

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Global Leadership Class

1:00 – 5:00 PM

General off-site activity

All Students

7:00 – 9:00 PM

Evening Activity

WED

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Global Leadership Class

1:00 – 4:00 PM

General on-site activity

7:00 – 9:00 PM

Evening Activity

THU

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Global Leadership Class

1:00 – 5:00 PM

General off-site activity

All Students

7:00 – 9:00 PM

Evening Activity

FRI

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Global Leadership Class

1:00 – 4:00 PM

General on-site activity

All Students

7:00 – 9:00 PM

Evening Activity

SAT

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Full Day Activity

All Students

SUN

11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Arrival and departure day

Full day activity for all continuing students

Popular Attractions in and around Vancouver

Capilano Suspension Bridge

English Bay

Science World

Stanley Park

Whistler & Gondola

Where to Find Us

UBC Point Grey Campus, 2525 West Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z2

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Junior Camp, CISS Global Leadership at UBC, operated by ILSC

For youth age 12-17. Develop the essential foundations to become a better leader in an ever-changing world in this residence-based junior camp.