Junior Leadership Camp at the ILSC Montréal Campus

An inspiring leadership experience for teens aged 13–17, focused on building confidence, communication skills, and global awareness through hands-on challenges, team projects, and real-world connections.

Join a dynamic summer program powered by Greystone College to inspire the next generation of leaders.

The Youth Leadership Camp takes place in vibrant, multicultural Montréal. Students will stay with a homestay family and study at our downtown campus, building leadership, communication, and innovation skills through interactive workshops, case studies, and team projects. Guest speakers and site visits offer real-world insights and inspiration from Montréal’s diverse professional community. Outside of class, students join a dynamic activity program to explore the city with other international teens.

PROGRAM PRICING & INCLUSIONS

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PROGRAM LENGTH

1-3 weeks

2026 PROGRAM START DATES*

1 week: Jul 5, Jul 19, Jul 26
2 weeks: Jul 5, Jul 19
3 weeks: Jul 5

AGE REQUIREMENT

13-17 years old

LANGUAGE LEVEL

intermediate 2 +

Experience local culture by staying with an ILSC Montréal homestay family.*

ACCOMMODATIONS: Single room
BATHROOMS: Shared
AMENITIES: Laundry machines and wireless internet provided
AVERAGE TRAVEL DISTANCE FROM CAMPUS: 45 - 60 minutes
ESTIMATED PUBLIC TRANSPORT FEES: $45 CAD per week
MEALS: 3 meals per day**

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

Join youth-tailored leadership classes.

LANGUAGE OF PROGRAM DELIVERY: English
NUMBER OF LESSONS: 16.5 (13.75 hours per week)
NUMBER OF STUDENTS PER CLASS: 16 max
PROGRAM CONTENT: The Youth Leadership Camp in Montréal empowers teens to build confidence and global awareness through hands-on workshops, real-world projects, and guest speaker sessions. Students explore key leadership skills—like communication, teamwork, and ethical decision-making—while engaging with professionals across diverse industries. This immersive experience develops 21st-century competencies and prepares future leaders to make a positive impact in their communities and beyond.
STUDY SCHEDULE: Monday to Friday from 2:30 PM - 5:15 PM
CERTIFICATE: All students receive end-of-course certificates and student progress reports.

Explore Montréal through morning activities & a full-day excursion every week.

MORNING ACTIVITIES: Young students connect and strengthen new international friendships while they take part in fun activities that include visits to local attractions, sports, and games.

WEEKEND ACTIVITIES: Students enjoy a full-day excursion on Saturday. Activities could include visits to Quebec City, LaRonde Amusement Park, and more. On Sunday, junior students will spend the day getting a cultural immersion experience with their homestay family.

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Junior Summer Leadership Camp Program Info

By the end of the program, students will:

Understand core leadership principles, including ethical decision-making, emotional intelligence, and strategic thinking.
Strengthen their communication and teamwork abilities through hands-on activities and group challenges.
Enhance their public speaking and presentation skills in English.
Gain exposure to different leadership styles and career paths through guest speaker sessions.
Develop cultural awareness and global citizenship through interaction with international peers and exploration of Montreal’s diverse communities.

Leadership Workshops: sessions focus on real-life leadership skills such as conflict resolution, effective communication, team building, and problem solving.
Team Projects: students work in small groups to create and present a community-impact initiative, simulating real-world leadership scenarios.
Guest Speakers: industry leaders from Montreal share insights from fields like entrepreneurship, social innovation, creative industries, and environmental advocacy.
City Exploration & Activities: Excursions and cultural outings across Montreal enrich the learning experience and reinforce global awareness.

This program cultivates essential 21st-century competencies that align with global leadership frameworks:

Intercultural communication through a diverse, international student body
Critical thinking via real-world case analysis and problem-solving activities
Collaboration and adaptability through teamwork in dynamic, project-based scenarios
Self-awareness and resilience, encouraged through reflection and feedback sessions

This immersive experience is ideal for motivated teens who want to build confidence, expand their global perspective, and take their first steps toward becoming impactful leaders in their communities and beyond.

Why Choose ILSC’s Junior Leadership Camp?

Developing leadership skills empowers teens to grow in confidence, emotional intelligence, teamwork, and strategic thinking – skills that support success in every area of life.
Powered by Greystone College, our Junior Leadership Camp features a specially adapted curriculum based on our career training programs, designed to build essential soft skills for future success.
Graduates leave equipped with practical abilities they can apply throughout high school, higher education, and into their future careers.
With participants from around the world, ILSC’s program builds global awareness and enhances intercultural communication and collaboration.
Beyond the classroom, a full calendar of activities offers an unforgettable summer experience—blending learning, cultural immersion, and adventure in the vibrant city of Montréal, Canada.

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Weekly Program Schedule

Students will combine daily activities with English or French classes from Monday to Friday and a full day activity on Saturdays. Students will spend their evening and Sunday with their homestay family.*

*Exact time may vary depending on the activity.

MON

1 Week

Welcome Breakfast & Icebreakers

2 Week

Visit: Local Business

3 Week

UX, Branding & Customer Journey Mapping: project

TUE

1 Week

Foundations of Leadership in Global Businesses

2 Week

Consumer Behaviour & Market Research

3 Week

Ethical Leadership and case study (Patagonia: Leading with environmental ethics)

WED

1 Week

Guest speaker

2 Week

Leading Content Creation & Digital Campaigns: project

3 Week

Building a Personal Brand: workshop

THU

1 Week

The Digital Economy & Marketing Essentials: workshop

2 Week

Leading with Data Analytics and case study (Netflix: Personalizing Through Data)

3 Week

Guest speaker

FRI

1 Week

Entrepreneurial Thinking & Problem Solving with case study (Canva: Democratizing Design)

2 Week

Public speaking: workshop

3 Week

Case study

Popular Attractions in and around Montréal

Notre Dame Basilica

Parc Jean-Drapeau

Dragon Boating

Olympic Stadium & Biosphere

Rock Climbing

Ottawa Trip

Where to Find Us

550 Rue Sherbrooke Ouest,
8ème étage Montréal, Quebec,
Canada,
H3A 1B9

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Junior Leadership Camp at the ILSC Montréal Campus

An inspiring leadership experience for teens aged 13–17, focused on building confidence, communication skills, and global awareness through hands-on challenges, team projects, and real-world connections.