Office Phone |
613-744-1290 |
Toll Free Phone |
1-800-361-0419 |
Fax |
613-744-1863 |
E-Mail |
ewc_administration_rdc@historicacanada.ca |
Website |
www.ewc-rdc.ca |
Primary Contact |
Jasmine Ouellette, Director of Communications; Phone: 613-744-1290 ext 9504 |
Primary Executive |
Linda Brunet, Executive Director |
Address & Map |
The Terry Fox Canadian Youth Centre 1805 De Gaspé Ave Ottawa, ON K1A 0A4 View Google Map |
Physical Access |
Fully Accessible |
Description (Service) |
Educational program of Historica Canada * one-week program about citizenship awareness and leadership skills aimed at high school students * seeks to bring together, in Ottawa, 120-140 teenagers from across the country every week of the school calendar to learn about Canadian governmental, judicial and cultural institutions * each weekly session is devoted to one of thirteen themes in which participants attend workshops, discussion groups, cultural activities and visits |
Hours |
Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm, Sep-Dec, Jan-May |
Areas Served |
Canada |
Eligibility |
Ages: 14 year(s) - 17 year(s) Students 14-17 years old * must be enrolled in an educational institution, recognized by the province's or territory's Ministry of Education * Canadian citizens or landed immigrants * students are selected in each region upon the recommendation of the school authorities * must have a valid health card |
Application |
Registration is accomplished through a network of volunteers across the country * to reach one of the regional coordinators in your region, contact Encounters with Canada directly by phone, fax or e-mail |
Languages |
English ; French |
Fees |
Program - $675 per student * includes transportation, lodging at the Centre, meals and all organized activities (2016-2017) ; Fee assistance available ; assistance is provided by the Government of Canada, through Exchanges Canada * some Ministries of Education offer financial help for children in their province * private organizations * social clubs * schools. |
Bus Route Notes |
OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable |
Social Media |
Facebook: www.facebook.com/EncounterswithCanada.RencontresduCanada
Instagram: www.instagram.com/encounterswithcanada
Twitter: twitter.com/EWC_RDC
YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCaGumJvwC53mTYZvGZ3hRtA |
Legal Status |
(50) Non Profit |
Established |
1982 |
Funding |
Federal - Canadian Heritage * Veterans Affairs Canada * Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) |
Elections |
The Board of Directors is elected. |
Date Updated |
24 Nov 2016 |
Service Categories |
Cultural Heritage Programs ; Leadership Development ~ Adolescents ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education ~ Cultural/Racial Issues ; Youth Enrichment Programs |
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