About Us


The Ontario Educational Leadership Centre has been offering leadership programs to students since 1948. As a partner within the educational community and as a volunteer not-for-profit corporation, we provide students and other participants with a unique opportunity to develop and enhance their personal and leadership skills with courses focusing on different areas of interest e.g. fine arts, music, athletics, diversity education, student government & environmental advocacy.

Find out more about OELC by clicking the links below. If you don't find what you're looking for - just contact us

Executive Director's Message

Board of Directors

Meet our Board of Directors.

Programming Philosophy/Selection of Students

At OELC, our programming philosophy and guiding mission statement informs all of our courses.

Staff

Meet some of Ontario's top teachers, all committed to student development at OELC

Facilities

OELC is a residential educational Centre situated on a 71 hectare site on the east side of Lake Couchiching approximately 150 km north of Toronto, near Orillia. Our beautiful natural setting and wide range of facilities enhances and supports the experience of all participants.

Health Care

You are in good hands with Tessa Gresley-Jones, our health care provider.

Food, Glorious Food

Learn about OELC's nutritional approach and who provides the necessities.

Privacy Statement

Your privacy is very important to us. Be assured when making inquiries, requesting course information, completing application information, or making a donation, the Ontario Educational Leadership Centre does not share, sell, trade, or otherwise disclose any of our client/student information at any time. The information you provide to us will be maintained in the strictest confidentiality at all times.