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.
"Professionally Speaking", the magazine of the Ontario College of Teachers, featured OELC in an article about Character Education. Scroll down in the article to see what is said about how leadership courses at OELC contribute to character development in young people.
Our teachers and youth facilitators participate in a training session each spring. Their commitment to excellence is highlighted in an article about OELC printed in a "Free the Children" publication.
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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.
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.