Summer Learning

Camp SAIL (Summer Adventures in Learning) returns for 2025. In-person summer camp focuses on building skills in literacy and numeracy to help bridge the gap between the end of the school year and the start of a new year. The fun, supportive environment will provide students with a jump-start on learning.

• When: July 7 to 11 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.
• Cost: Free
• Location of Program: Brantford Collegiate Institute & Vocational School
• Length of Program: 5 days

The Small Engine Camp is available to Grand Erie and Six Nations students entering grades 8-9. This camp will provide an introduction to the operation, and maintenance of small engines, typically found in lawn mowers, chainsaws, motorcycles, Students will participate in hands-on activities including small engine tear down and rebuilding, etc.

There are limited spaces available. Students registered once the camp is full will be wait-listed and you will be notified if a space becomes available.  

Camps will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day.

Lunch is provided. 

• When: August 18 to 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Location of Program: Simcoe Composite School
• Length of Program: 5 days 

The Horticulture Green Industries Camp is available to Grand Erie and Six Nations students entering grades 8-9. This camp will provide an introduction to Agriculture, Green Energy, Horticulture, Floristry and Forestry. This is a hands-on camp and students will be completing take-home projects. 

There are limited spaces available. Students registered once the camp is full will be wait-listed and notified when a space is available.  

This camp is free to attend. Camps are provided for students entering Grades 8 and 9 and will run 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day.

Lunch is provided.

 Program Description

This STEAM Camp is available to Grand Erie District School Board and Six Nations female students entering Grades 7 to 10. This camp will provide an introduction to the exciting world of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math).

Students will participate in hands-on activities each day covering topics like Artists and Makers, Gizmos and Gadgets, backyard Science, Mission to the Moon and a Student Showcase on Friday afternoon.

There are limited spaces available. Students registered once the camp is full will be wait-listed and you will be notified if a space becomes available.  

• Location of Programs: Innovation Hub @ GrandErie, 280 North Park St. in Brantford
• When: August 11 to 15, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily
• Deadline for Applications: Ongoing until full. Register now.

For more information, contact miriam.lapeare@granderie.ca.

• Location of Programs: Within Brantford/Brant
• Length of Programs: 6 to 8 weeks 
• Deadline for Applications: May 30, 2025
  

Program runs during the months of June, July and August, and includes summer school courses, peer mentoring or summer employment. Paid training may be included.

• Must be at least 15 years old by July 1, 2025
• Must be registered full-time in a Grand Erie Secondary School or program
• Must be available to work 30 hours a week during the months of July and August
• Have interest or talents in one of:
  • Sports 
  • Arts
  • School or community leadership
  • Recreation
  • Skilled labour
• Two references (can be teachers, volunteer supervisors, employment supervisors or community group leaders)

For more information, contact your school’s guidance office or email rachel.grightmire@granderie.ca or bailey.carr@granderie.ca.

You can also call the Focus on Youth Project Monitors at 226-388-3879 or 226-934-4603.

• Two-credit co-operative education program.
• Blended Delivery for senior secondary students.
• In-person co-op placement with an associated online component.