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The programs offered by Leaders Today are designed to give young people the tools and inspiration they need to make the world a better place. Each year, young people travel from near and far to take part in our International Volunteer and Leadership trips to Kenya, China, Ecuador, India and the Arizona-Mexico border. If you want to become a better leader and you are excited about changing the world, we have got the perfect program for you!
Youth Volunteer and Leadership Trips: SIGN UP!
- Arizona-Mexico - spaces still available!
- India - spaces still available!
- Ecuador - spaces still available!
- Kenya - spaces still available!
- China - spaces still available!
Volunteer & Leadership Arizona-Mexico
Volunteer and Leadership Arizona-Mexico participants volunteer with their peers on both sides of the border. Work with youth migrants and a fair trade cooperative all while experiencing Mexican culture during homestays with local families! Then continue to develop your leadership skills and delve into border issues as our facilitators lead interactive workshops at our Arizona Wind-Song Leadership Center.
Dates: July 17-30, 2008**
Cost: 1795 CAD*
Departure Point: Tucson, AZ
*Cost includes in-country travel to and from Arizona and Mexico, meals, accommodations, training materials, park fees and a donation to local projects. Cost does not include transportation between your home and Tucson, Arizona.
Arizona-Mexico Trip information package: Download this package for more information on the Volunteer and Leadership Arizona-Mexico experience. The package includes a sample itinerary and trip summary. It also covers information about basic health, security and getting a tourist visa.
Fundraising package: Leaders Today encourages all participants to fundraise the cost of their trip. This package will get you started!
Joe’s Dream Scholarship Fund: Leaders Today believes that everyone should have the opportunity to get involved in our programs, regardless of financial need. Download this package to learn more about scholarship opportunities created in memory of Joe Opatowski.
To view these packages, please download Adobe Acrobat Reader.
If you have any questions, contact us at trips@leaderstoday.com or 416-964-8942 ext. 127
- Watch Arizona Wind-Song Video
View Arizona Wind-Song Leadership Center
Volunteer & Leadership China
Volunteer and Leadership China allows participants to get a unique glimpse into the lives of rural people challenged with adapting to change in a rapidly urbanizing nation. Have the opportunity to volunteer in local communities and teach in Free the Children schools. Engage in leadership training and teambuilding while visiting ancient cultural sites such as the Great wall and the Forbidden City. The journey of a thousand miles begins with one small step.
Youth Trip
Dates: July 10-31st
Cost: 4895 CAD *
Departure Point: Toronto, ON
China Trip Information package: Download this package for more information on the Volunteer and Leadership China experience. The package includes a sample itinerary and trip summary. It also covers information about basic health, security and getting a tourist visa.
Fundraising package: Leaders Today encourages all participants to fundraise the cost of their trip. This package will get you started!
Joe’s Dream Scholarship Fund: Leaders Today believes that everyone should have the opportunity to get involved in our programs, regardless of financial need. Download this package to learn more about scholarship opportunities created in memory of Joe Opatowski
To view these packages, please download Adobe Acrobat Reader.
If you have any questions, contact us at trips@leaderstoday.com or 416-964-8942 ext. 127
- Watch China Video
Volunteer & Leadership Ecuador
Volunteer & Leadership Ecuador invites participants to volunteer with indigenous communities in heart of the Andes mountains. Develop your leadership skills while helping to build a school, explore historic Old Quito, practise Spanish, and hike Ecuador’s unique cloud forest.
Deadline for 2008 Summer Trips Extended. Sign Up Now:
New! June 24th to July 9th
Trip Dates:July 12 - 28, 2008
Trip Dates:July 30 – August 14, 2008
Cost: 3295 CAD *
Departure Point: Toronto, ON
*This cost includes round-trip airfare from Toronto to Ecuador, all travel expenses within the country, meals, accommodations, training materials and donations to local communities.
Ecuador Trip Information package : Download this package for more information on the Volunteer and Leadership Ecuador experience. The package includes a sample itinerary and trip summary. It also covers information about basic health, security and getting a tourist visa.
Fundraising package: Leaders Today encourages all participants to fundraise the cost of their trip. This package will get you started!
Joe’s Dream Scholarship Fund: Leaders Today believes that everyone should have the opportunity to get involved in our programs, regardless of financial need. Download this package to learn more about scholarship opportunities created in memory of Joe Opatowski.
To view these packages, please download Adobe Acrobat Reader.
If you have any questions, contact us at trips@leaderstoday.com or 416-964-8942 ext. 127
Volunteer & Leadership Kenya
Volunteer in the local Maasai and Kipsigis communities of the Maasai Mara region by building a school or teaching in Free The Children schools. Engage in leadership training and teambuilding while learning about indigenous cultures and going on safari. Photo: Clark Peterson 2006
Deadline for 2008 Summer Trips Extended. Sign Up Now:
Trip Dates: June 26th-July 12th, 2008**
Trip Dates: July 14-August 2, 2008**
Cost: 4895 CAD *
Departure Point: Toronto, ON
*This cost includes round-trip airfare from Toronto to Kenya, all travel expenses within the country, meals, accommodations, training materials and donations to local communities.
**Dates are tentative and subject to change based on weather, flight availability and other factors.
Kenya Trip Information package: Download this package for more information on the Volunteer and Leadership Kenya experience. The package includes a sample itinerary and trip summary. It also covers information about basic health, security and getting a tourist visa.
Fundraising package: Leaders Today encourages all participants to fundraise the cost of their trip. This package will get you started!
Joe’s Dream Scholarship Fund: Leaders Today believes that everyone should have the opportunity to get involved in our programs, regardless of financial need. Download this package to learn more about scholarship opportunities created in memory of Joe Opatowski.
To view these packages, please download Adobe Acrobat Reader.
If you have any questions, contact us at trips@leaderstoday.com or 416-964-8942 ext. 127
- Watch Kenya Video
- Watch Kenya Testimonials
View the Kenya School of the Savannah
Volunteer & Leadership India
Volunteer & Leadership India offers an intimate encounter with a culture steeped in history. Discover the challenges of globalization first hand as your travel from an urban center to volunteer with Free the Children community development projects in rural villages. The experience will never leave you, as India is a place that you not only see, but also feel.
Deadline for 2008 Summer Trips Extended. Sign Up Now:
Dates: July 27-August 15, 2008
Cost: 4995 CAD *
Departure Point: Toronto,ON
*This cost includes round-trip airfare from Toronto to India, all travel expenses within the country, meals, accommodations, training materials and donations to local communities.
2008 Application package
India Trip Information package: Download this package for more information on the Volunteer and Leadership Kenya experience. The package includes a sample itinerary and trip summary. It also covers information about basic health, security and getting a tourist visa.
Fundraising package: Leaders Today encourages all participants to fundraise the cost of their trip. This package will get you started!
Joe’s Dream Scholarship Fund: Leaders Today believes that everyone should have the opportunity to get involved in our programs, regardless of financial need. Download this package to learn more about scholarship opportunities created in memory of Joe Opatowski.
To view these packages, please download Adobe Acrobat Reader.
If you have any questions, contact us at trips@leaderstoday.com or 416-964-8942 ext. 127
Toronto Take Action! Academy
Come to the Toronto Take Action! Academy to experience the most powerful week of your life. With inspiring facilitators, amazing guest speakers and 150 of your closest friends from around the world, you’ll get the skills and information you need to take action and change the world.
Toronto Academy
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Dates: August 10-August 17, 2008
Cost: 850 CAD
Cost includes meals, overnight accommodations, special activities, training materials, transportation on Take Action! Day, a copy of the Take Action! book and facilitation and supervision by qualified staff. Cost does not include transportation between your home and the academy site.
Take Action! Academy Information Package
2008 Application package
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To sign up, send your completed application package with a deposit to:
Leaders Today, Leadership Academy, 233 Carlton St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5A 2L2.
Apply for the Take Action! Bursary!
Leaders Today and Free The Children, through generous sponsorship from Investors Group, is proud to present the Take Action! Bursary—creating opportunities for youth across Canada to gain leadership skills and reach their full potential. Click here for the application.
For more information visit www.leaderstoday.com/investorsgroup
Vancouver Leadership Academy
Spend five intensive days of skills building and leadership training surrounded by the awesome beauty of British Columbia and the awesome strength of young people. In this intimate setting, with an amazing group of youth facilitators and participants, you’ll learn about the difference you can make in our world.
Vancouver Academy
Location: Southridge School, Surrey, British Columbia
Dates: August 4- August 8, 2008
Cost: 750 CAD
Cost includes meals, overnight accommodations, special activities, training materials, transportation on Take Action! Day, a copy of the Take Action! book and facilitation and supervision by qualified staff. Cost does not include transportation between your home and Southridge School.
2008 Southridge Academy Brochure:
* To sign up, send your completed application package with a deposit to:Southridge School, attn: Wayne Camire 2656 160th St. Surrey, BC V35 0B7
Apply for the Take Action! Bursary!
Leaders Today and Free The Children, through generous sponsorship from Investors Group, is proud to present the Take Action! Bursary—creating opportunities for youth across Canada to gain leadership skills and reach their full potential. Click here for the application.
For more information visit www.leaderstoday.com/investorsgroup
East Coast Take Action! Academy
Hosted by Mount Allison University, the East Coast Academy is the newest addition to the Leaders Today lineup! You’ll learn about local and global issues, get leadership skills training, meet active youth from across Canada’s east coast and bring it all home with a day of volunteering in Sackville.
East Coast Academy
Location: Mount Allison University, Sackville, New Brunswick
Dates: August 4 – August 8 , 2008
Cost: 500 CAD
Cost includes meals, overnight accommodations, special activities, training materials, transportation on Take Action! Day and facilitation and supervision by qualified staff. Cost does not include transportation between your home and Mount Allison University.
* To sign up, send your completed application package with a deposit to: Mount Allison University, Administrative Services, 155 Main Street, Sackville, NB, E4L 1B5, Attn: Take Action! Academy
Apply for the Take Action! Bursary!
Leaders Today and Free The Children, through generous sponsorship from Investors Group, is proud to present the Take Action! Bursary—creating opportunities for youth across Canada to gain leadership skills and reach their full potential. Click here for the application.
For more information visit www.leaderstoday.com/investorsgroup
Please contact trips@leaderstoday.com with questions.
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