Leader In Training Program

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What is it?

  • Engages high school students (finished grade 9 or higher as of July 2025) that have interest in volunteer experience with Engineering Science Quest
  • Builds leadership skills through group problem solving, insight into our program development and delivery, and first-hand experience working with children
  • Includes attending two mandatory training sessions (Thursday, July 3rd and Friday, July 4th) and volunteer placement in an ESQ camp! 
  • Placement week is valid for completing volunteer service hours (approx. 40 hours)
  • Option to sign up for multiple placement weeks if interested

*This program runs in-person and is not an overnight program. 

2025 Details

  • Application-based program; students must apply and be accepted into the program before registering
  • Applications open December 20th and will remain open until February 21st
  • All applicants will be informed if they have been accepted into the program by April 8th
  • Registration fee (2025 fee is $25+HST); Includes one participant T-shirt. *Bursary applications are available
  • Registration fee is due only upon acceptance into the program
  • Placement week(s) available in July and August 2025*; selected after you receive your acceptance (you will receive more details through an acceptance email) 
  • This program is not an overnight program

Application

Applications must include:

  • ESQ LIT Application Form

The LIT Application Form will gather basic contact information and will ask questions about your interest in the program and what you hope to learn by participating in the program.

Expectations

Engineering Outreach is committed to providing a positive and supportive environment for all participants of our summer programs. If an LIT's behavior becomes disruptive or inappropriate in the camp room, they will be removed from the program. Only the volunteer hours completed prior to the removal will be signed off on.

2025 applications open on December 20th at 9am EST.

Cancellation Policy

There will be no refunds issued for cancellations of the LIT program for 2025. Please ensure you are available for the mandatory training dates (Thursday, July 3rd and Friday, July 4th) before registering.

Payment options

Engineering Outreach accepts payment via Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard or AMEX) or Debit (Visa Debit or Debit MasterCard)

We do not accept cash or cheque payment.

Credit Card and debit payment must be made through our online registration system, we are not able to process payment on the phone or in person. 

Payment due on registration