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    Leaders in Action: Learning to Lead
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    Leaders in Action: Learning to Lead

    by Appleby College Summer Academy

    Leaders in Action develops leadership through personal reflection and group challenges, helping students communicate clearly, resolve conflict, and collaborate with confidence.

    Last verified: 8 Oct 2026Reviewed by:Succeed Editorial

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    Leaders in Action at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility

    Current status

    Applications open

    Eligibility

    Junior students; high English proficiency

    Age range / Year group

    Ages 12-14

    Location / Region

    Appleby College, Oakville, Ontario, Canada

    Cost

    $625 + HST per week

    Duration

    1 week; 4 days in shortened weeks

    Format

    In-person

    Application deadline

    Rolling · Next cycle not announced yet. These dates are from the latest verified cycle and should be used as a reference only.

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    Social SciencesHumanities
    Class size: Maximum 15 students
    Meals: Daily lunch included
    Certificate / Outcome: Certificate with full attendance
    Daily schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
    Learning balance: 4 classroom hours; 1.5 active hours

    Leaders in Action summary

    Appleby’s Leaders in Action combines leadership-style exploration, personal reflection, and practical challenges.

    Students practice communication, empathy, conflict resolution, and responsible digital citizenship through individual and group work.

    It suits students who want structured leadership learning with an academic focus and time for active learning.

    What is Leaders in Action: Learning to Lead?

    Leaders in Action: Learning to Lead is Appleby College’s junior enrichment course focused on the everyday skills of leadership. Students explore leadership styles, consider their own strengths in “Me as a Leader,” and apply their learning through individual and group challenges.

    The course connects leadership practice with Careers and Civics courses and academic English. Its classroom work develops communication, empathy, conflict resolution, and responsible digital citizenship, while the junior enrichment structure also includes active learning.

    Why Succeed highlights Leaders in Action

    • Personal reflection gives students a starting point for understanding how they lead.

    • Individual and group challenges turn leadership ideas into practice.

    • Empathy and conflict resolution broaden the focus beyond confident public speaking.

    • Classes capped at 15 create a manageable setting for collaborative learning.

    • The junior structure balances classroom work with daily active learning.

    Who is Leaders in Action for?

    Best for

    Students who want to understand their leadership strengths and practice communicating, collaborating, and handling disagreement.

    Not ideal if

    You mainly want a recreational camp or swimming activities; this enrichment course has an academic focus.

    Is Leaders in Action worth it?

    This course is worth considering if your goal is to become more effective in group situations. Reflection and practical challenges offer useful ways to connect leadership ideas with communication, empathy, and conflict resolution.

    A short course is a starting point for practice, rather than proof of sustained leadership. Its value will depend on participating fully and continuing to use the skills in school, clubs, or community activities.

    A practical overview of cost, accommodation, meals, dates and provider details to review before deciding.

    Cost and what is included

    $625 + HST per week; includes Daily lunch included in the course fee., Junior classroom discussions and group activities., Daily structured active learning..

    Meals

    Daily lunch included

    Supervision or safety information

    Families can pre-register for weekly Before & After Care, with supervision from 7:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Participants without this service sign themselves in and out and leave independently.

    Provider details

    Review the Appleby College Summer Academy provider page and official sources before making a final decision.

    Dates and logistics

    1 week; 4 days in shortened weeks; Appleby College, Oakville, Ontario, Canada.

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    How much preparation does Leaders in Action need?

    Effort level

    Moderate, with active participation throughout the program day.

    Best started

    Begin planning a few weeks before registration opens; allow extra time for an English assessment if needed.

    Main challenge

    Contributing constructively while listening to different perspectives.

    Typical preparation

    • Think of one group experience where communication or disagreement affected the outcome.

    • Prepare your laptop or tablet, athletic shoes, and reusable water bottle.

    • Arrange arrival, pickup, and any Before & After Care with your family.

    Useful if

    You want to improve how you communicate and collaborate.

    What do students do on Leaders in Action?

    You explore leadership styles and your own strengths, then practice through individual and group challenges. The work emphasizes communicating effectively, resolving conflict, showing empathy, and acting responsibly online.

    Step-by-step process

    1. 1

      Explore different approaches to leadership.

    2. 2

      Reflect on your strengths in “Me as a Leader.”

    3. 3

      Apply leadership skills in individual and group challenges.

    4. 4

      Practice communication, conflict resolution, empathy, and digital citizenship.

    Leaders in Action dates and deadlines

    Next cycle not announced yet. These dates are from the latest verified cycle and should be used as a reference only.

    Applications

    Rolling admissions

    Reference date

    Leaders in Action: Learning to Lead Jr. — July 2026

    13-17 July 2026

    Five-day junior enrichment session.

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    Leaders in Action: Learning to Lead Jr. — August 2026 shortened week

    4-7 August 2026

    Four-day session following the Civic Holiday.

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    Leaders in Action: Learning to Lead Jr. — August 2026 full week

    17-21 August 2026

    Five-day junior enrichment session.

    Reference date

    Registration opens

    9 December 2026

    General 2027 enrichment registration; the named course's session schedule is not announced.

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    Eligibility and requirements

    • Junior enrichment students ages 12-14.

    • Junior programs accommodate grades 6, 7, and 8.

    • High English language proficiency is required.

    • Native and non-native English speakers are welcome.

    • English language learners must complete an assessment before acceptance.

    How much does Leaders in Action cost?

    Program fee

    $488; $610 — 2026 shortened August week; full August week.

    Funding or discounts

    • Cancellation retention: $100 per week — Retained from registration payments under the day-program refund policy.

    What's included

    Daily lunch included in the course fee., Junior classroom discussions and group activities., Daily structured active learning.

    How to apply to Leaders in Action

    1. 1

      Create an account or sign in to Appleby’s summer-program registration portal.

    2. 2

      Select the Leaders in Action junior enrichment course and your session.

    3. 3

      Provide accurate participant details, including language and support needs.

    4. 4

      If you are an English language learner, complete the required online assessment before acceptance.

    5. 5

      Read the registration email and welcome email for directions and classroom details.

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    What does Leaders in Action cover?

    The program covers the following focus areas.

    Leadership styles

    Explore different leadership styles and consider how you approach leading others.

    Me as a Leader

    Reflect on your strengths and develop a clearer understanding of yourself as a leader.

    Communication and conflict resolution

    Practice communicating effectively, showing empathy, and resolving conflict through leadership challenges.

    Responsible digital citizenship

    Develop responsible digital citizenship as part of thoughtful leadership and global citizenship.

    Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.

    What is a typical day on Leaders in Action?

    A typical day during the program.

    First classroom block

    1.5 hours of classroom discussions and group activities, followed by a break.

    Active learning

    1.5 hours of outdoor group games and active learning, using indoor spaces in rainy weather.

    Lunch

    Daily lunch is served in the dining hall.

    Second classroom block

    2.5 hours of classroom learning after lunch.

    Who teaches on Leaders in Action?

    Appleby’s enrichment instructors guide students in a supportive group-learning environment. The junior structure combines classroom discussions and group activities with structured active learning.

    Classes are capped at 15 students per session.

    Where do students stay on Leaders in Action?

    Non-residential plan

    • Dining hall lunch: Lunch is provided daily and included in the course fee.
    • Junior active learning: Students have 1.5 hours of active learning daily, with indoor activities during rainy weather.
    • Optional extended care: Pre-registered Before & After Care provides supervision from 7:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.

    Participants without Before & After Care sign themselves in and out and leave independently.

    What happens after Leaders in Action?

    After completing this program, participants often pursue:

    A clearer understanding of your leadership strengths.

    More confidence communicating and collaborating.

    Practical conflict-resolution and empathy skills.

    Connections to Careers and Civics courses and academic English.

    An enrichment certificate with attendance on every program day.

    The certificate requires full attendance.

    Where does Leaders in Action take place?

    The program takes place on the Appleby College campus at 540 Lakeshore Road West in Oakville, Ontario, Canada. Registered families receive directions and classroom information in a welcome email one week before the program starts.

    Leaders in Action FAQs

    Students explore leadership styles, reflect on their strengths in “Me as a Leader,” and take part in individual and group challenges. The focus includes communication, conflict resolution, empathy, problem-solving, and responsible digital citizenship.

    Appleby’s enrichment leadership programs are more academic in content and style than its camps-based leadership programs. This course aligns with Careers and Civics courses and academic English.

    Junior participants have four hours of classroom discussions and group activities, plus 1.5 hours of active learning each day. The regular day runs Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

    Yes. Daily lunch is included in the course fee and served in the dining hall.

    Bring a laptop or tablet for program work, comfortable athletic shoes, and a reusable water bottle. Cell phones cannot replace a laptop or tablet and are not permitted in class.

    Enrichment participants must attend every day of programming to earn a certificate. Families should report absences to the Academy office.

    Families can pre-register for weekly Before & After Care, with supervision from 7:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Participants without this service sign themselves in and out and leave independently.

    Yes, provided they have high English language proficiency. English language learners must identify themselves during application and complete an online language assessment before acceptance.

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