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Leaders Who Game: Strategy & Teamwork Through Play
by Appleby College Summer Academy
Explore leadership through gaming-inspired case studies, collaborative challenges, and roleplay. Practice strategic thinking and teamwork without online video game play.
Last verified: 8 Oct 2026Reviewed by:BSBen Stacy
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Leaders Who Game 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
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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Class size: Maximum 15 students
Meals: Daily lunch included
Certificate / Outcome: Certificate; full attendance required
Campus experience: 4 classroom hours; 1.5 active hours/day
Daily hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Leaders Who Game summary
Appleby's academic leadership course uses gaming-inspired examples to explore how teams make decisions and work together.
Students investigate case studies, collaborate on challenges, and practice leadership through roleplay. The course does not include esports or online video game play.
What is Leaders Who Game: Strategy & Teamwork Through Play?
Leaders Who Game: Strategy & Teamwork Through Play is Appleby College's academic enrichment course about leadership and effective team decisions. It uses gaming principles to examine how strategy, teamwork, and leadership contribute to success in competitive and high-pressure situations.
Students compare eSports-style team dynamics with real-world teams, then apply ideas through case studies, collaborative challenges, and roleplay. The junior learning experience combines classroom activities with structured active time. Gaming provides the examples, while the course itself excludes esports and online video game play.
Why Succeed highlights Leaders Who Game
Gaming-inspired examples offer an approachable way to investigate serious questions about leadership and teamwork.
Case studies, collaborative challenges, and roleplay give students opportunities to apply strategic ideas.
The maximum class size of 15 supports a setting where group participation matters.
The junior structure balances academic discussion with daily active learning.
Who is Leaders Who Game for?
Best for
Students who enjoy discussing strategy and want to practice working with others through academic group challenges.
Not ideal if
Your main goal is playing online games or esports, or you prefer a primarily recreational camp.
Is Leaders Who Game worth it?
This course is worth considering if gaming-inspired situations make leadership and teamwork more engaging for your child. Its value lies in practicing decisions with other students and connecting those experiences to real-world team behavior.
Families should expect an academic enrichment experience with substantial classroom time. Students seeking esports practice may find the course unsuitable, and the certificate depends on full attendance.
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 Junior Enrichment classes and group activities, Daily lunch, Structured outdoor or active learning.
Meals
Daily lunch included
Provider details
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Dates and logistics
1 week; Appleby College, Oakville, Ontario, Canada.
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Compare with similar programsHow much preparation does Leaders Who Game need?
Effort level
Moderate, with active participation in academic group work.
Best started
Begin family planning a few weeks before the December registration launch.
Main challenge
Explaining your decisions while listening and adapting to teammates.
Typical preparation
Think of a team situation where a clear strategy or better communication changed the outcome.
Arrange a laptop or tablet, comfortable athletic shoes, and a reusable water bottle.
Plan independent arrival and departure or preregister for Before & After Care.
English language learners should allow time for the required language assessment.
Useful if
You want to connect an interest in gaming with practical leadership.
What do students do on Leaders Who Game?
You explore what makes teams effective, using gaming-inspired situations as examples. Case studies and practical group activities help you test strategic thinking and leadership.
Step-by-step process
- 1
Explore how strategy, leadership, teamwork, and decisions affect team success.
- 2
Compare eSports-style team dynamics with real-world teams.
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Investigate case studies about effective teams and strategic choices.
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Work with classmates on collaborative challenges.
- 5
Practice strategic thinking and leadership in roleplay scenarios.
Leaders Who Game dates and deadlines
Next cycle not announced yet. These dates are from the latest verified cycle and should be used as a reference only.
Reference date
Programme dates
6-10 July 2026
Applications open
9 December 2026
Summer 2027 day enrichment registration launch.
| Milestone | Date | Timezone | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Applications | Rolling admissions | Local | Reference date | |
Programme dates | 6-10 July 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
Applications open | 9 December 2026 | Local | Reference date |
Eligibility and requirements
Junior Enrichment students ages 12-14.
Junior programs accommodate students in grades 6, 7, and 8.
High English language proficiency is required.
English language learners must self-identify when applying.
English language learners require an online assessment before acceptance.
How much does Leaders Who Game cost?
Program fee
$610 — 2026 full-week fee in Canadian dollars; 13% HST additional.
Funding or discounts
- Cancellation retention: $100 — Retained per week from registration payments under the day-program cancellation policy.
What's included
Junior Enrichment classes and group activities, Daily lunch, Structured outdoor or active learning
How to apply to Leaders Who Game
- 1
Create an account or sign in to Appleby's day-program CampBrain portal.
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Select Leaders Who Game: Strategy & Teamwork Through Play Jr. and your preferred session.
- 3
Complete the registration information, including relevant medical and support needs.
- 4
Self-identify as an English language learner when applicable and complete the required online assessment.
- 5
Use the registration and welcome emails to plan directions, classroom arrival, and the program day.
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What does Leaders Who Game cover?
The program covers the following focus areas.
Strategy and decision-making
Explore how strategic choices affect success in competitive and high-pressure situations.
Leadership and team dynamics
Compare gaming-inspired teams with real-world groups to investigate effective leadership and teamwork.
Case studies and collaborative challenges
Investigate examples and work with classmates to practice strategic thinking.
Roleplay scenarios
Put leadership and decision-making skills into practice through roleplay.
Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.
What is a typical day on Leaders Who Game?
A typical day during the program.
Classroom activities
Begin with 1.5 hours of classroom discussions and group activities.
Active learning
After a break, spend 1.5 hours on outdoor or active learning, using indoor spaces during rainy weather.
Classroom activities
After lunch, complete 2.5 hours of classroom activities.
Who teaches on Leaders Who Game?
Appleby's enrichment instructors lead classroom discussions and group activities in classes capped at 15 students. Summer Academic staff greet participants at the front of the school on the first day of classes each week.
Where do students stay on Leaders Who Game?
Non-residential plan
- Day-course experience: Junior students combine classroom activities with structured outdoor or active learning.
- Dining hall lunch: Daily lunch is included in the course fee.
- Campus medical support: Medically trained professionals are on campus, and parents are contacted if students become unwell or injured.
Students without Before & After Care arrive and leave independently; supervision ends with programming, and they must leave campus before 4:00 p.m.
What happens after Leaders Who Game?
After completing this program, participants often pursue:
Practice leadership in collaborative situations.
Develop strategic thinking and team decision-making.
Connect team dynamics with real-world situations.
Earn a certificate by attending all program days.
Where does Leaders Who Game take place?
The course takes place on the Appleby College campus at 540 Lakeshore Road West in Oakville, Ontario, Canada. Registered families receive a welcome email with directions and classroom information one week before the program.
Leaders Who Game FAQs
No. It uses gaming principles and examples to explore leadership, strategy, and teamwork, but does not include esports or other online video game play.
Students explore case studies, tackle collaborative challenges, and take part in roleplay scenarios that test strategic thinking and leadership.
The published junior structure includes four hours of classroom activities and 1.5 hours of outdoor or active learning each day, with a break and lunch.
Yes. The day enrichment course fee includes daily lunch.
Students should bring a personal laptop or tablet for program work. Cell phones cannot replace these devices and are not permitted in the classroom; laptops and tablets cannot be used during breaks or lunch.
Enrichment participants must attend all days of programming to earn a certificate.
Before & After Care requires separate weekly preregistration and provides care from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Students without this service arrive at their classrooms and leave independently.
Yes, but high English language proficiency is required. English language learners must self-identify when applying and complete an online language assessment before acceptance.
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- Strengthen Academic and Leadership Skills with Appleby’s Summer Enrichment Camp
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- Enhance Academic Skills with Appleby’s Summer Enrichment Courses | Programs in Leadership, Communication, and Critical Thinking
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