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uOttawa Youth

Activities to explore the future. Today.

Imagine University is your gateway to the University of Ottawa's outreach initiatives. Our activities allow elementary and high school students to explore subjects they are interested in, learn useful skills for today and tomorrow, connect with students and experts, further develop their potential, plan their future and learn what studying at university is like.

Summer activities offered

Grade 8-10 students
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Grade 8-10 students
Jul 3 to Jul 28

Destination Clic

Perfect your French through various activities on campus this summer!
(Only offered in French)
For 5-17 years old
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For 5-17 years old
Jun 26 to Aug 26

Gee-Gees' Camps

Our sports camps take place during the Ontario March break and the summer.

During the School Year

Grade 8-12
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Grade 8-12
Apr 29 to May 3

Mini-courses

Every May, hundreds of local high school students spend a few days studying a subject they are passionate about.
Grade 8-12
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Grade 8-12
Apr 30 to May 1

Destination réussite (Eastern Ontario)

Destination réussite is an Ontario-based program to initiate young francophone students to the professional and academic worlds. (French only)
Grade 12
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Grade 12
Sep 1 to May 1

Credited university courses

Francophone students have the opportunity to complete a course at uOttawa. They will obtain a university course-credit (yes, a real one!).
Grade 8-12
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Grade 8-12
May 29 to May 31

Destination réussite (Centre-South-West)

Destination réussite is an Ontario-based program to initiate young francophone students to the professional and academic worlds. (French only)
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Tutoring for high school students

Are you studying at a French high school? Could you benifit from extra help in French, Science, Math or English? uOttawa students offer free virtual tutoring all year around! (Offered in French only)
Register here!
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School of the Greats

The School of the Greats is an educational initiative that welcomes kids from vulnerable communities to campus. Current uOttawa students help them achieve academic success and consequently, help them dream big.
Learn more about our program
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uOttawa students: Become a mentor or a tutor

Are you interested in working with us as a mentor or a tutor? We are looking for engaging, dynamic and responsible current students to help younger students succeed in school.
Discover the opportunity!