Leadership and volunteering

Indspire's two-day national gathering in Calgary brings Indigenous high school learners together for keynotes, workshops, an education fair and career exploration.

• Grades 9–12
• Cost not published

The American Legion's week-long Ohio citizenship and leadership program for high school juniors: young men run a mock state government — elections, parties and legislation — June 13, 2027 – June 20, 2027 at Miami University, Oxford, Ohio.

• Grade 11
• Cost not published

The American Legion's week-long Wisconsin citizenship and leadership program for high school juniors: young men run a mock state government — elections, parties and legislation — June 13, 2027 – June 19, 2027 at the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire.

• Grade 11
• Cost not published

The annual Alberta provincial student leadership conference, listed by the Canadian Student Leadership Association for May 2027.

• Grades not published
• Cost not published

Korea's national youth policy body under the Framework Act on Youth: selected young members spend the year researching issues and present policy proposals to the government at the annual Youth Special Council.

• Grades 9–12
• Cost not published

The Surrey Leadership Youth Council is a group of 20 Surrey youth who meet every other week at City Hall to give the City a youth voice and organize the Youth Speak Up Forum and the Surrey Leadership Action Conference.

• Grades not published
• Cost not published

A year-long Rotary Youth Exchange for high school students in Rotary District 7080 (Southwestern Ontario), selected through a club sponsor, interviews and training.

• Grades 10–12
• Cost not published

A fully funded program sending about 10 Japanese high school students to an Asian country for school and university exchanges, joint presentations and cultural visits, with online sessions beforehand. The 2027 edition has not been announced yet.

• Grades 10–12
• No fee

A hands-on career-readiness program for youth aged 14-18 in which small teams use technology and AI to tackle a real community problem and pitch their solution.

• Grades not published
• Cost not published

Momentwm is National Youth Arts Wales' free 18-week dance development programme with weekly two-hour sessions led by professional dance artists in Gwynedd, Conwy and Anglesey for young people aged 12 to 22.

• Year 10–13
• No fee

The City of Kitchener's Youth Action Council brings together young people aged 14-24 to plan events, advise the City and shape youth priorities.

• Grades not published
• Cost not published

Weekend music programme at The Glasshouse in Gateshead with youth ensembles for ages 10-18 (folk, jazz, orchestra, choirs), some auditioned and some open. The main Weekend School deadline has passed but ensemble applications are taken all year round.

• Year 10–13
• Cost not published