Youth on campus

uOttawa Youth

Activities to explore the future. Today.

uOttawa Youth 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.

During the school year

kids planting trees
May 4 to May 8
Grade 8-12

Mini-courses

Every May, hundreds of local high school students spend a few days studying a subject they are passionate about.
student in front of a computer
Sep 1 to Jun 20
Grade 12

Credited university courses

Hight school students have the opportunity to complete a course at uOttawa. They will obtain university course-credits (yes, real ones!).
Group of kids doing robotics
Oct 1 to May 29
Grade 7-12

Destination réussite

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

Summer activities

Students at the Ottawa sign in the Byward Market
Jul 5 to Aug 15
For 16-17 years old students

Youth summer university

High school students worldwide will join a 3-week program for academics, career and leadership development, and various activities.
Gee-gee mascot hugging a child
Jun 22 to Aug 21
For 5-17 years old

Gee-Gees' camps

Our day camps take place during the Ontario March break, PD days and the summer.
students in front of TBT
Jun 28 to Aug 7
For 14-16 years old students

Destination Clic & Explore

Learn, practice, or perfect your French in Canada’s vibrant capital this summer.

More activities

Campus in the fall

Learning Activities

All our activities for K-12 teachers and their students in a single place, browse our catalogue now!

School themed drawings

Introduction to teaching course

Explore the world of teaching, discover university studies and earn three university credits in Grade 12. In French only.

École des grands

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.
Gee-gees mascot waving a flag

uOttawa students: Become a mentor or an instructor

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