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KidsChannel
A portal for kids and parents which offers a directory of resources for parents, articles and newsfeeds.
http://www.kidschannel.ca/
YMCA of Greater Toronto: YMCA Youth Exchanges Canada
The Government of Canada, through Exchanges Canada, a part of the Department of Canadian Heritage, provides funding for this program. It is intended for Canadians between the ages of 12 and 18.
http://www.ymcatoronto.org/international/e...
Leaders Today
A youth leadership organization for young people who want to change the world. Founded by Marc & Craig Kielburger, programs include overseas volunteer trips, leadership seminars, motivational speakers and educational resources.
http://www.leaderstoday.com/
Experience Canada
An exchange program for young people from Canada and 15 other nations, featuring presentations about advanced technology and visits to high-tech companies, discussions about environmental protection and wilderness excursions, challenges arising from cultural diversity visits to Quebec and Niagara Falls, and meetings with opinion leaders.
http://www.experiencecanada.com/
Forum for Young Canadians
A program for senior high school and CEGEP students, 16 to 19 years of age to spend a week in Ottawa learning about Canada and its leaders. Program details and online application form.
http://www.forum.ca/
Canadian Association for Young Children
National association concerned with the well-being of children up to age nine. Membership information, calendar of events, and information on their journal, "Canadian Children."
http://www.cayc.ca/
International Youth Programs
Information about DFAIT's youth programs and procedures to follow for participants.
http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/123go/
Katimavik
A program in which those 17 to 21 years of age spend 9 months helping in community projects in three different areas. Information for potential participants and community partners needing volunteers.
http://www.katimavik.org/
Canadian 4-H Council
The national website for 4-H in Canada. Offering exchanges, scholarships, conferences, and supplies.
http://www.4-h-canada.ca/
Katimavik Alumni Directory.
Bilingual site with directories of former participants, current group websites, and related websites.
http://www.lorrex.com/katimavik
Canada25
A non-partisan, corporately financed organization dedicated to engaging the perspectives of young Canadians living around the world in Canada's public policy debates.
http://www.canada25.com
Canadians Go Greek
A resource for Canadian Greek letter organizations and links to their websites. International and local GLOs are represented.
http://www.canadiangreeks.com/
cbcradio3.com
New media service for youth. Includes "Just Concerts", "newmusiccanada.com" and "120seconds.com" featuring music, video, animation and games.
http://www.cbcradio3.com/
Katimavik Youth Crew
This particular group's story starting on January 2001. Travelling around Canada to learn French, social and political issues.
http://katimavik1.tripod.com/
Youth Forums Canada
Focuses on reciprocal group exchange programs and national forums for youth between the ages of 14 and 19, although the age span is a bit wider than that. Descriptions of some programs and related links.
http://www.echanges.gc.ca/forums.asp?Langu...
The Fourth R
A consortium of researchers and professionals promoting healthy adolescent relationships and reducing risk behaviours. Provides outlines of their various programs.
http://www.thefourthr.ca/
Child Care Advocacy Association of Canada
The CCAAC promotes quality, publicly funded child care accessible to all. Includes membership information, news, current events and resources.
http://www.childcareadvocacy.ca/
Exchanges Canada
A Canadian Heritage program that creates opportunities for young Canadians to connect with one another and experience the diversity of Canadian communities, languages and cultures. Gives information on other exchange programs available in Canada and abroad.
http://www.exchanges.gc.ca/
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