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Welcome to COLS

The Central Ontario Leadership Seminars (COLS) is a charitable organization committed to developing the leadership skills of grade ten secondary school students. Dedicated volunteers have provided three-day and one-day leadership seminars to Canadian students free of charge in Central Ontario for over 25 years.

Our mission is to:

  • Prepare the next generation of Canada's civic, social and corporate leaders.
  • Provide young leaders with forums to learn how to think, not what to think, by offering independent and interactive opportunities for critical thinking.
  • Encourage personal growth by promoting positive thinking, goal setting and community involvement.

COLS is fully funded by donations from the communities it serves. If you would like to donate, you can learn more by visiting our sponsorship page.

The next three-day seminar will be held on May 25th to the 27th at the University of Toronto at Mississauga!
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Here is what one person who was touched by COLS had to say:

COLS has been a life changing experience. I will be a better, enthusiastic person, learner and most importantly, leader. I have bonded with people who have the same outlook and attitude as I do, and although it was only one weekend, I have unbreakable bonds with so many outstanding people.

- Natasha Breward, Ambassador 2010