Don’t Just Spend the Break. Build Your Future.

Hello Grade 10-12 Students!

🚀 Level Up Your Portfolio

Let’s be real: March Break usually disappears into a blur of late nights and endless scrolling. This year, hit the reset button and find your place in the city.

The City Stewards Day Camp isn’t your typical “camp” — it’s a launchpad for your university prep. We offer a 3-day leadership experience where you’ll gain hands-on community experience through action, not lectures.

Why Join Us?

  • Build Your Portfolio:
    Strengthen your university applications with tangible leadership experience.
  • Ultimate Digital Detox:
    Trade the screen for 3 days of real human interaction and urban exploration.
  • Expand Your Network:
    Discover your personal strength, meet a new crew of like-minded peers and build lasting social connections.
  • Documented Impact:
    Earn 12 OSSD community service hours while completing high-impact stewardship projects.

Dear Parents,

💡 Growth Beyond the Screen

Give your teen a week beyond screens this March Break to build confidence, empathy, and leadership skills essential for adulthood.

Across U-hub’s City Stewards Day Camp uses experiential learning to help youth grow socially and emotionally. Our stewardship-themed program helps students develop “soft skills” that classrooms don’t often teach — such as emotional intelligence and public speaking — helping them build well-rounded portfolios for competitive university programs.

Our Core Focus Areas:

  • Confidence:
    Developing public speaking and teamwork abilities.
  • Empathy:
    Engaging in dedicated community outreach and service.
  • Experience Reflection:
    Daily structured debriefs to help students master the art of “learning from experience”.

Program Details

When?

Date: March 17-19, 2026
(Tuesday to Thursday)

Time: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm

Deadline of Registration:
March 13, 2026 (Friday)

Where?

Across U-hub
232 Hood Road, Markham

(Google Map link)

Who should join?

Grade 10 to 12 students

Language:
English

How Much?

$150, lunch included

Capacity:
50 Participants

(Limited spots available!)

What will the City Stewards Camp include**?

  • Urban Exploration:
    Discover local organizations and “hidden gems” that shape our city’s social fabric, such as the Joy Beyond Vision Community (JBVC).
  • “Neighbour in Need” Outreach:
    Engage in direct service projects (e.g. food preparation and blanket making) to support the local unhoused individuals with partners such as Ve’ahavta and the Good Shepherd Ministries.
  • Civic Action:
    Explore diverse environmental initiatives within our communities. Depending on the weather, this may include participating in local stewardship projects like Adopt-A-Park, Adopt-A-Park, or the Rouge Urban National Park.
  • Leadership Profiling:
    Identify your unique strengths.

… and more.

** Program contents are subject to change due to the availability of our partnering organization as we approach the program dates.

What to Prepare?

What to Wear:

  • Comfortable Layers:
    March weather in Toronto is unpredictable! Wear layers so you can adjust between indoor workshops and outdoor activities.
  • Walking Shoes:
    Closed-toe, comfortable winter shoes.

What to Bring:

  • Food and Snacks:
    Lunch will be provided, but some nut-free snacks can be brought during our urban exploration and hands-on workshops.
  • Reusable Water Bottle:
    Stay hydrated throughout the day!
  • Personal Medication:
    If applicable, and please provide the details to us in the registration form.
  • An Open Mind:
    Be ready to participate, lead, and meet new people!

Ready to Step Up?

This cohort is limited to ensure a high-impact, personalized experience for every participant.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

🚀 For Students

Definitely not. There are no lectures or exams here. Think of this as a “Leadership Lab.” It’s hands-on, active, and involves real-world stewardship. You’ll be doing, creating, and leading — not just sitting in a chair listening.

It’s about intentional use. We hit the reset button on social media distractions, but we use technology where it matters. You have an option to use AI as a professional assistant to conduct research, brainstorm project ideas, and generate visuals for your portfolio.

Yes! By participating in our community outreach activities and stewardship projects, you can earn 12 hours toward your Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) graduation requirements.

University preparations aren’t just about grades; “soft skills” like confidence, adaptability, social networking, and emotional intelligence are essential as well. Throughout these 3 days, you will build these essential traits through group challenges and community outreach. Daily structured debriefs to help students master the art of “learning from experience”.

Not at all. Most people come solo, and our first day is designed with team-based icebreakers and challenges to help everyone get to know each other fast. You’ll leave with a new “crew” of friends.

💡 For Parents

Stewardship is about taking responsibility for our shared environment and community. Our outreach activities involve students engaging directly with local needs — whether through environmental care, or social service projects. It’s about moving from being a passive resident to an active, caring citizen.

Yes! Across U-hub provides lunch for all participants. We recommend that students bring their own nut-free snacks to keep their energy levels up during our urban exploration and hands-on workshops.

Yes! We welcome parents and youth to visit our centre for a tour prior to the March Break. This is a great way to see the space, meet some of our team, and ask any specific questions you may have. To ensure we have someone available to show you around, please contact us at [email protected] or call us at 905-944-1944 to schedule a visit

Still have questions? Feel free to email us at [email protected] or call us at 905-944-1944 or 647-828-8653 (WhatsApp). We’re happy to help!