The Future Leaders in Agriculture Summer Camp is a three-day immersive program offered free of charge to approved high school students in grades 10 to 12 who are passionate about agriculture, agriculture technology, sustainability and leadership.
Date: July 28-30, 2025
Location: Olds College Campus
Presented by Olds College and Chinooks Edge School Division, the camp will develop your leadership skills that you will be able to carry into any career path. You’ll be exposed to modern agriculture and its challenges, career opportunities within agriculture and how Olds College programming equips students to solve real-world problems.
For more information, please contact Rachel Cunnigham at rcunningham@oldscollege.ca.
Participants engage in activities and demonstrations such as crop cultivation, livestock management and sustainable farming practices.
Professionals from fields like agronomy, animal science and agri-tech share insights into careers and innovations.
Workshops on communication, team-building and decision-making empower students to lead in diverse settings.
Enjoy tours of Olds College campus, Smart Farm and Olds College Centre for Innovation.
Teams of participants tackle a real-world agricultural problem and present solutions to a panel of experts.
As part of your camp curriculum, you get to explore the AgSmart Educational Expo.
Experience life as a college student living in residence at Centennial Village. Explore what the campus has to offer, including the Olds College Smart Farm, Botanical Gardens and Constructed Wetlands.
As part of your camp curriculum, you get to explore AgSmart 2025, a cross campus educational agriculture expo featuring live equipment and technology demonstrations, educational sessions and exhibits discussing emerging trends in the agriculture industry.
Thank you to TD Canada Trust! As the primary sponsor for this camp, they are making this entire program possible for students.