We empower young leaders to be "the change they want to see" in their communities.
We foster personal growth by promoting positive thinking, goal setting and community involvement.
We provide a safe space to interact and develop lifelong relationships with other young leaders.
We develop independent and critical thinking skills by teaching "how to think, not what to think."
Socioeconomic status should not be a barrier to participation.
Every year we provide a three-day leadership conference to grade 10 students across Central Ontario at no cost to the student thanks to generous donations by service clubs, including Optimist, individuals and alumni, and businesses.
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We’re looking for COLS 2025 volunteers
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