This 10-day summer camp hosted by the University of New Brunswick provides 25-30 high school students from India an opportunity to explore sustainable development through a Canadian university experience. The camp includes interactive workshops from various disciplines, social activities, and visits to local heritage sites. Students conduct research and presentations in small groups on topics of their choice related to sustainable development. The goal is to expose students to current issues and develop their skills while fostering global citizenship.

1. Sustainable Development:
A Multi-disciplinary Approach
Summer Camp
for High School Students from India
Hosted by the
University of New Brunswick
Faculty of Arts,
Fredericton Campus
Coordinator: India Contact:
Dr. Koumari Mitra Vinay Chaudhry
Professor and Chair , CEO, Maple Leaf EduConnect
Department of Anthropology

2. Program Details
Program Fee: $2,200. Program fee includes summer camp
activities, accommodation, meals and transportation. Air
fare is not included.
Number of Students: 25-30.
Target Group:
a) Grade: 11 (and 12 where possible);
b) Primary audience for the pilot initiative: Arts and
Commerce students as Science students have a number of
similar opportunities available in the UK and US.
However, Science students are also included depending on
interest.
Requirements: Proficiency in English and grades of 70% and
higher.
Proposed dates and duration: 11th-20th June 2012.
Host Faculty: Faculty of Arts, University of New
Brunswick, Fredericton Campus (UNBF).
Accommodation and Meals: Students will stay at the residence
facilities of UNBF campus. We will arrange accommodation
for all 25-30 students at a common location. Students will
be under supervision at all times during their stay including
at the residence. Food will be catered by the university
caterers and would include three main meals and snacks.
Transportation: We will arrange transportation for site visits;
visit to our Saint John campus; and tours around the city.

3. Program Information
"Sustainable development is development that meets the
needs of the present without compromising the ability of
future generations to meet their own needs.”
Background: All definitions of sustainable development require
that we see the world as a system—a system that connects
space; and a system that connects time. From a global
perspective, sustainable development is a development
strategy that integrates environmental, economic, and socio-
cultural considerations for maintaining and improving the
quality of life for all people around the world. This
interconnected endeavour requires the use of multi-
disciplinary approaches and analytical tools. It is founded on
principles of equity – intergenerational, international and
intra-national equity. Three key elements of sustainable
development are quality of life, integrated decision making
and equity. Sustainable development is a social
responsibility.
Objective: The objective of this 10-day educational summer
camp is to offer high school students from India the
opportunity to explore a Canadian pre-university experience
at UNB’s Fredericton campus. This summer camp is designed
as an academic enrichment program and also serves to
expose international students to elements of a Canadian
university life. We invite grade 11-12 from India to spend
some time at our campus and attend sessions conducted by
faculty and graduate students at this camp. Our theme this
year focuses on sustainable development as seen through
various disciplinary perspectives.

4. Outcome: Students will i) be exposed to current
issues, debates, challenges related to this subject matter; ii)
develop analytical skills including critical thinking and
problem solving, leadership, cultural awareness and
sensitivity; and iii) develop research, writing and
communication skills pertaining to complex issues in diverse
settings. At the successful completion of this summer
camp, a certificate of learning on sustainable development
will be awarded, that can be helpful in seeking admission to
the University of New Brunswick. We hope to offer
scholarships to meritorious students for returning to UNB as
a full time student. At a broader level, this summer camp
will further provide a strong conceptual foundation and
knowledge-base to students on a critical topic, and thereby
help in creating young global citizens who take sustainable
development as a social responsibility. Ultimately, we hope
that this experience serves students as a memorable
introduction to UNB and helps attract them to attend the
university on a full time basis.
Requirements: As a group activity students (5-6 students per
group) are required to research a topic of their choice
pertaining to their earlier interactive workshops on
sustainable development. Students will attend essay writing
workshops and each group will be required to submit a
report/essay (5 typed double spaced pages) based on their
research. Students will also prepare a 15 minute power-
point presentation on their topic which will be presented to
entire group. Each group will have access to an instructor
helping them with their research, writing and power point
presentation. The essays are due on Friday afternoon. These
essays will be entered into a competition for certificate
awards at the end of the camp. The power point
presentations of groups will be held on Monday morning of
Week 2.

5. Tentative Itinerary
11th-20th June 2012
Week 1 (June 11-15): Monday- Friday.
Monday : Orientation Day
(9 AM-12 PM)
Morning:
• Welcome reception by the host faculty
• Opening Ceremony: Traditional Welcome by First Nations
Elder
• Introductions by the International Recruitment Centre
• Remarks by New Brunswick’s Provincial Growth Secretariat
• Introduction to campus life and various student services
including health and counseling services; International
Student services; guidance counselors etc. These would
include presentations from each of these services.
• Introduction to student associations at UNBF; employment
centres; international and local students’ cultural activities.
Lunch break (12-1PM)
Afternoon:
• Guided tour of Fredericton campus including various
faculties and other facilities (1-4 PM)

6. Tuesday- Friday: Faculty of Arts Camp:
(9AM-4PM; Lunch 12-1PM)
Mornings: include interactive and thematic workshops on
sustainable development from participating Arts disciplines
and interdisciplinary programs at UNBF. Some topics include:
Indigenous People and Development; Environment and
Development; Gender Entrepreneurship and Development;
Health and Development; Human Rights Issues; Free Trade
and Globalization; Culture and Sustainable Development.
Afternoons: Afternoon activities will include
• Internship workshops given by various community-based
organization including the Multi-cultural Association; Y
International; Asian Heritage Foundation;
• Essay and power point workshops; and
• Visit to the Metepenagiag Heritage Park with activities
arranged by the First Nations Elders.
Evenings: Social activities organized by the Indo-Canadian
Association; and other cultural groups. Also, visits with the
Summer Theatre Fredericton, UNB Conservatory of
Music, Beaverbrook Art Gallery, Outdoor Enthusiasts of
Fredericton.
Saturday (June 16): Visit to the Kings Landing Historical
Settlement.
Sunday (June 17): Picnic at the Fundy National Park

7. Week 2 (18-20): Monday-Wednesday:
Monday (all day):
• Group presentations and panel discussions on essay topics.
Tuesday (all day):
• Visit to UNB Saint John Campus.
Wednesday Morning: Closing:
(9AM-12PM)
• Awards for Best Group Essay and presentation;
• Award of Certificate of Learning on Sustainable Development.
• Farewell Lunch by the host faculty.
Contact Information:
Coordinator: India Contact:
Dr. Koumari Mitra Vinay Chaudhry
Professor and Chair , CEO, Maple Leaf EduConnect
Department of Anthropology Phone: +91.11.3044.6796
and IDS Coordinator ceo@mapleleafeducation.com
kmitra@unb.ca www.mapleleafeducation.com