Situated on unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinabeg boarder by the Rideau River and the historic Rideau Canal, an official UNESCO World Heritage Site, Carleton University was founded by the Ottawa community in 1942 to meet the needs of veterans returning from the Second World War. Carleton is situated on more than 100 acres just South of downtown Ottawa.
Situated on unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinabeg boarder by the Rideau River and the historic Rideau Canal, an official UNESCO World Heritage Site, Carleton University was founded by the Ottawa community in 1942 to meet the needs of veterans returning from the Second World War. Carleton is situated on more than 100 acres just South of downtown Ottawa.
The university provides an excellent education and experience to its more than 32,000 full and part-time students at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Its more than 950 faculty members are recognized internationally for their scholarship and cutting-edge research in more than 50 disciplines.
Carleton is proud to have built a strong reputation of being a compassionate, connected and caring community. Our students, faculty and staff are united in driving real change for a brighter, more inclusive and sustainable tomorrow.
We have the capital advantage
We’re one of the most beautiful campuses located minutes from our nation’s capital which is often recognized as one of the most picturesque capitals in the world with sprawling green spaces, winding waterways and architectural and historical landmarks for you to explore.
Ottawa is home to an unparalleled number of national organizations, museums, federal government agencies, NGOs and more that 130 embassies and high commissions from around the world. We’re located in one of the world’s top sites for research and development with over 1,900 technology companies in the region.
We are career-focused
We take a forward-thinking, holistic approach to career readiness that includes skill and knowledge development, hands-on experiences and meaningful networking opportunities within the capital region and beyond.
By offering opportunities to participate in research, work-integrated learning, skill development, knowledge exchange and entrepreneurship, we are preparing the next generation to shape tomorrow.
We are hands-on
Through experiential learning, you will apply your knowledge and skills to real-world situations and gain relevant experiences. We will help shape your career and academic goals and give you the skills and knowledge so you can achieve them. Carleton is proud to have forged strong connections with a range of organizations to provide research, work placement and networking opportunities for students. You can participate in community service learning with local and international partners, gain work experience through co-op, internship and practicum placements, conduct research alongside award-winning professors, and more.
We have a global perspective
We all want to make the world a better place— but how? We believe that global prosperity can be achieved by building sustainable communities and that the link between the global and the local is at the heart of what we do. Carleton is known as a Canadian university of choice for international students and for encouraging all students to think globally. On campus, you’ll study with student peers from over 150 different countries. Given that the education of global citizens requires exposure to international experiences, we also offer many opportunities for students to study abroad.
The Shad Carleton experience will utilize the best of this campus and Ottawa and a staff with sincere interest in providing a transformative experience to the Shads of 2022. Carleton University is close to Canada’s majestic Parliament Buildings, the bustling Byward Market and the beautiful Gatineau Park which we can’t wait to share with you.
The university provides an excellent education and experience to its more than 32,000 full and part-time students at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Its more than 950 faculty members are recognized internationally for their scholarship and cutting-edge research in more than 50 disciplines.
Carleton is proud to have built a strong reputation of being a compassionate, connected and caring community. Our students, faculty and staff are united in driving real change for a brighter, more inclusive and sustainable tomorrow.
We have the capital advantage
We’re one of the most beautiful campuses located minutes from our nation’s capital which is often recognized as one of the most picturesque capitals in the world with sprawling green spaces, winding waterways and architectural and historical landmarks for you to explore.
Ottawa is home to an unparalleled number of national organizations, museums, federal government agencies, NGOs and more that 130 embassies and high commissions from around the world. We’re located in one of the world’s top sites for research and development with over 1,900 technology companies in the region.
We are career-focused
We take a forward-thinking, holistic approach to career readiness that includes skill and knowledge development, hands-on experiences and meaningful networking opportunities within the capital region and beyond.
By offering opportunities to participate in research, work-integrated learning, skill development, knowledge exchange and entrepreneurship, we are preparing the next generation to shape tomorrow.
We are hands-on
Through experiential learning, you will apply your knowledge and skills to real-world situations and gain relevant experiences. We will help shape your career and academic goals and give you the skills and knowledge so you can achieve them. Carleton is proud to have forged strong connections with a range of organizations to provide research, work placement and networking opportunities for students. You can participate in community service learning with local and international partners, gain work experience through co-op, internship and practicum placements, conduct research alongside award-winning professors, and more.
We have a global perspective
We all want to make the world a better place— but how? We believe that global prosperity can be achieved by building sustainable communities and that the link between the global and the local is at the heart of what we do. Carleton is known as a Canadian university of choice for international students and for encouraging all students to think globally. On campus, you’ll study with student peers from over 150 different countries. Given that the education of global citizens requires exposure to international experiences, we also offer many opportunities for students to study abroad.
The Shad Carleton experience will utilize the best of this campus and Ottawa and a staff with sincere interest in providing a transformative experience to the Shads of 2022. Carleton University is close to Canada’s majestic Parliament Buildings, the bustling Byward Market and the beautiful Gatineau Park which we can’t wait to share with you.
Shad2022 runs from Sunday, July 3 to Friday, July 29. We kindly request that you arrive as close as possible to 2:00 pm on Sunday, July 3 and no later than 5:00 pm. Earlier arrival is better than late arrival – let us know if you will be arriving early or late.
Arrival and check-in will be at Lennox-Addington Residence. The front entrance of the residence is on the interior side (West side) of the building. Please see the Carleton campus map and go to building LX.
Note that you are responsible for your own travel arrangements and cost to and from Carleton.
Shad Carleton uses two entire floors of the Lennox & Addington Residence. A virtual tour of the building can be found here and floor plan here.
Linens and towels are provided and are washed weekly. Rooms for Shad participants are double rooms (two single beds to a room), with two rooms sharing a washroom.
Each room has air conditioning.
Be sure to bring your own soap/shampoo and other toiletries.
You will be living in residence on the university campus, and because we will be using a limited number of rooms there may be other paying guests using the residence accommodations as well.
Most of our meals will be eaten on campus. Keep in mind that it is a university, so the food may not be like your home-cooked meals. There will be a variety of food that accommodates most tastes.
Please ensure you let us know of any dietary requirements or allergies if you have not done so already.
You will be given residence keys for which you will be responsible. More information will be shared by your program director.
We recommend that you bring some pocket money with you for transportation to and from the airport, laundry, and purchasing souvenirs. There are no additional mandatory expenses.
There are bank ATMs available on campus should you need to withdraw additional funds.
You have an option to bring a laptop, tablet, or another personal computing device for research, word processing, and other tasks related to the program. Wi-Fi access is available in residence and elsewhere on campus. Shad team members will assist you with Wi-Fi setup upon arrival. The University and Shad Canada do not take any responsibility for lost/damaged/stolen valuables or property.
There will be pay-per-use washers and dryers available. Laundry detergent is available on campus. If you have any allergies to certain types of detergent, please bring your own.
While there are no irons in the rooms, if needed, an iron can be borrowed for use.
Program Director
She served as Assistant Program Director for Shad Antares in 2020 and Program Director for Shad Carleton since 2021. Professionally, Amanda is the University Secretary at Carleton University and is responsible for the coordination of the Board of Governors, Senate and the Corporate Records and Archives. As University Secretary, she provides a link between the governing bodies of the University to ensure a healthy culture of governance. Amanda has been part of the Carleton community for nearly 20 years. Starting as an undergraduate, then graduate student, Amanda first became a Carleton employee as a Teaching Assistant and Research Assistant. She continued her career at Carleton with a variety of roles including proctor, tutor, instructor and coordinator for programs such as Let’s Talk Science. Amanda holds a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Integrated Science and a Master of Science in Biology from Carleton University as well as a Bachelor of Education from the University of Ottawa.
Assistant Program Director
Vanessa began her adventures with Shad when she attended the McMaster program in 2007. Vanessa returned to Shad at the University of Saskatchewan as Teacher Fellow in 2015. She was the Program Manager for Shad Sask from 2016-2018, and then spent a year in the role of Assistant Program Director in 2019. In 2021, Vanessa started a new adventure as Assistant Program Director with Shad Carleton online, and she is excited to attend the in-person Carleton program for the first time this summer in the same role! Vanessa completed a Bachelor of Arts with a focus in English Literature and History at Mount Allison University in 2012. She then completed a Bachelor of Education program at St. Francis Xavier University in 2014, where she was inducted into the President’s Circle of Young Alumni. In her free time Vanessa enjoys directing musical theatre, travelling back home to the seaside in New Brunswick, trying her hand at house renovations, reading, and going for long walks with a good playlist.
(Highly recommended, but not mandatory)
A diverse and inclusive community is an important value of the Shad program. You will meet students from across Canada, with different lived experiences and backgrounds. Some of you have experience with complex, high responsibility activities such as traveling or being away from home, while for others, this may be your first time being apart from family. Respect for all individuals is a requirement for a successful community.
Community must be preserved and protected in the Shad program. There are no exclusive relationships at Shad, whether for the purposes of romance, clique, gender, ethnicity, or any other reason. Relationships that exclude (or attempt to exclude) others will not be accepted. Intentionally excluding others is a form of bullying and could result in dismissal from the program. The month at Shad provides you the opportunity to make connections with a community of other exceptional students. We hope that this tight-knit community that forms at Shad will continue for many years after the program.
Shad is a supervised community. Every member of the program team is charged with the responsibility of ensuring your safety and protection. We take this responsibility seriously! This means that we will need to know approximately where you are and what you are doing at all times. This level of awareness ensures that in case of an emergency, we can account for your whereabouts quickly.
You are also a partner in ensuring your own safety and the safety of the Shad community. You are expected to ensure that your behaviour is always aligned with the Shad values.
Just because the community is supervised does not mean that you won’t have freedom to engage in a range of activities across the university campus. We take advantage of many of the various programs, departments, recreational facilities and spaces on campus to ensure that you enjoy an exciting university experience.
You can expect life at Shad to be busy, but don’t worry, we have downtime and recreational activities built into the program as well. Each day, you can expect a different combination of lectures, workshops, recreational and cultural activities, as well as unscheduled time that you can use to connect with your peers, work on your design project, and reflect on what you’ve learned and accomplished so far.
The ability to rapidly access relevant information can be key to innovation. There is no question that effective use of technology can be a useful tool. That said, the appropriate use of technology is essential for an effective learning/teaching/cooperative environment. There is etiquette for the use of technology. Rather than provide a long list of rules that will define acceptable use of technology, our technology policy is governed by the same core values as Shad.
All use of technology — including cell phones, notebooks, tablets, translators and the like — must uphold the principles of excellence, responsibility and creativity. While you might be an exceptional multitasker, maintaining devoted attention to a task at hand is a hallmark of responsibility and maturity. When it comes to the use of technology, know what’s right, do what’s right and be respectful!
We have time set aside for recreational activities. These include cultural events, field trips and many opportunities to take in the beautiful scenery of the area.
Shad is most enriching when we have sufficient energy to be fully engaged in all program activities. After a long and busy day, everyone needs adequate rest. We also need to respect others and allow them to re-energize themselves by getting the rest they need. Please manage your energy levels appropriately and allow others to do the same by going to bed at the appropriate time.
Our values are what make Shad the incredible program that it is. At our Shad campus these values are vigorously embraced – just like they are at each of the other campuses across Canada. Being a Shad means accepting these values fully into everything you do! Adherence to these values determines how successful your Shad experience will be. They are sacred trusts.
We aspire to excellence in all we do.
We value diversity and open discussion.
We cherish the freedom to explore, create, and innovate.
We are committed to the respect, cooperation, and shared fun that builds a powerful, supportive community, while remaining mindful of the safety and well-being of that community.
Our behaviour is always governed by respect for others and the highest standards of ethical conduct.
What happens when a diverse group of high school students from across Canada come together in the spirit of science, technology and entrepreneurship? Shad Open Day is a day to put your campus and your accomplishments on display for the community.
On Thursday, July 28th, family, friends and community members are invited to join us for a day of demonstrations and exhibits. You will get the chance to showcase your team’s innovation and your own special talents for the extended community.
We understand that some of you will be traveling far from home to attend Shad and therefore it will be more difficult for your family members to make it for Open Day. Do not worry – there will be many of your fellow Shads in the same position and you will still enjoy the magic of Open Day!
The program ends on the morning of Friday, July 29, and some may need to leave very early to catch a flight or bus. Rooms are required to be vacated by 11:00 a.m. that day.
If you have a bus/train/plane to catch, you will need to make arrangements to get from the campus with plenty of time before your scheduled departure time. If your parents/guardians are picking you up by car, they should plan to do this before 11:00 a.m.
Please note that the Shad program concludes at 11:00 a.m. on July 29 and Shad will no longer be responsible for you after this time.
During the program, you will give a 5-minute presentation on a topic that you select yourself. The topic is your choice, so select something that you are comfortable with. Chances are if you’re excited about your topic, other Shads will be too. Your speech may be supported by a PowerPoint presentation, but we are much more interested in your topic and passion than being dazzled by your ability to produce a glitzy media show. Consider a PowerPoint-less Shad Speak!
At the very beginning of the program we will be running an introduction activity that will require you to have a Bio-tile. A Bio-tile provides some insight as to who you are and has features that represent you.
There are only three requirements for the Bio-tile:
After that, it’s up to you. The more creative the better! Make sure that you have your Bio-tile ready upon your arrival as we’ll need the Bio-tiles that day!
Q: I have a special accommodation request. How do I submit my request and will you be able to help me?
A: You will need to inform us of the special accommodations that you require ahead of time. We will let you know what we can do to support you as best as possible. We want to help make sure your experience here is exceptional.
Q: Can I have visitors during Shad? Can my parents take me off campus for a non-emergency reason?
A: No. Visitors are only welcome to come to Shad on Open Day on Thursday, July 28.
Q: How can my parents contact me during Shad?
A: Your parents can contact you on your cell phone (although you may not be able to answer due to program activities).