About Us
As part of its international outreach and collaboration with students and education partners from around the world, MWS created the iGEN Academy in 2015 to support young people in navigating the challenges of the modern world.
Founded in 1983, MWS Student Camps International Inc. has welcomed over 40,000 students from all over the world to its locations at the University of Toronto in Toronto and McGill University in Montreal, Canada.
At the heart of our mission is the promotion and preservation of culture, encouraging young people to read books and express themselves through writing, while also preserving the traditional culture of speech and expression. The association is deeply committed to fostering intercultural student exchanges and providing mutual help and support in achieving shared goals.
The goal of iGEN Academy programmes is to help the first generation to grow up fully immersed in a high-tech, smartphone-driven world integrate their knowledge and experiences with essential human principles, such as connection, leadership, and social and emotional intelligence.
iGEN Academy focuses on creating building blocks of communication and personal confidence. Through seminars, interactive projects, and international student-led discussions, participants gain a foundation of skills to navigate the personal and professional challenges of the 21st century while celebrating cultural exchange and the power of shared goals.
Our initiatives emphasize the importance of intercultural understanding, the preservation of cultural traditions, and the empowerment of young people to express themselves confidently, whether in writing, speech, or leadership roles.
Our Team
The foundation and strength of our programmes is our team of active professionals. iGEN Academy courses, workshops, camps and activity programmes are presented by experienced teachers and leaders with backgrounds in international education, corporate leadership, journalism, volunteer organizations and social development (NGOs).
Our 4YOUTM Teen Teams are exemplary young people and leaders in their schools and communities around the world. They are the key to the success of our online student exchanges and intercultural communication.
Programmes
iGEN Academy Mobile
Online and in-person programmes offered year-round.
YES iGEN Prep
Winter & summer skills/seminar camps and workshops for high school students.
YES iGEN Elementary
Winter & summer STEM camps for elementary students.
Intercultural Student Exchanges
4YOUTM Teen Teams.
Leadership Programmes
Including volunteering experiences in Canada and around the world.