What happens during Program Week?

For one week in August of 2008, 50 teenagers representing all 10 provinces and the 3 territories of Canada will descend upon Vancouver with the hope of being chosen Top Teen of Canada

During this busy week, our delegates will attend a series of professionally led workshops. Some of the workshops provide training directly related to the competition, such as public speaking and interview skills, while others give them life-long skills to better themselves and promote positive self-esteem, such as the self-defence and manners & etiquette training

The week will also provide the opportunity for the delegates to explore the natural beauty of Vancouver and its surroundings as this city is preparing to invite the world to the 2010 Winter Olympics

During the week, the delegates will present themselves in two preliminary events to the public and to the judging panel. In one event they will present their personal speech, and in the second event they will present their personal showcase

In addition, the delegates will be individually interviewed by the judging panel. The final night of the competition will be a live show where each delegate will introduce themself and their community wearing their regional costume

Based on the judges' decisions from the previous preliminary events and the interview and the fast-track awards, the final show will reveal the top 16 semi-finalists. These 16 will continue in the competition for the title of Top Teen of Canada

The 16 semi-finalists will participate in an on-stage interview and then the top 5 finalists will be announced. The top 5 finalists will give a talk on 'What is Canada?', giving the judges a final chance to make their decision

Top Teen of Canada 2008 will begin a year of public appearances, unique opportunities, and charity involvement across the nation