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Course Description

Improve your English skills and visit some of Western Canada’s top travel destinations.  Activity Trips provides guided excursions to points of cultural and social interest in and around Calgary. 

Please see Program Policies and Procedures for information on admission, payment options and refunds.

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Prerequisites

  • Students must be registered concurrently in ESL 101 or CISP (For CISP, students are responsible for checking their course schedules and ensuring there are no schedule conflicts before registering into the activity trips).
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Type
Field Trip
Dates
Jan 06, 2025 to Feb 07, 2025
Delivery Options
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $400.00
Section Notes

Gain extra discounted trips and guaranteed spots for the famous activities!


Items Included
Snowshoeing Day Trip
Indoor Sports
Banff Day Trip
Nakiska Ski/Snowboard Day Trip 

Registration Deadline: January 5th, 2025

Note:

  • $250 deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable. Please see esl.ucalgary.ca for our refund policy. 
  • An activity waiver must be signed prior to a trip.
  • Date and destination, subject to change.
  • Trips in the package are not changeable and transferable.
  • Activity fees with deposit:

    Withdraw 15 or more days before start date (Jan 6th)

    Your full tuition less deposits will be refunded     

    Withdraw 2-14 days before activity date (Jan 6th)

    = 50% of the activity fee will be refunded

    Withdraw 24 hours before activity date (Jan 6th) 

    = No refund

Type
Field Trip
Dates
Feb 05, 2025
Delivery Options
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $0.00
Section Notes

This activity is for students enrolled in the English Language Program (ELP) students registered in the Winter Semester, ACC and Winter I Intensive programs.

Board games provided by the English Language Program. If you have some you would like to bring, please let us know by emailing activityprogram@ucalgary.ca! 

Registration Deadline: January 29th 

Type
Field Trip
Dates
Feb 07, 2025
Delivery Options
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $25.00
Section Notes

Let's have fun in Winter with ice skating experience - perfect for all skill levels!


Items Included
Private ice rental in the Olympic Oval 
Rental Equipment (Ice skates and helmet)
Professional instruction 

Registration Deadline: January 31st, 2025

Note: 

  • Fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. 
  • An activity waiver must be signed prior to this event.
  • Date and destination, subject to change. 

Activity fees without deposit:

No refund will be provided after purchase.

Type
Field Trip
Dates
Feb 10, 2025 to Mar 14, 2025
Delivery Options
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $650.00
Section Notes

Gain extra discounted trips and guaranteed spots for the famous activities!


Items Included
Ski/ SB Overnight Trip @ Castle Mountain Resort 
Ski/SB Day Trip @ Mt. Norquay 
Banff Day Trip (Feb 22nd)

Registration Deadline: February 10th, 2025

Note:

  • $250 deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable. Please see esl.ucalgary.ca for our refund policy. 
  • An activity waiver must be signed prior to a trip.
  • Date and destination, subject to change.
  • Trips in the package are not changeable and transferable.
  • Activity fees with deposit:

    Withdraw 15 or more days before start date (Feb 10th)

    Your full tuition less deposits will be refunded     

    Withdraw 2-14 days before activity date (Feb 10th)

    = 50% of the activity fee will be refunded

    Withdraw 24 hours before activity date (Feb 10th) 

    = No refund

Type
Field Trip
Dates
Feb 12, 2025
Delivery Options
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $0.00
Section Notes

This activity is for students enrolled in the English Language Program (ELP) and registered in the 2025 Winter Semester, ACC and Winter II Intensive programs.

Board games will be provided . If you have any board games that you would like to bring as well, please let us know by emailing activityprogram@ucalgary.ca! 

Registration Deadline: February 10, 2025

Type
Field Trip
Dates
Feb 19, 2025
Delivery Options
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $5.00
Section Notes

Join us all sports lovers! Indoor sports event. 


Items Included
Soccer equipment
Basket ball equipment
Indoor sports court

Registration Deadline: Feb 14th, 2025

Note

  • Fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
  • An Activity waiver must be signed prior to this trip.
  • Date and destination, subject to change.

Activity fees without deposit:

No refund will be provided after purchase.

Type
Field Trip
Dates
Feb 22, 2025
Delivery Options
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $150.00
Section Notes

Welcome to the Canadian Rockies! Banff is one of the most famous destinations in Alberta.


Items Included
Transportation
National Park Fee
Banff Gondola Admission 
Lake Louise 
Banff Townsite 
Lunch Buffet 

Registration Deadline: February 10th, 2025 

Notes

  • Fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. Please see esl.ucalgary.ca for our refund policy.
  • An Activity waiver must be signed prior to this trip.
  • Date and destination, subject to change.

Activity fees without deposit:

No refund will be provided after purchase.

Type
Field Trip
Dates
Feb 23, 2025
Delivery Options
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $25.00
Section Notes

Ice hockey is Canada's most popular sport, and Calgary's main team, the Calgary Flames, play in the highest level of Ice Hockey in the world.

Join us for the Calgary Flames vs. the San Jose Sharks in a match that is sure to excite! 


Items Included
Ice Hockey game ticket
Ice Hockey 101 session (optional)

Registration Deadline: February 11th, 2025

Notes:

  • Fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. Please see esl.ucalgary.ca for our refund policy.

Activity fees without deposit:

No refund will be provided after purchase.

 

Type
Field Trip
Dates
Feb 26, 2025
Delivery Options
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $0.00
Section Notes

Join us for a relaxing movie night with friends and snacks! 


Items Included
Movie 
Popcorn 

Registration deadline: February 19th, 2025

Notes

  • This is a free activity; however, registration is required.
  • An activity waiver must be signed prior to this event.
Type
Field Trip
Dates
Feb 28, 2025 to Mar 01, 2025
Delivery Options
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $400.00
Section Notes

Ski or snowboard at the Castle Mountain resort in the Rocky Mountains!


Items Included
Transportation from the University to/from Castle Mountain Resort
Ski/snowboard equipment rental
Lift tickets
Lessons 
National Park fee
Accommodation
 

Registration Deadline: February 11th, 2025

Notes:

  • $150 deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable. Please see esl.ucalgary.ca for our refund policy.
  • An activity waiver must be signed prior to this trip.
  • Room is assigned randomly based on gender. 
  • Date and destination are subject to change.

Activity fees with deposit:

Withdraw 15 or more days before start date

Your full tuition less deposits will be refunded     

Withdraw 2-14 days before activity date

= 50% of the activity fee will be refunded

Withdraw 24 hours before activity date

= No refund

 

Type
Field Trip
Dates
Mar 04, 2025
Delivery Options
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $20.00
Section Notes

Be prepared to get strikes at the largest 5-pin bowling centre in Calgary! 


Items Included
2 hours of bowling time
Bowling shoe rental and bowling balls 

Registration Deadline: February 26th, 2025 

Note:

  • Fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
  • An activity waiver must be signed prior to the event. 
  • Date and destination, subject to change.

Activity fees without deposit:

No refund will be provided after purchase.

Type
Field Trip
Dates
Mar 10, 2025
Delivery Options
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $150.00
Section Notes

Ski or Snowboard on the Mt. Norquay! The resort is located inside the Banff National Park.


Items Included
Transportation from/to the university and ski resort
Ski/snowboard equipment rental
Lift ticket
Lessons
National Park fee
Stop at Banff Townsite

Registration Deadline: February 17th, 2025

Notes:

  • Fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. Please see esl.ucalgary.ca for our refund policy.
  • An activity waiver must be signed prior to this trip.
  • Date and destination are subject to change.

Activity fees without deposit:

No refund will be provided after purchase.

 

Type
Event
Dates
Mar 13, 2025
Delivery Options
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $5.00
Section Notes

St. Patrick / Graduation Party

Celebrate the Winter Intensive program's graduation and mid-term of the Winter Semester Program with a St. Patrick theme! Bring and wear something green!!


Items Included
A drink ticket (alcoholic or non-alcoholic drink)
Buffet style refreshments
St. Patrick themed entertainment
Dance
Other activities

Registration Deadline: Feb 24th, 2025

Note:

  • Fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. Please see esl.ucalgary.ca for our refund policy.
  • An activity waiver must be signed prior to the event.

Activity fees without deposit:

No refund will be provided after purchase.

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