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Course Description

Improve your English skills and visit some of Western Canada’s top travel destinations. The activity program is made up of information meetings and guided excursions to points of cultural and social interest in and around Calgary.

Please see Admission, Payment and Refunds for information on admission requirements, payment options and refunds.

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Prerequisites

  • Students must be 18 years or older*
  • Students must be registered concurrently in ESL 100 or EAP 200 (For EAP 200, students are responsible for checking their course schedules and ensuring there are no schedule conflicts before registering into the activity program).

*If you are 17 and have completed high school, please contact us.

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Type
Field Trip
Dates
Apr 22, 2025 to Jul 18, 2025
Delivery Options
Field Trip  
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $1,000.00
Section Notes

Early Bird Fee: $900 (if registration received 30 days before ESL 100 begins)

Regular Fee: $1000

Trips Included
Ski/SB Overnight Trip @ Sunshine Resort 
Rocky Mountains Day Trip
Waterton Overnight Trip
Southern Alberta Day Trip
Banff Day Trip 

Guaranteed spot for the 5 trips. The fee covers transportation, admission fees, accommodation (overnight trips), and equipment rental and lift tickets (ski/snowboard trips).

Registration Deadline: April 14, 2025

Note:

  • $250 deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable. Please see esl.ucalgary.ca for our refund policy. 
  • Dates and destinations, subject to change.
  • An activity waiver must be signed prior to the first activity.

Activity fees with deposit:

Withdraw 15 or more days before start date (Apr 22) 

Your full tuition less deposits will be refunded     

Withdraw 2-14 days before activity date (Apr 22)

= 50% of the activity fee will be refunded

Withdraw 24 hours before activity date (Apr 22) 

= No refund

Type
Field Trip
Dates
Apr 22, 2025 to Jul 18, 2025
Delivery Options
Field Trip  
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $15.00
Section Notes

Dear all sports lovers! join us! Indoor soccer and/or basketball package. This includes 3 different dates to play with your classmates!

Dates: Subject to change:

Date #1: April 30th

Date #2: May 22nd 

Date #3: June 25th 

Items Included
Soccer Equipment 
Badminton or Volleyball Equipment
Basketball Equipment 
 

Registration Deadline: Apr 29, 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 this event.
  • Date and destinations, subject to change.

Activity fees without deposit:

No refund will be provided after purchase.

Type
Field Trip
Dates
Apr 25, 2025
Delivery Options
Field Trip  
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $35.00
Section Notes

Join us for a 2-hour paint workshop, where you will unleash your creativity, relax and bond with new classmates while creating your own masterpiece! 

Items Included
2-h Paint Workshop with instruction 
Canvas 
Paint Equipment 

Registration Deadline: April 22nd, 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 event.
  • Date and destination, subject to change. 

Activity fees without deposit:

No refund will be provided after purchase.

Type
Field Trip
Dates
Apr 30, 2025
Delivery Options
Field Trip  
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $5.00
Section Notes

Join us all sports lovers! Perfect for some friendly competition or just have fun with your classmates.

Items Included
Soccer Equipment 
Badminton and Volleyball Equipment
Basketball Equipment 
 

Registration Deadline: April 29th, 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 event.

Activity fees without deposit:

No refund will be provided after purchase.

Type
Field Trip
Dates
May 02, 2025 to May 03, 2025
Delivery Options
Field Trip  
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $475.00
Section Notes
Ski or snowboard at the Sunshine Resort in Banff National Park and stay overnight in the Rocky Mountains!
Items Included
Transportation from and to Sunshine Resort
Ski/Snowboard Equipment Rental
Lift Tickets
Lesson (only for the first time skier/snowboarder)
National Park fee
Accommodation

Registration Deadline: April 14, 2025

Note:

  • $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 randomly assigned base on gender.
  • Dates and destinations, subject to change.
  • Activity fees with deposit:

    Withdraw 15 or more days before start date (May 2nd)

    Your full tuition less deposits will be refunded     

    Withdraw 2-14 days before activity date (May 2nd)

    = 50% of the activity fee will be refunded

    Withdraw 24 hours before activity date (May 2nd) 

    = No refund

Type
Field Trip
Dates
May 22, 2025
Delivery Options
Field Trip  
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $5.00
Section Notes

Join us all sports lovers! Perfect for some friendly competition or just have fun with your classmates.

Items Included
Soccer Equipment 
Badminton and Volleyball Equipment
Basketball Equipment 
 

Registration Deadline: May 21st, 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 event.

Activity fees without deposit:

No refund will be provided after purchase.

Type
Field Trip
Dates
May 24, 2025
Delivery Options
Field Trip  
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $150.00
Section Notes
Exploring Alberta's beautiful nature in Kananaskis and Canmore!  
Items Included
Transportation from and to Kananaskis/Canmore
National Park Fee
Stop at Waterfalls 
Lunch in Canmore
Hiking 
Visit to Kananaskis Village

Registration Deadline: May 1, 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 this trip.
  • Dates and destinations, subject to change.

  • Activity fees without deposit:

    No refund will be provided after purchase.

Type
Event
Dates
May 30, 2025
Delivery Options
Event  
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $5.00
Section Notes

Ranchman's Mid-Term Party 

 Let's enjoy and celebrate the mid-term of the Spring Semester Program with a very Calgarian experience! Have food and learn line dancing!

Items Included
A Drink Ticket (alcoholic or non-alcoholic drink)
Buffet style Refreshments
Line Dance Lessons
More Dance and Music 
Bus Pick-up and Drop-off

Registration Deadline: May 16, 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.
  • Dates and destinations. subject to change.

  • Activity fees without deposit:

    No refund will be provided after purchase.

Type
Field Trip
Dates
Jun 15, 2025 to Jun 16, 2025
Delivery Options
Field Trip  
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $300.00 or $150.00 deposit
Section Notes

Waterton Lakes National Park is known for its natural beauty, and is a highlight for many of our students in their Canadian experience. 

Items Included
Transportation from and to Waterton 
Accommodation 
Waterton Lake Cruise 
National Park Fee
Sightseeing Locations 
Hiking Activities 

Registration Deadline: May 16th, 2025

Note: 

  • $150 deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable. 
  • An activity waiver must be signed prior to this trip.
  • Room is randomly assigned based on gender.
  • Dates and destinations, 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
Jun 21, 2025
Delivery Options
Field Trip  
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $150.00
Section Notes

Discover the ranching life, learning about animals and agriculture. Exploring Alberta starts from here! 

Items Included
Transportation 
Bar U Ranch Admission 
Granary Road Admission 
Mini Golf 
Lunch 

Registration Deadline: Jun 2, 2025

Note2:

  • 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.
  • Dates and destinations, subject to change.
  • Activity fees without deposit 
  • No refund will be provided after purchase

 

Type
Field Trip
Dates
Jun 25, 2025
Delivery Options
Field Trip  
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $5.00
Section Notes

Join us all sports lovers! Perfect for some friendly competition or just have fun with your classmates.

Items Included
Soccer Equipment 
Badminton and Volleyball Equipment
Basketball Equipment 
 

Registration Deadline: June 23rd, 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 event.

Activity fees without deposit:

No refund will be provided after purchase.

Type
Field Trip
Dates
Jun 27, 2025
Delivery Options
Field Trip  
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $15.00
Section Notes

Explore one of the most beautiful hikes in Kananaskis area or relax around the lake! 

Items Included
Transportation
Kananaskis conservation pass fee

Registration deadline: June 19, 2025 

Note: 

  • An activity waiver must be signed prior to the activity date.
  • Date and destination, subject to change.

  • Activity fees without deposit

    No refund will be provided after purchase.

Type
Field Trip
Dates
Jun 28, 2025
Delivery Options
Field Trip  
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 

Registration Deadline: Jun 16th, 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 this trip.
  • Date and destination, subject to change.

Activity fees without deposit:

No refund will be provided after purchase.

 

Type
Field Trip
Dates
Jul 04, 2025
Delivery Options
Field Trip  
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $0.00
Section Notes

The Calgary Stampede, named the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth, is one of the most iconic events the city has to offer in a 10 day celebration of western Canadian heritage, and the many traditions and cultures located in Calgary. Join us at the opening parade on July 4!

Items Included
UCalgary Original Bandana 
Washroom Access at the Downtown Campus 

Registration Deadline: July 2, 2025

Note:

  • Free activity but the registration is required.
  • An Activity waiver must be signed prior to this event.
  • Dates and destinations, subject to change. 

More Information: Calgary Stampede

Type
Field Trip
Dates
Jul 11, 2025
Delivery Options
Field Trip  
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $45.00
Section Notes

Calgary Stampede, "The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth"! Music, stunt performance, dance and fireworks, the Grandstand Show pushes the excitement of Stampede to the climax in the after-hours as the sun sets. 

Items Included
Admission to Stampede Grandstand Show
Admission to Stampede Grounds

Registration Deadline: Jun 26, 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 this event.
  • Dates and destinations, subject to change.

Activity fees without deposit:

No refund will be provided after purchase.

More Information: Calgary Stampede

Type
Event
Dates
Jul 18, 2025
Delivery Options
Event  
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $30.00
Section Notes

Gather with all your classmates to celebrate your Spring ELP Graduation 2025!!

Items Included
A drink ticket (alcoholic or non-alcoholic drink)
Buffet style refreshments
Dance
Some other activities

Registration Deadline: June 27, 2025

Note:

  • $30 early bird fee ends on June 18. After June 18, the regular fee will be $60.
  • 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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