25/26
We are very excited to offer an ARTS TRIP to Calgary and Banff, Alberta. This trip will bring together 96 students from grades 9-12 and 6 Visual and Performing Arts teachers for 5 days of travel and a chance to learn and grow through the arts of another city.
In the next few months there will be an evening meeting for participants and their parents and guardians, some required noon hour meetings for students, and fundraising opportunities.
Please check here for information, as updates will be made as more details are finalized.
Details
When:
April 7-11, 2026
Who:
100 arts students from band, choir, dance, drama, visual arts and wellness and the arts.
The trip is now FULL. If you would like to be on the waitlist, please email kibrown@wsd1.org
What:
Participants will travel to Calgary and Banff and experience the arts and culture of another city. Highlights include the National Music Centre, Contemporary Calgary, and the Banff Arts Center as well as performances by the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra and Jubilations Dinner Theatre.
Why:
Participants will be asked to reflect on how the arts play a role in the creation of community and how they augment life in a city. They will also look at the role of the arts in their own lives and their relationships, and how the arts affect their overall mental health and wellbeing. This trip will be invaluable in building the artistry and citizenship of our students.
Payment Schedule
$400 on or before Dec 5/25
$300 on or before Feb 13/25
$275 on or before March 16/ 25 (The final payment amount may change according to fundraising amounts.)
Payments are non-refundable after the listed date. NO money will be refunded once processed, as our dates are timed with payments that the group is making for non-refundable items such as tickets for shows.
Contacts
Amanda Abrahams: aabrahams@wsd1.org
Kim Brown: kibrown@wsd1.org
John Martens: jmartens@wsd1.org
Rina Patsiatzis: rpatsiatzis@wsd1.org
Tanya Woloshen: tawoloshen@wsd1.org