How to ​Apply​

Applications for the 2026-2027 School year are due on Wednesday May 6, 2026.
Applications will be available by the end of March 2026.

Campus Calgary/Open Minds is an award-winning program that provides authentic learning experiences to transform teaching and learning by increasing engagement through community, funder, and educational partnerships. Creating personalized and flexible learning programs for each student, Campus Calgary/Open Minds provides a dynamic learning experience by connecting students in the community for five days and connecting them to experts who are passionate about experiential learning.​

The Application Supporting Document, that is part of the application process, includes the following:

1. What is your Big Idea or Question or Provocation and how do you see this influencing your year’s work?
2. What do you hope and/or want students to come to understand as part of this Campus Calgary / Open Minds experience?
3. Campus Calgary / Open Minds is just as much for teachers as it is for students. With that in mind, what do you want to come to understand as part of this CC/OM experience?
4. Why this site? How do you anticipate this site supporting your big question/idea/provocation and your students’ yearlong learning?
5. Tell us about your students and school community.

 *How you layout/organize this information is up to you, but please ensure that you’ve answered all 5 questions required within your Application Supporting Document. This file may be a .pdf, .docx/.doc, google doc, google slideshow, or other typical multimedia files. (please do not use Pages).

Cost of Program

We are grateful for the support of community and funder partners who put this program within reach of all Calgary teachers and students. Calgary Board of Education and Calgary Catholic School District schools pay $1500 and all other Calgary schools pay $1800 (bussing included).

This is a heavily subsidized program with actual costs being about $5000 - $8000 per week.

Please note: CCSD schools participating in 2School – An Urban Experience, will be responsible for the cost of transportation to and from the program. Please contact Kirk Linton or Marta Albertin to discuss funding options.

New to Applying?

For teachers new to Campus Calgary / Open Minds, we have two Information Workshops coming up to learn more about our program.

• We’ll be presenting at Teachers’ Convention TBD
• Wednesday April 15
  5:00 – 7:00 PM
  Information Session at the Sweetgrass Lodge, Calgary Stampede. (Doors open at 4:30 PM to meet site coordinators. Light supper provided)
  (RSVP still coming)

Applications for the 2026-2027 school year are due Wednesday May 6, 2026