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Applications for the 2026 – 2027 school year are now closed
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.
Applications include an “Application Supporting Document,” which shares information about a teacher’s big question and intentions for the upcoming school year, through answering the following questions:
- What is your Big Idea or Question or Provocation and how do you see this influencing your year’s work?
- What do you hope and/or want students to come to understand as part of this Campus Calgary / Open Minds experience?
- 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?
- Why this site? How do you anticipate this site supporting your big question/idea/provocation and your students’ yearlong learning?
- Tell us about your students and school community.
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 Kevin DeForge or Marta Albertin to discuss funding options.
Information Sheet
Here is the Campus Calgary / Open Minds Information Sheet that shares more information about opportunities for the 2026-2027 school year.
New to Applying?
Applications for the 2027-2028 school year will be available in Spring 2027. Information Sessions will take place at Teachers Convention and in April 2027. Details are forthcoming.
Applications for the 2026-2027 school year are now closed.
Spring In-services, Summer Workshops, and Fall Pedagogy Sessions – 2026 – 2027
Site | Spring In-service | Summer Workshop | Fall Pedagogy |
2School | Wednesday, June 3 | Monday, August 24 | Wednesday, September 9 @ CBE Ed Centre 4:30 - 7:00 p.m. (with Seed) |
City EcoAction School | Wednesday June 10 | Monday, August 24 9:00 | Wednesday, Sept 9 with Zoo @ Inglewood Time TBD |
City Hall School | Tuesday, June 9th 4:30 - 7:00pm | Monday, August 24th 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Wednesday, September 9th (with Youth Singers and City Hall) at Central Library time 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. |
Contemporary Calgary Art Studio | Thursday, June 11 | Monday August 24 | Tuesday September 15 |
Healthy Living School | Wednesday June 10 (SOUTH | Monday, August 24 (NORTH location) 9:00am - 3:00pm | Sept 17 - 4:30-7:00 p.m. |
ConocoPhillips Hub for Inspired Learning, at Werklund Centre | Wednesday, June 17 | Monday, August 24 | Tuesday September 15 |
Jube School | Monday June 22 Time TBD | Monday, August 24 Time TBD | Tuesday September 15 |
Library School | Tuesday, June 9th 4:30 – 7:00pm | Monday August 24 | Wednesday, September 9th (with Youth Singers and City Hall) at Central Library time 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. |
Outdoor Leadership School | Tuesday June 16th 4:45 - 7:30 p.m. | Monday August 24 | Tuesday September 15 |
Science School | Tuesday, June 9 | Monday August 24 | Sept 17 - 4:30 – 7:00 p.m. |
Seed School | Thursday, June 4 | Thursday, July 2 | Wednesday, September 9 with 2School @ CBE Ed Centre |
Stampede School | Wednesday, June 10 | Monday, August 24th 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. | Tuesday September 15 |
Youth Singers School | Thursday, June 11 | Thursday, July 2 | Wednesday, September 9th (with Youth Singers and City Hall) at Central Library time 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. |
Zoo School | Thursday, June 11th | Monday, August 24th 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. | Wednesday, Sept 9 with City EcoAction @ Inglewood Time TBD |
Programs
Campus Calgary / Open Minds
- City EcoAction School (City of Calgary Parks)
Grades 1 to 12 - City Hall School (Calgary Municipal Building)
Grades 3 to 12 - Stampede School - Calgary Stampede
Grades 1 to 12 - Werklund Centre, formerly Arts Commons - ConocoPhillips Hub for Inspired Learning
Grades 1 to 12 - 2School: An Urban Experience – CBE Education Centre
Grades 1 to 12 - Healthy Living School – Shane Homes YMCA at Rocky Ridge OR Brookfield Residential YMCA at Seton
Grades 3 to 12 - Jube School – Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
Grades 1-12 - Library School – Calgary Public Library
Grades 1-12
- SEEDschool – The Mustard Seed
Grades 5-12 - Science School - TELUS Spark
Grades 1 to 9 - Youth Singers School, Youth Singers Calgary
Grades 1-12 - Zoo School – Calgary Zoo
Grades 1 to 12 - Contemporary Calgary Art Studio – Contemporary Calgary (pilot)
This site not available for applications.
Grades 1-12 - Outdoor Leadership School – Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park (pilot)
This site not available for applications.
Grades 1-12
Year at a Glance
- Info and Application Writing Workshop February 12 at Teachers’ Convention - review proposal expectations and how to complete the application process
- CCOM Info and Application Workshop – April 1 (Sweetgrass Lodge, Stampede Park)
- Submission of Proposal (due May 6)
- Acceptance (May 21)
- Spring Inservice - Site Specific Welcome (after school in June) – initial opportunity for site familiarization, sharing of expectations, and development of working relationships. (dates TBD)
- Summer Workshop - A Day on Site (early July or end of August) – Immersion at the site and discovery of the rich learning opportunities available at each site
- Fall Pedagogy Evening - Journalling Workshop (after school evening in September) – Immersion in and practising the CC/OM philosophy and journalling
- Practice and Preparation at School (ongoing)
- Planning Meeting (after school at your school, 6-8 weeks prior to being on site) – In collaboration with CC/OM Operations Team and Site Coordinator to connect the classroom to the community creating a personalized week
- Scheduling Meeting (2 -3 weeks prior to being on site) – Finalize the schedule for the week and discussions of roles and responsibilities
- Week on Site
- Back at School – continued connections and taking up relevant actions
- ** CC/OM Professional Learning Workshops – offered throughout the year
- ** Ongoing communication with site and site coordinator to support learning.
Contact Us
Jennifer Meredith
Learning Leader
Campus Calgary/Open Minds
Phone: 403.817.7510
Cell: 403.819.5917
Email: jlmeredith@cbe.ab.ca
Natasha McKay
Learning Leader
Campus Calgary/Open Minds
Phone: 403.817.7583
Email: nnmckay@cbe.ab.ca
Marta Albertin
Consultant
Campus Calgary / Open Minds
Phone: 403.615.8376
Email: marta.albertin@cssd.ab.ca