Youth & Teen

Junior Programs: Teen 13-17 & Youth 7-12

Banff Education Center - Canada

Basic Program

15 hours of lessons/week plus some basic activities throughout the week.

2013 Starting Dates:

Age: 7-12 July 29 or August 6 Age: 13-17July 2, 8, 15, 22, 29
Aug. 6, 12, 19, 26

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Basic Program + Activities

Add Activity Package 1, 2 or 3
(Students that want to experience the area)

2013 Starting Dates:

Age: 7-12 July 29 or August 6 Age: 13-17July 2, 8, 15, 22, 29
Aug. 6, 12, 19, 26

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Basic Program + Lessons

Add either 6 or 15 hours of afternoon lessons

2013 Starting Dates:

Age: 7-12Not available for this age groupAge: 13-17July 2, 8, 15, 22, 29
Aug. 6, 12, 19, 26

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Schedule Examples

Basic Program

15 hours of lessons/week plus some basic activities throughout the week + “pay as you go” option for other activities.

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Free time with
Homestay family
or
Sunday Activity (optional/
extra cost)

ENGLISH LESSON

Theme:
Introductions


Communicative
icebreakers
Team Quiz
About Canada:
Fun/informative/
exciting
ENGLISH LESSON

Theme:
Pronunciation


Verb Charades
Minimal Pairs
Tongue twisters
Pronunciation
card game
ENGLISH LESSON

Theme:
Money and Numbers


Numbers Race
Canadian Coins
ENGLISH LESSON

Theme:
Animals


Brainstorming
vocabulary
Describing
Recognition
ENGLISH LESSON

Theme:
Sports


Canadian and world sports Do/play/go
Have you ever...
Find someone who...
Free time with
Homestay family
or
Saturday Activity (optional/
extra cost)

Lunch


Activity (Free/basic activity or optional/extra cost activity)



Activity (Free/basic activity or optional/extra cost activity)



Activity (Free/basic activity or optional/extra cost activity)



Activity (Free/basic activity or optional/extra cost activity)



Activity (Free/basic activity or optional/extra cost activity)


Notes:

  • Afternoons: Students NOT taking activity or afternoon lesson add-ons will have self study and computer time and they will be able to use the study rooms, TV room, ping-pong room, computer area, and the picnic tables or grass area outside the school. We will also provide afternoon activities like road hockey and barbecues and students can join these.
  • Students can also pay slightly more and buy activities after they have arrived. (If the activity has space/availability)

Add 4 Activity Credits/week

Activity Package Example with 4 Credits
Afternoons could include the following example:
(Students/Parents choose their activities)

  • Mon - Jura Creek Canyons (2 Credits)
  • Tues - Ping-Pong (free)
  • Wed - Movie Night in Banff (1 Credit)
  • Thurs - Self-study
  • Fri - Frisbee Golf (1 Credit)

 

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Free time with
Homestay family
or
Sunday Activity (See Activity Credit costs below)

ENGLISH LESSON

Theme:
Introductions


Communicative
icebreakers
Team Quiz
About Canada:
Fun/informative/
exciting
ENGLISH LESSON

Theme:
Pronunciation


Verb Charades
Minimal Pairs
Tongue twisters
Pronunciation
card game
ENGLISH LESSON

Theme:
Money and Numbers


Numbers Race
Canadian Coins
ENGLISH LESSON

Theme:
Animals


Brainstorming
vocabulary
Describing
Recognition
ENGLISH LESSON

Theme:
Sports


Canadian and world sports Do/play/go
Have you ever...
Find someone who...
Free time with
Homestay family
or
Saturday Activity (See Activity Credit costs below)

Lunch


Activity (See Activity Credit costs below)



Activity (See Activity Credit costs below)



Activity (See Activity Credit costs below)



Activity (See Activity Credit costs below)



Activity (See Activity Credit costs below)


Notes:

  • These are only examples. Students choose the activities that they want.
  • Students receive activity credits, go online before the course start date and pick the activities they want. Activities are in small groups and set as soon as minimum numbers are met.
  • See activity prices below.

Add 8 Activity Credits/week

Activity Package Example with 8 Credits
Afternoons could include the following example:
(Students/Parents choose their activities)

  • Mon - Indoor Climbing (3 Credits)
  • Tues - Banff Canoeing (2 Credits)
  • Wed - Yoga (1 Credit)
  • Thurs - Free time on the computers
  • Fri - Canyon Waterfalls (2 Credits)

 

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Free time with
Homestay family
or
Sunday Activity (See Activity Credit costs below)

ENGLISH LESSON

Theme:
Introductions


Communicative
icebreakers
Team Quiz
About Canada:
Fun/informative/
exciting
ENGLISH LESSON

Theme:
Pronunciation


Verb Charades
Minimal Pairs
Tongue twisters
Pronunciation
card game
ENGLISH LESSON

Theme:
Money and Numbers


Numbers Race
Canadian Coins
ENGLISH LESSON

Theme:
Animals


Brainstorming
vocabulary
Describing
Recognition
ENGLISH LESSON

Theme:
Sports


Canadian and world sports Do/play/go
Have you ever...
Find someone who...
Free time with
Homestay family
or
Saturday Activity (See Activity Credit costs below)

Lunch


Activity (See Activity Credit costs below)



Activity (See Activity Credit costs below)



Activity (See Activity Credit costs below)



Activity (See Activity Credit costs below)



Activity (See Activity Credit costs below)


Notes:

  • These are only examples. Students choose the activities that they want.
  • Students receive activity credits, go online before the course start date and pick the activities they want. Activities are in small groups and set as soon as minimum numbers are met.
  • See activity prices below.

Add 20 Activity Credits/week

Activity Package Example with 20 Credits
Afternoons could include the following example:
(Students/Parents choose their activities)

  • Mon - Horse Back Riding (5 Credits)
  • Tues - Hiking (2 Credits)
  • Wed - Canoeing (2 Credit)
  • Thurs - Lake Louise (3 Credits)
  • Fri - Canyon Waterfalls (2 Credits)
  • Sat - Free time at dorm/homestay
  • Sun - White Water Rafting (6 Credits)

 

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Free time with
Homestay family
or
Sunday Activity (See Activity Credit costs below)

ENGLISH LESSON

Theme:
Introductions


Communicative
icebreakers
Team Quiz
About Canada:
Fun/informative/
exciting
ENGLISH LESSON

Theme:
Pronunciation


Verb Charades
Minimal Pairs
Tongue twisters
Pronunciation
card game
ENGLISH LESSON

Theme:
Money and Numbers


Numbers Race
Canadian Coins
ENGLISH LESSON

Theme:
Animals


Brainstorming
vocabulary
Describing
Recognition
ENGLISH LESSON

Theme:
Sports


Canadian and world sports Do/play/go
Have you ever...
Find someone who...
Free time with
Homestay family
or
Saturday Activity (See Activity Credit costs below)

Lunch


Activity (See Activity Credit costs below)



Activity (See Activity Credit costs below)



Activity (See Activity Credit costs below)



Activity (See Activity Credit costs below)



Activity (See Activity Credit costs below)


Notes:

  • These are only examples. Students choose the activities that they want.
  • Students receive activity credits, go online before the course start date and pick the activities they want. Activities are in small groups and set as soon as minimum numbers are met.
  • See activity prices below.

Add Afternoon Lessons Tuesday and Thursday afternoons

The Basic Program Plus Afternoon Lessons Tuesday and Thursday afternoons

  • Tuesday Afternoons: 2 hours of Teacher based lessons + 1 hour of computer based lessons.
  • Thursday Afternoons: 2 hours of Teacher based lessons + 1 hour of computer based lessons.
  • (15+6 = 21hrs total lessons/wk)

Add Afternoon Lessons Monday to Friday afternoons

The Basic Program Plus afternoon lessons Monday to Friday

  • Afternoons Monday to Friday:
  • Each day receive 2 hours of Teacher based lessons + 1 hour of computer based lessons.
  • (15 +15 = 30hrs total lessons/wk)

 

Activities

Activity Credits:

Activity Package 1:
Includes 4 Activity Credits/week
($58/week)


Activity Package 2:
Includes 8 Activity Credits/week
($116/week)


Activity Package 3:
Includes 20 Activity Credits/week
($250/week)

(0 Credits) School Barbecue
(0 Credits) Ping-Pong
(0 Credits) Holiday parties
(0 Credits) Day Party & Swimming
(0 Credits) Road Hockey Outside
(0 Credits) Use of the computer area
(0 Credits) Use of study area
(0 Credits) Use of school movie area
(1 Credit) Movie Night in Banff
(1 Credit) Frisbee Golf
(2 Credits) Hiking
(There are many walking trails
& many very beautiful hikes)
(2 Credits) Canyons and Waterfalls
(2 Credits) Calgary Stampede Shuttle
(2 Credits) Banff Hot Springs
(3 Credits) Bow Falls and 3 Museums
(3 Credits) Alpine Hiking
(3 Credits) Banff Waterways Canoeing
(3 Credits) Aboriginal Dream Catchers
(3 Credits) Hiking and Hot Springs
(3 Credits) Indoor Climbing
(3 Credits) Boat ride on the lake
(4 Credits) Banff Kayaking
(4 Credits) Outdoor Paintball
(5 Credits) 50 Minute Private Lesson
(5 Credits) Calgary Tower and Zoo
(5 Credits) Horse back Riding
(6 Credits) White Water Rafting
(7 Credits) Drumheller (Dinosaur) Tour
(8 Credits) Helicopter Ride
(8 Credits) Columbia Ice Fields
(9 Credits) Mountain Caving

Note: Activities are subject to change without notice.

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