Build and decorate a gingerbread house at this week’s lunch meeting. Supplies will be provided at no extra cost.

Week of December 9-13. Exact day of the activity will vary by school.

Hit the slopes with RMISP for our first-semester ski/snowboard day! Lessons, gear, lift tickets, and transportation will be provided at no extra cost.

Exact day of the activity will vary by school (December 17-19).

Hit the slopes with RMISP for our first-semester ski/snowboard day! Lessons, gear, lift tickets, and transportation will be provided at no extra cost.

Exact day of the activity will vary by school (December 17-19).

Students from Cranbrook, Kimberley, Fernie and Sparwood will hit the slopes with RMISP for our first-semester ski/snowboard day! Lessons, gear, lift tickets, and transportation will be provided at no extra cost.

School is out in all our communities from December 23 to January 3 inclusive for the winter holidays! See you in the New Year!

Join RMISP in the great outdoors for a half day of snowshoeing and/or x-country skiing.  Lessons, gear, trail pass, and transportation will be provided at no extra cost.   

Exact day of the activity will vary by school (January 14-16).

Homestay Coordinators will host a "Farewell Party" for our 5-month students. Join us for cake and photos!

Week of January 20-24. Exact day of the party will vary by school.

Mandatory arrival dates are January 25 & 26.

RMISP offers a one-day only Calgary Airport shuttle option for students going to Cranbrook, Fernie, Sparwood, Kimberley, Invermere, or Golden (NOT Revelstoke). The RMISP Calgary Airport Shuttle costs $150 each way and is available only on Saturday, January 25 for flights arriving before 17:00.  

Mandatory departure dates are January 25 & 26.

RMISP offers a one-day only Calgary Airport shuttle option for students leaving Cranbrook, Fernie, Sparwood, Kimberley, Invermere, or Golden (NOT Revelstoke). The RMISP Calgary Airport Shuttle costs $150 each way and is available only on Saturday, January 25 for flights departing after 15:00.  

Mandatory arrival dates are January 25 & 26.

RMISP offers a one-day only Calgary Airport shuttle option for students going to Cranbrook, Fernie, Sparwood, Kimberley, Invermere, or Golden (NOT Revelstoke). The RMISP Calgary Airport Shuttle costs $150 each way and is available only on Saturday, January 25 for flights arriving before 17:00.  

Mandatory departure dates are January 25 & 26.

RMISP offers a one-day only Calgary Airport shuttle option for students leaving Cranbrook, Fernie, Sparwood, Kimberley, Invermere, or Golden (NOT Revelstoke). The RMISP Calgary Airport Shuttle costs $150 each way and is available only on Saturday, January 25 for flights departing after 15:00.  

Host parents are invited to join us for a virtual discussion: 

"Go-to meals and connecting cultures with food"

Look for an invitation from your homestay coordinator. 

Supplies and instructions will be provided to make Valentine's Day cards for friends or family. 

Week of February 10-14. Exact day of the activity will vary by school. 

Students will hit the slopes again for our second-semester ski/snowboard day! Lessons, gear, lift tickets, and transportation will be provided at no extra cost.

Exact day of the activity will vary by school (February 11-13).

Bring a friend to this week's lunch meeting for pizza, pop, and fun! 

Week of March 3-7. Exact day of the activity will vary by school.

Enjoy an afternoon swim at the local hot springs. Transportation and admission provided.  This is an included program activity offered at no additional cost. 

Week of March 10-14. Exact day will vary by school. 

Schools are closed from March 17-28 inclusive. 

March 23-27, 2025

Five day, four night trip to Vancouver, BC!  This is an optional tour with an approximate cost of $1600-1800 CAD including airfare, accommodations, transportation, supervision, and entrance fees.  More details to follow.  

Schools are closed from March 17-28 inclusive. 

In honor of National Board Game Day, Homestay Coordinators will host a game tournament at the weekly lunch meeting. 

Week of April 7-11. Exact day will vary by school.  

Host parents are invited to join us for a virtual discussion: 

"Avoiding host parent burnout and finishing the year strong"

Look for an invitation from your homestay coordinator. 

City sightseeing. More details to come. 

This is an included trip provided at no extra cost to students.

City sightseeing. More details to come. 

This is an included trip provided at no extra cost to students.

Enjoy spectacular scenery, epic views and a variety of fun activities at Golden Skybridge. This is an included program activity included at no extra cost. 

Date is tentative. 

This week's lunch meeting is all about Karaoke fun with friends! 

Week of May 12-16. Exact day will vary by school. 

Come out for cake, photos, and good times at the last lunch meeting of the school year! 

Week of June 16-20. Exact day will vary by school. 

Homestay Coordinators will organize a local competition (international soccer game, scavenger hunt, etc.)  to mark the end of the school year! This is an included program activity. 

Week of June 17-19. Exact day may vary by school. 

Mandatory departure dates are June 27-29.

RMISP offers a one-day only Calgary Airport shuttle option for students leaving Cranbrook, Fernie, Sparwood, Kimberley, Invermere, or Golden (NOT Revelstoke). The RMISP Calgary Airport Shuttle costs $150 each way and is available only on Friday, June 27, 2025 for flights departing after 15:00.  

Mandatory departure dates are June 27-29.

Mandatory departure dates are June 27-29.