Calendar

Winter Sport Day

Time: All Day

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).

Farewell Party (In-School Activity)

Time: All Day

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.

Arrivals

Time: All Day

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.  

Departures

Time: All Day

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.  

Arrivals

Time: All Day

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.  

Departures

Time: All Day

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.  

New Student Orientation

Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am

First day of school and orientation for newly arrived second-semester students. Check with local homestay coordinator for exact times and locations. 

Host Parent Discussion

Time: All Day

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. 

Valentine's Day Card Decorating (In-School Activity)

Time: All Day

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. 

Ski/Snowboard Day

Time: All Day

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).

Buddy Lunch (In-School Activity)

Time: All Day

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.

Hot Springs Trip

Time: All Day

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. 

Spring Break Starts

Time: All Day

Schools are closed from March 17-28 inclusive. 

Vancouver Trip

Time: Mar 23, 8:00 am - Mar 27, 6:00 pm

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.  

Spring Break Ends

Time: All Day

Schools are closed from March 17-28 inclusive. 

Board Game Day (In-School Activity)

Time: All Day

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 Parent Discussion

Time: All Day

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. 

Overnight Trip

Time: All Day

City sightseeing. More details to come. 

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

Overnight Trip

Time: All Day

City sightseeing. More details to come. 

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

Golden Skybridge

Time: All Day

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. 

Karaoke Café (In-School Activity)

Time: All Day

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

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

Farewell Party (In-School Activity)

Time: All Day

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. 

Farewell Games

Time: All Day

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. 

Departures

Time: All Day

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.  

Departures

Time: All Day

Mandatory departure dates are June 27-29.

Departures

Time: All Day

Mandatory departure dates are June 27-29.