Civics and Careers
Hamilton Region
COURSE OVERVIEW
Civics & Citizenship and Career Studies come alive as students travel to Ottawa and New York City! Students learn the role Canada plays in an increasingly interconnected global community and start building their own personal definition of “citizenship.” From Parliament to the United Nations, students see how their career choice can allow them to have a meaningful impact on the world.
Students will write campaign speeches, enact dramatizations about Canadian civics, explore the field of photojournalism, and get firsthand experience in financial literacy. Nights are filled with fun events that include a dance party in Ottawa and a Broadway show in NYC!
ACTIVITIES
Here are some of the exciting experiences included in the program.
Canadian Museum of History
Step into Canada’s story. Students touring the Canadian History Museum will journey through centuries of triumph, struggle, and transformation—walking the paths of Indigenous peoples, early settlers, and nation-builders. Through hands-on displays and treasured artifacts, history won’t just be studied—it will be experienced.
WAR
MUSEUM
Students visiting the War Museum will gain a profound understanding of Canada’s military history through immersive exhibits and artifacts.
PANORAMIC OBSERVATION DECK
Students will be amazed by the breathtaking 360-degree views of New York City.
UNITED NATIONS
TOUR
Students get an insider tour of the headquarters and learn about career paths at the UN.
BROADWAY
SHOW
No trip to NYC is complete without a spectacular Broadway performance.
MANDATORY DATES
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Online Orientation
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June 14
7:00pm – 8:30pm -
Parents, students and teachers meet in the evening to review travel expectations and the itinerary.
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Independent Learning Online
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June 15 - July 1
*in total to be completed at any convenient time of the student’s choice
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Students will work independently to complete and submit assignments. Teachers will be available to answer questions through the online platform.
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Pre-Trip Online Classes
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July 2, 5 - 8
9:00 am – 3:30 pm -
Teachers and students will interact in mandatory online classes as students participate in direct teaching, group activities, discussions and presentations.
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Travel
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July 9 - 15
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Experience the course firsthand and make real-world applications.
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Post-Trip Online Classes
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July 19
9:00am – 3:30pm
(synchronous) -
July 20
Financial Literacy re-take opportunity - in-person
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Teachers and students will interact in a mandatory online class to complete their final assignments.
Prices and Dates
July 9 – 15
Hamilton Region
(English)
$2,790.00
Civics & Citizenship (CHV2O) and Career Studies (GLC2O)
None
Program Fees
Program Fee
All-Inclusive Price $2,790.00
Deposit Schedule: 1st payment due upon registration, 2nd payment due February 19, balance due May 7, 2027.
Insurance
(as required by our education partner)
Premium Travel Protection Package $200.00
Registration Deadline
Program may fill before the deadline of May 7, 2027.
What’s Included
Each program covers all essential costs and all excursions, whether educational or leisure. We believe that each group should share the same experience.
