Adventure Manitoba Program
Program dates: July 4 – Aug. 4, 2023 (5-weeks)
The Adventure Manitoba program combines interactive, engaging English language learning with a variety of social and cultural activities designed to introduce you to the best the province of Manitoba offers in the summer time.
Highly skilled, dynamic instructors help you to improve your English abilities through engaging lessons and activities. International students will study English alongside French-speaking students from the Canadian province of Quebec.
Students will also have the opportunity to earn a Manitoba Ambassador certificate (through a partnership with the Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology and the Manitoba Tourism Education Council (mtec.mb.ca) after attending a training session, attending all of the scheduled activities and completing a related seminar.
Students will also be able to experience indigenous teachings, learnings and cultural outings related to Anishinaabeg, Cree, Dakota Peoples and the Metis Nation.
Program details:
- Language proficiency requirements: none required. Placement testing is done on-line (before students arrive) after registration is complete.
- Course hours: 30 per week
- Activities included (see below).
- Health insurance: mandatory for international students. Coverage by me
- Letter of Acceptance provided to all participants
Program Activities:
Here are some of the activities planned for the Adventure Manitoba program this summer:
- Tubing in Pinawa, Manitoba
floatandpaddle.ca - The Exchange District
exchangedistrict.org - Winnipeg Blue Bombers
bluebombers.com - Fort Gibraltar
fortgibraltar.com/en - The Forks
theforks.com - The Canadian Museum for Human Rights
humanrights.ca - Winnipeg Goldeyes
goldeyes.com - Winnipeg Art Gallery (Home to Qaumajuq, an innovative new museum, home of the largest public collection of contemporary Inuit art in the world
wag.ca - Spirit Sands at Spruce Woods Provincial Park
travelmanitoba.com/directory/spruce-woods-provincial-park - Journey to Churchill at the Assiniboine Park Zoo
assiniboinepark.ca/zoo/animals/journey-to-churchill
Supplies: Learning materials will be provided at no charge to students. All other supplies including a computer or tablet with an internet connection must be supplied by students.
Placement Testing: Students will take an on-line English Language comprehension approximately two weeks before the program start date to determine their appropriate level.
Program fees: $3,500 CAD (including tuition, textbook fee, application fee, health insurance, accommodation (off-campus residence - including meals), airport pickup/drop-off, Winnipeg transit pass and most activities).
Sample Schedule:
Monday to Friday | 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. | English for Academic Purposes Classes |
Monday to Friday | 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. | Seminar/Activity (on-campus/off-campus) |
Saturdays | Full day | Adventure Manitoba Activities |
Important Program Dates:
July 4 – Orientation Day/Opening Activity
July 5 – Classes Begin
August 4 – Final Day of Class and Farewell Activity
To register email eli@mitt.ca
Adventure Manitoba Program Schedule 2023
Mornings (9 a.m. to noon) English for Academic Purposes classes
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Afternoon Schedule | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
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Week 1 | Arrival at St. Johns College Residence (University of Manitoba) | Orientation Program Introduction/ Getting to Know You |
Presentation: Travel Manitoba Tourism Winnipeg |
Lesson: Manitoba 101 and Project introduction |
Activity: Tour of The Forks Evening Activity: Winnipeg Goldeyes Game |
Activity: |
Welcome to Manitoba: July 3-8 |
Pinawa Tubing Rain Alternate: Bowling at the Rec Room |
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Week 2 | Presentation: Manitoba Film Training |
Presentation: Manitoba Film Training |
Exchange Walking Tour | Project Group work | Activity: Truth and Reconciliation Centre Tour |
Activity: |
The South July10-15 |
Gimli Rain alternate/ Icelandic Museum and the Gimli Glider Museum shop |
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Week 3 | Lesson: Manitoba Northern MB |
Activity: WAG (Winnipeg Art Gallery) |
Activity: The Zoo - Journey to Churchill Exhibition |
Project Group work Evening Activity: Winnipeg Blue Bomber Game |
Activity: Canadian Museum of Human Rights |
Activity |
The North July 17-22 |
Spruce Woods Spirit Sands Rain Alternate: T.B.A |
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Week 4 | Lesson: Manitoba History |
Activity: Fort Gibraltar Tour |
Activity: Manitoba Museum |
Project Group Work | Presentation: Manitoba Film Training |
Activity: |
The East and West July 24-29 |
Lower Fort Garry, Lockport, Lunch and Fishing | |||||
Week 5 July 31-August 4 |
Activity: The Leaf@Assiniboine Park and Sargent Sunday |
Activity: Movie Afternoon |
Project Group Work | Project Group work | Explore Manitoba Festival and Awards Ceremony | Flights home |
Contact us today and we will be more than happy to help you with any questions or concerns you have.