Saddle up for a day filled with fun, learning, and exploration at Sam Centre! Sharing the Stampede story of grit and glory, our field trips provide a valuable educational experience for grades K-6. Captivating imaginations and sparking curiosity, the Sam Centre Education field trips showcase that history, culture, and community can be as thrilling as the rodeo!
The Sam Centre Education Field Trip will invite students and educators to immerse themselves in and connect with the rich history of the Calgary Stampede. Students will have authentic experiences that are intentionally designed to bring the Alberta Education Program of Studies to life, exploring three main themes:
Community
Stampede and southern Alberta Stories
Elbow River Camp
These experiences will be hands-on, utilizing space and interactive exhibits within Sam Centre and most of all, these will be authentic Stampede FUN!
Sam Centre Teacher Open House
Sam Centre Education is hosting an exclusive Teacher Open House on May 27, 4:00 – 6:00PM!
Be among the first teachers to experience Stampede’s Greatest Stories and learn about our field trip offerings for 2024-2025.
Space is limited for this FREE event and pre-registration is required.
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Kindergarten Field Trip - Senses of the Stampede OR Belonging at the Stampede
Embark on a sensory journey through the Stampede, discovering the unique canvas of scents, sights, and sounds that capture the narrative of the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth! Learn through play how pancakes bring communities together and how the cowboy hat weaves connections across many cultures in Calgary.
$240 / class / Half-day
$390 / class / Full-day
Grade 1 Field Trip – Pancakes and Community Connections
Discover the rich Western style, symbols, and year-round operations that make the Stampede a recognizable community. Through artifacts, hands-on exploration, and storytelling, Guy Weadick’s vision of celebrating the old West will come to life. Together in this hands-on field trip, we’ll uncover how the Stampede brings Calgarians together, forming bonds, a sense of belonging, and cherished memories.
$390 / class / Full-day
Grade 2 Field Trip - Stampede Story Round-up
Giddy up for an imaginative adventure into the past of Calgary’s 112-year-old story, the Calgary Stampede! Together, we will put on our historian hats and share stories of how we have grown from the beginning to now. As we two-step back in time together, we will discover how the Stampede began, and how people from all over the world come together to celebrate the spirit of the Wild West.
$390 / class / Full-day
Grade 3 Field Trip – Discovering Stampede Culture
Howdy, historians! Get ready for an adventure in creativity and history as we discover the foundations of the Calgary Stampede and Western culture, past and present. Together, we will seek the cultural characteristics found throughout the Calgary Stampede, and how it impacts the quality of life. Each artifact in Sam Centre tells a story, and each story gives us a snapshot in time that mirrors the year it was made.
$390 / class / Full-day
Grade 4 Field Trip – Stampede and Southern Alberta Through the Eras
“There’s the horn, and the charge is under way!” Hop on your chuckwagons and get ready to gallop through time. We’ve harnessed the power to transport seamlessly through history and present day in one experience. As we hotfoot it to complete a Sam-wide scavenger hunt, we will discover how the Stampede has contributed to quality of life in Alberta and learn the value of this part of our identities as Calgarians.
$390 / class / Full-day
Grade 5 Field Trip – Tales, Trails and Traces
Step into the boots of Stampede champions past, present, and future at Sam Centre! Working hands-on with traces (artifacts) and accounts (stories) of the past and present, we will examine the history of real Canadians that have helped shape our community. We will consider who is represented, what tales are being told, and what we can learn about the Calgary Stampede!
$390 / class / Full-day
Grade 6 - Voices of the Stampede
It takes a herd of people to run the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth; discover the Calgary Stampede’s stakeholders and discuss their decision-making process. To truly appreciate the dynamic relationships involved, we will look at the types of decisions that the Calgary Stampede faces. This experience will not only shed light on the inner workings of the Calgary Stampede, but also instill a deep appreciation for collaboration and decision-making, with a dollop of Western Hospitality!
$390 / class / Full-day
Programs for Junior High coming soon!
Frequently Asked Questions
For further questions, please email sameducation@calgarystampede.com
***BOOK YOUR BUS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT***
The booking calendar allows for up to two (2) classes per day maximum. For alternate arrangements, please contact sameducation@calgarystampede.com to discuss options.
Due to space restrictions within the Galleries, group size = 1 class. For more information, please email SamEducation@calgarystampede.com Or call: 403-261-0452