NOW AVAILABLE: PROGRAMS FOR BOTH CURRENT AND NEW CURRICULUMS!

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 invites students and educators to immerse themselves in and connect with the rich history of the Calgary Stampede. Students have authentic experiences that are intentionally designed to bring the Alberta curriculum to life, exploring three main themes:

Community

Stampede and southern Alberta stories

Elbow River Camp

These learning experiences are hands-on, utilizing space and interactive exhibits within Sam Centre and most of all round up bushels of Stampede FUN!

For further questions, please email sameducation@calgarystampede.com or call 403-261-0452

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KINDERGARTEN - SMALL BOOTS, BIG TRADITIONS

Explore how beloved Stampede traditions bring our community together and keep our shared stories alive.

$240 / class / Half-day

$390 / class / Full-day

GRADE 1 - PARADE OF BELONGING

Celebrate how the Stampede Parade unites our community and showcases the many cultures that shape Calgary.

$390 / class / Full-day

GRADE 2 - FLAPJACKS & BOOTPRINTS: CALGARY’S WESTERN HERITAGE

Discover how Stampede traditions like pancake breakfasts and cowboy boots connect us to our heritage and to each other.

$390 / class / Full-day

GRADE 3 - GUY’S DREAM, ALBERTA’S STORY

Explore why Guy Weadick chose Calgary and how Albertans’ land, culture, and voices have shaped the Stampede.

$390 / class / Full-day

GRADES 4 – 6

We offer two field trip choices for Grades 4, 5, 6. The first aligns with the current Program of Studies. The second aligns with the new, optional LearnAlberta curriculum. On the registration form you will be asked which curriculum you are following for 2025/2026.

CURRENT CURRICULUM GRADE 4 - STAMPEDE AND SOUTHERN ALBERTA THROUGH THE ERAS

Mosey through Stampede history to discover its impact on Alberta’s quality of life and our identity as Calgarians.

$390 / class / Full-day

NEW CURRICULUM GRADE 4 - WESTERN CHAPTER TO CANADA’S TALE

Discover Canadian Confederation through a Western lens, connecting Alberta’s roots, community-building, and the spirit of the Stampede.

$390 / class / Full-day

CURRENT CURRICULUM GRADE 5 - TALES, TRAILS AND TRACES

Explore the stories and artifacts of Stampede champions to see how their legacies have shaped our community.

$390 / class / Full-day

NEW CURRICULUM GRADE 5 - UNDER THE HAT: STAMPEDE FOLKLORE AND MYTHS

Examine the Stampede’s history through multiple perspectives, challenging myths and uncovering new understandings.

$390 / class / Full-day

CURRENT CURRICULUM GRADE 6 - VOICES OF THE STAMPEDE

Discover how collaboration and decision-making among diverse stakeholders keep the Calgary Stampede running strong.

$390 / class / Full-day

NEW CURRICULUM GRADE 6 - BOOT STOMPIN’ TOWNHALL

Learn how participation and civic action, from pancake breakfasts to policy, can make a difference in shaping our community’s future.

$390 / class / Full-day

For further questions, please email sameducation@calgarystampede.com or call 403-261-0452