March Break Youth Session

March 17 – 19, 2026

Our three-day March Break Program is a favourite for youth ages 5 to 18 (students must be of school age). Students have the chance to explore the Gaelic arts in a variety of forms with some of the area’s top instructors and performers, all while enjoying time filled with fun and friendship. It’s no surprise that many want to come back year after year. Please note that there is just one March Break session available in 2026.

Please also note: The boys’ dorm is now full. Please email Margie (margie@gaeliccollege.edu) for a spot on the wait list.

Registration opens Monday, January 26 and closes Friday, March 6

General Information

🧳 Arrival and Registration
Live-in students arrive on Monday, March 16 between 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm for registration and room assignment. If you have a roommate preference, please indicate this during the registration process.

🍽️ Supper is not provided on arrival day, so students should arrive having eaten. A small evening snack will be provided.

That evening, students will settle in, meet house parents, staff, and fellow students, and then head to bed at the following times:

🛏️ Ages 5 to 10: 9:00 pm
🌙 Ages 11 to 18: 10:00 pm
🔕 Lights out on campus: 10:30 pm

🌅 Daily Schedule
🍳 Breakfast is served from 7:30 am to 8:30 am.

🚗 Day students may arrive and register between 8:00 am and 8:30 am on the first day. 8:40 am is fine for the rest of the session.

👋 All students gather in MacKenzie Hall at 8:45 am for a welcome, overview of the week, and instructor introductions.

🎼 Classes begin at 9:00 am.

🗓️ Daily Class Schedule

🎵 Five classes per day
⏱️ Each class is 50 minutes
☕ Morning break: 10:50 am to 11:10 am
🥪 Lunch break begins at 12:00 pm
⏰ Classes wrap up at 3:00 pm

🚘 Day students should be picked up at 3:00 pm each day.

👋 Departure
The session wraps up on Thursday at 3:00 pm. Students should be picked up at that time and ready to head home. Packing and preparation will take place Thursday morning before classes.

🎉 Evening Activities
Evenings include games, a square dance and milling frolic, and outdoor winter fun.

🧣 Students should bring warm outdoor clothing. Weather permitting, we hope to host a sledding party, so bringing a sled is encouraged.

🎒 What to Bring

🛏️ Bedding and towels
Most beds are single size, though a limited number of queen size beds are available in the girls’ dorm. Sleeping bags work very well, or bedding that can accommodate either size.
(Not required for house parents.)
🧼 Toiletries and comforts of home
Students should bring soap and usual hygiene items, any required medication, and comfort items such as a teddy bear or favourite pillow.
Personal devices are permitted but will be restricted during certain times to support focus and respect shared spaces.
🍎 Snacks
Students may bring snacks from home. All snacks must be nut free, and students are expected to keep snacks tidy and properly stored in their rooms.

🎸 Instruments

Guitar students must bring their own instrument
🎻 Fiddle loan instruments are available for those who need one and must be requested through the online registration form
🎶 A limited number of chanters are available for piping students

Course Descriptions and Levels

Before choosing and registering for your level, it is important to check out our course information so you are in the class best suited to your abilities. For further information, contact our School Director.

Course Descriptions

Pricing

Live-In Youth

$225: Tuition
$105: Meals
$45: Room
Total: $375 + tax

Day Student Youth

$225: Tuition
$45: Meals
Total: $270 + tax

Additional Fees

$10: Fiddle rental
$25: Special meals for live-in students [gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, vegan, or special request]
$10: Special meals for day students

Note: We require a $50 non-refundable deposit upon receiving your invoice to hold your spot. If payment is made in full and the student needs to cancel, we will refund the remaining amount. Full payment is required before the session begins.
There is no family discount offered this year.