Arrival and Check In

Students staying on campus arrive Sunday evening between 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM for registration and room assignments.

If you have a roommate preference, please indicate it during registration.

Please note that we have two different bedtimes for youth:

• Ages 5 to 9: 9:00 PM

• Ages 10 to 18: 10:00 PM

This can be tricky when students of different ages share a room, so please keep this in mind.

Supper is not provided on Sunday evening, but a light snack will be available. Students will have time to settle in, meet house parents during youth weeks, connect with staff and fellow students, and get comfortable before bed.

Campus lights out is 10:30 PM.

What to Bring

Students must bring:

• Their own bedding

• Towels

• Their instrument in good working condition

Keyboards are provided. A limited number of chanters are available to borrow. Fiddles are available through our fiddle loan program for $15 per week.

Bringing your own bedding helps us with a quick and smooth changeover between sessions. Thank you for your help with this.

Daily Schedule

Monday Morning

Breakfast is served from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM.
Day students may register between 8:00 AM and 8:30 AM.

At 8:45 AM, all students gather in the Great Hall of the Clans for a welcome session, instructor introductions, and an overview of the week. Classes begin at 9:00 AM.

We follow a similar schedule each morning.

Class Structure

• Five classes per day

• Each class is 50 minutes

Morning break: 10:50 AM to 11:10 AM
Lunch: 12:00 PM
Classes end: 3:20 PM
Day student pick up: 3:20 PM

Students choose the classes and levels that best suit their interests and experience. While there may be limited flexibility to switch classes once the session begins, some classes do fill to capacity, which means changes cannot always be guaranteed. We encourage families to carefully consider the level selected, as well as the student’s age, experience, and readiness to fully participate.

Age recommendations:

• Fiddle: 6+

• Piping: 8+ (due to hand size and instrument demands)

• Weaving: 8+

Choosing the right fit from the start helps ensure a positive and successful week for everyone.

Evening Activities

Evenings may include jam sessions, games, ceilidhs, outdoor activities, and more.

Friday Wrap Up

On Friday afternoon, students will have two shortened classes followed by a big square set to celebrate the week.

Parents are welcome to arrive at 3:00 PM.
The official end time is 3:30 PM.

Registration and Final Details

After registering, an invoice will be emailed to the address provided.

Closer to the session, you will receive an orientation email with important final details.

If you have any questions, please contact us at 902-295-3411 or email margie@gaeliccollege.edu.

We can’t wait to welcome you here.

Live-In Youth

• $375: Tuition
• $100: Room
• $225: Meals
• Total: $700 + tax
  

Day Student Youth

• $375: Tuition
• $75: Meals
• Total: $450 + tax
  

Additional Fees

• $20: Weaving supplies/student - Additional fees may apply for special or extra projects
• $15: Fiddle Rental
• $25: Special meals, live-in students
• $10: Special meals, day students

A $50 non-refundable deposit is required upon receiving your invoice to secure your spot. If full payment has been made and a student cancels, the remaining balance will be refunded up to one week before the session begins. Cancellations within one week of the start date will be charged in full. Full payment is due at least one week prior to the session start.

• There is no family discount offered this year.

For more on what students can expect, rules, house-parent roles, course descriptions, and more, click over to our Student Information

Our bursary application will become available in May.

Our registration opens Wednesday, February 25 at 12pm AST.

For more information, contact School Director Margie Beaton at margie@gaeliccollege.edu or call 902-295-3411.