COMPLETE WEEKEND 2019-20 GUIDE

September 1, 2019

Dear Parents,

For over 25 years, St. Andrew’s College has offered an exciting array of weekend activities to our students through the Complete Weekend experience. From long weekends in Montréal to professional basketball games, there is something for everyone.

These off-campus activities and events enrich the boys’ residential life. While many of these trips and events are selected with the boarding students in mind, many of whom come from outside of Canada, day boys are encouraged to register as well.

Following is a comprehensive listing of our offerings for the 2019-20 school year. This year, we will be using Reach Boarding to register for events. An electronic guide of the events is available by visiting https://www.sac.on.ca/upper-school/boarding-life/complete-weekend. It is hoped that this will make it easier for students to recall which events they have signed up for, and allow the creation of waiting lists for events that are limited capacity. It is still important to secure a spot early, especially for long weekends. For events with a greater than expected demand, additional capacity may be added where possible. In mid-November, the Winter and Spring offerings will be updated.

Advanced reservations for many of the special events may have already been made. These activities are clearly marked in the event titles with an asterisk (*). If your son chooses to participate in one or more of these events, please be aware that the ticket prices are non-refundable. Cancellations for non-reserved Complete Weekend events are only permitted by contacting me directly at [email protected] no later than the Wednesday prior to the weekend activity. Any last-minute cancellations or no-shows for these events will be charged a $25 fee to cover the bus costs.

All trips are supervised by our wonderful SAC faculty and staff. I hope your son chooses to take advantage of this year’s Complete Weekend activities and explore a bit more of the greater Toronto area and Canada in the process!

Yours sincerely,

Mark Burton Complete Weekend Coordinator 2019-20 • Complete Weekend • Page 1 Information current as of: September 11, 2019; please check SAC Reach Events for latest version prior to registration Page 2 • Complete Weekend • 2019-20 COMPLETE WEEKEND AROUND THE TOWN

E01. Friday Night Shuttle to Newmarket These trips will utilize our new school 22-seat luxury coach to assist the boys in running errands or enjoying the latest movie. This shuttle service will approximately two Friday evenings per month and will visit a local mall, and supermarket. Students may make their own way back to school should they not want to wait for the bus. Additional loops or stops may be added if there is sufficient demand. Location: Newmarket and Aurora Dates: Friday evening Size: Limited to bus capacity Itinerary: Bus departs from Reception...... 6:30 p.m. (Drop off at Upper Canada Mall and Walmart Supercentre, then returns to SAC) Bus departs from Reception...... 7:15 p.m. Pick up from Walmart Supercentre...... 8:45 p.m. Pick up from Upper Canada Mall...... 9:00 p.m. Arrive at SAC...... 9:15 p.m. Cost per person: No cost E02. Weekend Movie Trip Catch the latest Hollywood blockbuster at the local theatre. This trip will run approximately once per month on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon. Departure times are subject to change based on movie showtimes, and will be confirmed the week of the trip. Location: Aurora Itinerary: Bus departs from Reception...... 12:30 p.m. Return to SAC...... 3:30 p.m. Cost per person: $12, bring money for snacks if desired

2019-20 • Complete Weekend • Page 3 COMPLETE WEEKEND BUILD LIFE SKILLS

S01. Automotive Basics Partnering with Youth Unlimited in Newmarket, THE SHOP provides some practical skills and work safety train- ing while learning about engines; tire removal, installation and balancing; and changing a tire over a six-hour workshop. Choose one of the sessions listed, the content will be the same on both dates. Specific dates will be confirmed once registrations are received. Location: THE SHOP, Newmarket Dates: Session 1 - Fall 2019 Session 2 - Spring 2020 Size: Limited to 10 per session (priority to those at or near driving age) Itinerary: Depart SAC...... 8:15 a.m. Arrival...... 8:30 a.m. Work safety training...... 9:00 a.m. Small engine workstation...... 9:30 a.m. Tire machine workstation...... 10:45 a.m. Hoist/tire rotation workstation...... 12:30 p.m. Carpentry workstation...... 1:45 p.m. Departure...... 3:00 p.m. Arrive at SAC...... 3:15 p.m. Cost per person: $50

Page 4 • Complete Weekend • 2019-20 S02. Young Drivers® Learn defensive driving in a combination of online, in-class, and in-car lessons. Only Young Drivers teaches students the YD approach to COLLISIONFREE! driving. That’s why Young Drivers grads know what to do when the real thing happens. Individual in-car sessions will be booked separately with the instructor. (Price based on Spring 2019 rates - rates, dates and times subject to change) Location: SAC Dates: Session 1 - October 6, 20, 27, and November 3 Session 2 - April 5, 19, and May 3, 10, 2020 Size: Limited to 15 per session Itinerary: Class begins...... 9:00 a.m. Class ends...... 3:00 p.m. Cost per person: $949-$1,500 (three packages available) S03. Cooking Class The Loft at Longo’s is the perfect place to gather, cook, and learn while discovering your inner chef. Once enough registrations are received, a date will be set and communicated to your son. Location: Longo’s Aurora Dates: Session 1 - Fall 2019 Session 2 - Spring 2020 Size: 10-20 people per session Itinerary: Depart SAC...... 2:45 p.m. Class begins...... 3:00 p.m. Class ends...... 5:00 p.m. Arrive at SAC...... 5:15 p.m. Cost per person: $35

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F01. Sunday, September 15 — Canada’s Wonderland One of North America’s finest theme parks, Canada’s Wonderland comprises 330 acres (1.3 km²) with 60 thrill rides and 200 attractions including 14 roller coasters, a 20-acre (81,000 m²) water park with an outdoor wave pool, and 16 water slides. Don’t forget the sunscreen! $20 will be provided for brunch and is included in the price. Itinerary: Board bus...... 9:15 a.m. Park opens...... 10:00 a.m. Depart park...... 3:00 p.m. Arrive SAC...... 3:45 p.m. Cost per person: $85 F02. Friday, September 20 — Canadian Football League: Toronto Argonauts* Watch the action on the field as the Toronto Argonauts take on the Calgary Stampeders at BMO Field. $20 will be provided for dinner and is included in the price. Limited availability. Subject to change. Itinerary: Board bus...... 5:30 p.m. Game begins...... 7:00 p.m. Depart game...... 10:00 p.m. Arrive SAC...... 11:00 p.m. Cost per person: $75

F03. Sunday, September 29 — Major League Baseball: Toronto Blue Jays* Watch the action on the field as the Toronto Blue Jays take on the Tampa Bay Rays at the Rogers Centre. $20 will be provided for dinner and is included in the price. Limited availability. Itinerary: Board bus...... 1:30 p.m. Game begins...... 3:00 p.m. Depart game...... 6:30 p.m. Arrive SAC...... 7:30 p.m. Cost per person: $125

2019-20 • Complete Weekend • Page 7 F04. Sunday, October 6 — Major League Soccer: Toronto FC* Watch Toronto FC take on the Columbus Crew at BMO Field in Toronto. Cheer on the team and get dinner with the $20 meal money provided. Limited availability. Itinerary: Board bus...... 2:30 p.m. Game begins...... 4:00 p.m. Depart game...... 6:30 p.m. Arrive SAC...... 7:30 p.m. Cost per person: $125

F05. Weekend, October 11-14 — Montréal* Explore beautiful Montréal as you walk through the historic streets and buildings. Experience the thrill of jet boating on the rapids of the St. Lawrence River. You will get wet! On Sunday, we check out Six Flags La Ronde! Meals or meal money provided to students during trip is included in the price. Additional pocket money may be needed. Note: Events subject to change based on weather/availability. Itinerary: Friday, October 11 Board bus...... 9:00 a.m. Depart / Breakfast...... 8:15 a.m. Check into hotel...... 4:00 p.m. Shopping and supper downtown...... 6:00 p.m. Room check / silent hours...... 10:45 p.m.

Saturday, October 12 Breakfast...... 7:45 a.m. Depart for Old Montréal...... 8:30 a.m. Zip-Line...... 9:00 a.m. Arrive at iSci...... 10:50 a.m. IMAX movie...... 11:10 a.m. Lunch at Pub St-Paul...... 12:15 p.m. Arrive at Jet Boating...... 2:15 p.m. Return to hotel / shower / change...... 4:15 p.m. Supper...... 6:30 p.m. Free time in hotel...... 7:30 p.m. Room check / silent hours...... 10:45 p.m.

Sunday, October 13 Breakfast...... 9:00 a.m. Depart for La Ronde...... 10:00 a.m. Six Flags La Ronde / lunch...... 11:00 a.m. Return to downtown...... 3:00 p.m. Shopping / supper / movie...... 3:30 p.m. Return to hotel...... 9:00 p.m. Room check / silent hours...... 10:45 p.m.

Monday, October 14 Breakfast...... 9:00 a.m. Clear room / board bus...... 10:30 a.m. Arrive SAC...... 6:00 p.m. Cost per person: $1099 (less 10% if more than 30 registered)

Page 8 • Complete Weekend • 2019-20 F06. Sunday, October 20 — Yorkdale Shopping Centre With a recent expansion completed in 2019, Yorkdale is the home of high-end fashion and accessories. $15 will be provided for lunch and is included in the price. Itinerary: Board bus...... 10:15 a.m. Arrive Yorkdale...... 11:00 a.m. Depart mall...... 2:00 p.m. Arrive SAC...... 2:45 p.m. Cost per person: $25 F07. Sunday, November 3 — Cirque du Soleil Alegría* Beloved by fans around the world, iconic Alegría is reinterpreted in a renewed version to share its timeless story once more. The classic power struggle of old meets new is reinterpreted for today’s cultural pulse. Led by an intangible wind of change, an emerging movement strives to shake the established order, instilling hope and renewal to bring light to a world in perfect harmony. Alegría energizes the audience with a joyful spirit for a brighter and more inspiring tomorrow. Limited availability. Itinerary: Board bus...... 11:00 a.m. Show begins...... 12:30 p.m. Depart Toronto...... 3:00 p.m. Arrive SAC...... 4:00 p.m. Cost per person: $195 F08. Weekend, November 8-11 — Ottawa* A trip to our Nation’s capital!. Visiting the many tourist sites in the city with time to shop at the many stores for souvenirs. Enjoy a professional hockey game as we watch the Ottawa Senators play the Carolina Hurricanes at the Canadian Tire Centre. Note: schedule subject to change based on availability of events/scheduling. Meal money is provided to students during this trip and is included in the price. Additional pocket money may be needed. Additional waiver required for go-karts and Archery Tag. Itinerary: Friday, November 8 Board bus...... 9:30 a.m. Check into hotel...... 4:00 p.m. Supper...... 6:30 p.m. Go karts...... 7:30 p.m. Return to hotel...... 9:30 p.m. Room check / silent hours...... 10:45 p.m.

Saturday, November 9 Depart for lunch...... 11:30 a.m. Archery Tag...... 1:00 p.m. Dinner...... 5:00 p.m. Hockey Game...... 7:00 p.m. Room check / silent hours...... 10:45 p.m.

Sunday, November 10 Depart hotel...... 9:30 a.m. ByWard Market / lunch...... 10:00 a.m. Canadian War Museum...... 2:30 p.m. Depart for supper...... 4:00 p.m. Supper...... 4:30 p.m. Movies...... 6:00 p.m. Room check / silent hours...... 10:45 p.m.

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Monday, November 11 Clear rooms / load bus...... 10:30 a.m. Depart hotel...... 11:00 a.m. Arrive SAC...... 6:00 p.m. Cost per person: $1199 (less 10% if more than 30 registered) F09. Sunday, November 17 — CN Tower and Lunch See Toronto from 342m above the sidewalk, atop the Observation SkyPod of the CN Tower. We start with some fine dining at the revolving 360 Restaurant. Itinerary: Board bus...... 10:00 a.m. Lunch at 360 Restaurant...... 11:00 a.m. Observation deck...... 1:00 p.m. Depart restaurant...... 2:00 p.m. Arrive SAC...... 3:00 p.m. Cost per person: $175 F10. Sunday, November 24 — American Hockey League: Toronto Marlies* Watch the Marlies play semi-professional hockey at Coca-Cola Coliseum in Toronto against the Manitoba Moose. The Marlies are the top affiliate of the Toronto Maple Leafs. $20 will be provided for supper and is included in price. Date and time subject to change. Limited availability. Itinerary: Board bus...... 2:30 p.m. Game begins...... 4:00 p.m. Depart Toronto...... 6:00 p.m. Arrive SAC...... 7:00 p.m. Cost per person: $95 F11. Sunday, December 1 — National Basketball Association: Toronto Raptors* Watch the Toronto Raptors play professional basketball at a sold out Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. $20 will be provided for supper and is included in price. Limited availability. Date and time subject to change. Itinerary: Board bus...... 5:15 p.m. Game begins...... 7:00 p.m. Depart Toronto...... 9:45 p.m. Arrive SAC...... 10:55 p.m. Cost per person: $175

F12. Sunday, December 8 — Ripley’s Aquarium and Lunch Explore what lies beneath the water at Ripley’s Aquarium! We finish off with a relaxing lunch at a local restaurant. Itinerary: Board bus...... 9:00 a.m. Visit aquarium...... 10:00 a.m. Lunch...... 11:15 a.m. Depart restaurant...... 1:00 p.m. Arrive SAC...... 2:00 p.m. Cost per person: $95

Page 10 • Complete Weekend • 2019-20 F13. Sunday, December 15 — Shopping at Vaughan Mills Get a jump on your Christmas shopping with a trip to Vaughan Mills. Includes $15 meal money. Itinerary: Board bus...... 9:30 a.m. Arrive mall...... 10:15 a.m. Depart mall...... 2:00 p.m. Arrive SAC...... 2:45 p.m. Cost per person: $25

THERE ARE NO EVENTS DURING THE DECEMBER SCHOOL BREAK

WINTER/SPRING EVENTS ARE LISTED BELOW - THESE WILL BE UPDATED AND MADE AVAILABLE FOR REGISTRATION IN REACH PRIOR TO THE DECEMBER BREAK. PLEASE DOWNLOAD A CURRENT GUIDE AT THAT TIME.

W01. Sunday, January 12 — Skiing at Mount St. Louis Moonstone Enjoy a day on the slopes at Mount St. Louis Moonstone. With 36 runs, there is something for everyone. Wear- ing of an approved helmet is required; helmets can be rented for no additional cost. Free beginner lessons are required for new skiers and snowboarders. Group and private lessons are also available for an additional cost. Itinerary: Board bus...... 11:15 a.m. Receive rentals/lift tickets...... 12:30 p.m. Load bus/depart...... 4:15 p.m. Arrive SAC...... 5:30 p.m. Cost per person: $90; rentals add $40 W02. Sunday, January 19 — Skiing at Mount St. Louis Moonstone Enjoy a day on the slopes at Mount St. Louis Moonstone. With 36 runs, there is something for everyone. Wear- ing of an approved helmet is required; helmets can be rented for no additional cost. Free beginner lessons are required for new skiers and snowboarders. Group and private lessons are also available for an additional cost. Itinerary: Board bus...... 11:15 a.m. Receive rentals/lift tickets...... 12:30 p.m. Load bus/depart...... 4:15 p.m. Arrive SAC...... 5:30 p.m. Cost per person: $90; rentals add $40 W03. Sunday, January 26 — Skiing at Mount St. Louis Moonstone Enjoy a day on the slopes at Mount St. Louis Moonstone. With 36 runs, there is something for everyone. Wear- ing of an approved helmet is required; helmets can be rented for no additional cost. Free beginner lessons are required for new skiers and snowboarders. Group and private lessons are also available for an additional cost. Itinerary: Board bus...... 11:15 a.m. Receive rentals/lift tickets...... 12:30 p.m. Load bus/depart...... 4:15 p.m. Arrive SAC...... 5:30 p.m. Cost per person: $90; rentals add $40

2019-20 • Complete Weekend • Page 11 W04. Sunday, February 2 — Skiing at Mount St. Louis Moonstone Enjoy a day on the slopes at Mount St. Louis Moonstone. With 36 runs, there is something for everyone. Wear- ing of an approved helmet is required; helmets can be rented for no additional cost. Free beginner lessons are required for new skiers and snowboarders. Group and private lessons are also available for an additional cost. Itinerary: Board bus...... 11:15 a.m. Receive rentals/lift tickets...... 12:30 p.m. Load bus/depart...... 4:15 p.m. Arrive SAC...... 5:30 p.m. Cost per person: $90; rentals add $40 W05. Sunday, February 9 — Skiing at Mount St. Louis Moonstone Enjoy a day on the slopes at Mount St. Louis Moonstone. With 36 runs, there is something for everyone. Wear- ing of an approved helmet is required; helmets can be rented for no additional cost. Free beginner lessons are required for new skiers and snowboarders. Group and private lessons are also available for an additional cost. Itinerary: Board bus...... 11:15 a.m. Receive rentals/lift tickets...... 12:30 p.m. Load bus/depart...... 4:15 p.m. Arrive SAC...... 5:30 p.m. Cost per person: $90; rentals add $40 W06. Weekend, February 13-17 — Skiing in Tremblant* Tremblant offers 102 trails on four distinct slopes; the longest run is over 6-km long, with a vertical drop of 645 metres. Use of an approved ski/snowboard helmet is required. Departure on Thursday allows for three days of skiing! Priced for 40 students attending; subject to change if not met. $150 meal money included in cost of trip. Boys should be capable of skiing in groups with friends independently and are responsible for checking in with chaperones throughout the day. Lessons are available for an additional cost. Itinerary: Thursday, February 13 Board bus...... 2:20 p.m. Dinner...... 5:30 p.m. Check into hotel...... 10:30 p.m. Room check / silent hours...... 10:45 p.m.

Friday, February 14 Breakfast...... 7:30 a.m. Ski...... 8:00 a.m. Lunch check in...... 11:30 a.m. Dinner check in...... 5:00 p.m. Room check / silent hours...... 10:45 p.m.

Saturday, February 15 Breakfast...... 7:30 a.m. Ski...... 8:00 a.m. Lunch check in...... 11:30 a.m. Dinner check in...... 5:00 p.m. Room check / silent hours...... 10:45 p.m.

Sunday, February 16 Breakfast...... 7:30 a.m. Ski...... 8:00 a.m. Lunch check in...... 11:30 a.m. Dinner check in...... 5:00 p.m. Room check / silent hours...... 10:45 p.m.

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Monday, February 17 Breakfast...... 8:00 a.m. Clear room / board bus...... 9:30 a.m. Arrive SAC...... 6:00 p.m. Cost per person: $1,549; rentals add $100 (discounted if 40+ students registered) W07. Friday, February 21 — Canadian International Autoshow* Check out the latest designs and innovations in the automotive world at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. $20 meal money provided. Itinerary: Board bus...... 5:00 p.m. View show...... 6:00 p.m. Depart Toronto...... 9:30 p.m. Arrive SAC...... 10:30 p.m. Cost per person: $45 W08. Sunday, February 23 — Skiing at Mount St. Louis Moonstone Enjoy a day on the slopes at Mount St. Louis Moonstone. With 36 runs, there is something for everyone. Wear- ing of an approved helmet is required; helmets can be rented for no additional cost. Free beginner lessons are required for new skiers and snowboarders. Group and private lessons are also available for an additional cost. Itinerary: Board bus...... 11:15 a.m. Receive rentals/lift tickets...... 12:30 p.m. Load bus/depart...... 4:15 p.m. Arrive SAC...... 5:30 p.m. Cost per person: $90; rentals add $40 W09. Sunday, March 1 — Skiing at Mount St. Louis Moonstone Enjoy a day on the slopes at Mount St. Louis Moonstone. With 36 runs, there is something for everyone. Wear- ing of an approved helmet is required; helmets can be rented for no additional cost. Free beginner lessons are required for new skiers and snowboarders. Group and private lessons are also available for an additional cost. Itinerary: Board bus...... 11:15 a.m. Receive rentals/lift tickets...... 12:30 p.m. Load bus/depart...... 4:15 p.m. Arrive SAC...... 5:30 p.m. Cost per person: $90; rentals add $40

NO EVENTS PLANNED DURING THE MARCH SCHOOL BREAK

W10. Friday, April 3 — National Basketball Association: Toronto Raptors* Watch the Toronto Raptors play professional basketball against the Milwaukee Bucks at a sold out Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. $20 will be provided for supper and is included in price. Date and time subject to change. Limited availability. Itinerary: Board bus...... 5:30 p.m. Game begins...... 7:30 p.m. Depart Toronto...... 9:45 p.m. Arrive SAC...... 10:45 p.m. Cost per person: $175

2019-20 • Complete Weekend • Page 13 W11. Weekend, April 10-13 — Tour of Toronto / Golden Horseshoe* There are many things to see in the Greater Toronto and Niagara Falls area. A detailed itinerary will be pub- lished in December. May include: Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament, Clifton Hill, a magic show, Niag- ara Falls, professional sports game, shopping, water park. Events will be weather permitting and subject to change. Cost per person: $1,199 (approximate) W12. Sunday, April 19 — Playdium Playdium is the ultimate place to play! With over 200 interactive arcade and ticket-redemption games, you’re sure to have a great time. You can drive, blast, and dance your way to a great time. Their redemption centre has the best selection of merchandise around. Playdium is now featuring OUTRUN 2 DELUXE. The only game of its kind in Canada and the second one in North America. Come experience a whole new type of driving in one of four different full-size cars, or take a few laps around their outdoor gokart track (weather permitting). Itinerary: Board bus...... 12:00 p.m. Games begin...... 1:00 p.m. Depart Playdium...... 4:00 p.m. Arrive SAC...... 5:00 p.m. Cost per person: $75 W13. Friday, April 24 — Shopping at Toronto Eaton Centre Explore one of the most famous shopping centres in Canada with a trip to the Toronto Eaton Centre. Includes $15 meal money. Itinerary: Board bus...... 5:30 p.m. Arrive mall...... 6:45 p.m. Depart mall...... 9:15 p.m. Arrive SAC...... 10:30 p.m. Cost per person: $25 W14. Sunday, May 10 — Major League Soccer: Toronto FC* Watch the Toronto FC at BMO Field in Toronto. Cheer on the team and get dinner with the $20 meal money provided. Official schedule not released at time of printing; date and time of event may change. Limited availability. Itinerary: Board bus...... 3:30 p.m. Game begins...... 5:00 p.m. Depart game...... 7:30 p.m. Arrive SAC...... 8:30 p.m. Cost per person: $125 W15. Weekend, May 15-18 — New York City* There are many things to see and do in the Big Apple! A detailed itinerary will be published in December. May include: Statue of Liberty, Wall Street, a Broadway show, shopping, Central Park, sightseeing. Events will be weather permitting and subject to change. This trip is booked through an outside tour company, we are subject to their conditions and refund policies. A separate sign up will be required once interest in the trip has been determined.

ATTENDEES MUST HAVE THE APPROPRIATE VISA TO ENTER THE UNITED STATES AND RETURN TO CANADA. Cost per person: $2,499 (approximate, group size and transport method will determine price)

Page 14 • Complete Weekend • 2019-20 W16. Sunday, May 24 — Canada’s Wonderland One of North America’s finest theme parks, Canada’s Wonderland comprises 330 acres (1.3 km²) with 60 thrill rides and 200 attractions including 14 roller coasters, a 20-acre (81,000 m²) water park with an outdoor wave pool, and 16 water slides. Don’t forget the sunscreen! $20 will be provided for brunch and is included in the price. Water park may not be open at this time of year. Itinerary: Board bus...... 9:15 a.m. Park opens...... 10:00 a.m. Depart park...... 3:00 p.m. Arrive SAC...... 3:45 p.m. Cost per person: $85

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