Please note that the following dates represent key activities but do not include all program activities throughout the year.
*Please note that this schedule is subject to change slightly in light of Covid-19.
Sept 6, 2021 (Labour Day) | Move-In Day & Welcome Details for move-in day will be provided in August. |
Sept 7-15 | Orientation, introductions and settling into Hamilton |
Sept 17-Oct 1 | Coldwater Canada trip, including a 9-night canoe trip through Temagami |
Oct-Dec | Life in Hamilton, exploring the Biblical Story, learning from Indigenous communities, and preparing for Field Placements, Capstone Projects & Cross Culture Service Trip |
Oct 7-11 | Thanksgiving/Reading break (students to head home) |
Oct 27-Nov 1 | Trip to Kawarthas: Lessons @ Russet House Farm and the Enneagram Retreat |
Nov 12-14 | Optional Weekend Home |
Nov 17-21 | (Tentative) Trip to Manitoulin Island with DayStar Native Ministries |
Nov 30-Dec 4 | (Dates Subject to Change) Coldwater Winter Camping Trip |
Dec 12 – Jan 3 | Christmas Break |
Jan 2, 2022 | Move back to 75 Blake St. Begin final prep for Cross Culture Service Trip. |
Jan 5-29 | (Dates subject to change) Cross Culture Service Trip, Locations TBD |
Feb 3-6 | Optional Long Weekend Home |
Feb-Mar | Field Placements, Capstone Projects & Storytelling: Students will be working intensively in these weeks in a combination of Field Placements and Capstone Projects. These will be determined throughout the fall term. |
Feb 19-21 | Family Day Weekend @ Act Five! Details TBD. |
Feb 25-Mar 1 | Pittsburgh, Jubilee Conference and visit to Lamppost Farm |
Apr 7-12 | (Dates subject to change) Coldwater Canada Backpacking Trip |
Apr 16 | Act Five Graduation, Celebration & Move-Out Day |
Apr 18-29 | Act Five Home Tour: We come to visit as you transition into what comes next. |
These schedules give a sense of what to expect during Act Five’s times at Blake St, though details week-to-week are subject to slight changes.
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
Morning: Prayer & Quiet Time |
Morning: Prayer & Quiet Time |
TECH-FREE Morning: Sleep in |
Morning: Prayer & Quiet Time |
Morning: Prayer & Quiet Time |
Morning: Chores |
Morning: Church |
Morning: Class Time: Various locations & topics |
Morning: Class Time: Various locations & topics |
Morning:
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Morning: Class Time: Various locations & topics |
Experiential Learning & Field Trips | Optional Fun, Trips & Events | Sabbath Rest |
Afternoon: Study Time & Free Time |
Afternoon: Study Time & Free Time |
Afternoon: Study Time & Free Time |
Afternoon: Study Time & Free Time |
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Body Care | Body Care | Body Care | Body Care | Body Care | ||
Dinner | Dinner | Community Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner |
Evening: Bible Study |
Evening: Worship Night OR Fun Community Event |
Evening: Evening with Storytellers |
Evening: Options – Deedz or other events |
Evening: Evensong |
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
Morning: Prayer & Quiet Time |
Morning: Prayer & Quiet Time |
TECH-FREE Morning: Sleep in |
Morning: Prayer & Quiet Time |
Morning: Prayer & Quiet Time |
Morning: Chores |
Morning: Church |
Field Placements & Capstone Projects | Field Placements & Capstone Projects | Morning: Soul Care |
Field Placements & Capstone Projects
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Experiential Learning & Field Trips | Optional Fun, Trips & Events | Sabbath Rest |
Afternoon: House Meeting, Committee Meetings, Mid-Week Chores |
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Body Care | Body Care | Body Care | Body Care | Body Care | ||
Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner |
Evening: Bible Study |
Evening: Social & Events OR Worship & Arts Committee |
Evening: Evening with Storytellers |
Evening: Options – Deedz or other events |
Evening: Evensong |