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Junior University Multidisciplinary Program (JUMP) offers three different options that vary in duration; full JUMP is a three-day residential experience, mini JUMP is a two-day residential experience and day JUMP jams all of the fun into one day. Each program is ideal for schools looking for a year-end trip that combines learning and fun.
Full JUMP
2020 Cost
Student
- $265 per student
Teacher
- One teacher per class attends free
- $105 per additional teacher
Chaperone
- $105 per chaperone
Note: Night time supervision is available at an additional cost.
Cost Includes
- seven interactive academic courses (total 10.5 hours)
- two nights of residence accommodation
- six meals and four snacks
- evening swim
- cheer-off and dance
- an enthusiastic JUMP ambassador for each class
- campus and bookstore tour
- JUMP t-shirt
- JUMP certificate and pen
Schedule
Day One
- 1:30 to 2 p.m.: Arrival
- 2 to 3:30 p.m.: Opening ceremonies
- 3:30 to 5 p.m.: Course one
- 5 to 6 p.m.: Dinner
- 6 to 7:30 p.m.: Course two
- 8 to 9 p.m.: Swimming
- 9:30 p.m.: Free time and snack
- 10 to 11 p.m.: Lights out
Day Two
- 8 to 8:30 a.m.: Wake up activity
- 8:30 to 9:15 a.m.: Breakfast
- 9:15 to 10:45 a.m.: Course three
- 10:45 to 11:45 a.m.: Campus tour
- 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: Lunch
- 12:30 to 2 p.m.: Course four
- 2 to 3 p.m.: Campus activities
- 3 to 4:30 p.m.: Course five
- 4:30 to 5 p.m.: Colour team time
- 5 to 6 p.m.: Dinner
- 6 to 7:30 p.m.: Course six
- 9 to 10:15 p.m.: Cheer off and dance
- 11 p.m.: Lights out
Day Three
- 8 to 8:30 a.m.: Wake up activity
- 8:30 to 9:15 a.m.: Breakfast
- 9:15 to 10:45 a.m.: Course seven
- 10:45 to 11:15 a.m.: Closing ceremonies
- 11:15 a.m. to noon: Lunch
- Noon to 12:30 p.m.: Departure
Meals
JUMP offers a selection of kid-friendly meals to nourish and energize participants during their action-packed trip. Schools will eat each meal together in one of Laurier’s dining facilities.
Snacks
Snacks are provided throughout the trip and water fountains are available across campus to refill water bottles.
Dietary Restrictions
Laurier Food Services is able to accommodate most dietary restrictions and allergies. Parents are asked to indicate any dietary information on the registration form. Please contact the JUMP Coordinator directly to discuss special dietary needs. All JUMP meals and snacks are nut-free.
Menu
Day One
Dinner:
- spaghetti and meatballs
- medley of vegetables
- garlic toast
- Caesar salad
- dessert
- beverages
Day Two
Breakfast:
- toast, eggs and sausage
- hash browns
- yogurt and fresh fruit
- assorted cereals
- beverages
Lunch:
- hamburgers and French fries
- vegetables and dip
- dessert
- beverages
Dinner:
- BBQ chicken, rice and corn
- Caesar or tossed salad
- white or whole wheat rolls with butter
- dessert
- beverages
Day Three
Breakfast:
- pancakes and sausage
- yogurt and fruit salad
- assorted cereals
- beverages
Lunch:
- macaroni and cheese
- garden salad
- dessert
- beverages
Accommodations
JUMP students, teachers and chaperones stay in a dormitory-style residence that contains single bedrooms that share a bathroom with one other bedroom. There are common lounges on each floor.
Each room contains a sheet, blanket, pillow, towel, soap and cup. Participants are encouraged to bring a sleeping bag. Teachers are responsible for completing the rooming list for their classes.
Note: Night time supervision is available at an additional cost.
Mini Jump
2020 Cost
Student
- $155 per student
Teacher
- One teacher per class attends free
- $65 per additional teacher
Chaperone
- $65 per chaperone
Note: Night time supervision is available at an additional cost.
Cost Includes
- four interactive academic courses (total 6 hours)
- one night of residence accommodation
- three meals and four snacks
- evening swim
- cheer-off and dance
- an enthusiastic JUMP ambassador for each class
- JUMP t-shirt
Schedule
Day One
- Noon: Arrival
- 1 to 1:30 p.m.: Opening ceremonies
- 1:30 to 3 p.m.: Course one
- 3 to 4:30 p.m.: Course two
- 5 to 6 p.m.: Dinner
- 6 to 7:30 p.m.: Course three
- 8 to 9 p.m.: Swimming
- 9:15 to 10:15 p.m.: Cheer off and dance
- 11 p.m.: Lights out
Day Two
- 8 to 8:30 a.m.: Wake up activity
- 8:30 to 9:15 a.m.: Breakfast
- 9:15 to 10:45 a.m.: Course four
- 10:45 to 11:15 a.m.: Closing ceremonies
- 11:15 a.m. to noon: Lunch
- Noon to 12:30 p.m.: Departure
Meals
JUMP offers a selection of kid-friendly meals to nourish and energize participants during their action-packed trip. Schools will eat each meal together in one of Laurier’s dining facilities.
Snacks
Snacks are provided throughout the trip and water fountains are available across campus to refill water bottles.
Dietary Restrictions
Laurier Food Services is able to accommodate most dietary restrictions and allergies. Parents are asked to indicate any dietary information on the registration form. Please contact the JUMP Coordinator directly to discuss special dietary needs. All JUMP meals and snacks are nut-free.
Menu
Day One
Dinner:
- BBQ chicken, rice and corn
- Caesar or tossed salad
- white or whole wheat rolls with butter
- dessert
- beverages
Day Two
Breakfast:
- pancakes and sausage
- yogurt and fruit salad
- assorted cereals
- beverages
Lunch:
- macaroni and cheese
- garden salad
- dessert
- beverages
Accommodations
JUMP students, teachers and chaperones stay in a dormitory-style residence that contains single bedrooms that share a bathroom with one other bedroom. There are common lounges on each floor.
Each room contains a sheet, blanket, pillow, towel, soap and cup. Participants are encouraged to bring a sleeping bag. Teachers are responsible for completing the rooming list for their classes.
Note: Night time supervision is available at an additional cost.
Day Jump
2020 Cost
Student
- $95 per student
Teacher
- One teacher per class attends free
- $25 per additional teacher
Chaperone
- $25 per chaperone
Note: Night time supervision is available at an additional cost.
Cost Includes
- three interactive academic courses (total 4.5 hours)
- lunch and a snack
- afternoon swim
- interactive dance break
- an enthusiastic JUMP ambassador for each class
- JUMP t-shirt
Schedule
- 8:15 to 8:45 a.m.: Arrival
- 8:45 to 9 a.m.: Welcome and snack
- 9 to 10:30 a.m.: Course one
- 10:45 to 11:15 a.m.: Interactive dance break
- 11:15 a.m. to noon: Lunch
- 12:15 to 1:45 p.m.: Course two
- 2 to 3 p.m.: Swimming
- 3:15 to 4:45 p.m.: Course three
- 4:45 p.m.: Departure
Meals
JUMP offers a selection of kid-friendly meals to nourish and energize participants during their action-packed trip. Schools will eat each meal together in one of Laurier’s dining facilities.
Snacks
Snacks are provided throughout the trip and water fountains are available across campus to refill water bottles.
Dietary Restrictions
Laurier Food Services is able to accommodate most dietary restrictions and allergies. Parents are asked to indicate any dietary information on the registration form. Please contact the JUMP Coordinator directly to discuss special dietary needs. All JUMP meals and snacks are nut-free.
Menu
Lunch:
- spaghetti and meatballs
- garden salad
- garlic bread
- dessert
- beverages
Christine Sullivan, JUMP Coordinator
