Category: Field Trip

  • TCDSB Casa Loma SPE-ICE Information

    Flashpoint Training is excited to welcome you to Casa Loma. Our facilitators, along with Casa Loma staff will ensure your students have opportunities to participate in our mixed media and diverse learning techniques.  They will be actively involved in various games, activities and exercises, providing different avenues for learning. Physicality is always part of the day.  We provide a high energy, interactive training session including music, video and team building exercises.

    The Top 5 Things You Need to Know About Today

    1| ARRIVAL TIMES

    • Plan to arrive at 9:20 AM. Please note that attendees will not be permitted to enter Casa Loma until 9:30 AM.
    • Programming starts at 9:45 AM.
    • Programming concludes at 2:30 PM
    • This event takes place on the following date: Tuesday, March 25, 2025


    2a| DROP OFF LOCATION and ACCESSIBILITY

    2a| PICK UP LOCATION and ACCESSIBILITY

    3| PARKING

    • Complimentary Bus Parking is available in the East Parking Lot at 1 Austin Terrace. Parking is still based on a first-come, first-served basis. Buses may wish to consider alternate parking lots.
    • There is limited parking available for personal vehicles. Parking is $20 flat rate per vehicle. Credit only. Payment must be received upon entry to the parking lot. Alternate paid parking is available South of Casa Loma down the hill at George Brown College on Macpherson Ave.

    4| STUDENT SUCCESS

    • Please ensure students are briefed on our Tips for a Successful Day

    5| NEED HELP?

    • Contact Rebecca at 647-992-9684

    Your Detailed Itinerary

    9:20 AM _________________________________________________Student Arrival
    9:30 AM ________________________________________________PROMPT START

    • Entry
    • Overview agenda, introduction of ICE – Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
    • Introduction to ICE Challenge
    10:00 AM _______________________________________________________Event Planning Tour

    • This tour highlights the process of planning and executing weddings, social and corporate events.
    • Castle locations used for these events will be toured.
    • Consideration regarding budgeting, logistics, theme, catering and customer satisfaction will be discussed.

    Sector Partner Career Talk

    • Staff will share their passion for their work, personal stories of their own career journey, and the diversity of careers and paths in their respective fields.
    12:00PM              _____________________________________________________________Walk to Wychwood Library

    • Students assigned to working groups.
    • Walk to Wychwood Library in working groups and collaborate on brainstorming for the ICE Challenge.
    • The walk from Casa Loma to Wychwood Library is approximately 15 minutes.
    • Please dress according to weather conditions.
    12:20 PM ____________________________________________________________Working Lunch

    • Continuation of ICE
    1:30 PM ____________________________________________________________Presentations

    • Evaluation
    • Awards
    • Debrief
    2:30 PM

    ___________________________________________________________

    END of PROGRAMMING

    _____________________________________________________________

    Expectations for the Day

    Food

    A pizza lunch will be served and include the following:

    • Pepperoni pizza
    • Vegetarian pizza
    • Gluten free pizza
    • Granola bars
    • Nut-free treats such as bite-sized chocolate bars and lollipops during the session.

    Allergies

    • Flashpoint Training does not accommodate food allergies. Students with allergies are welcome to bring their own lunch and any medication they may require.  

    Water Bottles

    • We encourage students to bring their own reusable water bottle. Flashpoint Training will not be providing bottled water.

    Student Behaviour

    • Teacher partnership is required to assist in supervision and behaviour management at all times.

    Arrivals and Departures

    • Detailed parking, door entrance and meeting room information will be provided to you prior to the event. Please take a few moments to ensure you are familiar with these locations prior to the date of your selected event(s). Teachers will be responsible for bringing students to the assigned meeting room(s).
    • Formal programming will start promptly at 9:30 AM and conclude at 2:30 PM. Students may arrive late or leave early but are expected to enter or leave the room quietly to avoid disruption to other participants. In these circumstances, students may miss some elements of the day.   *We strongly recommend planning for early arrival to allow for traffic concerns.

    Communication

    •  On the day of your event, you may receive notifications of changes/reminders via phone call and/or text message. The cell number you provided when you registered for this event will link you directly to our field trip team on site for the day.  

    How to Ensure Student Success

    We get it! Students don’t like email, so no matter how many times the information is sent their way it doesn’t always make it to them. We kindly request that you help prepare your students for the day by sharing the following with them prior to attending our event. A great way to communicate this message is to read it directly before entering the doors to Casa Loma.

    What exactly are we doing today?

    Flashpoint’s Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship (ICE) exercise is the process of finding real-world solutions to authentic challenges. During your session today you will tackle the ICE process and work collaboratively in teams to solve a problem provided by our partners at Samsung Canada. Once your team has identified your solution, you will be asked to present it for evaluation. Throughout the day you will have an opportunity to work on a multitude of skills such as communication, organization, leadership, public speaking, time management and critical thinking.

    Student Code of Conduct

    Cell Phone Use

    • In accordance with the Ontario Ministry of Education, students must keep their cell phones silenced and out of sight during class time.  Students that do not extend this courtesy to their fellow students and presenters will be asked to leave the room.

    Late Arrival / Early Departure

    • Formal programming will start promptly at 9:30 AM and conclude at 2:30 PM.  Students may arrive late or leave early but are expected to enter or leave the room quietly to avoid disruption to other participants.   *We strongly recommend planning for early arrival to allow for traffic concerns.
    • In these circumstances, students may miss some elements of the day.

    Behaviour

    • Students are expected to act a safe, positive and respectful manner.
    • Students participating in incidents such as slurs, jokes, threats, use of derogatory language or intimidation that promote racial/ethnic bias or homophobic/sexual harassment will be asked to leave.
    • Students are expected to behave in a way that promotes learning for everyone. 
    • Students may be required to listen to a short safety briefing if deemed necessary by the host facility on the day of the event.

    Certificates of Completion

    • Facilitators may elect to withhold certificates of completion if a student does not abide by the Code of Conduct.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Still looking for additional information? You can visit our Frequently Asked Questions or contact our Event Coordinator Rebecca Earl at rebeccca@flashpointtraining.com or 647-992-9684

  • Casa Loma Field Trip Information

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    Flashpoint Training is excited to welcome you to Casa Loma. Our facilitators, along with Casa Loma staff will ensure your students have opportunities to participate in our mixed media and diverse learning techniques. They will be actively involved in various games, activities and exercises, providing different avenues for learning. Physicality is always part of the day. We provide a high energy, interactive training session including music, video and team building exercises.

    SHSM Sector Focus: Non-Profit, Hospitality and Tourism, Arts and Culture

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    The Top 5 Things You Need to Know About Today

    1| ARRIVAL TIMES

    • Plan to arrive at 9:20 AM.
    • Programming starts at 10:00 AM.
    • Programming concludes at 2:30 PM
    • Your event will take place on the following date:
      • Tuesday, April 15


    2a| DROP OFF LOCATION and ACCESSIBILITY

    2a| PICK UP LOCATION and ACCESSIBILITY

    3| PARKING

    • Complimentary Bus Parking is available in the East bus parking lot at 1 Austin Terrace. Parking is still based on a first-come, first-served basis. Buses may wish to consider alternate parking lots.
    • There is limited parking available for personal vehicles. Parking is $20 flat rate per vehicle. Credit only. Payment must be received upon entry to the parking lot. Alternate paid parking is available South of Casa Loma down the hill at George Brown College on Macpherson Ave.

    4| STUDENT SUCCESS

    • Please ensure students are briefed on our Tips for a Successful Day

    5| NEED HELP?

    • Contact Rebecca at 647-992-9684

    Your Detailed Itinerary

    9:30 AM ______________________________________________________________

    Student Arrival

    • Welcome
    • Washroom break
    10:00 AM ______________________________________________________________

    Prompt Start

    • Overview agenda, introduction of ICE – Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
    • Introduction to ICE Challenge
    10:15 AM ____________________________________________________________

    • Venue Tour
      • Hollywood Tour: This tour highlights castle locations used in over 20 major motion pictures and reveals behind the scenes glimpses of how the magic of the movies is brought to life.
    • Sector Partner Career Talk
    • Self-Guided Tour and continuation of ICE. Students to independently consider solutions to the ICE Challenge during the self-guides tour portion of the programming
    12:00PM              ___________________________________________________________

    Students assigned to working groups. Walk to Wychwood Library in working groups and collaborate on brainstorming for the ICE Challenge. The walk from Casa Loma to Wychwood Library is approximately 15 minutes.  Please dress according to weather conditions.
    12:20 PM _________________________________________________________

    Working Lunch

    • Continuation of ICE
    1:45 PM _________________________________________________________

    Presentations

    • Evaluations
    • Awards
    • Debrief
    2:30 PM

    ________________________________________________________

    End of Programming

    _________________________________________________________

    Expectations for the Day

    Food

    A pizza lunch will be served and include the following:

    • Pepperoni pizza
    • Vegetarian pizza
    • Gluten free pizza
    • Granola bars
    • Nut-free treats such as bite-sized chocolate bars and lollipops during the session.

    Allergies

    • Flashpoint Training does not accommodate food allergies. Students with allergies are welcome to bring their own lunch and any medication they may require.  

    Water Bottles

    • We encourage students to bring their own reusable water bottle. Flashpoint Training will not be providing bottled water.

    Student Behaviour

    • Teacher partnership is required to assist in supervision and behaviour management at all times.

    Arrivals and Departures

    • Detailed parking, door entrance and meeting room information will be provided to you prior to the event. Please take a few moments to ensure you are familiar with these locations prior to the date of your selected event(s). Teachers will be responsible for bringing students to the assigned meeting room(s).
    • Formal programming will start promptly at 10:00 AM and conclude at 2:30 PM. Students may arrive late or leave early but are expected to enter or leave the room quietly to avoid disruption to other participants. In these circumstances, students may miss some elements of the day.   *We strongly recommend planning for early arrival to allow for traffic concerns.

    Communication

    •  On the day of your event, you may receive notifications of changes/reminders via phone call and/or text message. The cell number you provided when you registered for this event will link you directly to our field trip team on site for the day.  

    How to Ensure Student Success

    We get it! Students don’t like email, so no matter how many times the information is sent their way it doesn’t always make it to them. We kindly request that you help prepare your students for the day by sharing the following with them prior to attending our event. A great way to communicate this message is to read it directly before entering the doors to Casa Loma.

    What exactly are we doing today?

    Flashpoint’s Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship (ICE) exercise is the process of finding real-world solutions to authentic challenges. During your session today you will tackle the ICE process and work collaboratively in teams to solve a problem provided by our partners. Once your team has identified your solution, you will be asked to present it for evaluation. Throughout the day you will have an opportunity to work on a multitude of skills such as communication, organization, leadership, public speaking, time management and critical thinking.

    Student Code of Conduct

    Cell Phone Use

    • In accordance with the Ontario Ministry of Education, students must keep their cell phones silenced and out of sight during class time.  Students that do not extend this courtesy to their fellow students and presenters will be asked to leave the room.

    Late Arrival / Early Departure

    • Formal programming will start promptly at 10:00 AM and conclude at 2:30 PM.  Students may arrive late or leave early but are expected to enter or leave the room quietly to avoid disruption to other participants.   *We strongly recommend planning for early arrival to allow for traffic concerns.
    • In these circumstances, students may miss some elements of the day.

    Behaviour

    • Students are expected to act a safe, positive and respectful manner.
    • Students participating in incidents such as slurs, jokes, threats, use of derogatory language or intimidation that promote racial/ethnic bias or homophobic/sexual harassment will be asked to leave.
    • Students are expected to behave in a way that promotes learning for everyone. 
    • Students may be required to listen to a short safety briefing if deemed necessary by the host facility on the day of the event.

    Certificates of Completion

    • Facilitators may elect to withhold certificates of completion if a student does not abide by the Code of Conduct.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Still looking for additional information? You can visit our Frequently Asked Questions or contact our Event Coordinator Rebecca Earl at rebeccca@flashpointtraining.com or 647-992-9684

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  • Wychwood Library Entry Details

    Wychwood Library Entry Details

    The following route will be used to walk from Casa Loma to Wychwood Library

     

    Entrance doors for Wychwood Library are located on Bathurst Street, north of Melgund Road.

     

  • Casa Loma Entry Details

    Casa Loma Entry Details

    Please use the main entry doors located at 1 Austin Terrace Drive.

     

     

     

  • The Blue Jays Field Trip Information (DAY GAMES)

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    Flashpoint Training is excited to welcome you to The Toronto Blue Jays. Our facilitators, along with The Toronto Blue Jays staff will ensure your students have opportunities to participate in our mixed media and diverse learning techniques.  They will be actively involved in various games, activities and exercises, providing different avenues for learning. Physicality is always part of the day.  We provide a high energy, interactive training session including music, video and team building exercises.

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    The Top 5 Things You Need to Know About Today

    1| ARRIVAL TIMES

    • Plan to arrive in between 9:30 and 9:45 AM.
    • Programming starts at 10:00 AM.
    • Programming concludes at 2:00 PM
    • This event takes place on the following dates:
      • Wednesday, April 2
      • Thursday, May 15
      • Thursday, June 5

    2| LOCATION and ACCESSIBILITY

    DROP OFF

    PICK UP

    3| PARKING

    Personal Vehicles

    Bus Parking

    4| TORONTO BLUE JAYS GAMES

    • Only bags smaller than 16″ x 16″ x 8 ” are permitted into the ballpark. Bags are discouraged and will be subject to a security search prior to entry.
    • CLICK HERE for The Rogers Centre Bag Policy and additional information to ensure a successful experience.
    • CLICK HERE for The Rogers Centre Seating and Gate Map
    • Plastic bottles and/or cans holding 600ml or less of non-alcoholic beverages are permitted in Rogers Centre. Fans are strictly prohibited from bringing outside alcohol inside Rogers Centre. Glass or metal bottles are not permitted.
    • Fans will be asked to remove tops from a bottle(s) or open can(s) prior to entry into the ballpark.
    • Find foods to meet dietary needs. LEARN MORE
    • Fans may bring outside food into the ballpark as long as the items are wrapped, bagged, or left inside a container to avoid spillage. Food containers must comply with bag policy (soft-sided and small enough to fit under the seat).

    5| NEED HELP?

    • Contact Rebecca at 647-992-9684

    Your Detailed Itinerary

     

    9:30 AM

    		 ________________________________________________

    Student Arrival – Canoe Landing Recreation Centre

    • Washroom break
     

    10:00 AM

    		 __________________________________________________

    Prompt Start

    • Welcome and Icebreaker
    • Breakout into Groups
     

    10:15 AM

    		 ___________________________________________________

    • Introduction to ICE – Innovation Creativity and Entrepreneurship
    10:45 AM ___________________________________________________

    • Sector Partner Career Talk
      • Toronto Blue Jays Staff will share their passion for their work, personal stories and the diversity of careers and paths in the field.
    • ICE Challenge Question provided
      • Brainstorming Session
     

    11:45 AM      

    		 ___________________________________________________

    Health Break
     

    12:00 PM             

    		 ___________________________________________________

    Working Lunch

    • Continuation of ICE
    • Students will strategize to formulate a comprehensive solution to our ICE Challenge and develop their presentation.
     

    1:00 PM             

    		 __________________________________________________

    Presentations

    • Evaluation
    • Awards
     

    2:00 PM

    		 ___________________________________________________

    End of Formal Programming

    • Depart for Rogers Centre
    • Click here for walking directions to The Rogers Centre
    3:07 PM ___________________________________________________

    First Pitch

    Admission fee includes tickets to one of the following games:

    • Wednesday, April 2, 2025 vs. Washington Nationals – Enter via Gate 9.
    • Thursday May 15, 2025 vs. Tampa Bay Rays – Gate entry information will be updated shortly.
    • Thursday June 5, 2025 vs. Philidelphia Phillies – Gate entry information will be updated shortly.
    • Doors to the Rogers Centre open at 1:37 PM

    ___________________________________________________

    Expectations for the Day

    Food

    A pizza lunch will be served and include the following:

    • Pepperoni pizza
    • Vegetarian pizza
    • Gluten free pizza
    • Granola bars
    • Nut-free treats such as bite-sized chocolate bars and lollipops during the session.

    Allergies

    • Flashpoint Training does not accommodate food allergies. Students with allergies are welcome to bring their own lunch and any medication they may require.  

    Water Bottles

    • We encourage students to bring their own reusable water bottle. Flashpoint Training will not be providing bottled water.

    Student Behaviour

    • Teacher partnership is required to assist in supervision and behaviour management at all times.

    Arrivals and Departures

    • Detailed parking, door entrance and meeting room information will be provided to you prior to the event. Please take a few moments to ensure you are familiar with these locations prior to the date of your selected event(s). Teachers will be responsible for bringing students to the assigned meeting room(s).
    • Formal programming will start promptly at 10:00 AM and conclude at 2:00 PM. Students may arrive late or leave early but are expected to enter or leave the room quietly to avoid disruption to other participants. In these circumstances, students may miss some elements of the day.   *We strongly recommend planning for early arrival to allow for traffic concerns.

    Communication

    •  On the day of your event, you may receive notifications of changes/reminders via phone call and/or text message. The cell number you provided when you registered for this event will link you directly to our field trip team on site for the day.  

    How to Ensure Student Success

    We get it! Students don’t like email, so no matter how many times the information is sent their way it doesn’t always make it to them. We kindly request that you help prepare your students for the day by sharing the following with them prior to attending our event. A great way to communicate this message is to read it directly before entering the doors to the Rogers Centre.

    What exactly are we doing today?

    Flashpoint’s Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship (ICE) exercise is the process of finding real-world solutions to authentic challenges. During your session today you will tackle the ICE process and work collaboratively in teams to solve a problem provided by our partners at Samsung Canada. Once your team has identified your solution, you will be asked to present it for evaluation. Throughout the day you will have an opportunity to work on a multitude of skills such as communication, organization, leadership, public speaking, time management and critical thinking.

    Student Code of Conduct

    Cell Phone Use

    • In accordance with the Ontario Ministry of Education, students must keep their cell phones silenced and out of sight during class time.  Students that do not extend this courtesy to their fellow students and presenters will be asked to leave the room.

    Late Arrival / Early Departure

    • Formal programming will start promptly at 10:00 AM and conclude at 2:00 PM.  Students may arrive late or leave early but are expected to enter or leave the room quietly to avoid disruption to other participants.   *We strongly recommend planning for early arrival to allow for traffic concerns.
    • In these circumstances, students may miss some elements of the day.

    Behaviour

    • Students are expected to act a safe, positive and respectful manner.
    • Students participating in incidents such as slurs, jokes, threats, use of derogatory language or intimidation that promote racial/ethnic bias or homophobic/sexual harassment will be asked to leave.
    • Students are expected to behave in a way that promotes learning for everyone. 
    • Students may be required to listen to a short safety briefing if deemed necessary by the host facility on the day of the event.

    Certificates of Completion

    • Facilitators may elect to withhold certificates of completion if a student does not abide by the Code of Conduct.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Still looking for additional information? You can visit our Frequently Asked Questions or contact our Event Coordinator Rebecca Earl at rebeccca@flashpointtraining.com or 647-992-9684

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  • The Toronto Blue Jays Entry Details

    The Toronto Blue Jays Entry Details

    Entry details will be updated here shortly.

     

     

  • The Factory Field Trip Information

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    Flashpoint Training is excited to welcome you to The Factory. Our facilitators, along with The Factory staff will ensure your students have opportunities to participate in our mixed media and diverse learning techniques.  They will be actively involved in various games, activities and exercises, providing different avenues for learning. Physicality is always part of the day.  We provide a high energy, interactive training session including music, video and team building exercises.

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    The Top 5 Things You Need to Know About Today

    1| ARRIVAL TIMES

    • Plan to arrive at 9:45 AM.
    • Programming starts at 10:00 AM.
    • Programming concludes at 2:00 PM
    • This event takes place on the following date: March 26, 2025
    • A signed waiver is required for this event.

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    2| LOCATION and ACCESSIBILITY

    3| PARKING

    4| STUDENT SUCCESS

    • Please ensure students are briefed on our Tips for a Successful Day

    5| NEED HELP?

    • Contact Rebecca at 647-992-9684

    Your Detailed Itinerary

    9:45 AM ____________________________________

    Arrival
    10:00 AM __________________________________

    Prompt Start

    • Welcome and Icebreaker
    • Breakout into Groups
    • Introduction to ICE – Innovation Creativity and Entrepreneurship
    10:25  __________________________________________

    Facility Tour

    Sector Partner Career Talk. Listen to current Factory staff:

    • share their passion for their work,
    • personal stories, and
    • the diversity of careers and paths in their respective fields.

    Continuation of ICE: students will work in groups to address the ICE Challenge.
    11:45 AM     _____________________________________________

    Health Break
    12:00-1:55 PM _____________________________________________

    Working Lunch and Continuation of ICE

    • Presentation
    • Evaluations
    • Awards
    • Debrief
    2:00 PM _____________________________________________

    Conclusion of Programming

    • Health Break
    • Sign in and waiver check
    2:30 PM – 3:30 PM ____________________________________________

    Admission fee $31 – Power Hour

    1 hour access to the following at The Factory:

    ______________________________________________

    Expectations for the Day

    Food

    A pizza lunch will be served and include the following:

    • Pepperoni pizza
    • Vegetarian pizza
    • Gluten free pizza
    • Granola bars
    • Nut-free treats such as bite-sized chocolate bars and lollipops during the session.

    Allergies

    • Flashpoint Training does not accommodate food allergies. Students with allergies are welcome to bring their own lunch and any medication they may require.  

    Water Bottles

    • We encourage students to bring their own reusable water bottle. Flashpoint Training will not be providing bottled water.

    Student Behaviour

    • Teacher partnership is required to assist in supervision and behaviour management at all times.

    Arrivals and Departures

    • Detailed parking, door entrance and meeting room information will be provided to you prior to the event. Please take a few moments to ensure you are familiar with these locations prior to the date of your selected event(s). Teachers will be responsible for bringing students to the assigned meeting room(s).
    • Formal programming will start promptly at 10:00 AM and conclude at 2:00 PM. Students may arrive late or leave early but are expected to enter or leave the room quietly to avoid disruption to other participants. In these circumstances, students may miss some elements of the day.   *We strongly recommend planning for early arrival to allow for traffic concerns.

    Communication

    •  On the day of your event, you may receive notifications of changes/reminders via phone call and/or text message. The cell number you provided when you registered for this event will link you directly to our field trip team on site for the day.  

    How to Ensure Student Success

    We get it! Students don’t like email, so no matter how many times the information is sent their way it doesn’t always make it to them. We kindly request that you help prepare your students for the day by sharing the following with them prior to attending our event. A great way to communicate this message is to read it directly before entering the doors to The Factory.

    What exactly are we doing today?

    Flashpoint’s Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship (ICE) exercise is the process of finding real-world solutions to authentic challenges. During your session today you will tackle the ICE process and work collaboratively in teams to solve a problem provided by our partners at Samsung Canada. Once your team has identified your solution, you will be asked to present it for evaluation. Throughout the day you will have an opportunity to work on a multitude of skills such as communication, organization, leadership, public speaking, time management and critical thinking.

    Student Code of Conduct

    Cell Phone Use

    • In accordance with the Ontario Ministry of Education, students must keep their cell phones silenced and out of sight during class time.  Students that do not extend this courtesy to their fellow students and presenters will be asked to leave the room.

    Late Arrival / Early Departure

    • Formal programming will start promptly at 10:00 AM and conclude at 2:00 PM.  Students may arrive late or leave early but are expected to enter or leave the room quietly to avoid disruption to other participants.   *We strongly recommend planning for early arrival to allow for traffic concerns.
    • In these circumstances, students may miss some elements of the day.

    Behaviour

    • Students are expected to act a safe, positive and respectful manner.
    • Students participating in incidents such as slurs, jokes, threats, use of derogatory language or intimidation that promote racial/ethnic bias or homophobic/sexual harassment will be asked to leave.
    • Students are expected to behave in a way that promotes learning for everyone. 
    • Students may be required to listen to a short safety briefing if deemed necessary by the host facility on the day of the event.

    Certificates of Completion

    • Facilitators may elect to withhold certificates of completion if a student does not abide by the Code of Conduct.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Still looking for additional information? You can visit our Frequently Asked Questions or contact our Event Coordinator Rebecca Earl at rebeccca@flashpointtraining.com or 647-992-9684

     

  • The Factory Entry Details

    The Factory Entry Details

    Personal vehicle parking is available in the marked lots. Parking close to the main Factory entranced is encouraged.

    Please enter through the doors located at the corner of Kellogg Lane and Florence St.

    Buses should enter the main lot located at the corner of Kellogg Lane and Florence St. Students can disembark at the main doors. Buses may park in any of the marked lots.

     

     

  • Toronto Argonauts at Scotiabank Entry Details

    Bus Drop Off and Pick Up Location – X

     

     

    Entrance and Exit Location

     

     

     

     

     

     

  • Toronto Argonauts at Scotiabank Arena Field Trip Information

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    Flashpoint Training is excited to welcome you to our Toronto Argonauts events. Our facilitators, along with Toronto Argonauts staff will ensure your students have opportunities to participate in our mixed media and diverse learning techniques. They will be actively involved in various games, activities and exercises, providing different avenues for learning. Physicality is always part of the day. We provide a high energy, interactive training session including music, video and team building exercises.

    The Top 5 Things You Need to Know About Today

    1| ARRIVAL TIMES

    • Plan to arrive at 9:30 AM.
    • Programming starts at 10:00 AM.
    • Programming concludes at 2:00 PM

    2a| LOCATION and ACCESSIBILITY for SHSM Event

    2b | LOCATION and ACCESSIBILITY for The Argonauts Game Event

    3| PARKING

    4| STUDENT SUCCESS

    • Please ensure students are briefed on our Tips for a Successful Day

    5| NEED HELP?

    • Contact Rebecca at 647-992-9684

    Your Detailed Itinerary

    9:30 AM Arrival at Gate 6. Students seated.
    10:00 AM HARD START!

    • Venue Tour
    • Introduction of ICE. Brainstorming and solution development to our ICE Challenge.
    12:00 PM     
    • Working Lunch
    • Sector Partner Career Panel Q & A facilitated by MLSE Staff including personal stories and the diversity of careers and paths in the field. Panelists are expected to include*:
      • Argos Ticketing
      • Argos Suites Membership
      • Argos EDI (Equity, Diversity, Inclusion)
      • GameCrew

    *subject to change based on operational requirements
    1:00 PM ICE Gears and Presentations
    2:00 PM HARD CLOSE! Departure from Gate 6.

    Expectations for the Day

    Food

    A pizza lunch will be served and include the following:

    • Pepperoni pizza
    • Vegetarian pizza
    • Gluten free pizza
    • Granola bars
    • Nut-free treats such as bite-sized chocolate bars and lollipops during the session.

    Allergies

    • Flashpoint Training does not accommodate food allergies. Students with allergies are welcome to bring their own lunch and any medication they may require. 

    Water Bottles

    • We encourage students to bring their own reusable water bottle. Flashpoint Training will not be providing bottled water. Water fountains will be available.

    Student Behaviour

    • Teacher partnership is required to assist in supervision and behaviour management at all times.

    Arrivals and Departures

    • Detailed parking, door entrance and meeting room information will be provided to you prior to the event. Please take a few moments to ensure you are familiar with these locations prior to the date of your selected event(s). Teachers will be responsible for bringing students to the assigned meeting room(s).
    • Formal programming will start promptly at 10:00 AM and conclude at 2:00 PM. Students may arrive late or leave early but are expected to enter or leave the room quietly to avoid disruption to other participants. In these circumstances, students may miss some elements of the day. *We strongly recommend planning for early arrival to allow for traffic concerns.

    Communication

    • On the day of your event you may receive notifications of changes/reminders via phone call and/or text message. The cell number you provided when you registered for this event will link you directly to our field trip team on site for the day.

    How to Ensure Student Success

    We get it! Students don’t like email, so no matter how many times the information is sent their way it doesn’t always make it to them. We kindly request that you help prepare your students for the day by sharing the following with them prior to attending our event. A great way to communicate this message is to read it directly before entering the doors to BMO Field.

    What exactly are we doing today?

    Flashpoint’s Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship (ICE) exercise is the process of finding real-world solutions to authentic challenges. During your session today you will tackle the ICE process and work collaboratively in teams to solve a problem provided by our partners at the Toronto Argonauts. Once your team has identified your solution, you will be asked to present it for evaluation. Throughout the day you will have an opportunity to work on a multitude of skills such as communication, organization, leadership, public speaking, time management and critical thinking.

    Student Code of Conduct

    Cell Phone Use

    • In accordance with the Ontario Ministry of Education, students must keep their cell phones silenced and out of sight during class time.  Students that do not extend this courtesy to their fellow students and presenters will be asked to leave the room.

    Late Arrival / Early Departure

    • Formal programming will start promptly at 10:00 AM and conclude at 2:00 PM. Students may arrive late or leave early but are expected to enter or leave the room quietly to avoid disruption to other participants. *We strongly recommend planning for early arrival to allow for traffic concerns.
    • In these circumstances, students may miss some elements of the day.

    Behaviour

    • Students are expected to act a safe, positive and respectful manner.
    • Students participating in incidents such a slurs, jokes, threats, use of derogatory language or intimidation that promote racial/ethic bias or homophobic/sexual harassment will be asked to leave.
    • Students are expected to behave in a way that promotes learning for everyone.
    • Students may be required to listen to a short safety briefing if deemed necessary by the host facility on the day of the event.

    Certificates of Completion

    • Facilitators may elect to withhold certificates of completion if a student does not abide by the Code of Conduct.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Still looking for additional information? You can visit our Frequently Asked Questions or contact our Event Coordinator Rebecca Earl at rebeccca@flashpointtraining.com or 647-992-9684

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