We leave it to each teacher to make arrangements for their leave with their school or school division, and we will reimburse those costs after the event. The easiest way to process release time reimbursement is to have your school or school division invoice us directly. Please let them know that they can send the invoice after the event by email to bootcamp@civix.ca or by mail to our head office:

   CIVIX
   639 Queen Street West, Suite 504
   Toronto ON M5B 2B7

We will reimburse a full day of release time for September 27 as well as the necessary release time to travel to the event (if you live more than 3 hours away). We ask teachers to choose a travel option that minimizes their time away from their classrooms, and if travelling on Thursday, to limit their absence to a half day if possible.

Yes, we can put that together for you. Please email us at bootcamp@civix.ca and let us know if there is a specific contact or department at your school board office or school to whom we should address the letter.

Your school division or school can send us an invoice for the release time costs after the event, and we will process reimbursement payments in the weeks following.

We leave it to teachers to make their own transportation arrangements, which you can submit for reimbursement after the event.

Please keep track of all travel documentation and receipts, and we will provide a form and submission instructions at the end of the event.

CIVIX will reimburse mileage or bus for attendees living outside Saskatoon.

Receipts must be provided for each expense (except mileage claims). We cannot provide reimbursement for expenses submitted without receipts. 

We will not be reimbursing meals while travelling. CIVIX will provide food and beverages at Thursday’s reception as well as breakfast, a coffee break, and lunch on Friday.

Any travel outside of car or bus must be pre-approved by CIVIX.

You can indicate your preferred accommodation by selecting the appropriate ticket type on the registration page, and then CIVIX will make all arrangements with the hotel.

CIVIX has reserved a block of rooms at the Delta Hotels Bessborough. Please contact us directly at bootcamp@civix.ca for all inquiries related to your accommodations.

Accommodations are offered for Thursday September 26.

If Friday night accommodation is needed due to travel more than 4-5 hours, please contact CIVIX.

Yes, please contact us as soon as possible at bootcamp@civix.ca to request a refund. We can offer a full refund for cancellations made before 12 p.m. on Tuesday, September 24.

Democracy Bootcamp can be considered one workshop and attendees are encouraged to attend all sessions.

There is no dress code for Democracy Bootcamp.

CIVIX will provide appetizers at Thursday’s reception as well as breakfast, coffee break, and lunch on Friday.

Please bring your phone, tablet, or laptop on Friday so that you can participate in interactive presentations and practice digital media literacy skills. Free Wi-Fi will be available.

This event is designed for teachers in grades 7-12, but is also applicable for teachers in grade 4-6. The content can be applied across a range of subjects that deal with civic education, such as Social Studies or English.

Eventbrite includes a record of payment in your confirmation email; however, if you would like us to issue a formal receipt for your registration and/or accommodation fees, please email us at bootcamp@civix.ca.

Reimbursement will typically be issued within 4 weeks of submitting your expenses, but may take longer depending on the volume of requests we receive at a time.

We can issue payment by cheque or by Plooto email transfer (note: these may appear differently than Interac e-transfers but will function the same way).