Frequently Asked Questions

There is only one class attending the Festival from my school, why do we have to pay for our own bus?
 
Each year, the Festival Organizing Committee must raise funds for the entire cost of the Festival - approximately $100,000.  These funds come from local foundations, service clubs, and corporate sponsors - there is not an overarching agency or funder for the Festivals.  Student fees ($6 per student) cover less than 1/5 of the cost to run a Festival.
 
We have applied to the Ministry of the Environment's Community Go Green Fund to cover the costs of busing the students to the Festival.  This application is pending and we should know more in February.  One of the requirements, under this application for us to cover the cost of the busing is that each bus must have 2 classes (min. 40 students) on it. 
 
Please contact the Festival Coordinator if you have any questions or concerns.