The “Mini-College” bilingual program traces its beginnings to St. Andrew's College summer courses for youth between the ages of 13 to 18 and continued from 1947-1984. This program, consisted of Ukrainian language, history, dance, literature courses, and involved Ukrainian students from all parts of Canada and some from the United States. The program provided the students with knowledge about their ancestors, and directed them towards the cultivation of their national identity, cultural and spiritual awareness.
“Mini-College” bilingual program, which is a successor of the summer school for youth and works in the same direction. This program works to guide the new generation of Ukrainian Canadian children ages 6 to 13 to the awareness of their cultural background and social identity. This school is even more active than the summer courses since it claims to have from 75 to 95 children every year.
How to register
To apply for Mini-College, please complete the application form linked below.
We are sorry to inform you that Mini-College has been cancelled for 2024 Summer.
Mini-College 2020-2024
We are sorry to inform you that Mini-College has been canceled. Administration of St. Andrew`s College wishes you good health and hoping to resume Mini-College in the summer of 2025.
Mini-College 2019
This Summer, St. Andrew's College conducted a very successful three week "Mini-College 2019" program, from July 15th to August 2nd, for over 80 energetic children between the ages of 6 and 13. The fun and educational Program was prepared and implemented by: Director - Dobr. Genia Bozyk, Program Co-ordinator - Roman Demchyshyn, Instructors: Dobr. Nataliya Tsenova, Viktoriya Mozolevska, Yuliya Zalubovska, Taras Chuprovskyi, Tetyana Haraschuk, and volunteers: Sasha Tiaglei, and Julia Bobelyak. Guest artist Ihor Drahun helped the children to discover and demonstrate their creative potential through a variety of different art and dance projects.
The main goal of "Mini-College 2019" was to encourage children to learn the Ukrainian language, culture and traditions by providing a fun learning environment.
The theme for this year was 'Culture & Traditions of Ukraine'. Children had an opportunity to learn about Ukrainian customs and traditions. Programming was focused on Ukrainian language development skills through a wide variety of activities including vocabulary enhancements, arts and crafts, Ukrainian national songs and dances, sports, games and excursions. "Mini-College 2019" participants enjoyed excursions to Deer Meadow Farms, Fun Mountain, Children's Museum and Manitoba Planetarium & Science Gallery. At the end of the program, each child received specially prepared booklets and gifts, as well as the art projects they made during their arts and crafts classes.
St. Andrew's College Administration, staff, and students express our sincere thanks to the SUS Foundation of Canada and to the Franko Foundation for their financial and moral support for the "Mini-College" Programs.
Contact Us
St. Andrew's College
29 Dysart Road
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2M7 Canada