Fall Semester Events

Overview and general considerations for Fall Semester Events

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Fall 2024 Event Overview

While remaining flexible to the circumstances of the times, we anticipate offering the following events and times in which families can participate in their student’s semester at Alzar School. Please note that all events are optional and that students will be well entertained and taken care of if you are not able to attend the following events. For many of the events, we will also offer virtual options to tune into the activities. Below is a brief description of the main events:

Opening Day

Date: August 17, 2024
Time: 1pm-5pm
Location: Idaho Campus; Cascade, Idaho

Family Weekend

Date: October 10th-13th, 2024
Time: Thursday, 4pm- Sunday, 2pm
Location: Idaho Campus; Cascade, Idaho

Graduation

Date: December 12, 2024
Time: TBD
Location: Base Patagonia, outside of Coyhaique, Chile.

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Fall 2024 Event Details

ITINERARY FOR FALL 2024 FAMILY WEEKEND

Thursday, October 10th, 2024 OPTIONAL Social Hour

For families arriving early, join students and staff for a casual ice cream social.

Friday, October 11th, 2024 – RECOMMENDED Alzar Family Day

All parents and family members are invited to our Idaho Campus on Friday. Numerous activities are scheduled including student/parent/teacher conferences, academic highlights, campus tours and more. all while providing you the chance to get to know your student’s teachers and mentors. We realize that not all families can make the trip. Rest assured, your student will be well taken care of throughout the weekend, and that there will be opportunities to connect digitally.

Friday, October 11th – Sunday, October 13th, 2024 – Family Time

Students are allowed to check out with their families at the end of the day on Friday to spend the weekend together. We ask that families return their students to campus on Sunday by 2:00pm. 

Register for Family Weekend here.

ITINERARY FOR FALL 2024 GRADUATION

Thursday, December 12, 2024 – OPTIONAL Graduation Ceremony IN CHILE

  • Occasionally we have family members choose to attend our Graduation Ceremony on our Chilean Campus outside of Coyahque, Chile.

While we are so excited to host you on our campus and elsewhere, we are also sensitive to the inherent risk of gathering students and families from across the country.

  • Please do not travel to campus if you are exhibiting symptoms of an illness or have been in close contact with someone who has been ill.
  • During travel, we want to urge all family members to exercise extra caution while passing through public spaces, airports, on planes, etc. Practicing regular, proper personal hygiene is important and helps mitigate the risk of illness in our community.

WHILE ON CAMPUS — 

  • Families may be asked to refrain from entering or be limited to time spent in student housing. This is to respect the privacy of yurt occupants and minimize health risks.

Before and during the semester, you are welcome to purchase anything from the Alzar School store. Simply click here and check out the latest items!

Accommodations & Recreation

Cascade, Idaho

The Alzar School campus is situated alongside the North Fork of the Payette River in Cascade, ID. Cascade is a small town with lots of history.  The town’s largest industry was the Boise Cascade Sawmill which closed in 2001. The community now serves as a popular tourist destination with an influx of river runners throughout the summer and skiers in the winter!  To learn more about the town of Cascade, visit http://www.cascade.id.us/ or http://www.cascadechamber.com/.

If you would like to stay in Cascade and be close to the Alzar School campus (within a 5min drive), here are some local lodging options.

  • The Nob0 Hotel – Very recently remodeled and located in downtown Cascade on Main Street, the hotel offers some of the nicest accommodations in town.
  • Palooza Basecamp – Newly remodeled, the Palooza Basecamp is located in downtown Casdacde above the local eatery.
  • Lake Cascade Inn – Recently remodeled, small boutique hotel toward the north end of town.
  • For more options check out TripAdvisor Cascade

McCall, Idaho

A beautiful 28-mile drive north of Cascade, McCall is one of Idaho’s spectacular alpine lake towns.  Situated on the southern end of Payette Lake, McCall is home to roughly 5,000 people. For more information on the City of McCall, visit www.mccall.id.us/.  If you choose to stay in McCall, here are a few lodging ideas.

  • Shore Lodge – Beautiful lodge located in downtown McCall on Payette Lake. Very nice rooms that open to the beachfront with an easy walk to the center of town. Shore Lodge is home to two of the nicer restaurants in McCall.

AirBnB & VRBO 

Both AirBnB and VRBO offer lots of options for vacation rentals in the McCall and Cascade area.

Have questions? Need recommendations?

Please contact Director of Advancement, Anita Cussler ([email protected])