Group Programs
Great for team building or celebrations, group programs are open to any organization, corporation, camp, or group, and can be tailored to fit any size group and length of time.
- All staff are fully trained and qualified
- All staff are certified in Standard First Aid and/or Wilderness First Aid
To Register
Email cms.outdoorprograms@edmonton.ca to book your group program!
Bookings must be made at least one month in advance. Bookings close the first day of the month prior to the program (for example, May bookings must be submitted by April 1.)
Equipment
All gear and safety equipment is supplied. Please ask us about our modified equipment available for people with physical disabilities.
Please Note: Programs may be cancelled due to inclement weather.
Please Note: Some parks, especially during the winter season, have limited site services. Please bring your own water or personal supplies.
Archery
Ages 9 - Adult
Bull's eye! Learn about the equipment and discover the basics of archery, while practicing aim and accuracy.
Available: Spring to Fall
Group Size: Up to 40
Location: Queen Elizabeth Compound (Access at the bottom of Queen Elizabeth Park Road)
Badge Program: Can be tailored for a 4 hour skills development badge program
Cross-Country Skiing
Ages 8-12 & Ages 13 - Adult
Try out the groomed tracks at one of our cross-country skiing sites.
This program focuses on safety and fun, experiential learning. Learn new skills while you play ski-friendly games with our instructors.
Available: Winter
Group Size: Up to 30 (Ages 8-12) & Up to 40 (Ages 13+)
Locations: Gold Bar Park (Ages 8-12) & Kinsmen Park and Victoria Driving Range (Ages 13+)
Mobile Program: Your local park or any river valley park
Badge Program: Can be tailored for a 4 hour skills development badge program
Cycling Skills
Ages 8 - Adult
Get on a bike, strap on a helmet, follow our instructors and explore the bike trails of Edmonton's river valley!
Learn about equipment sizing, bike maintenance, and trail safety, and improve your cycling skills.
Available: Spring to Fall
Group Size: Up to 30
Location: River valley bike trails
Badge Program: Can be tailored for a 4 hour skills development badge program
Fishing
All Ages
Experience the joys of fishing!
Learn how to cast and reel them in, as well as a bit about the nature of fish. Have fun at the dock practicing your new skills.
Available: Spring to Fall
Group Size: Up to 30
Location: Hermitage Park
Geo-Caching
Ages 9 - Adult
Explore the tools needed for the world-wide scavenger hunt known as geo-caching!
An understanding of map use and navigation prior to the program is suggested.
Ask about our pre-set geo-caching courses, located in several river valley parks!
Available: Year-round
Group Size: Up to 30
Mobile Program: Your local park or any river valley park
GPS and Navigation
Ages 12 - Adult
Learn how to use a Global Positioning System (GPS) for navigation and recreation!
We teach the practical uses of GPS, a basic understanding of coordinate systems, and navigational techniques using handheld GPS devices.
Available: Year-round
Group Size: Up to 30
Mobile Program: Your local park or any river valley park
Badge Program: Can be tailored for a 4 hour skills development badge program
Ice Skating
Ages 5 - Adult
We provide the skates, helmets, and fun!
Come play games and enjoy the local rink. Play old fashioned and new games with our staff.
Available: Winter
Group Size: Up to 30
Mobile Program: Your local ice rink
Initiative Tasks
Ages 10 - Adult
Build an understanding of group communication and teamwork by facing challenges and problem-solving activities as a group.
Available: Sping to Fall
Group Size: Up to 40
Location: Queen Elizabeth Compound (Access at the bottom of Queen Elizabeth Park Road)
Mobile Program: Your local park or any river valley park
Badge Program: Can be tailored for a 4 hour skills development badge program
Mini-Mountain Biking
Ages 5-8
Increase your confidence on a bike at a learner-friendly site.
We provide bikes, helmets, and optional training wheels for young riders. Our instructors focus on safety and fun in this experience based program.
Available: Spring to Fall
Group Size: Up to 30
Location: Rundle Park
Mountain Biking
Ages 8-12 & Ages 13 - Adult
Get on a bike, strap on helmet and follow our instructors to explore the bike trails of Edmonton's river valley!
Available: Spring to Fall
Group Size: Up to 30 (Ages 8-12) & Up to 40 (Ages 13+)
Location: Gold Bar Park (Ages 8-12) & Kinsmen Park (Ages 13+)
Orienteering and Navigation
Ages 8 - Adult
Learn to find your way! Acquire navigation skills including map reading and compass work.
Available: Year-round
Group Size: Up to 30
Mobile Program: Your local park or any river valley park
Badge Program: Can be tailored for a 4 hour skills development badge program
Outdoor Skills
Ages 6 - Adult
Learn survival and camping skills such as shelter building, fire building, safe knife and axe use. Ask us about outdoor cooking opportunities including bannock.
Available: Year-round
Group Size: Up to 30
Location: Whitemud Park North
Mobile Program: Your local park or any river valley park
Badge Program: Can be tailored for a 4 hour skills development badge program
Predator and Prey
Ages 10 - Adult
Experience first hand how animals survive and thrive!
This classic game is a fantastic demonstration of the dynamics of a food chain and animal survival techniques.
Available: Year-roundGroup Size: Up to 30
Mobile Program: Your local park or any river valley park. Note: This game works best in a large, well-forested area.
Badge Program: Can be tailored for a 4 hour skills development badge program
Snowshoeing
Ages 6 - Adult
Learn how to travel using Canada's traditional mode of transportation — classic beavertail style snowshoes!
Play games and experience a winter landscape through a new perspective. Great for younger participants and families!
We also have aluminum snowshoes to try out for ages 12 to adult. Ask about booking these for your group.
Available: Winter
Group Size: Up to 30
Locations: Rundle Park & Whitemud Park North
Mobile Program: Your local park or any river valley park
Badge Program: Can be tailored for a 4 hour skills development badge program
Tandem Canoeing
Ages 9 - Adult
Learn the importance of teamwork and communication as you canoe in pairs.
Basic strokes, safety, and fun will be emphasized. All instructors are Paddle Canada certified.
Available: Spring to Fall
Group Size: Up to 30
Locations: Rundle Park & Hermitage Park
Badge Program: Can be tailored for a 4 hour skills development badge program
Voyageur Canoeing
Ages 10 - Adult
Enjoy the sights as you paddle down the North Saskatchewan River in a 32-foot long, 12 person canoe!
Come paddle with us down the North Saskatchewan River as we discover physical, natural and historical highlights of Edmonton's River Valley.
This program can be enhanced with a stop at Fort Edmonton (subject to availability). Please call for more information.
Available: Spring to Fall
Group Size: 10-48
Locations: Various pick up and drop off locations
Badge Program: Can be tailored for a 4 hour skills development badge program
For More Information
River Valley Programs - Outdoor Pursuits
City of Edmonton
Circle Square
11808 St Albert Trail
Edmonton AB T5L 4G4
| Telephone |
School, Group, or Badge Programs 780-496-2983
Public Programs In Edmonton: 311 Outside Edmonton: 780-442-5311 780-496-2981 |
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| Fax | 780-496-2955 |
| CMS.OutdoorPrograms@edmonton.ca |
