School Programs
Open to all schools, these programs can be tailored to accommodate any group size or program length.
- 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 school 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
Grades 4 - 12
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 15 (larger groups can be accommodated by adding programming such as Initiative Tasks)
Location: Victoria Park Oval
Cross-Country Skiing
Grades 3-12
Try out the groomed tracks at one of our cross-country skiing sites.
This program focuses on safety and fun! Learn new skills while you play ski-friendly games with our instructors.
Available: Winter
Group Size: Up to 40
Locations: Gold Bar Park (Grades 3-12) and Victoria Driving Range (Grades 7-12)
Mobile Program: Your local park or any river valley park (Grades 5-12)
Fishing
All Grades
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
Grades 4 - 12
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
Ice Skating
Grades 1-12
We provide the skates, helmets, and fun!
Available: Winter
Group Size: Up to 30
Mobile Program: Your local ice rink. Please note, River Valley Programs does not book the rink for you.
Initiative Tasks
Grades 5-12
Build an understanding of group communication and teamwork by facing challenges and problem-solving activities as a group.
Available: Year-round
Group Size: Up to 40
Location: Victoria Park Oval
Mobile Program: Your local park or any river valley park
Long Boarding
Grades 4 -12
Try out longboarding at Rundle Park and learn about balance, turning techniques and safety. Once you have learned the essentials, we will head out and explore the trails in Edmonton’s River Valley in a whole new way!
Available: Spring to Fall
Group Size: Up to 25
Location: Rundle Park
Mini-Mountain Biking
Grades 1-6
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
Grades 7-12
Get on a bike, strap on a helmet and follow our instructions to explore the bike trails of Edmonton's river valley!
Available: Spring to Fall
Group Size: Up to 40
Location: Gold Bar Park (Grades 10-12) and Kinsmen Park (Grades 7-12)
Orienteering and Navigation
Grades 3 -12
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
Outdoor Skills
Grades 1 -12
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
Paddle Boarding
Grades 4 – 12
Try the fastest growing water sport in North America in the ponds of Rundle Park. Beginner technique, strokes and safety will be emphasized.
Available: Spring to Fall
Group Size: Up to 6 (larger groups can be accommodated by adding programming such as Longboarding or Canoeing).
Location: Rundle Park
Predator and Prey
Grades 5 -12
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.
Snowshoeing
Grades 1-12
Learn how to travel using Canada's traditional mode of transportation! See classic beavertail style snowshoes!
Play games and experience a winter landscape through a new perspective.
Available: Winter
Group Size: Up to 30
Locations: Rundle Park and Whitemud Park North
Mobile Program: Your local park or any river valley park
Tandem Canoeing
Grades 4 - 12
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
Voyageur Canoeing
Grade 4-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.
Available: Spring to Fall
Group Size: 10-48
Locations: Various pick up and drop off locations
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 |
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| CMS.OutdoorPrograms@edmonton.ca |
