Please note: Program fees for School and Group programs may be increasing for the 2022-2023 school year.

Outdoor Adventure Programs offer the best outdoor education experience in the city. Spend quality time and learn a new skill that will stay with you and your class for the rest of your lives.

We offer programs for school groups from kindergarten through Grade 12. Join our fully qualified program leaders in an outdoor adventure. All equipment is provided. Students will find some balance in their lives by enjoying nature in Edmonton's beautiful River Valley.

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Outdoor School and Group Programs

Archery (Grades 4-12 / Ages 9+)

Cost: $440

Bull's eye! Learn about the equipment and discover the basics of archery, while practicing aim and letting some arrows fly! Archery programs all come with a bonus of an Initiatives program!

Program Length: 2.5 hours
Available: May-October
Group Size: Up to 30 students
Location: Victoria Park Oval

Cross-Country Skiing (Grades 7-12 / Ages 13+)

Cost: $310 - $770

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.

Program Length: 2.5 hours
Available: October-April
Group Size: Up to 36
Location: Victoria Golf Driving Range

 

Biking Skills (Ages 9+)

Cost: $445 - $725

Get on a bike, strap on a helmet and follow our instructors to explore the bike trails of Edmonton's river valley! Learn about equipment sizing, bike maintenance and trail safety while improving your cycling skills.

Program Length: 2.5 hours
Available: April-October
Group Size: Up to 45
Location:

Biking Skills - Mini (Grades K-6 / Ages 6-12)

Cost: $440 - $725

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.

Program Length: 2.5 hours
Available: April-October
Group Size:

  • Up to 32 (Grade 1-3 / Ages 6-8)
  • Up to 45 (Grade 4-6 / Ages 9-11)

Location: Rundle Park

Geo-Caching (Grades 4-12 / Ages 9+)

Cost: $245 - $435

Learn 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 recommended. Ask about our pre-set geocaching courses offered at several river valley parks!

Program Length: 2.5 hours
Available: Year-round
Group Size: Up to 36 students
Mobile Program:

GPS and Navigation (Grades 7-12 / Ages 9+)

Cost: $245 - $435

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.

Program Length: 2.5 hours
Available: Year-round
Group Size: Up to 36 students
Location:  

Initiative Tasks (Grades 4-12 / Ages 9+)

Cost: $230 - $515

Build an understanding of group communication and teamwork by facing challenges and problem-solving activities as a group.

Program Length: 2.5 hours
Available: Year-round
Group Size: Up to 45 students
Location:

Kicksledding (Grades 4-12 / Age 9+)

Cost: $364-$539

Discover the traditional mode of winter transportation that millions of Scandinavians love - kicksledding! Experience Edmonton’s River Valley Parks through a new perspective while travelling alone or with a partner sitting up front.

Program Length: 2.5 hours
Availability: December - March (snow condition dependant)
Maximum Group Size: Up to 36 students
Location: Alfred H. Savage Centre (Whitemud Park North) 

Long Boarding (Grades 4-12 / Ages 9+)

Cost: $445-$539

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!

Program Length: 2.5 hours
Available: April-October
Group Size: Up to 30 students
Location: Rundle Park

Orienteering and Navigation (Grades 4-12 / Ages 9+)

Cost: $390

Learn to find your way! Acquire navigation skills including map reading and compass work.

Program Length: 2.5 hours
Available: Year-round
Group Size: Up to 45 students
Mobile Program:  

Outdoor Skills (Grades 4-12 / Ages 9+)

Cost: $250 - $510

Learn survival and camping skills such as shelter building, fire building and knife safety. Ask us about outdoor cooking opportunities including bannock.

Program Length: 2.5 hours
Available: Year-round
Group Size: Up to 36 students
Location:

Predator and Prey (Grades 4-12 / Ages 9+)

Cost: $365 - $505

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.

Program Length: 2.5 hours
Available: Year-round
Group Size: Up to 45 students
Location:

Snowshoeing (Grades 1-12 / Ages 6+)

Cost: $420 - $625

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. 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.

Program Length: 2.5 hours
Available: December-March
Group Size:

  • Up to 32 students (Grade 1-3 / Age 6-8)
  • Up to 36 students (Grade 4+ / Ages 9+)

Locations:

Tandem Canoeing (Grades 7-12 / Ages 12+)

Cost: $435 - $580

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.

Program Length: 2.5 hours
Available: May-October
Group Size:

  • Up to 30 students (Hermitage Park Pond)

Locations:

Cancellation and Rescheduling

You are required to submit written notice of cancellation of your program(s) via email to cmsschoolbookings@edmonton.ca.

Programs cancelled with 30 days notice or more will not be charged the program fee or a cancellation fee. Programs cancelled with 8-29 days notice are subject to be charged 50% of the program fee, unless the cancellation is filled by a waitlisted group. For programs cancelled with 7 days notice or less, the full program fee will be charged.

Programs cancelled due to severe weather conditions will not be charged a cancellation fee as long as they are rescheduled within the current or upcoming school year fall term (September - November).

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. Some parks, especially during the winter season, have limited site services. Please bring your own water or personal supplies.