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!
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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(2022/23 School Year)
Outdoor School and Group Programs
Note: for high school programs (Grade 10-12) tax is not included in the fee.
Archery (Grades 4-12 / Ages 9+)
Program Length: 2.5 hours
Available: May-October
Group Size / Fees:
Up to 15 Students: $315
16-30 Students: $480
Location: Victoria Park Oval
Cross-Country Skiing (Grades 4-12 / Ages 13+)
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 / Fees:
Up to 12 students: $365
13-24 students: $510
25-36 students: $630
Locations:
Victoria Golf Driving Range
Gold Bar Park (Grades 4-6 / Ages 9-11)
Biking Skills (Ages 9+)
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 / Fees:
Up to 30 students: $490
31+ students: $630
Location:
Gold Bar Park (Grades 10-12 / Ages 15-18)
Kinsmen Park (Grades 7-12 / Ages 12-18)
Rundle Park (Grades 4-6 / Ages 9-11)
Biking Skills - Mini (Grades K-6 / Ages 6-12)
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 / Fees:
Up to 16 students: $480
17-24 students: $630
24-36 students: $770
Location: Rundle Park
GPS and Navigation (Grades 7-12 / Ages 9+)
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 / Fees:
Up to 12 students: $300
13-24 students: $470
25-36 students: $575
Location:
Rundle Park or
Alfred H. Savage Centre (Whitemud Park North)
Initiative Tasks (Grades 4-12 / Ages 9+)
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 / Fees:
Up to 15 students: $300
16-30 students: $440
31-45 students: $590
Location:
Victoria Park Oval
Rundle Park
Alfred H. Savage Centre (Whitemud Park North)
Kicksledding (Grades 4-12 / Age 9+)
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)
Group Size / Fees: Up to 30 students: $415
Location: Alfred H. Savage Centre (Whitemud Park North)
Long Boarding (Grades 4-12 / Ages 9+)
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 / Fees: Up to 30 students: $510
Location: Rundle Park
Orienteering and Navigation (Grades 4-12 / Ages 9+)
Learn to find your way! Acquire navigation skills including map reading and compass work.
Program Length: 2.5 hours
Available: Year-round
Group Size / Fees: Up to 36 students: $450
Mobile Program:
Rundle Park
Alfred H. Savage Centre (Whitemud Park North)
Outdoor Skills (Grades 4-12 / Ages 9+)
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 / Fees:
Up to 15 students: $310
16-30 students: $465
31-45 students: $580
Location:
Rundle Park
Alfred H. Savage Centre (Whitemud Park North)
Predator and Prey (Grades 4-12 / Ages 9+)
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 / Fees:
Up to 15 students: $280
16-30 students: $430
31-45 students: $570
Location:
Rundle Park
Alfred H. Savage Centre (Whitemud Park North)
Snowshoeing (Grades 1-12 / Ages 6+)
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 / Fees:
Up to 16 students (K - Grade 3): $620
17-24 students (K - Grade 3): $725
25-36 students (K - Grade 3): $800
Up to 24 students (Grade 4+): $490
25-36 students (Grade 4+): $630
Locations:
Rundle Park
Alfred H. Savage Centre (Whitemud Park North)
Tandem Canoeing (Grades 7-12 / Ages 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.
Program Length: 2.5 hours
Available: May-October
Group Size / Fees:
Up to 10 students: $330
11-20 students: $470
21-30 students: $620
31-40 students: $750
Locations: Hermitage Park