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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(2023/24 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: $346
16-30 Students: $532
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: $426
13-24 students: $567
25-36 students: $716
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: $540
31+ students: $681
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 30 students: $540
31+ students: $681
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: $369
13-24 students: $510
25-36 students: $651
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: $384
16-30 students: $525
31-45 students: $666
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: $567
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: $570
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: $510
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: $384
16-30 students: $525
31-45 students: $666
Location:
Rundle Park
Alfred H. Savage Centre (Whitemud Park North)
Northeast River Valley Park (September - December only)
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: $361
16-30 students: $502
31-45 students: $643
Location:
Rundle Park
Alfred H. Savage Centre (Whitemud Park North)
Northeast River Valley Park (September - December only)
Snowshoeing (All ages / grades)
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 24 students: $567
25-36 students: $716
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: $369
11-20 students: $510
21-30 students: $658
31-40 students: $800
Locations: Hermitage Park