Outdoor pursuits programs

Explore nature with your little ones in our parented & unparented programs. Let your imagination run wild with our free-play programs, and more!

Outdoor child registration

Get curious about the outdoors! Our youth programs help you learn new outdoor skills and get active with other youth.

Outdoor youth registration

Our outdoor adult programs include seasonal opportunities like date nights, outdoor fitness and learn-to programs. Try new activities, learn fitness exercises and meet new people.

Outdoor adult registration

Take your learning outside and make it interactive. Join our Alberta curriculum-based programs to enhance your child’s learning. Choose from science, physical education and more! 

Outdoor homeschool registration

Looking for fun and interesting ways to stay active and get outside over the winter months? Cross-country skiing offers a great alternative for active enthusiasts of every age and skill level to get out and explore winter. Take a lesson or play on the trails! 

Cross-country skiing registration

Whether you're focused on hanging out with friends, a workout, enjoying nature or simply getting some fresh air, the Wilderness Centre wanders outside with you. 

To access non-essential Strathcona County services such as recreation facilities, Festival Place, Strathcona County Museum and Archives and Gallery@501, please be prepared to present ID (18+), and proof of completed vaccination series, medical exemption or privately-paid negative COVID-19 test result (taken within last 72 hours).

The Strathcona Wilderness Centre Information Centre is designated a rental / retail operation, and is therefore exempt from the Restriction Exemption Program. Masking and physical distancing is required at all times within this facility, and occupancy is limited to 1/3 fire code capacity.

Your program fee includes all equipment / educational materials required for the activities you book. SWC instructors are certified with Wilderness First Aid and will carry a first aid kit, along with communication equipment.

Communication

A few days before the date of the program, you will be contacted via email by a wilderness centre staff member who will confirm the details of your program. Please let them know if there have been any changes to your program, particularly times or group number changes (for group bookings).

Supervision

It is expected that the teacher/group supervisor will maintain responsibility for the discipline and control of their group, and that they participate fully in all aspects of the program.

What to wear: we recommend dressing in layers in colder weather. Remember - plan for the worst, hope for the best!

Teachers and Group supervisors are responsible for ensuring that participants are dressed appropriately and prepared to be outside.

Please note that the Wilderness Centre’s policy is to run programs until the temperatures dip below -20˚C (including wind chill). If your policy is different, please notify us 48 hours in advance. We have access to washroom facilities and a warm staging area throughout the program.