The Winter Season is upon us. Our team at the Strathcona Wilderness Centre is excited to offer several winter outdoor pursuit opportunities. Registration is now open. Register in a program or contact the Strathcona Wilderness Centre for a group program booking 780-922-3939.

Several modifications have been made to our programs to adhere to Alberta Health Services guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our community. The safety of our staff and participants is a top priority.

Register today 

Follow the links below to find the full class schedule and register with Recreation Online. Learn more about setting up your Recreation Online account.  

Cross country skiing

Strathcona County cross country ski programs support the Long-Term Athlete Development model, which aligns with the developmental abilities of participants based on their age. This model promotes the physical and social well-being of the participant.

Progression is as follows:

• Active Start
• FUNdamentals
• Learning to Train
• Training to Train
• Active for Life (found in Teens and adults)

All programs are led by qualified instructors and coaches.

• Cross country skiing
  • Child and youth
  • Teens and adults
     
• Dryland training for cross country skiing
  • Track Attack (Intro)
  • Track Attack (14+)
     
• Homeschool

Group programs

For a group program booking, please contact the Strathcona Wilderness Centre at 780-922-3939 and our Customer Service Representatives will assist you.

• Enrichment programs 
• Group programs 

Procedures and guidelines 

Please take note of the new procedures and guidelines in place for our programs to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our community.

Programs 

• All of our programs will take place in an outdoor setting.
   
• Participants will be asked to do a self-check prior to arriving at our program. Anyone who is sick or experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19 must stay home.
   
• Participants will be asked a series of COVID-19 pre-screening questions upon arrival at each program. 
   
• Participants will be asked to wash or sanitize their hands prior to arriving at our programs.
   
• Hand sanitizer will be available at each program site.
   
• Participants will keep at least 2 meters (6 feet) distance away from people outside of their cohort or household.
   
• All program supplies and equipment will be sanitized between each use. Equipment that can not be properly sanitized, will be for one time use and either disposed of or sent home with the participants. 
   
• Please come dressed for the program and pre-fill your water bottles at home. Water taps are available however drinking fountains are not. 

Staff 

Staff are required to fill out a COVID-19 pre-screening questionnaire prior to the start of their shift. If they do not meet all the requirements of the questionnaire, they will be required to stay home, and another staff member will be scheduled for the program.