Youth Programs

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE Airdrie

2025 Spring Program Details

Time: Mondays 6-7 PM April 28-June 2, 2025
Location: Airdrie parks (see schedule below)
Program Cost: $ 50 /person
Extra three free TRY IT!
Supported by the AB Government EKCP grant

Info for first session

Locations: to introduce different maps we will switch location listed below.

April 28: Nose Creek Park - 1st sessions
May 5: Ravenswood School- 2nd sessions
May 12: East Lake behind Genesis place- 3rd session
May 26: - East Lake by North parking lot -4th session
June 2: Nose Creek Park - 5th sessions
Extra invite: 3 Free Try It sessions (see below schedule and info)

About the Program:

This program is designed for children ages 6-11 y old
Participants will be arranged into groups based on their age, peers, and experience.
Run by our NCCP trained coaches
Based on the goals and principles of the Canadian Physical Literacy & LTAD model
Each session includes stations featuring games, agility/endurance skills, and navigation/map reading
Each session is structured to provide a comprehensive and engaging experience for young participants.

Our Vision:
Our goals is to grow a community based outdoor program in Airdrie where kids can develop competence, confidence and motivation to be active outside. We use orienteering as a tool to teach navigation, we play games to have fun and develop basic running skills, agility & endurance. We want to foster a family-oriented outdoor program to engage not only the kids but youth leaders and parents as well.
Financial Assistance:
Ask us about the EKCP Grant for subsidized registration fees. This grant supports underrepresented groups, (Indigenous Peoples, Newcomers, Low-income households, People with disabilities, Minority groups)
We're committed to making our program accessible to all children in our community.

Free- TRY It- registration

This invite is a bonus addition to bring a friend or family to try orienteering sessions.
Parents are expected to participate with their kids.
You need to sign up (below links) so we know that you are coming and sign the waiver

Bring a friend or family member and embark on an adventure to explore new maps and spaces. This is a perfect family bonding activity to enjoy the outdoors and have fun together. Our sessions take place in Calgary parks, offering the opportunity to experience new and larger areas.
Schedule for the Free Try its :
Please follow the link for more information
Wednesday May 7, 6:30 pm - Calgary Paskapoo Slopes
Wednesday May 14, 6:30 pm - Calgary Baker park
Wednesday May 21, 6:30 pm - Calgary U of C

Why should you try Orienteering ?

Engages the mind & body with emphasis on fun
Builds competence and confidence to be outside
Teaches navigation and map reading skills
Helps you connect with nature
Connect with an outdoorsy community and make new friends
Great family activity
Gets you moving, outdoors, with plenty of smiles!