OUTDOOR ADVENTURE Airdrie

Play, Run & Don't Get Lost!

 Please visit back for the  update for 2021 Spring Programs
Check out the Self-guided Park Adventure activity and SOGO@Home resources for ideas to stay active.

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2020 Spring program Details

What to expect and bring

• ​6 Weeks :   May 4 - June 15
• Mondays : 6-7 PM ​

• Spring program fee: $65/person
• ​We use ZONE4 a secure Canadian registration system
• The program is designed for children ages 6-12y and the kids will be arranged into groups considering their age, peers and experience.
• Ask us about the AOA Grant to support underrepresented groups to subsidize registration fees (underrepresented groups include Indigenous Peoples, members of visible minorities, newcomers, low-income households and people with disabilities).​ info@orienteeringalberta.ca

Location:

• 1. Nose Creek Park
• 2. Ravenswood School 
• Details: To introduce different maps we will switch locations 
• lesson 1 - May 4 - Nose Creek Park
• lesson 2 - May  11- Nose Creek Park
• May 18- Holiday no lesson
• lesson 3 - May 27- Ravenswood Francophone School
• lesson 4 - June 1 - Ravenswood Francophone School
• lesson 5 -June 8 - Nose Creek Park
• lesson 6 -June 15-Nose Creek Park
• The 5-6 years old group will have 45 min instructional time. Outdoor free-play is essential for kids' development. We find that after class the kids just want to play in the park, so we encourage the parents to let them play for 15 minutes after their sessions, to build confidence and have fun with other kids.​

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Fun videos about orienteering

Our Vision: is to nurture a community based outdoor program in Airdrie  where kids can develop competence, confidence and motivation to be active outside for life. 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. Our program is based on the goals and principles of the Canadian Physical Literacy & Long-Term Athlete Development model. Each session includes 3 stations: physical literacy games, agility/endurance skills and navigation stations. 
​Why should you try it?

• Engages the mind & body with emphasis on fun 
• Builds competence and confidence to be outside, for life.
• Uses games and obstacle courses to build agility.
• Teaches navigation and map reading skills.
• Helps children to connect with our natural environment.
• Provides opportunities for decision making and independence.
• Gets everyone moving outside with a big smile, guaranteed!​​

​Our Leaders

 Dennis:
Denis completed his education degree in 2005 and has been teaching Physical Education every since. Since becoming a teacher, he has coached a variety of sports including basketball, volleyball, track and field, golf and orienteering. He loves hanging out with his children either biking, hiking and golfing outdoors.  Denis is enthusiastic about devloping  physical literacy  and enjoys adventure races where he can use his map reading and orienteering skills. He is thrilled about the the new Outdoor Adventure Airdrie program and is looking forward to coaching and leading the program.

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​Bogi:
Bogi believes that for kids to grow up happy and healthy, they must spend significant time outside. She takes her kids along to do her favorite activities which includes mountain biking, hiking, paddle boarding, orienteering and xc skiing.
Bogi is the AOA Executive Director and orienteering for many years. She has a B.Ed. Degree in Physical Education and over 15 years of coaching background. If you have any questions or feedback about the program, please let her know.

Our Volunteer Coaches:
Thanks to  our outstanding youth volunteers, the adventures at the Nose Creek Park are always full with laughter and fun times. Their never-ending energy and enthusiasm is a great help for our leaders and the kids. If you would like to join our volunteer team please contact us.​

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