Youth Programs

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE Red deer

Play, Run & Don't Get Lost!

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

2020 Spring program Details

What to expect and bring

6 Weeks : April 22 to May 27
Wedensdays : 6-7 PM

Location: at the Red Deer Collage natural area and parks. Meeting place is behind the Games Centre ( google map link).
The program is designed for children ages 6-12y and the kids will be arranged into groups considering their age, peers and experience.
Spring program fee: $65/person
We use ZONE4 a secure Canadian registration system
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

Our Vision: is to nurture a community based outdoor program in Red Deer 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 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!