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BADGE PROGRAM

   
 
Designed for all Guiding, Scouting and other interest groups - all ages! Community Services - River Valley Programs have lots of great programs to get your group active and outdoors! All of these programs can be tailored to accommodate any size group or length of time and are all led by our qualified, certified staff. These programs are designed to help your group complete the requirements for a badge or program work with experienced instructors and all the needed equipment! Spend a few hours or a full day with us. Focus on one activity or a few. Book one program for an introduction or book more to fully develop a skill. Call and we will help you create a program to suit your needs. RELATED INFO
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Ask us about our equipment that has been adapted for individuals with physical disabilities. Ask us about our mobile programs where we bring the program to you!

Please contact us for more information on our badge programs (780) 496-2983.

       
       

YEAR ROUND PROGRAMS

 

SPRING, SUMMER & FALL PROGRAMS

Orienteering & Navigation
Learn to find your way! Acquire navigation and map reading skills, learn to use a compass and follow an orienteering course.

Outdoor Skills
Have you ever wanted to learn how to build a shelter or fire? Do you know how to properly handle a knife and axe? Do you know what knot would best secure a boat to a dock? Do you want to learn to cook bannock over an open fire? Then this is the program for you!

Team Building
Building a team? Explore the "Challenge by Choice" concept as your group works together to overcome challenges. The program includes a ropes challenge course and initiative tasks.

Predator and Prey
Learn to survive! Become a herbivore, omnivore or carnivore and experience what it would be like to be part of the food chain.

Games and Face Painting
Enjoy the outdoors while playing games, taking part in relay races, face painting and more! Games and activities can be modified to fit any theme, season, ability and age level.

Fur Trade Game
Become a fur trader. Find beaver pelts and trade them at the post for things you and your team need. Combine this program with outdoor skills and/or snowshoeing to learn what is was like to be a trapper!

Overnight Trips
Explore the outdoors with our instructors. Camp at Miquelon Lake, cross-country ski at Chickacoo, go for a bike ride in Jasper National Park, hike through Kananaskis Country or canoe in William Switzer Park. These just a few of the opportunities we offer.

WINTER PROGRAMS

Snowshoeing
Experience one of Canada's earliest forms of winter travel! Discover the history and learn how to use snowshoes through games, activities and a trek through Whitemud Creek Ravine.

Cross-Country Skiing
Gold Bar Park, Victoria Park or Mobile Van Fun, safety and skill development are emphasized in this ski program. Acquire basic skills, play games and tour the trails!

Winter Wonderland
Celebrate winter! This program will rid you of those winter blues! Join us for skating, tobogganing, games, snowshoeing and a campfire!




Cycling Skills
Come ride with us! Your group will be outfitted with the equipment and knowledge they'll need to safely cycle on the river valley trails. Learn about equipment sizing, bike maintenance, trail safety and improve your cycling skills.

Tandem Canoeing
Learn the basics of tandem canoeing on flat water - all while having the fun! Discover equipment selection, boating safety and the basic strokes.

Voyageur Canoeing
Enjoy the sights of Edmonton's river valley as you paddle down the North Saskatchewan River in a 32-foot long canoe! You will also discover the natural and cultural history of the river valley and the voyageurs.

Archery
Ready, aim, fire! Discover the basics of archery while practicing aim and accuracy. Learn about the equipment and the history behind the sport.

Fun in the Sun
Celebrate Summer! Why not let our staff help you organize parachute games, wacky relays, a sunny treasure hunt and wild games.

PROGRAM COST

Please call (780) 496-2983 for Badge Program pricing.
   
   
     
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