Registration is on now for spring programs and summer camps. Summer swimming and adult wellness registration begins on June 18, 2024.

Special Events and Programs

Bee Hotel Workshop


Join the Edmonton and Area Land Trust and build your very own Bee Hotel! Bee hotels provide artificial nesting sites for solitary bees, which can supplement their habitat in areas where natural habitat is hard to find. This workshop is best suited for 8 years and up, Children should work with an Adult.

Interpretive Wilderness Hike (5Y+)


Join one of our interpreters for an enjoyable wander through the woods and learn about trees, shrubs, and other interesting plants native to the boreal forest in the Beaver Hills Biosphere.

Land Based Learning: Fire & Knife


Learn about building paperless fires, create feather sticks and master your craft. Participants will also learn to carve a spoon or a canoe out of Black Poplar Bark, while developing safe knife skills and carving techniques.

Learn to Canoe


Learning to canoe is easier than you think! With an emphasis on the fundamental canoeing skills, our qualified instructors can make this learning process go smoothly and give you confidence on the water. Learn with a friend or your family, Enjoy a new skill that can become a lifelong recreation activity. Note: This program takes place at the Islet Lake Staging Area

Owl Prowl


Join our guest speaker(s) in this introduction program to the fascinating world of Alberta’s owls. We will then go outside and call for Great Horned and Saw-whet owls. They may hoot back! Dress appropriately for the weather.

Adventure Photography (12Y-16Y)


Join us for a thrilling nature adventure and a creative photography journey, brought to you by the partnership of SWC and Gallery@501! Immerse yourself in stunning lakes, lush forests, and starry skies as you capture nature's beauty through the lens of your camera, with guidance from our professional photographer. Our week-long program will focus on developing your photographic skills, unleashing your creativity, and exploring the great outdoors. Get ready for an unforgettable experience that combines the best of nature and photography! We will enter your photos into Dr. Roberta Bondar's Summer Camp Challenge. Please bring your charged digital camera with you each day.