Bookings

Field Programs for Students
Kananaskis in the Classroom

Teacher Training
Independent Field Programs

Field Programs for Students

Description of Field Programs for Students

Booking Info

Bookings are first come-first served.
Bookings begin for
- Spring programs (April to June) on January 7, 2013
- Fall and winter programs (September to March) on June 1, 2012

Program Fees

All field programs are full-day with times modified to meet schools bussing needs.
Programs are $5 per student, with a minimum class fee of $125 per program. Exceptions:
- Freshwater Monitoring: A Case Study and Aquatic Ecosytems: the Elbow River is $8 per student, with a minimum fee of $150 per program.
- Winter Safety is $225 per class.
Fees do not apply for teachers and volunteers.
Transportation to and from the field study site is NOT included.

Accessibility

We believe that everyone belongs outside. We support the participation of all students in park experiences and programs, regardless of ability.
Assistance is available for high-need schools. No school is turned away based on financial constraints.
If you have a student with limited mobility, a TrailRider may be available through the Push to Open Nature Society. Please check with the Society directly.

To Book

Email Kananaskis.Education@gov.ab.ca
Phone 403-678-5500 extension 284. To be connected toll-free in Alberta, dial 310-0000 followed by the phone number. From a cell phone, dial the toll-free code (*310 for Roger's Wireless or #310 for Bell & Telus) followed by the phone number.

Kananaskis in the Classroom

Descriptions of Kananaskis in the Classroom Programs

Program Fees

$350 for an individual program
$600 for two programs
$50 each for extra classroom sessions (additional to the four included with each program)
$2,000 for the Discover Kananaskis Residency program
Assistance is available for high-need schools. No school is turned away based on financial constraints.

To Book

Phone 403-673-3663 extension 218. To be connected toll-free in Alberta, dial 310-0000 followed by the phone number. From a cell phone, dial the toll-free code (*310 for Roger's Wireless or #310 for Bell & Telus) followed by the phone number.
Email Kananaskis.Classroom@gov.ab.ca

Teacher Training

Teacher training opportunities

To book

Phone 403-678-5500 extension 284. To be connected toll-free in Alberta, dial 310-0000 followed by the phone number. From a cell phone, dial the toll-free code (*310 for Roger's Wireless or #310 for Bell & Telus) followed by the phone number.
Email Kananaskis.Education@gov.ab.ca

Independent Field Programs by Schools or Youth Groups

School Group Permit

Schools (Kindergarten to Grade 12) are required to have a permit IF conduting a program in Kananskis County WITHOUT the assistance of KC environmental education staff.
There is NO fee for the permit.
The permit covers the full school year.
A permit application can be submitted by an individual school OR the school district can apply for one permit to cover all schools within that district.

The school group permit package has the school group permit form, general info, permit conditions and post field trip report form.

Group Size Limits & Trails

Some trails in Kananaskis Country have group size limits, either 15 people or 35 people.
To determine if a trail has a limit and what that limit is, check the specific trail description under Trails or look in the group size limit list.
Some trails have different group size limits for different sections of the trail. If the "Group Size Limit" in the trail description states "15/35", please contact the Guiding/Instructing Permits Coordinator for clarification.
A school or group planning an independent field trip should confirm group size limits before applying for a permit.

Special Events & Permits Coordinator

Alberta Tourism, Parks & Recreation
Parks Division
Special Events & Permits Coordinator
2nd Floor, Provincial Building
Cochrane, Alberta T4C 1B4
Phone 403-851-2207 To be connected toll-free in Alberta, dial 310-0000 followed by the phone number. From a cell phone, dial the toll-free code (*310 for Roger's Wireless or #310 for Bell & Telus) followed by the phone number.
Fax 403-932-2158
E-mail Tammi.Rees@gov.ab.ca