Aspen Beach Provincial Park and Crimson Lake Provincial Park (within the David Thompson Area) offer Interpreter led curriculum-based environmental education programs. These programs run from May to June and in September for students in Kindergarten to Grade 5.
Locations
Red Deer District
Rocky Mountain House District
*Please note school and community groups are responsible for arranging transportation to and from the Provincial Parks.
Booking Information
Availability
- All programs must be pre-booked, and are available on a first come, first served basis.
- Yearly program bookings for the Spring and Fall begin the first week of February.
- Spring Programs run after the May Long Weekend from Wednesday to Friday until the end of June.
- Fall Programs run after the September Long Weekend from Wednesday to Friday until the end of September.
Fees, Class Size and Cancellation Policy
- Price is $3 per child (GST included). We request that programs are paid for in advance.
- Programs are designed for 30 students. Larger groups may require split programming or adjusted schedules.
- Program cancellation must be received 1 week prior to program for a refund. If the program is cancelled due to inclement weather by the school teacher, the fee will be refunded or if possible, the program rescheduled.
How to Book
To book, please email [email protected] with the following information:
- Program name,
- Preferred program location,
- Estimated group size,
- Two preferred dates.
Field Trip Preparation
There’s no bad weather, only bad clothing! Please ensure that students are dressed for a comfortable and successful day outside. "Must haves" include:
- Clothing appropriate for the weather conditions (expect to be outside for 4 hours)
- Water Bottle
- Lunch (no microwave on site - expect to eat outside)
- Closed toe shoes (no sandals please)
- Sunscreen and bug spray depending on the season
- Hat
School Programs
