David Thompson Area School Programs

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

Aspen Beach Provincial Park: Located 30 minutes north of Red Deer, and 15 minutes west of Lacombe.

Rocky Mountain House District

Crimson Lake Provincial Park: Located 10 minutes northwest of Rocky Mountain House.

*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
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