School Programs

Jr./Sr. High program requests for the upcoming 2025-2026 academic year will begin on June 5, 2025.
The first available program date for Jr./Sr. High classes will be October 21, 2025.

Note: The following information does not refer to "Learning Naturally" program schools.

Park directed Elementary Programs available in 2025 – 2026 are:
- Gr. 2/3 – Parks, People, Plants, and Animals
- Gr. 4 – Structured for Survival
- Gr. 4/5 – Nature’s Curiosities (Winter, Nov. – March)
- Gr. 5/6 – Weather, We Like It
- Gr. 6 – Investigating Ecosystems (Fall, Sept., Oct.)
These elementary programs will be available for the period of September 16, 2025, to March 27, 2026.
Bookings will open on September 3, 2025.

Other Options for Schools

Come to the Park Without a Program

School groups are welcome to come to the park without a program. Please keep in mind that park day use areas and facilities (picnic areas, washrooms, pathways) are not designed for large groups. Avoid bringing multiple classes or entire class cohorts on trips as areas cannot handle these large numbers.

Consider booking a Glennfield Group Use Site for larger groups. You can find information on Group Site reservations - HERE.
We ask that teachers NOT visit or conduct their own programs in the Shannon Terrace area. This area is already very busy with groups booked into Park operated school programs.
Please review our teacher-guided field studies information.
Please Register your school group by completing the online form.

Bring The Park To Your Classroom

Bring the excitement of Alberta Parks to any classroom, in any school in Alberta - or beyond.
Join our education staff for a live, interactive one-hour videoconference on grasslands, amphibians or First Nations culture. Check out our videoconferencing opportunities.

Access our Program Resources

Our education staff is happy to provide guidance and resources to ensure your students have an enriching and memorable experience in nature.
Check our resource library (search term: education) for program ideas, worksheets and activities.

For Scheduled School Programs

Teacher Orientations

Elementary teachers are required to attend a program workshop after a school booking is made. The workshop:

Familiarizes teachers with the facility, pathways and site.
Introduces program materials, equipment and activities.

Logistics

Elementary programs are teacher-led, with support from Park staff.
Staff provide an orientation to students and adult volunteers. The orientation introduces the value of parks, park rules, safety messages and pathways.
Equipment for the students to use during the activities is provided.
At Fish Creek Environmental Learning Centre, each group has a classroom to use as a base for the day.