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Youth Groups

To view a copy of our 2008/2009 Youth Program Brochure, Click HERE

 

Benefits of Choosing a Guided Program

  • Highly trained staff and volunteer interpreters.
  • Low instructor to student ratio.
  • Programs that are geared to achieving badge requirements.
  • Interpretive techniques that respond to individual learning styles and encourage active participation.
  • Great program value featuring more comprehensive and longer sessions than other local facilities.
  • 3 FREE FortWhyte Family Day Passes.

Call 989.8358 to inquire about how our guided programs can help your group meet badge requirements.

Fees

  • Guided Program (Min. 15) $4.00/Child
  • Self-Guided Program (Min. 10) $2.25/Child
  • Fire Pit Rental $10.00/Group
  • Supervising leaders & adults admitted FREE! - Maximum of 1 adult per 4 children.
  • Overnight Program - $50.00/Child, $30.00/Supervisor, (20% deposit required)
  • Payment due upon arrival, (preferably by cheque).
  • Taxes Included

Cancellation Policy

We do not cancel programs. On days with extreme weather conditions, indoor activities are provided to minimize outdoor time. Groups canceling at least 14 days ahead of their event will not be charged. All groups failing to show, or canceling within 14 days of the program will be charged 50%of the total fee. Overnight programs must provide a 20% non-refundable deposit at least 3 weeks in advance of program date.

How to Book Your Program

  1. Choose a program.
  2. Have the following information ready: group’s name, phone number, address, number of participants, name of program.
  3. Call 989.8353 to book your program.

Self-Guided Program

Design your own field trip!
This is the perfect opportunity to go at your own pace. Your group can choose their own adventure or select the following free tools:

  • critter dipping supplies
  • animal track cards
  • scavenger hunts

Ask about these options:

  • ice skating
  • fire pit rental
  • tobogganing

Dates: Year round
Fee: $2.25 / child
Min: 10 children or $22.50
Max: 45 children
Length: 2 hours

Guided Day & Evening Programs

September - June: Tue-Thurs (Evenings)


July & August: Mon-Sat (no evenings)


Bison & Bannock (Ages 6 & up) April - December

Visit these prairie giants and discover their connection to Manitoba’s cultural history. Sample traditional bannock, made the old fashioned way.

Wetland Wonders (Ages 6 & up) April - October

Bring your young naturalists for hands-on explorations of the plants and animals that live in our wetlands. Discover the importance of clean water to life at FWA and the rest of the world.

Snowshoe Adventure (Ages 6 & up) January - March

Discover nature as we explore the far reaches of FWA’s property on snowshoe. Practice your important turning, climbing, running and falling skills.

Wilderness Survival (Ages 9 & up) All Year

Learn the essential skills needed, to be prepared for any survival situation in the wilderness, including shelter and fire building, identifying edible wilds and direction finding.

From North to South: Aboriginal Cultures of Manitoba (Ages 9 & up) All Year

Children will enjoy an interactive introduction to Inuit, Métis and First Nations cultures. Through Aboriginal teachings and games, young people will gain an enriched appreciation and understanding of their intricate connection to the natural world.

Predator and Prey (Ages 9 & up) April-September

Play the game that animals play every minute of their lives! In this exciting game of survival, you have to find food and water, escape predators and endure the elements.

NEW! Orienteering (Ages 9 & up) All Year

Groups will be given an introduction into map reading and an overview of the sport of orienteering. They will then have the chance to test their skills against FortWhyte’s permanent course designed by the Manitoba Orienteering Association.

*Inquire with our Bookings Coordinator about special programming during our Goose Flights in September and October.

Guided Overnight Programs

FortWhyte Alive’s fully equipped, energy efficient, Siobhan Richardson Field Station is the base for all overnight programs. Located on a beautiful, secluded lakeshore site, program participants will be immersed in the outdoors while exploring all that FortWhyte Alive has to offer.

Features:

  • 3 Secluded, 10 person, four-season cabins
  • Large multi-purpose room with kitchen & bathroom facilities
  • Campfire circle

FortWhyte Provides:

  • 2 Guided Youth Programs – your choice
  • 1 Guided Electives – your choice
  • 1 Self-Guided Elective of your choice (equipment provided)
  • All meals (lunch, dinner, campfire snack, breakfast)
  • All program equipment & supplies
  • FWA Staffing and overnight supervisor

Your Group Provides:

  • 1:8 ratio of overnight supervisors
  • Sleeping bags & pillow cases
  • Transportation to and from FWA

Guided Electives

Choose 1 of the following:

  • Voyageur Canoe Ride
  • Archery
  • Bannock Bake
  • Art Project
  • Team Challenge
  • Snowshoe by night
  • Build a Bird House or Feeder

Self-Guided Electives

Choose 1 of the following:

  • Tobogganing
  • Scavenger Hunt
  • Dipnetting
  • Bannock Bake
  • Marshmallow Roast

Guided Overnight Programs:
Dates: September - June
Fee: $50.00 / child, $30.00 / supervisor
Min: 16 participants (plus 2 supervisors) or $860.00
Max: 24 participants (plus 3 supervisors)
Arrive: 10:30 am Saturday, Day 1
Depart: 10:30 am Sunday, Day 2**
Ages: 9 & up

** Stay for full Day 2: Additional $15.00 / student, $8.00 / supervisor