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School Programs

Our curriculum-informed K-12 programming provides everything you need for outstanding environmental education at your school and at FortWhyte Alive.

Go beyond the routine class lesson.

Our hands-on student programs cover subjects such as how wildlife adapts to the weather, the history of people on the prairies, and how to protect our wetlands. Our interpretive guides focus on engaging students as they learn in ways that are active and fun.

Choose the Program that Fits You and Your Class

 

Outdoor Education At FortWhyte Alive

At FortWhyte Alive, your students connect to nature and learn about our shared environment and history. Our school programs are available for Grades K-12 and what we offer changes with the seasons.

 

Check out our 2024/2025 FortWhyte Alive School Programs Guide for detailed descriptions of each program, and book an amazing outdoor learning experience for your students this school year.

Book your program

Online Bookings Only

2024/2025 school year bookings open September 5!

Booking your program at FortWhyte Alive is easy and starts with completing our online booking form (above). We do not take bookings over the phone. Your request will be reviewed upon submission.

Consider your booking complete upon receiving your electronic confirmation document.

Please Note

Payment: We have moved to an INVOICE ONLY system for payment for programs. We will invoice you after the program for the number of students who attended the day of. Please be ready to provide the final attendance number to our Reception desk on arrival. We will not take cheques, cards or cash payments at the desk for pre-booked programs.

Adult/Student Ratio: FortWhyte Alive requires a minimum of 1 adult for every 15 students. A maximum of 1 adult for every 4 students will be complimentary, over this ratio admission will be $9 per adult.

Most of my students rarely/ never leave our neighbourhood. They rarely do anything outside of home and school. I love the chance to get them out in nature, doing many things (tobogganing, snowshoeing, etc.) for the first time. The connection to the social studies curriculum is a bonus.

Grade 5 Teacher Vive le Voyageur Winter Fun Day School Program

I feel the outdoor experience provides a valuable connection between the classroom and the real world. Having the FortWhyte volunteers echo what classroom teachers teach is invaluable as many times students are tone-deaf to us. Finally, being outside and active is amazing in the environment FortWhyte provides!

Grade 7 & 8 Teacher Everchanging Ecology School Program

For many of my students, it was a first field trip. Many had not been to Fort Whyte and to 5 year olds, exploring the forest and marsh seems like they are in such a huge, magical place. I think they enjoyed skimming for creatures in the water the best but they were truly fully engaged and actively participating in all activities. It was an excellent program run by fantastic leaders.

Kindergarten Teacher Nature Alive School Program

I have mainly newcomer and refugee students, and for many of them, this is their first Winter in Manitoba. Watching them laugh while tobogganing for the first time, and sharing the recipe for bannock for them to enjoy with their families, was the ultimate highlight. I had families asking where we went so they could try and go back!