Learning outcomes grounded in real experience.
Students build capacity in three key areas:
- Leadership and Decision Making: Strengthen collaboration, communication, and personal responsibility through team challenges, trip planning, and reflection.
- Ecological Literacy: Explore water ecosystems, watershed health, and the importance of conservation using both Indigenous and Western science.
- Wellness and Resilience: Develop confidence, self-awareness, and problem-solving skills through active participation and community connection.
Activities that challenge and inspire.
Students take part in a variety of outdoor learning activities that bring their coursework to life:
- Flatwater canoeing and Paddle Canada skills development
- Navigation, terrain assessment, and safety planning
- Watershed ecology and citizen science projects
- Leadership training and trip preparation
- Group dialogue, reflection, and journaling
- Service learning in partnership with local conservation groups
A safe, supportive and fully supervised environment.
All field components are led by OLC certified teachers with Wilderness First Aid and supported by trained program assistants and professional outdoor partners. The OLC operates under Alberta Parks' Instructional and Guiding Permit, with comprehensive risk management protocols in place. Students are provided with a detailed packing list and are required to bring suitable clothing and footwear for outdoor and canoe-based activity.
Transportation to and from the course start and end locations are the responsibility of the visiting school or student unless arranged otherwise. The Canadian Rockies Public Schools (CRPS) manages all transportation from the OLC to all activity venues.
A full learning journey.
Prior to arrival, students complete online coursework through a secure CRPS Google Classroom account. A laptop is required. Assessment includes digital assignments, group work, journaling, quizzes, and discussion. Final marks will be submitted to Alberta Education and accessible through myPass.
More than a course. A journey that leads forward.
Water Experience 15 offers students a unique path to explore learning, identity, and leadership through land-based education. It fosters wellness, builds skills, and supports alternative pathways to success. Students return with a stronger sense of purpose, deeper community connection, and a lasting relationship with the land.
Ready to bring learning to life?
Give your students the chance to connect with the land, build meaningful skills and grow into confident leaders. Water Experience 15 offers an unforgettable opportunity to explore Alberta’s watersheds through hands-on education and real-world application. Whether you are a school leader or educator, now is the time to take your students' learning outside and create lasting impact.
Contact our team to book your program today. Your journey starts here.
