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Outdoor Education Program Curriculum Values• Identifyanddemonstratepositivebehavioursthatshowrespectforselfandothers• Analyzeandcreatedifferentwaystoachieveanactivitygoalthatispersonallychallenging–DoIt

Daily….forlife!• Communicatethoughtsandfeelingsinanappropriateandrespectfulmanner• Assessfitnesschangesasaresultofphysicalactivity• Discusspositivebehavioursdemonstratedbyactivelivingrolemodels• Developandapplyskillsthroughexperienceinthedimensionsofalternativeenvironments

Challenge Course School Programs 2009 Includes:Threehighropechallengepods,24elementlowropescourse,teamelementchallengeandboulderingwall.

Schoolandyouthdevelopmentprogramsarebasedonthepremiseofexperientialeducation–orlearningbydoing.Ourprogramshelpparticipantsdevelopasenseofpersonalvalidationandassisttheminsurpassingtheirself-imposedlimits.Thisoccursbyprovidingasafeenvironmentwhichcreatesanopportunityforlearningphysically,emotionallyandinterpersonally.

Intendedforstudentseightto18yearsofage(Grade3to12),therearethreedifferentprogramsofferedtostudents,eachfosteringthedevelopmentofdifferentskillsandprovidingdistinctiveoutcomes.

Programsareofferedfrom9:00a.m.to12noonor1:00p.m.to4:00p.m.,MondaythruFriday-JuneandSeptembertoNovember(weatherpermitting).

Programs are offered from 9a.m. to 12 noon or 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Monday thru Friday - June and September to November (weather permitting).

A) The Explorers(9:00a.m. to 12 noon or 1:00p.m. to 4:00p.m.)Thepurposeofthisprogramistoprovideparticipantstheopportunitytoexploretheirpersonallimits,challengethemselvesphysicallyandemotionallyandidentifytheirpersonalboundarieswhilecreatingawarenessofchallengebychoice.Thisprograminvolvesbothinitiativesandlowropes.

Available: June and September to November (weather permitting) Suitable for Grades: 3 to 12Number of Participants: 10 to 60 participants

B) the Mountain Climbers (9:00a.m. to 12 noon or 1:00p.m. to 4:00p.m.)Thisprogramprovidesparticipantstheopportunitytoovercomeself-imposedlimitsandbuildself-confidence.Participantsareencouragedtochallengethemselvesphysicallyandemotionallytoexpandtheirownpersonalboundariesandgrowtheirconfidence.Thisprogramstartswithaninitiativeactivityandfocusesmoreonthegrowthoflowandhighropes.

Available: June and September to November (weather permitting) Suitable for Grades: 3 to 12Number of Participants: 10 to 60 participants

C) The Conquerors (9:00a.m. to 12 noon or 1:00p.m. to 4:00p.m.)Thepurposeofthisprogramistodeveloptheparticipants’interpersonalskillswhilefocusingonpersonalgrowthanddevelopmentthroughchallengebychoice.Thisprogramstartswithinitiativeandlowropeactivitiesandthenfocusesmoreonthehighropepods.

Available: June and September to November (weather permitting) Suitable for Grades: 3 to 12Number of Participants: 10 to 60 participants

Portable Challenge CourseCan’tmakeittothePark...whynothavethechallengecoursecometoyou?WithmanyofthesameelementsasourchallengecourseatthePark,thiscoursecanbesetupinyourgymnasiumorlargeclassroom.AnOutdoorEducationCentrestaffmemberwillprovideeverythingthatyourschoolgroupwillneedforagreathalforfull-day.

Available: Year-roundSuitable for Grades: 3 to 12Cost: Contact our Outdoor Education Centre today to find out specific costs for half and full-day programs

Geo-Challenge 2009Geocachingwithatwist!WehavecombinedgeocachingandourpopularChallengeCoursetocreateanewadventureprogramcalledGeo-Challenge!

Geocachingisahigh-techtreasurehuntinggameplayedthroughouttheworldbyadventureseekers.EquippedwithGPSdevices,teamswillfindhiddenlocationswheretheywillbechallengedasagrouptocompletevariouslowropesandinitiativeactivities(ex.LogTraverse,LandSkis,theWall,andthelistgoeson)inordertoobtaintheirnextcoordinate.

Schoolandyouthdevelopmentprogramsarebasedonthepremiseofexperientialeducation–orlearningbydoing.Ourprogramshelpparticipantstodevelopasenseofpersonalvalidationandassisttheminsurpassingtheirself-imposedlimits.Thisoccursbyprovidingasafeenvironmentwhichcreatesanopportunityforlearningphysically,emotionallyandinterpersonally.

Available: Year-round Suitable for ages: 8 to 18 (grades 3-12) Program length: Two hours Number of participants: 8 to 30Programs are offered from 9:00a.m. to 12 noon or 1:00p.m. to 4:00p.m., Monday thru Friday (weather permitting)

Geocaching School Programs 2009Yourgeocachingprogramincludeseverythingthatyouwillneedtogetyourschoolgroupoutsidehuntingforthenexttreasurecache.Allprogramscanbetailoredtoyourspecificschoolgroup’slearningandphysicalrequirementsallyear-round.Geocachingisahigh-techtreasurehuntinggameplayedthroughouttheworldbyadventureseekersequippedwithGPSdevices.Thebasicideaistolocatehiddencontainers,calledgeocaches..Geocachingisenjoyedbypeoplefromallagegroups,withastrongsenseofcommunityandsupportfortheenvironment.

Available: Please contact us for available dates year-round.Program Times: 9:30a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00p.m. to 3:30p.m. Monday thru Friday.Suitable for Grades: 6 to12.Number of Participants: minimum 6 maximum 36

Cross Country Program (9:00a.m. - 12:00 noon) Spring only – Contact us for fall details Spendthemorningexploringourendlesscross-countrysingletracktrailsinthebeautifulEastlands.Learnskillssuchasgearing,braking,climbingandobstacleavoidance.Therearetrailstocatertoallridingabilitiesandexperiencelevels.Thisprogramincludesatwo-hourlessonandonehourofguidedriding.

Available: May to June Suitable for grades: 5 to 12

Full Day Program (9:00a.m. to 4:00p.m.)WhynotmakeafulldayofitatourMountainBikePark?Cross-countryinthemorningandparkridingintheafternoon.Oryoucanspendtheentiredaydoingtheparkridingthing.Takeadvantageofthereducedpriceandforgetabouttheworryoftryingtofiteverythingin.

Available: May to June, September Suitable for grades: 5 to 12

Combo Programs Justlikeadeliciousbuffet,workwithourOutdoorEducationCentretocreateaprogramtailoredtoyourspecificschoolrequirements.HowaboutaParkRidingsessioninthemorningandthenswitchinggearstoourNewChallengeCourse(highandlowropes)intheafternoon?OrmaybeyouwanttoexperienceaninterpretivehikeintheEastlandsbeforelunchandthenfinishthedayofwithaParkridinglesson.Theoptionsareendless!

Available: May to June, September Suitable for grades: 1 to 12 Cost: contact the Outdoor Education Centre for combo prices

Winter School Programs 2008/09

Ski and Ride Centre(Grades1to12)Unliketraditionalskiandsnowboardlessons,ouruniqueSkiandRideCentreallowsyourstudentstodevelopskillsattheirownpaceinafunandcontrolledenvironment.Eachofthethreestagesprogressintothenext,givingallstudentsasenseofaccomplishmentwhilebuildingspecificskills.Forbeginnerskiersandriders,thisisagreatwaytogetstartedinapressurefree,funenvironment.TheSkiandRideCentreisopenMondaytoFriday9:30a.m.–3:30p.m.Studentsmaystayaslongastheywishateachstation.Onceastudenthasbeensuccessfulateachstage,theirpassportwillbepunchedtoallowthemtoproceedtothenextstage.

ECS & KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM (ages3to5)AtCanadaOlympicPark,wehavedefinitelynotforgottenthelittlerippers.OurECSprogramrunseveryMonday,WednesdayandFridaywithtwolessontimesfrom9:00a.m.–10:00a.m.and1:00p.m.–2:00p.m.Withtheadditionofournewlearningareaandfoureasy-to-accessMagicCarpetlifts,thestudentswillbeskiingorsnowboardingdownthehillwithconfidenceinnotime.OurnewprogressivestickersystemwillgiveallofourECSstudentsonemorereasontosmile.Thelittleripperswillreceiveaonehourgrouplesson(threestudentstooneinstructororfourstudentstooneinstructorplusonehelper)inournewFirstTurnsSkiandRideCentre.Studentswillbegreetedbyoneofourfriendlyskiprofessionalsandorganizedintogroupsbasedonabilitylevelsascloseaspossible.

NORDIC PROGRAMExperienceourextensivecross-countrytrailswithouthavingtoleavethecitylimits.Ourcross-countryskiareaconsistsofone2.2kmloopandtwo400mbeginnerloopswithnightlighting.TakealessonfromoneofourexperiencedandknowledgeableNordicinstructors,whoteachskillssuchasskateorclassicstyleskiing,sidesteppinganddiagonalstridesliding.Ourrentalshophastherightequipmenttogetyouandyourstudentsoutonthesnow.Ourskateorclassiclessonsruneveryhouronthehour,from9:00a.m.tonoonand1:00p.m.–3:00p.m.,MondaythroughFriday.PleasefeelwelcometoworkwithoneofourhighlytrainedandcertifiedNordicinstructorstotailorthelessontoyourspecificneeds.PleaseensurethatyoucarefullyreadandfollowtheArrivalandDailyProceduresprovidedsothatyourarrivalwillrunassmoothlyandefficientlyaspossible.Onceyourgroupisproperlyequippedwiththeirgear,yourCanadaOlympicParkNordicprofessionalwillleadyourgrouptoourcross-countryarea.

Mountain Bike School Programs 2009Park Riding Program (9:00a.m. - 12 noon, 1:00p.m. - 4:00p.m.)

ByusingourSixStepProgressionTeachingmodel,instructorswillhaveallstudentsridingconfidentlyandsafelydownourKONAGrooveApprovedPark.Studentswilllearnskillssuchasbikesafety,trailetiquette,balance,controlandtechnicaldevelopment.Thisprogramincludesatwo-hourlessonandonehourofindividualriding.Yourprogramcanbetailoredtoyourschedulingrequirements.

Available: May to June, September Suitable for grades: 5 to 12

EastlandsSchool Programs 2009

Teacher tour - the Eastlands at the Park2-hour tour DidyouknowthatWinSportCanada’sCanadaOlympicParkhasawetlandsarealocatedontheproperty?DidyouknowthattherewasoneofthelargestarchaeologicaldigsinAlbertarighthereatthePark?Orwhatabouttheglaciererraticthathasbeenstandingaloneforthousandsofyears?Comeoutandseehowscience,history,socialstudies,outdooreducationandhealthstudyeducatorsaretakingadvantageofCanadaOlympicPark’sexcellentlearningenvironment.Severaltimesperyear,teachersareinvitedtocomeforatourandseethelearningenvironmentwehavetooffer.Afterthetour,youwillhaveallthetoolsyouwillneedtotakeyourclassonyourveryownwalkthroughtime!

Available: May to June, September to OctoberSuitable for grades: 1 to 12Cost: Free

Student Adventure - the Eastland’s at the Park Thisisaself-guidedadventureforteacherswhohavetakentheTeachertour-TheEastLandsatthePark.TheprogramwillallowteacherstotailortheEastlandstothelearningobjectivesthatworkbestforthem.Attendeesenjoyamorningorafternoonintheoutdoors,enjoyingalltheamazingopportunitiesthatawaitthemintheEastlandsatCanadaOlympicPark.Prerequisite:Teachertour–theEastland’sathePark

Available: May to June, September to OctoberSuitable for grades: 1 to 12

Athlete SpeakerSchool Programs 2009Developmentathletes,nationalathletesandOlympicteamathletesareavailabletoyourgroupforpresentationsontheirchallengesandsuccessesastheydiscusstheirOlympicsportandjourneytoachievingexcellence.

Available: Year roundSuitable for grades: 1 to 12Cost: Contact Outdoor Education Centre to receive specific costs

SkylineSchool Programs 2009SkylineattheParkisoneofNorthAmerica’sfastestziplines.EmulateaskijumperasyougetharnessedinandrideacablefromtheSkiJumpTowertothebaseofthehill,forsomeexhilaratingfun.Rateincludesinstruction,achairliftorshuttlerideupthehilltotheTower,accesstotheTowerandaziplineride.

Available: Year-round.Minimum age: 6 Weight: 70-250 lbs (32-115kg)

Olympic Artifact DiscoverySchool Programs 2009Haveyoueverwonderedhowdifferentalugefromthe1988CalgaryOlympicswoulddifferfromonethatwillbeusedatthe2010Vancouvergames?Hasthetechnologyreallychangedthatmuch?ThishandsoneducationalexperiencewilltakeyourstudentsthroughthehistoryofwinterOlympicsportsinafunlearningenvironment.

Available: September to JuneSuitable for grades: 1 to 12

Mini golfSchool Programs 2009Withabeautifulviewofthemountainsinthedistance,enjoyascenicroundofmini-golfonCanadaOlympicPark’sprofessionallydesignedoutdoor18holecourse.Studentsplayinteamsoffourtocompletetheirround.Comefindoutwhowilltakebraggingrightsbacktotheclassroom.

Available: September, May-JuneSuitable for grades: 1 to 12

Facility UseSchool Programs 2009Hasyourschooloutgrownyourgymnasiumandfieldspace?AreyougettingtiredofrunningthesameeventsattheannualSportandFieldDay?LetCanadaOlympicParkfacilitateyournextbigschooladventuredayorsimplyuseourfacilitiesandequipmentinasafeandcontrolledenvironment.

Available: September, May-JuneSuitable for grades: 1 to 12

LunchSchool Programs 2009Worriedaboutwhatyourstudentsaregoingtoeatforlunch?LetCanadaOlympicParkeaseyourpain.Choosefromoneofourmanyhealthyandnutritiousoptionsstartingatverylowrates.CallourOutdoorEducationCentretobuildalunchprogramthatwillsuityourschoolsneeds.AskaboutourLunchBoxBursaryProgramwherenostudentislefthungry!

Activities and Material Not ProvidedWinSportCanada’sCanadaOlympicParkwillnotberesponsibleforanylostorstolenarticles.

WinSportCanada’sCanadaOlympicParkwillnotberesponsibleforsupervisionoftheCBEparticipantswhiletheyarenotparticipatinginaspecificCanadaOlympicParkeducationalprogram(i.e.bustripfromschooltoCanadaOlympicPark,lunchbreak,aftertheprogramhasendedandbeforetheparticipantsarrivebacktotheschool).

WinSportCanada’sCanadaOlympicParkwillnotberesponsibleforprovidingmealstotheCBEparticipantsduringaneducationalprogram.

1. Fees(all listed prices are subject to change; prices include 5% GST where applicable)

Challenge CourseTheExplorers.........................................................................$25perstudentTheMountainClimbers..........................................................$25perstudentTheConquerors.....................................................................$25perstudentPortableChallenge...................................................................................TBDLowropes/Initiative...............................................................$15perstudent

Mountain BikeRegular Season Weekday Rates (May, June & September) Lift & Lesson Full Rental Partial RentalCrossCountry $15 N/A $14(9am–12noon)

Downhill $14 $20 $14(9am–12noon,1pm–4pm)

FullDay $22 $28 $22(9am–4pm)

•Ratesareperstudent•Studentsingrades5to12•FullRentalincludesKONAHardtail,helmet&shinguards•PartialRentalincludesKONAHardtail&helmet•Upgradetoafullfacehelmetforanadditional$5(subjecttoavailability)•Studentswithavalid2008/09COPseasonpasspay$10forLift&Lesson

andregularrentalequipmentrate•Additionalsupervisorticketscanbepurchasedattheonedaystudentrate

Price Break Days: Aug 31st – Sept 4th, Sept 8th -11th, 2009

Lift & Lesson Full Rental Partial RentalCrossCountry $12 N/A $11Downhill $11 $17 $11FullDay $19 $22 $16

Winter Programs (per student per visit)Ski&RideCentre(grades1to12)......... Lift&Lesson:$18(onevisit)

$16(twoormorevisits)Rentals:$14(onevisit)$12(twoormorevisits)PriceBreak:$14lift/lesson$7rentals

Nordic.................................................... Lift&Lesson:$12Rentals:$7ECS&Kindergarten(ages3to5)........... Lift&Lesson:$20Rentals:$10

Geo-Challenge................................................................................................$18perstudent

Geocaching................................................................................................$12perstudent

Eastlands AdventureTeacherTour–theEastlandsatthePark.................................................. FreeStudentAdventure.................................................................... $50pergroup–theEastlandsattheParkAthleteSpeaker........................................................................................TBDSkyline.................................................................................. $40perstudentOlympicArtifact....................................................................... $6perstudentMinigolf.................................................................................. $6perstudentFacilityUse(includinggym).......................................................................TBDLunch................................................................................. $7.25perstudent

2. Representatives:CBE’s representative:

HighfieldBuilding3610–9thAvenueS.E.Calgary,AlbertaT2G2L9Attention:NoraMoughalianSeniorManager,CorporateRiskManagementPhone:(403)294-8451Fax:(403)294-8458

WinSport Canada’s Canada Olympic Park representative:88CanadaOlympicRoadS.W.Calgary,AlbertaT3B5R5Attention:TravisFergusonManager,OutdoorEducationProgramsPhone:(403)247-5603Fax:(403)286-7213

3. Cancellation Policy:Anybookingcancellationsmadelessthan72hourspriortothescheduledprogramdatewillincura$50cancellationfee.Anybookingcancellationsmadebefore72hourspriortothescheduledprogramdatewillnotincuranyfee.