Youth Field Trips + Camps

Youth field trips

Campus & Community Recreation’s Youth ActiveU is a field trip program designed for elementary, middle school, and high school students. It’s a great way for these age groups to get active and expose them to the University of Alberta. Our ActiveU programs meet Alberta's physical education curriculum requirements! Being active means health benefits for a lifetime!

  • A - Activity
  • B - Benefit's Health
  • C - Cooperation
  • D - Do it Daily - for Life!

Age groups range from elementary to high school-aged students (6-17 years old). Groups are paired together based on age group range. We have a variety of different options to choose from with our ActiveU programs to suit your age group needs.

Activity Offerings

Regular

Activities that do not require additional staff with certifications to run the activity

  • Gym / Field Activities
    • Indoor and Outdoor Team Sports - volleyball, basketball, ball hockey, dodgeball, flag football, spikeball, etc.
    • Adapted Physical Activities - goalball, etc
    • Physical Literacy Games - tag, parachute games, bean bag games, obstacle course, relays, sportball, etc.
    • Indoor and Outdoor Sports and Games - scavenger hunts, track & field, etc.
    • Racquet Courts - squash and wallyball

Speciality

  • Instructor-Led
    • Fitness Classes - yoga, zumba, spin, etc.
    • Dance Classes - k-pop, hip hop, etc.
    • Martial Arts Classes - kickboxing, taekwondo, etc.
  • Wellness Education
    • Lecture Programs - nutrition, hydration, exercise, physical and mental health, etc.
    • Food Activities - healthy snack creation, etc.
    • Arts & Crafts - beading, learn to paint, etc.
  • Facility-Specific
    • Wilson Climbing Centre
    • Aquatics

Activities may vary depending on facility, equipment, and staff availability. ActiveU is offered on North Campus in the Van Vliet Complex (and surrounding spaces).

Price Packages

We offer Half Day or Full Day packages as part of our ActiveU programs:

Half Day

9:30AM - 12PM OR 12PM - 2:30PM

Full Day

9:30AM - 2:30PM
$25/youth
  • 3 regular activities
$40/youth
  • 4 regular activities
  • lunch break
$35/youth
  • 2 regular activities
  • 1 specialty activity
$50/youth
  • 3 regular activities
  • 1 specialty activity
  • lunch break
$45/youth
  • 1 regular activity
  • 2 speciality activities
$60/youth
  • 2 regular activities
  • 2 specialty activities
  • lunch break
$55/youth
  • 3 speciality activities

OR

  • Fully customizable (unique combination of activities or specialty events)
 $70/youth
  • 1 regular activity
  • 3 specialty activities
  • lunch break

OR

  • Fully customizable (unique combination of activities or specialty events)

All price packages include:

  • Instructors / activity facilitators
  • Facilities
  • Equipment
  • Staff (where applicable)
  • Logistics / organization
  • Each child receive a sticker and/or lanyard

Additional Charges

where applicable

  • Seminar experts
  • Food / beverage ($50 increments will be charged depending on request)

Pricing Parameters

  • Group minimum is 15 youth participants.
  • Groups with 51-99 youth participants will receive a 10% discount on their invoice.
  • Groups with 100+ will receive a 15% discount on their invoice.

Teachers are responsible for the overall supervision of the groups. One teacher must be with all groups at all times. Parent volunteers are welcome but do not “count” as a teacher.

HOW TO PAY

Credit Card
Payment can be made by calling Customer Service at 780-492-2231 or by visiting us in person.

Cheque
Cheques may be delivered in person or mailed to:

Customer Service
1-241 Van Vliet Complex
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB T6G 2H9

Please make cheques payable to the University of Alberta.

Timelines

  1. Request Submitted | Booking Started - 6 weeks before Event Day
  2. Set-Up Communications - 2 week window
  3. Booking Confirmation - 4 weeks before Event Day
  4. Quote Confirmed - 3 weeks before Event Day
  5. Schedule Confirmed - 2 weeks before Event Day
  6. Waivers Received - 1 week before Event Day
  7. EVENT DAY - groups to arrive 30 minutes before start of event
  8. Invoice Sent - on Event Day
  9. Invoice Payment Deadline - 1 week after Event Day

Please note, based on communication efficiencies, ActiveU Staff may expedite or cancel bookings based operational need.

Contact

2-662 Van Vliet Complex
University of Alberta
activeu@ualberta.ca

If you are ready to request a free booking quote, please complete the google form submission below.

Field Trip Request Form

Youth Camps

Campus & Community Recreation's ActiveU program is offering recreation-based activity camps for ages 6-11. This camp is about taking a positive approach towards learning new skills. We lead your camper through sports, games and interactive crafts that encourage active lifestyles and uplift social interactions.

Your camper will enjoy activities such as* (*weekly activities subject to change):

  • Racquet sports (badminton & pickleball)
  • Floor hockey and floor curling
  • Board and digital games
  • Throw and catch (scoops, frisbees, dodgeball)
  • Immersive arts, crafts and games
  • Indoor-focused activities (e.g., tag, capture the flag, etc.)
  • climbing wall

Camp Information

  • Camp Schedule
    • Drop Off Period | 8:15 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.
    • Camp Activities | 8:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
    • Pick Up Period | 4:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Join us for an unforgettable youth camp full of adventure, new friends, and lasting memories! Enjoy games, sport activities, arts and crafts sessions, and tons of laughter. Don’t miss out—register today and be part of something amazing!

⚠️ A minimum of 8 campers is required for this camp to run. Registrants will be notified a minimum of 3 days prior to the start of camp if the camp is running. For any inquiries, please email activeu@ualberta.ca

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