Strathma Explorers

Interested in learning more about the world we live in? Join us in discovering the hidden gems of Strathcona County and what makes us unique. Become a Strathma Explorer this summer!

This program is a series of outdoor activities for ages 8 -12 at sites across Strathcona County.

Activities are $15.00/day from 9 am – 12 pm

Transportation is not included.

How to Register

Select your activities below.
Proceed through the shopping cart and purchase your desired activities.
Once you have completed the shopping cart process, return to this page to complete the registration form.
Complete and submit the registration form below for each participating child.

Registration forms must be submitted immediately following purchase to reserve your spot.

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Complete Registration Form:

Registration Form

All registration forms must be completed at the time of registration.

Please note: this form allows for only one participant to be registered at a time. Please fill this form out for every child being registered.

Introduction

At Strathcona County Museum & Archives and The Strathcona County Heritage Foundation , we support children in becoming confident, capable people who have a sound sense of their abilities and interests and the ability to take age-appropriate responsibility for their own safety. Unstructured outdoor play is central to this program/experience.

Strathcona County Museum & Archives and The Strathcona County Heritage Foundation take reasonable steps to manage and balance risks while at the same time allowing children to play freely. Program participants and their legal guardians acknowledge the inherent risks of harm, personal injury, or fatality that may occur during this program. You are required to accept this as a condition of your child’s participation.

I have read the above and accept its condition.

Risks

The variety of risks is more than can be listed here and will vary depending on the program. However, educators are experienced in first aid and child programming, and their role is to support children in learning and playing while keeping the risks to an acceptable level. Below is a list of some of the more significant risks:

Injuries from executing strenuous and demanding physical activities
Injuries resulting from the presence of harmful plants, natural loose parts, wild animals, and/or ticks
Changing and inclement weather, including storms, high winds, and lightning
The possibility that your child may not heed safety instructions or directions given to the group or delivered individually
Injuries arising from the actions of other children
Negligence on the part of other participants

While the injuries sustained in outdoor activity are mostly minor, they can be severe, and on extremely rare occasions, even fatal. All rules are designed to enhance the safety of your child and others and are to be followed at all times. Failure for a child to follow the rules may result in the end of the child's participation in the program and require parents/guardians to collect the child before the end of the program.

In unstructured, outdoor play, children freely choose which experiences and forms of play they are comfortable engaging in. Your child is under no obligation to participate in all experiences and may choose not to participate at any time during the program.

I have read the risk assessment summary for the program/experience.

I have reviewed the risk assessment summary with my child and have explained to the child that they need to listen to and follow the instructions provided.

I am aware that, alongside the benefits, participation involves risks, dangers, and hazards, including but not limited to those refered to in the risk assessment summary, and; (1) Freely and voluntarily assume the risks, dangers, and hazards inherent in participating, including all those described in the risk assessment summary and the possibility of personal injury and/or fatality, and (2) Being satisfied that participation is suitable for my child, I give my permission and consent for him/her/they to participate.

Medical and Behavioral Policy

If a child has a medical condition, including a severe allergy or a behavioral concern that Strathcona County Museum & Archives and The Strathcona County Heritage Foundation needs to be informed of, it is the parent or guardian's responsibility to ensure sufficient information has been provided on this form. Please note that staff members and volunteers of the Strathcona County Museum & Archives and Beaver Hills Biosphere will not administer medication of any kind to a child.

Photograph Release

I hereby give my permission to the Strathcona County Museum & Archives and The Strathcona County Heritage Foundation for the use of my child/dependent's picture, taken by employees or volunteers of the Strathcona County Museum & Archives and/or Beaver Hills Biosphere.

Do you allow Strathcona County Museum & Archives and the Beaver Hills Biosphere permission to take photo(s) and/or video(s) of your child/dependant on this occasion to be used for promotional purposes of their programs and services?

Yes

COVID- 19 Precautionary Measures

Please note that Strathcona County Museum & Archives and the The Strathcona County Heritage Foundation adhere to AHS and Strathcona County COVID-19 regulations and guidelines. Strathcona County COVID-19 guidelines. We also reserve the right to send a child home if they develop any symptoms of illness throughout the activity.

Informed Consent

As the child's parent/guardian, I hereby release the Strathcona County Museum & Archives and The Strathcona County Heritage Foundation, its Directors, Officers, Employees, and Volunteers from all actions, claims, and demands for damages, injury or fatality arising from any accidents, illnesses, including COVID-19, that may be caused by, or arise from the participation of the aforementioned child in the Outdoor Activity program. The child named on this form has my consent to participate fully in all outdoor activities associated with an Outdoor Activity program, whether it be held at the Strathcona County Museum & Archives site or other program sites.

I also acknowledge that Strathcona County Museum & Archives will not provide transportation to and from the designated activity location. I agree that the Strathcona County Museum & Archives has the right to cancel the activity prior to or during the program if risks cannot be mitigated (i.e. electrical storms, COVID-19, etc.). I agree that if the program is to be cancelled during its designated times, it is my obligation to retrieve my child within a reasonable time of cancellation.

Due to limited spots, if I wish to cancel my registration, I agree to provide at least 3 days' notice so waitlist participants may register for my child's slot.

Do you provide consent for your child to participate in the Outdoor Activity program(s) and accept the risks involved?

Yes

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*Please note: if the submission button is unavailable, you must select 'yes' to provide consent *

Thanks for registering!

Strathma Explorers

Select Activities:

July 13 - Broadmoor Lake Park

July 27 - Sherwood Park Natural Area

August 10 - South Cooking Lake

August 24 - Beaver Hills Biodiversity Trail

Complete Registration Form:

Registration Form