Youth in Conservation
Education Through Outdoor Exploration
Step into adventure with Youth in Conservation, a series of outdoor kids camps by
the Alberta Wildlife Federation
Is your child a mini adventurer in the making?
Let your child embark on their journey with five distinct camp themes to choose from!
Open and welcoming to kids in Edmonton and the surrounding area, our camps offer the perfect opportunity to explore the outdoors all year round.
Each camp provides ample opportunities to spend time outdoors, exploring the Edmonton River Valley, while gaining invaluable and transferable skills, knowledge, and connections, all while staying physically active. Kids will bond with others their age in a positive environment, learning to participate in outdoor activities in a safe, responsible, and ethical manner—skills that can be carried forward to other areas of their lives.
Get ready for a week of outdoor fun, wildlife exploration, and making new friends!
Age Eligibility for Registration: 7 -14 years
Daily Camp Hours: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Edmonton Location: Riverbend Community League/Brookside Hall (5320 143 St. NW)
Red Deer Location: Red Deer Fish and Game Habitat Land
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2026 SUMMER CAMPS
Red Deer
Wildlife Explorer
July 27 - 31
5 Day Camp; $335
This camp will focus on hands‑on wildlife discovery, with animal tracking, archery, fishing and so much more!
Build outdoor skills and forge new friendships at our Red Deer Summer Day Camp
Firelight
Frontier
July 6 - 10
August 4 - 7
4 Day Camp; $290
5 Day Camp; $335
This camp will focus on building core wilderness skills, including fire building, knot tying, and staying safe in the outdoors. Through hands‑on challenges and guided practice, campers will gain confidence, resilience, and practical know‑how for exploring the wild responsibly.
PLEASE SELECT THE DATE YOU WISH TO REGISTER FOR
Edmonton
Earth Enthusiast
July 13 - 17
August 10 - 14
5 Day Camp; $335
This camp will focus on hands‑on wilderness skills. From plant identification and orienteering to making cordage and building simple shelters. Campers will explore the land, learn practical outdoor techniques, and deepen their connection to the natural world through fun, skill‑building adventures.
2026 Summer Camp Leaders
Camp starts soon! Meet the dream team.
Water Wanderer
July 20 - 24
August 17 - 21
5 Day Camp; $335
This camp will focus on exploring the world of water through hands‑on aquatic adventures. Campers will practice fishing skills, learn to identify common fish species, and build confidence with essential water‑safety knowledge. Through shoreline exploration, and fun water‑based activities, kids will deepen their appreciation for freshwater ecosystems.
Soar. Dig. Explore. Splash
Four Unique camp themes, one unforgettable summer! Which adventure will you choose?!
Aerial Adventure
June 29, 30, July 2, 3
July 27 - 31
4 Day Camp; $290
5 Day Camp; $335
This camp will focus on bird identification, nature photography, and binocular skills, while also teaching campers how to recognize changing weather patterns to stay safe during outdoor exploration.
