Join the Outdoor Navigator Club and discover the wild side of adventure! Designed for youth ages 10-12 who are curious about nature and outdoor skills. This fun and interactive 8-week program introduces participants to wilderness survival, canoeing, hiking, fire building, earth education and more. Each session focuses on hands-on learning and teamwork, with opportunities to earn themed skill badges. Whether you’re just starting out or returning to advance your skills, the Outdoor Navigator Club helps build confidence, resilience, and a lifelong love of the outdoors, all while having a great time in nature with new friends!
- Week 1- September 6th: Nature & Earth Education
- Introduction to Outdoor Navigators & Badge System
- “Getting to know you” activities
- Guided nature play (Nature Explorer Badge)
- Week 2- September 13th: Canoeing & Water Safety
- Learn basic canoe strokes and boat safety
- Practice paddling techniques and teamwork
- Identify aquatic wildlife and ecosystems (Canoeing Badge)
- Week 3-September 20th: Hiking & Navigation
- Trail safety and proper hiking techniques
- Introduction to map reading and compass navigation
- Identify animal tracks along the trail (Wildlife Tracker Badge)
- Week 4-October 11th: Fire Building & Outdoor Cooking
- Fire safety and responsible fire-making
- Learn different fire-starting methods
- Cook a simple outdoor meal over the fire (Fire Safety Badge)
- Week 5-October 25th: Shelter Building & Knot Tying
- Learn essential knots for outdoor survival
- Build a tarp shelter using knots and natural materials
- Discuss emergency shelters and their uses (Shelter Architect Badge)
- Week 6-November 1st: Survival Skills & First Aid
- Learn about survival kits and essential items
- Practice signaling for help and emergency response
- Basic outdoor first aid scenarios (Outdoor Survival Badge)
- Week 7-November 8th: Camping & Overnight Preparedness
- Learn how to set up a tent and organize a campsite
- Plan an overnight trip, including gear and safety
- Leave No Trace principles (Camping Badge)
- Week 8-November 15th: Challenge & Celebration Day
- Participants complete final badge challenges
- Team navigation challenge and outdoor cooking task
- Recognition ceremony & badge presentations ( AEC badge)
*Weekly activities are subject to change based on weather challenges.
Registration opens August 19, 2025. Visit halifax.ca/myREC to register.
Saturdays, starting September 6, 2025.
8 classes
Time: 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Location: Adventure Earth Centre, 68 Parkhill, Halifax (Fleming Park)
Cost: $80.00
Pre-registration required.
For more information, please e-mail us at aec@halifax.ca
