Spring 2023
Questions about the Adventure Earth's Spring Programs?
Contact the staff at:
Damion Stapledon (Community Recreation Outdoor Coordinator), 902 490 5488, aec@halifax.ca
Chris Dean (Community Outdoor Recreation Coordinator), 902.490.4539, aec@halifax.ca
Note about all Spring programs:
For all Adventure Earth Centre Spring programs, you will need closed toe shoes, warm outdoor clothes, rain gear and water bottle.
Download the Spring Program PDF
Family Pre-school Programs
Play time spent outdoors exploring, discovering and learning. Nature crafts, activities and games. Scavenger hunts, painting trees with water, loose parts play and nature walks!
Adventure Earth Centre - Shubie Park
Nature Preschool (Shubie Park)
Play time spent outdoors exploring, discovering, and learning. Nature crafts, activities, and games. Scavenger hunts, painting trees with water, loose parts play, and nature walks!
Starts Tuesday, April 4, 2023. 10:00 am - 11:30 am.
6 classes
Ages: 3-5
Course code: 00067662
Cost: $41.34
Registration opens March 8. To register, visit www.halifax.ca/myrec
Parent & Tot Nature Play (Shubie Park)
Play time spent outdoors exploring, discovering, and learning. Nature crafts, activities, and games. Scavenger hunts, painting trees with water, loose parts play, and nature walks!
Starts Thursday, April 6, 2023. 10:00 am - 11:30 noon.
6 classes
Ages: 1-5
Course code: 00066391
Cost: $41.34
Registration opens March 8. To register, visit www.halifax.ca/myrec
Adventure Earth Centre - Fleming Park
Nature Preschool (Fleming Park)
Play time spent outdoors exploring, discovering, and learning. Nature crafts, activities, and games. Scavenger hunts, painting trees with water, loose parts play, and nature walks!
Starts Monday, April 3, 2023. 10:00 am - 11:30 am
6 classes
Ages: 3-5
Course code: 00066226
Cost: $41.34
Registration opens March 8. To register, visit www.halifax.ca/myrec
Nature Play Parent & Tot (Fleming Park)
Play time spent outdoors exploring, discovering, and learning. Nature crafts, activities, and games. Scavenger hunts, painting trees with water, loose parts play, and nature walks!
Starts Wednesday, April 5, 2023. 10:00 am - 11:30 pm
6 classes
Ages: 1-5
Course code: 00066389
Cost: $41.34
Registration opens March 8. To register, visit www.halifax.ca/myrec
Children Programs
Loose Parts Play - (Adventure Earth Centre - Fleming Park)
Ages: 5-9
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Cost: $10.71
Tuesday, April 11 - Couse Code: 66375
Tuesday, April 18 - Course Code: 66376
Tuesday, April 25 - Course Code: 66379
Tuesday, May 2 - Course Code: 66378
Tuesday, May 9 - Course Code: 66380
Tuesday, May 16 - Course Code: 66381
Registration opens March 8. To register, visit www.halifax.ca/myrec
Youth Programs
Youth Outdoor Theatre @ Adventure Earth Centre - Shubie Park
Whether you’re a born performer or just theatre-curious, come get creative and explore your connection to the environment. Run by professional theatre artists in collaboration with the Adventure Earth Centre, the workshop will feature drama games, improvisation, storytelling and technical skills for set and puppet making.
Ages: 11-13
Tuesdays, 6:00 PM- 8:00 pm
8 Classes
Course Code: 00066398
Cost: $61.20
Registration opens March 8. To register, visit www.halifax.ca/myrec
Learn To Camp @ Adventure Earth Centre - Shubie Park
A fun, hands-on camp that gives participants an opportunity to learn outdoor skills and engage in teambuilding. Participants will build their knowledge with sessions on fires and outdoor cooking, knots and shelters, and basic compass skills. They will also learn “Leave No Trace” and “Hug and Tree and Survive!” principles.
Ages: 11-13
Saturday's, 9:00 AM - 11:30 am
6 Classes
Starts April 29, 2023
Course code: 00066397
Cost: $107.10
Registration opens March 8. To register, visit www.halifax.ca/myrec
Learn to SUP (Stand Up Paddleboard) @ Adventure Earth Centre - Graham's Grove
Tour the Lake Banook and learn to stand up paddleboard with certified staff. Emphasis will be on fun and increasing confidence on the water. All equipment will be provided. We recommend bringing your own PFD if you have one.
Ages: 13-15
Sunday's 1:00 PM- 3:00 pm
3 Classes
Starts June 4, 2023
Course Code: 00066396
Cost: $55.08
Registration opens March 8. To register, visit www.halifax.ca/myrec
Learn to Canoe @ Adventure Earth Centre - Graham's Grove
Join us for a fun introduction to canoeing. Lean basic canoe safety and paddling techniques. Emphasis will be on fun and participation. All equipment will be provided. We recommend bringing your own PFD if you have one.
Ages: 11-13
Sunday's, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
3 Classes
Start's June 4, 2023
Course Code: 00066395
Cost: $55.08
Registration opens March 8. To register, visit www.halifax.ca/myrec
Youth Overnight Camps
H.E.A.T. Overnight Camp @ Adventure Earth Centre - Camp Mockingee
Located at Camp Mockingee this camp will provide a full overnight camp experience for participants!
Friday, April 21 - Sunday, April 23, 2023
Ages: 13-19
Starts: 7:00 PM on Friday.
Meet at Camp Mockingee.
Course Code: 00066392
Cost: $85.00
Registration opens March 8. To register, visit www.halifax.ca/myrec
Youth Overnight Canoe Trip @ Adventure Earth Centre - Fleming Park
This two-night canoe adventure will involve paddling on the Friday to a wilderness location and camping for in the woods. After spending our Saturday exploring the area, hiking, and canoeing, the group will depart Sunday morning. Exact location of overnight to be determined. Participants must attend at least one information session to run through equipment essentials and plan the trip as a group.
Friday, May 12 to Sunday May 14, 2023
Ages: 13-19
Starts: 7:00 PM on Friday.
Meet at the Adventure Earth Centre, Fleming Park location.
Course Code: 00066393
Cost: $85.00
Registration opens March 8. To register, visit www.halifax.ca/myrec
Adult Programs
Explore Your Trails
These short hikes will offer the opportunity to explore some of HRMs best trails and parks with a group. These hikes may involve some nature appreciation activities or presentations from guests.
Ages: 17+ / FREE
Starts 10:00 am
- April 10, 2023 - Fleming Park | Course Code: 00066383
- April 17, 2023 - Duncan's Cove | Course Code: 00066384
- April 24, 2023 - Kearney Lake Trails | Course Code: 00066385
- May 1, 2023 - Shubie Park | Course Code: 00066386
Registration opens March 8. To register, visit www.halifax.ca/myrec
Women's Outdoor Program
This program is for women that want to improve their outdoor adventure skills and knowledge and meet others in the outdoor community. Through activities such as fire building, hiking, outdoor cooking, leave no trace principles and shelter building. The group will focus on building confidence in the outdoors and building a strong female outdoor community. Note: There is no program on 22nd April.
Ages: 18+
5 Classes
Saturdays starting April 1, 2023. | 10:00 AM - 11:30 am
Location: Adventure Earth Centre - Fleming Park
Course Code: 00065423
Cost: $35.70
Registration opens March 8. To register, visit www.halifax.ca/myrec
Learn To Stand Up Paddleboard at the St. Mary's Boat Club
Ages: 17+
Location: St. Mary's Boat Club
Start time: 6:00 pm
Cost: $12.24
- Tuesday, June 13, 2023 - Course Code: 00066436
- Thursday, June 15, 2023 - Course Code: 00066431
- Tuesday, June 20, 2023- Course Code: 00066437
- Thursday, June 22, 2023 - Course Code: 00066435
- Tuesday, June 27, 2023 - Course Code: 00066438
Registration opens March 8. To register, visit www.halifax.ca/myrec
Kayak Paddle Night's at the St. Mary's Boat Club
Join our staff for a Kayaking tour of the Northwest Arm! If it’s your first time in a kayak, our staff can help you learn some basic paddle strokes, learn how to enter and exit the water and feel confident on the water.
Ages: 18+
Location: St. Mary's Boat Club
Start time: 6:00 pm
Cost: $24.48
- Monday, June 12, 2023 - Course Code: 00066399
- Wednesday, June 14, 2023 - Course Code: 00066402
- Monday, June 19, 2023 - Course Code: 00066403
- Wednesday, June 21, 2023 - Course Code: 00066404
- Monday, June 26, 2023 - Course Code: 00066405
- Wednesday, June 28, 2023 - Course Code: 00066406
Registration opens March 8. To register, visit www.halifax.ca/myrec
Family Learn to Canoe at the St. Mary's Boat Club
Are you looking for something fun and adventurous do to with your family? Sign up for one of our Family learn to canoe sessions!
During these sessions, certified canoeing staff will teach you the basic skills of canoeing including:
- How to fit a life jacket
- The correct sizing of a paddle,
- Safety protocols
- Paddling techniques
- The anatomy of a canoe
- How to stern (steer ) the canoe
- and much more
Our canoes can accommodate a family of 5. When registering please only register one family member to book your spot.
Ages: 4+
Location: St. Mary's Boat Club
Date & Time: Saturday's at 9:00 am
Cost: $18.73
- Saturday, June 10, 2023 - Course Code: 00066418
- Saturday, June 11, 2023 - Course Code: 00066424
- Saturday, June 17, 2023 -Course Code: 00066426
- Saturday, June 18, 2023 - Course Code: 00066427
Registration opens March 8. To register, visit www.halifax.ca/myrec
