A Summer Camp Like No Other — Rafting, Science & Adventure
Small-group 5-day summer camps in Edmonton & Calgary for ages 12–14 led by certified RiverWatch guides. Only a limited number of camps will run in 2026 — join the Priority Waitlist now for early booking access.
Screen-free. Outdoor. Real adventure. Real science.
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Limited 2026 Launch — Very Few Spots Available
RiverWatch EcoCamps are launching for the first time ever in Summer 2026. To keep the experience safe and high-quality, only two camp weeks per city are planned. Priority Waitlist families receive early booking access before registration opens to the public. Spots will fill quickly.
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Trusted by Alberta Families for 30 Years
RiverWatch is a non-profit organization and a trusted education/school partner since 1995. We have safely guided more than 200,000 students on Alberta’s rivers through our award-winning  school science float water education programs. EcoCamps brings this same trusted expertise into a full summer camp experience for the first time.
Not Just Another Summer Camp
EcoCamps is the first program of its kind in Edmonton & Calgary — combining river adventure, environmental science, and outdoor leadership. Designed for ages 12–14, with small group sizes that create a safe, high-energy, and unforgettable experience. Real adventure. Real science. Real confidence.
Space is intentionally limited.
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What will RiverWatch EcoCampers experience?
🌊 River Adventures in Real Rafts: Spend three action-packed days paddling different sections of your local river with certified RiverWatch guides — building confidence, teamwork, and real river skills.
🔬 Hands-On Science in Action: Use authentic scientific tools to test water quality, explore how watersheds function, and discover how urban infrastructure connects to river health.
🌿 Wildlife & Ecosystem Discovery: Spend two days exploring river valley trails, creeks, and shorelines — identifying plants, fish habitats, and hidden ecosystems that bring our rivers to life.
🪶 Stories, History & Stewardship: Learn how our rivers shape our communities through history, culture, and Indigenous perspectives — and discover what it truly means to be a steward of these waters.
🎉 Leadership, Challenge & High-Energy Fun: Team challenges, outdoor games, confidence-building activities, and plenty of laughter woven into every unforgettable day.
What will RiverWatch EcoCampers receive?
Campers enrolled in the five-day experience receive:
👕 An Official RiverWatch EcoCamp T-Shirt: A badge of adventure — and proof they became a RiverWatch Junior River Guide.
📓 A Personal Scientific Field Journal: A professional-style notebook used to record water-quality data, wildlife observations, sketches, and discoveries throughout the week — something they’ll take home filled with their own science.
The EcoCamp Priority Waitlist is OPEN
Families on the waitlist get early access before the public.
Key dates:
- April 6, 2026 — Waitlist families can book first
April 13, 2026 — Public booking opens
Only two weeks of camps per city are planned. Once spots are filled, no additional sessions will be added.
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THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS!
RiverWatch, Alberta’s largest non-profit river rafting organization, delivers programs rooted in adventure, science, education, and environmental stewardship. We proudly recognize EPCOR, Presenting Sponsor of our Edmonton School Science Float Program, and gratefully acknowledge the City of Calgary – Water Services as a key partner in advancing river-based science and environmental education. RiverWatch also thanks NSERC, AIDA (Alberta Irrigation Districts Association), TransAlta, Enterprise Mobility, AEPA (Alberta Environmental Protection Association), and our valued technical partners MEC, Kenwood Canada, and the Rocky Mountain Paddling Centre. We extend heartfelt thanks to the many individual donors supporting our Floats for Kids program.