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Natural Playground &
​Outdoor Learning Space

Project Goals

Our goal is to turn an undeveloped portion of Canmore Collegiate and Alpenglow school yard into a stimulating and flexible natural play and learning environment where teachers and students can gather, learn, explore, experiment and interact with nature first hand, daily.
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Our Vision

It is our vision to create a multi-functional outdoor learning and play space, using simple nature-based elements that will equally benefit staff, students and the greater community for years to come. It is our hope that this new outdoor space becomes a “hub” for increased hands-on environmental learning and creates a stronger connection between students, their community and their environment.

Project Benefits

  • Expanded Curriculum Opportunities
  • ​Free Form Play
  • Balancing, hanging, climbing, jumping, sliding
  • Respect for Nature and Environmental Stewardship
  • Community
  • Nature Experiments
  • Hands-on Learning
  • Outdoor Teaching
  • Social Play
  • Happier Students
  • Improved academic outcomes and increased student attention
  • Physical Literacy and Fitness

Media

  • October 22, 2019, Rocky Mountain Outlook - Alpenglow School granted $125,000 for outdoor learning

Additional information: Alpenglow School Natural Playground and Outdoor Learning Space

Prepared by the Alpenglow Playground Committee, this document includes the information above as well as outlines Our Design Process, Project Considerations, Learning Opportunities, Community Connections & Partnerships, Stewardship Plan Overview, Design and Construction.

Natural Playground Committee Members & Meeting Minutes

Jolene Gunn – ACES Fundraising Coordinator and Playground Committee Chair
James Gunn – Civil Engineer
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Karen Escarte – Engineer
Shannon Fiendel – Designer
Vincent Ardley – Mason and Construction


Take a look at our project updates here.  For more information, questions, and contributions please connect with fundraising@alpenglowschool.ca
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  • About Us
    • ACES Board Members & Information
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  • Kinder & Grades
    • Nature Immersion at Alpenglow School >
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    • Natural Playground >
      • Natural Playground Project Updates
  • Volunteer
  • Festivals & Celebrations
    • Martinmas & The Lantern Walk
    • Solstice Spiral
    • St Nicholas Day
    • Candlemas
  • Donors
  • Our Stories
    • Beyond Alpenglow
    • Chickens >
      • The Poultry Journey Blog
    • Natural Playground Project
    • Nature Immersion Tales