HeLa Ventures and Progressive Academy deliver Mountain Adventure School credit-course summer camps at the HeLa Ventures Field School, 93066 Old Highway 11A, Clearwater County, Alberta. The property is west of Rocky Mountain House. The postal contact in Rocky Mountain House and the Edmonton academy office are separate from this overnight venue.
The following are historical 2026 offerings, with meals and accommodation at camp; 2027 dates are unconfirmed. MAS 101 ran June 27–July 9, July 14–26 and August 4–16 (13 days). MAS 102MC Mountain Camp ran August 17–21 (five days). MAS 201/202 ran June 29–July 12 and July 18–31 (14 days). MAS 301A/301B ran August 10–23 (14 days). MAS 401 ran June 27–July 1 (five days).
Students must enrol in credit courses to participate. MAS 101 requires completed Grade 9. MAS 102MC requires completion of the Edmonton MAS 102 day program. The 200 series is designed for students finishing Grade 10: MAS 201 requires completed MAS 101 or MAS 102MC, while MAS 202 requires Phys. Ed. 10; new students who have finished Grade 10 use MAS 202. MAS 301A/301B requires completed MAS 201 or 202. MAS 401 requires MAS 301.
Coursework accompanies the outdoor program, including required online pre-course work for specified courses. CALM 20 is optional for MAS 101 and encouraged for the 200 series. Certification opportunities require meeting the relevant standards.
Activities vary by program and conditions, including lake and whitewater canoeing, rafting, hiking, rock climbing, trail biking, wilderness skills, outdoor cooking, orienteering, games, gymnastics and dance. MAS 101 includes a three-day camping trip; the 200 series includes a four-day trip. Advanced programs develop outdoor leadership and paddling skills, while MAS 401 includes Wilderness Advanced First Aid and on-site training.
The optional MAS 401 Practicum requires prior MAS 401, an application, interview and acceptance. Its roughly two-week placement is arranged individually with HeLa; the historical application deadline was March 1, 2026. Confirm current courses, readiness, support needs, coursework and equipment directly with the operator.
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