Frequently Asked Questions

Adventuring Into Life (AIL) is an outdoor adventure company based in Kamloops, British Columbia. We run kids summer camps, afterschool programs, outdoor birthday parties, girls-only adventure camps, private mountain bike lessons, school cycling programs, and women's mountain bike retreats across BC and internationally.

Everything we do is rooted in one belief: time outside builds confidence that carries into every part of life. We started AIL because we watched girls drop out of sport as they got older, and we wanted to change that. That mission still drives everything, from our learn-to-ride lessons for five year olds to our Costa Rica retreats.

Our home base is Kamloops, BC. That's where our youth camps, afterschool programs, birthday parties, and private lessons run.

Beyond Kamloops, we run girls adventure camps in Kelowna, Vernon, and Cranbrook. Our women's mountain bike retreats run in Valemount and other BC locations, we run school cycling programs across BC through Everyone Rides, and we have roots in northern Alberta where this all started.

Yes. All of our mountain bike coaches hold certification through the Global Syndicate of Mountain Bike Coaches (GSMBC) or the Professional Mountain Bike Instructors Association (PMBIA) at Level 1 minimum. Our coaches aren't just strong riders. They're trained educators who know how to break down skills and get real results for every participant.

All coaches also hold current first aid certification and have completed criminal record checks including vulnerable sector screening.

Adventuring Into Life was founded by Andrea and is run alongside Stacey Gagnon. Both are actively involved in program delivery, so there's a good chance one of them is the coach standing in front of your kid.

We also work with a team of trained, background-checked coaches who share our values and are certified in their discipline. We're hiring most seasons, so if you want to coach with us, check our now hiring page.

Yes. AIL started as a women's mountain bike group in Grande Prairie, northern Alberta, and we've kept that connection. You can find current northern Alberta programming on our northern Alberta page.

Yes. Adventuring Into Knowledge (AIK) Nature School is our outdoor early learning program in Kamloops, formerly known as Sprouting Knowledge, now growing under the Adventuring Into Life family. Programs run outdoors in all weather at MacArthur Island Park, with low educator-to-child ratios and child-led learning.

AIK currently runs three programs:

• Oaks & Acorns, a parent and child program for ages 0 to 3
• Sprouts, a preschool-age outdoor program, ages 3 to 5
• Kindergarten Outdoor Program, for kindergarten-age kids

AIK is a recreational outdoor forest program, not a licensed preschool or daycare, so it isn't a substitute for licensed child care. It's a separate program and website from AIL's youth camps, though the same people are behind it. Visit adventuringintoknowledge.ca for enrollment, the current parent handbook, and its own FAQ.

Yes. AIL gift certificates can be used toward any of our programs, which makes them a good option for birthdays, Christmas, or a grandparent who doesn't want to buy more plastic. You can buy one from our shop.

Yes. Adventuring Into Life runs guided outdoor birthday parties in Kamloops all year round, for kids aged 4 and up. You pick the adventure, we bring a coach and run the whole thing, and you handle the cake.

Parties run on Saturdays and Sundays in two time slots, 10:00am to 12:00pm or 1:00pm to 3:00pm, and can be fully drop-off. Book on our birthday parties page.

Three, and we'll help you pick if you're not sure:

• Two-Wheel Adventure Birthday. A guided ride at Kamloops Bike Ranch or Dufferin Bike Park with pump track riding, bike games, a scavenger hunt, and skill challenges. Paced to the youngest or least experienced rider.
• Bushcraft Adventure Birthday. Fire lighting, shelter building, water filtration, outdoor cooking, tracking and foraging, and survival games. Runs rain or shine.
• Winter Wonderland Birthday. Snowshoeing, ice fishing, snow shelter building, sledding, fire building and marshmallows, and melting snow to make hot chocolate.

Base pricing for two hours of guided programming:

• Up to 8 kids: $155
• 9 to 13 kids: $250
• 14 to 20 kids: $325
• Additional hour of programming: $40

The birthday child's spot is free, so pricing covers their guests. Optional goodie bags (survival kit or bike themed) are $8 per child. Gear rentals such as snowshoes or cross-country skis for winter parties are an extra cost. Current pricing is always on the birthday parties page.

Ages 4 and up. We adapt every party to the group in front of us, so a crew of five year olds and a crew of eleven year olds both get something that actually fits them. Winter parties are fun for adults too.

Minimum 6 kids, maximum 20. Bike parties cap at 12. Any siblings joining in the activities count toward the total child count for pricing. We add coaches as the group grows so the ratio stays right.

Two hours of guided programming, on Saturdays and Sundays, at 10:00am to 12:00pm or 1:00pm to 3:00pm. We recommend building in an extra 30 minutes at the end for cake and presents, and we'll point you to a good spot to set up. Extra hours of programming are available for $40 per hour.

It depends on the party type. Two-Wheel Adventure parties run at Kamloops Bike Ranch or Dufferin Bike Park. Bushcraft parties run at one of five locations across the city: Peterson Creek, Westsyde Centennial Park, Dallas/Barnhartvale Nature Park, MacArthur Island Park, or Juniper Park. We also have two more immersive locations about 20 minutes outside of town.

Winter Wonderland parties vary with snow conditions, and Stake Lake is our most common winter location. If none of those work for your family, tell us where you'd like to host and we'll try to make it happen.

Yes, and winter is one of our favourites. Winter birthdays are notoriously hard to plan in Kamloops, so we built a party around it. Snowshoeing, ice fishing, snow shelters, sledding, fire building, and melting snow into hot chocolate. Snowshoe and cross-country ski rentals are available at an additional cost.

No. All of our parties can be fully drop-off. We add coaches based on group size so the ratio is always right. Parents are welcome to stay and watch if they want to, but plenty of parents use the two hours to set up cake in peace, and that's completely fine by us.

Food and cake are up to you. We run the adventure. We'd recommend leaving 30 minutes after the guided program for cake and presents, and we'll show you a good spot to set up before we wrap up. Optional goodie bags are available at $8 per child.

We're an outdoor adventure company, so a bit of weather doesn't stop us. Bushcraft parties run in almost any conditions, and honestly the kids love it more. For biking and winter parties we'll connect ahead of time if anything needs adjusting.

Of course. Just know that any sibling joining the activities counts toward the total child count for pricing.

Yes. The birthday child is free. The pricing covers their guests, so you're only paying for the kids who come to celebrate.

Not at all. Every bike birthday is paced to the youngest or least experienced rider in the group. All riders, including any parents riding along, need to bring their own bike and a properly fitted helmet.

As soon as you have a date. Spring and summer weekends fill up fast, so aim for 4 to 6 weeks ahead. Fall and winter have more flexibility, but earlier is always better if you want a specific time slot.

Fill out the form on our birthday parties page and we'll be in touch within 72 hours to confirm your date and talk through the details. A waiver is sent once your party is confirmed, so there's nothing to sort out before then.

Yes. We run outdoor adventure day camps in Kamloops through the summer for kids aged 5 to 16, covering mountain biking, bushcraft, hiking, multi-sport challenges, and nature skills. Sessions are ability-grouped so kids are always with peers at a similar level.

Summer camp dates and registration open in early 2027. Join the Kamloops Programs waitlist to hear first.

Depending on the session, camps include a mix of mountain biking, bushcraft (fire lighting, shelter building, nature skills), hiking, multi-sport challenges, and unstructured time in nature. Every day looks a little different, and that's intentional. We want kids building a wide range of outdoor skills, not just getting really good at one thing.

It depends on the session. Some camps are bike-focused and work best for kids who can already pedal independently. Others are multi-sport or bushcraft and don't require bike skills at all.

If your child is still learning to ride, our learn-to-ride private lessons are a great way to get them ready. Or contact us and we'll point you to the right camp.

For most camps, campers bring their own bike and a properly fitted helmet. Some school and community programs are different, and bikes are provided there. If you're unsure whether your child's bike is right for the camp, reach out before registering and we'll help you sort it out.

Our Kamloops camps run out of trail networks and outdoor spaces around the city, including the Juniper and Dufferin trail systems, depending on the session and age group. Exact meeting locations are sent at registration.

Small enough that every kid gets real attention. For bike-focused programs our ratio is 1 coach to 6 participants. For multi-sport and non-biking programs it's 1 coach to 8.

A detailed packing list goes out at registration, but generally: bike and helmet for bike sessions, weather-appropriate clothing in layers, closed-toe shoes, sunscreen, a water bottle, and a packed lunch and snacks. We spend a lot of time outside, so dressing for the weather matters more than you'd think.

We run in most weather. Getting muddy is part of it. Programs are only cancelled for extreme weather, lightning, or conditions that create a genuine safety concern. If we cancel a session, you'll hear from us as early as possible and be offered a credit or refund.

We run afterschool mountain biking and outdoor adventure programs for youth in Kamloops on weekday afternoons, focused on skill building, trail riding, and getting kids outside consistently through the season. Current programs and registration are on our Kamloops afterschool programs page.

Two seasons: spring (April through June) and fall (September through October). Spring break camps in March bridge the gap at the start of the outdoor season, and we run Pro D day camps through the school year. There are no afterschool programs over summer, because that's when summer camps take over.

Yes. Pro D day camps run through the school year and spring break camps run in March, both in Kamloops. Dates go out to our Kamloops Programs list first, so get on the list if you want to hear about them before they fill.

We run girls-only adventure camps in four BC communities:

• Girls Adventure Camp Kelowna, in the Central Okanagan
• Girls Adventure Camp Vernon, in the North Okanagan
• Girls Adventure Camp Cranbrook, in the East Kootenay
• Girls programs in Kamloops, our home base in the Thompson region

All four return in 2027, and we're adding at least one brand new location. Details on the girls programs page.

Yes. Our Kelowna girls adventure camp is four days of girls-only outdoor adventure in the Central Okanagan for girls aged 9 to 13, led entirely by female coaches. Biking, hiking, nature skills, and team challenges, with a crew that makes every girl feel like she belongs outside.

The Kelowna camp returns in 2027 with dates to be announced. Full details and registration on the Kelowna girls adventure camp page.

Yes, and 2027 will be its ninth year. Our Vernon girls adventure camp is four days of girls-only adventure in the North Okanagan for girls aged 9 to 13. Biking, hiking, nature crafts, and a space where girls can take risks without an audience.

It's our longest-running girls camp outside Kamloops and it fills every year. Full details and registration on the Vernon girls adventure camp page.

Yes. Our Cranbrook girls adventure camp is four days of girls-only mountain biking and outdoor adventure in the East Kootenay, based at the College of the Rockies, for girls aged 9 to 13.

The Cranbrook camp returns in 2027 with dates to be announced. Full details and registration on the Cranbrook girls adventure camp page.

Yes. Kamloops is our home base, and we run girls adventure programming here including biking, bushcraft, hiking, and nature skills, with female coaches and small groups. Registration opens in early 2027. Join the Kamloops Programs waitlist to hear first.

Yes. We're adding at least one brand new girls camp community for 2027, and the location is still being decided. If you'd love to see a girls adventure camp in your town, message us and tell us where. We genuinely use that input to decide.

We're also introducing girls programs for ages 13 to 16 in 2027, which is the age range we get asked about most.

Our girls adventure camps in Kamloops, Kelowna, Vernon, and Cranbrook are for ages 9 to 13. Teen girls programs for ages 13 to 16 are coming in 2027. If your daughter is right on the edge of an age range, ask us and we'll tell you honestly whether it's a good fit.

Because research, and our own experience, shows that girls thrive differently in a space where they don't feel like they have to prove themselves. We've watched girls drop out of sport as they move through their teens, and a lot of that comes down to environments where they feel watched, judged, or like they don't belong.

Girls-only spaces with female coaches change that dynamic. Girls take more risks, ask more questions, cheer each other on, and leave with a kind of confidence you just don't see in the same way in mixed environments. It's not about exclusion. It's about giving girls the best possible conditions to grow.

Four days of outdoor adventure led entirely by female coaches. Biking, hiking, nature exploration, bushcraft, and team challenges, with activities that shift based on the location and the group. The goal isn't a specific skill set, it's a specific feeling. We want girls leaving camp feeling capable, connected, and a little bit braver than when they arrived.

Completely. Some of our most memorable moments happen with girls who show up nervous and leave hooked. No experience required, just a willingness to try. Our coaches are good at meeting girls where they are and making the outdoors feel welcoming rather than intimidating.

Yes. Every coach at our girls-only camps is a woman. This is intentional and non-negotiable for us, and it's a core part of what makes these camps work.

2027 dates for Kelowna, Vernon, and Cranbrook are being finalized and will be posted on each camp's own page. Each community has its own page and its own announcement, so keep an eye on the one closest to you, or message us and we'll let you know when your community's dates go live.

Kids and adults, beginners and experienced riders. We work with kids as young as 5 who are just learning to pedal, adults picking up mountain biking for the first time, and experienced riders who want to nail a specific skill like drops, corners, or jumps. If you want to ride better, there's a lesson format for you.

Yes, and it's one of our most popular offerings. We use a patient, proven approach to build the balance, pedalling, and confidence kids need to ride independently.

We'll be straight with you: one session is a great start, but three is where it really clicks, and the three-lesson package is where we see the best results. Single lessons are $50 for 30 minutes and the three-lesson package is $120.

Private one-on-one lessons are $110 for one hour. Semi-private lessons for two riders are $155, which works out to $77.50 each. Small group lessons for 3 to 5 riders start at $195, and we'll quote exact pricing based on group size. Learn-to-ride packages are listed above. Full options are on our private lessons page.

Most lessons run at the Juniper or Dufferin trail systems in Kamloops, two of the best spots in the city for skill development. The exact location is confirmed when you book, based on your goals and ability level.

Whatever you need most. Common focus areas: learning to ride independently, body position and balance, braking and cornering, drops and jumps, technical trail features, and trail flow. Your coach does a quick skill assessment at the start and builds the lesson around your goals from there.

Our regular private lesson schedule runs in Kamloops. We do travel for group bookings and community programs in the Okanagan and elsewhere in BC, so if you're in Kelowna, Vernon, or another community and want coaching for a group, get in touch and we'll see what we can arrange.

Our flagship is the Valemount Women's MTB Retreat, three nights and four days of coached riding in the Robson Valley with shuttles and small ability-based groups. It's been running for years, we run more than one session most summers, and it sells out every time.

For 2027 we're expanding: an early-spring retreat in the Fraser Valley, a second summer retreat in a new BC location, and a new series of one-day and full-day MTB skills clinics in multiple BC communities. Current dates are always on the BC bike retreats page.

Yes. Alongside the multi-day retreats, we run one-day and full-day women's MTB skills clinics, and we're expanding them to more BC communities. If you've been looking for a coached women's skills day rather than a full retreat, this is the format. We also run women's clinics in Kamloops and the Okanagan through the spring and fall seasons, listed on our women's Okanagan programs page.

No. Our BC retreats welcome all levels and we run ability-based groups so every rider is on trails that suit them and progressing at her own pace. If you can ride a bike and want to get better, you belong here. If a specific retreat is designed for a narrower ability range, we say so clearly on that retreat's page.

Inclusions vary by retreat and the full breakdown is on each retreat page. Generally, our overnight BC retreats include coaching, guided riding, shuttle service, accommodation, and most meals. We spell it out on every retreat page so there are no surprises.

Most women do. The majority of people who come on retreat show up solo, and by day two it doesn't feel that way. Expect to arrive not knowing anyone and leave with people you want to ride with again. Expect good riding, good coaching, and at least one moment where you surprise yourself.

Bring your own mountain bike. A trail or all-mountain bike works well for most of our retreats, and a properly fitted helmet is required. Specific recommendations are shared when you register, based on the terrain. If you're unsure whether your bike is up to it, ask us before registering.

Yes. Into the Woods is our women's bushcraft program, covering fire lighting, shelter building, navigation, and other outdoor skills, run as day clinics and full-day retreats. Details on our women's bushcraft page.

Registration links are on each retreat page. Spots are limited, typically 12 to 30 participants depending on the event, and they fill quickly. Our August Valemount retreat has sold out within weeks of opening. Joining the email list on the BC retreats page is the best way to hear about new dates before they go public.

Two women's retreats in 2027. Wild & Slow runs January 19 to 26, an 8-day adventure retreat based at Lumira Retreat Centre in Turrialba, for up to 12 women, no outdoor experience required.

Wild Terrain runs February 2 to 9, a 7-night mountain bike retreat based at Buen Camino Bike Park near San Mateo with a second riding day at Senderos Colón in the cloud forest, limited to 6 to 10 intermediate and advanced riders.

Wild & Slow is a multi-activity adventure retreat built around a rhythm of adventure followed by rest: canyoning and zip-lining through the cloud forest, whitewater rafting, an easy mountain bike ride, a coffee farm tour, and five hands-on cultural workshops including survival skills, natural dyeing, traditional cooking, and a folk dance night. No specific outdoor skills are needed, just willingness.

Wild Terrain is built entirely around mountain biking, with 4 guided riding days across 2 bike parks. It's not a learn-to-ride trip: it's for women who already ride flow trails comfortably and want to be challenged on shuttle-assisted terrain. Both retreats are fully organized once you land in Costa Rica. You book your own flight, and we handle everything else from the moment you arrive.

Wild & Slow is fully inclusive once you land: 6 nights at Lumira Retreat Centre in Turrialba plus 1 night at a boutique hotel near the San José airport before your flight home, all meals, all ground transportation within Costa Rica, canyoning and zip-lining, whitewater rafting on the Pejibaye River, a mountain bike ride at CATIE's research grounds, a coffee farm tour, a traditional lunch at a historic sugar estate, five cultural workshops, a pizza night and bonfire, professional retreat photography, and full facilitation from Andrea and Stacey.

Not included: your flights to and from Costa Rica, personal spending money, gratuities, and travel insurance, which you arrange separately.

Pricing rises in tiers as spots fill: Early Bird is $3,721 CAD through September 30, 2026; Regular is $4,005 CAD from October 1 to November 30, 2026; Final Call is $4,289 CAD from December 1 to 19, 2026. A private room is available for a flat $952 CAD supplement on top of any tier, and only 4 private rooms exist for this retreat. Shared rooms, paired with one other guest, are included at no extra cost.

A $500 CAD deposit reserves your spot and includes a short call with Andrea to talk through the retreat. The balance is due December 20, 2026, 30 days before departure, and a monthly payment plan is available at no extra cost if you'd rather spread it out.

Your $500 CAD deposit is non-refundable but transferable to another guest up to 14 days before departure. The one exception: if your booking call reveals it isn't the right fit for you, it's refunded in full. For the remaining balance, cancelling 90 or more days before departure gets a full refund or full credit; 60 to 89 days out gets a 25% refund or 50% credit; under 60 days out is non-refundable but earns a 25% credit. Full details are on our cancellation policy page.

Wild Terrain includes 6 nights of double-occupancy lodging at Buen Camino plus 1 night at a hotel near the airport before your flight home, breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily, 4 guided riding days across 2 bike parks with trail passes, a PMBIA/GSMBC-certified guide on every riding day, airport and daily trailhead shuttles, a coffee tour and wine tasting in Atenas, and a Choco Tour with a farm lunch and pool break.

Not included: your flights to San José, travel insurance, bike rental, and alcohol beyond the included wine tasting.

Pricing rises in tiers as spots fill: Early Bird is $3,595 CAD through September 30, 2026; Regular is $3,895 CAD from October 1 to November 30, 2026; Final Call is $4,195 CAD from December 1, 2026 to January 3, 2027. A private room upgrade is available for $795 CAD, based on room type and limited availability. Bike rental isn't included and can be added if you need it; ask for current rates.

A $500 CAD deposit holds your spot, followed by a short fit call. The balance is due January 3, 2027, and a monthly payment plan is available at no extra cost if you'd rather spread it out.

A $500 CAD deposit holds your spot, and if your fit call determines the retreat isn't right for you, it's refunded in full. Once fit is confirmed, the deposit becomes non-refundable but transferable to another guest up to 14 days before the retreat. For the remaining balance, cancelling 90 or more days before departure gets a full refund or full credit; 60 to 89 days out gets a 25% refund or 50% credit; under 60 days out is non-refundable but earns a 25% credit. Full details are on our cancellation policy page.

Book directly on the Wild & Slow page or the Wild Terrain page. Wild & Slow holds only 12 spots and needs a minimum of 8 women to run, and Wild Terrain is capped at 10 riders, so we don't recommend waiting once you've decided to come.

Yes. Travel insurance covering trip cancellation, medical emergencies, and travel disruption is required for all guests on our international retreats. Wild Terrain also requires MTB-specific medical coverage, given the sport. It's purchased separately and we provide full details on what's required once you confirm your spot.

Activities are mild to moderate and guided, so no specific fitness level or outdoor experience is required, just a willingness to try. There's no age limit either. We've had guests in their 70s complete the full itinerary, canyoning included, and call it one of the best weeks of their lives. If you're unsure whether it's the right fit, reach out and we'll be honest with you.

Wild Terrain is built for intermediate and advanced riders, not beginners. You should be comfortable on flow trails, confident handling a berm, root, or small drop, and have ridden consistently over the past year. Riding is shuttle-assisted, so there's no climbing, but the descents are technical and physically demanding across 3 to 4 hours of riding a day. If you're not sure where you land, reach out and we'll talk trails with you before you book.

Bike rental isn't included in the retreat price, but it can be added if you need it. We'd encourage bringing your own bike if you're able to. Our support team helps build and disassemble bikes on both ends of the trip, so you're not doing it alone.

It's the norm, not the exception, on both retreats. Most women who join Wild & Slow or Wild Terrain come on their own, and by the second day it stops feeling that way. Wild Terrain guests also join a group video call about three months before departure, so the group isn't a room full of strangers by the time you land. If you'd rather have your own space at night, a private room is available on either retreat for a supplement, and if you're coming with a friend, let us know when you book and we'll do our best to room you together.

Yes. We deliver mountain biking, bushcraft, and outdoor education programs for school groups, and we run school-based cycling programs across BC through our Everyone Rides initiative, currently partnered with Grade 4 and 5 classrooms. There's no minimum or maximum group size for school programs. Bikes and helmets are provided as needed for biking programs, and all equipment is provided for bushcraft.

If you're a teacher, principal, or district contact, start on our school groups page.

Yes, but the format changed. We no longer run weekly drop-in or punch-card homeschool sessions. Instead, homeschool families organize their own group of 8 to 24 people, tell us what program they want, and we build a custom program and quote around it. Homeschool sessions run at a 1 coach to 8 student ratio. Details on the school groups page.

Yes. We build custom programs for scout groups, sports teams, youth organizations, and community groups. Tell us your group size, ages, and what you're after, and we'll put together a plan and a quote.

Instead of a bar crawl or a spa day, we take your group into the outdoors around Kamloops for a private guided adventure. Biking, hiking, bushcraft, or a mix. It's active, it's memorable, and if the bride is the kind of person who'd rather be on a trail than in a club, it's the right call.

We build a custom experience around biking, hiking, bushcraft, or a combination. Tell us the bride's vibe, whether that's a chill nature day or a proper adventure with some challenge to it, and we'll design around it. Kamloops and the surrounding area has excellent terrain to work with.

Not at all. We design for the group in front of us. We've run bachelorette adventures with groups of total beginners and they have just as much fun as anyone else.

At least 4 to 6 weeks so we can lock in your preferred date, and more if you're planning around a summer long weekend. Start on our bachelorette adventures page.

Yes. We design custom outdoor team building experiences for organizations that want something more meaningful than a conference room activity. Biking, bushcraft, and nature challenges used to build the kind of trust and communication that actually translates back to the workplace.

Corporate offices, non-profits, sports organizations, school staff, and community groups. If your team would benefit from time outside together, we can make it happen. We're also building sponsorship partnerships with organizations that share our values around getting people into nature, so reach out if that sounds like you.

No. We build every program around the group in front of us. The goal is connection and challenge at the right level, not athletic performance. Everyone is welcome regardless of fitness or outdoor background.

Corporate programs are fully custom, so pricing depends on group size, activities, and duration. Visit our corporate team building page or contact us directly and we'll put a proposal together.

For bike-focused programs the ratio is 1 coach to 6 participants. For multi-sport and non-biking programs it's 1 coach to 8. Homeschool sessions run at 1 to 8. For birthday parties we add coaches as the group grows. We keep groups small on purpose, because it means every kid gets real attention rather than just supervision.

Yes. All coaches hold current first aid certification. We also have clear emergency protocols for every program, including incident reporting procedures and medical emergency policies.

Yes. Criminal record checks including vulnerable sector screening are required for all coaches working with youth. This is a non-negotiable part of our hiring process.

Yes. All participants, or their parent or guardian for anyone under 19, sign a waiver before participating in any AIL program, including birthday parties. Waivers are sent at registration or booking and cover all activities in your specific program. If you have questions about the waiver, ask us before signing.

A properly fitted helmet is required for all biking activities, no exceptions. Depending on the program and skill level, additional protective gear such as knee and elbow pads may be recommended. Specific gear requirements go out at registration for each program.

Tell us at registration. There's space on the registration form for medical information, allergies, and medications, and our coaches review it before the program starts. If there's something you'd rather talk through directly, contact us and we'll make sure the right people know.

Each program has a registration link on its own page. If a program is full you can join the waitlist and we'll contact you if a spot opens. For programs not yet open for registration, get in touch to be added to the interest list for your community.

Full details are on our cancellation policy page, and the specific policy for each program is on its registration page and in your confirmation email. Generally, cancellations well in advance may be eligible for a full or partial refund, while late cancellations may forfeit the deposit. If you have a specific situation, talk to us. We're people, not a policy machine.

Yes to both, depending on the program. We run a Campership program for families who need financial support to get their kid into camp. Payment plans are available for some programs.

If cost is a barrier for your family, reach out before registration closes and we'll do our best to find a solution. We never want cost to be the reason a kid misses out.

Join the waitlist through the program page. If a registered participant cancels, we work through the waitlist in order and reach out by email. Waitlist spots are first come, first served, so it's worth joining even if a program looks full. Spots do open up.

Yes. AIL gift certificates work toward any of our programs, from birthday parties to private lessons to camps. Available in our shop.

Email info@adventuringintolife.ca or send us a message. We respond to every inquiry personally, and we'd rather you ask than wonder.