WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE DO

Ghost River Rediscovery Society was founded in 1994. For the first three years of operation, we offered summer programs relying significantly on volunteer support. In 1997, we moved to a year round operation, with the support of the Calgary Foundation and the City of Calgary Family and Community Support Services (FCSS). Ghost River Rediscovery was the first and only Rediscovery program to become established in an urban centre, and was the first to operate year round. We are evolving to meet the needs of a multi-cultural population, with a specialty in addressing, but not limited to, the needs of disadvantaged children and youth. In 1997, Ghost River Rediscovery ran winter programs in Calgary to provide the needed follow-up for young people who attended the summer sessions.

Ghost River Rediscovery Society has developed into an internationally recognized organization, assisting communities worldwide to establish their own Rediscovery programs.

Our Youth Leadership Program was established in 1998. This program is 

designed to develop young leaders in the field of Cultural Outdoor Education and provide leadership opportunities for young people.

Ghost River Rediscovery Society designed and developed a School based program, which has been adopted by several schools in Calgary. The implementation of direct program delivery in the schools started in winter 1998. Other school divisions and provinces are now asking us for support their efforts in similar program development initiatives.

In 2000, Ghost River Rediscovery developed a full Safety Management Program that meets the strictest of industry standards. Staff are certified in wilderness first aid, Rediscovery International training and bring years of experience in outdoor leadership. Part of our commitment to community development has seen Ghost River Rediscovery partner with the University of Victoria in developing a training program for leaders and educators working with Aboriginal youth. Ghost River Rediscovery assisted in the development of the Aboriginal Youth and Child Care Diploma at Mount Royal College. We started a new community initiative providing Aboriginal Awareness training sessions that meet AASCF standards.