2025-2027
For the upcoming three years, DEOF grants are being made to the Outdoor Council of Canada to continue to provide bursaries for its outdoor leadership courses.
For the upcoming three years, DEOF grants are being made to the Outdoor Council of Canada to continue to provide bursaries for its outdoor leadership courses.
2024
In 2024, DEOF again provided funding to the Outdoor Council of Canada (OCC) to provide bursaries for the OCC Field Leadership program. Members of the Multicultural Trail Network (MTN) used the funding to train some of its members. This use of DEOF funding fits the DEOF mandate well: focusing on risk management, connecting with youth and getting more people to enjoy the outdoors - and in this case increasing opportunities for underrepresented groups of young people. Read the MTN report here.
DEOF was also able to support further OCC work through financially assisting with the development of a new course to give administrators (such as school principals) to assist them in approving outdoor field trips.
In 2024, DEOF again provided funding to the Outdoor Council of Canada (OCC) to provide bursaries for the OCC Field Leadership program. Members of the Multicultural Trail Network (MTN) used the funding to train some of its members. This use of DEOF funding fits the DEOF mandate well: focusing on risk management, connecting with youth and getting more people to enjoy the outdoors - and in this case increasing opportunities for underrepresented groups of young people. Read the MTN report here.
DEOF was also able to support further OCC work through financially assisting with the development of a new course to give administrators (such as school principals) to assist them in approving outdoor field trips.
2023
Outdoor Council of Canada (OCC) used the DEOF funding to support its efforts to offer bursaries for eligible individuals and organizations to access OCC’s nationally recognized training courses in outdoor leadership. One example of the use of this DEOF funding: L.M., a participant in the Multicultural Trail Network (MTN) in Calgary took the OCC Field Leader course and is now training youth in outdoor skills. Read the DEOF/OCC Winter 2023 Completion Report here.
Outdoor Council of Canada (OCC) used the DEOF funding to support its efforts to offer bursaries for eligible individuals and organizations to access OCC’s nationally recognized training courses in outdoor leadership. One example of the use of this DEOF funding: L.M., a participant in the Multicultural Trail Network (MTN) in Calgary took the OCC Field Leader course and is now training youth in outdoor skills. Read the DEOF/OCC Winter 2023 Completion Report here.
2022
Outdoor Council of Canada (OCC) used the DEOF funding to support the development of outdoor recreational safety programs for youth in Dover (SE Calgary) and in the Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association. Read the DEOF/OCC Summer 2022 completion report here.
Outdoor Council of Canada (OCC) used the DEOF funding to support the development of outdoor recreational safety programs for youth in Dover (SE Calgary) and in the Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association. Read the DEOF/OCC Summer 2022 completion report here.
2021
Outdoor Council of Canada (OCC) used DEOF funding to support a Youth Outdoor Leadership Program, in partnership with Cornerstone Youth Centre (Calgary) Society in NE Calgary. Read the final report here.
Outdoor Council of Canada (OCC) used DEOF funding to support a Youth Outdoor Leadership Program, in partnership with Cornerstone Youth Centre (Calgary) Society in NE Calgary. Read the final report here.
2020
Outdoor Council of Canada (OCC) used DEOF funding for a community Sport Hub Program for youth in North East Calgary. This was the third of a three-year funding DEOF commitment with OCC.
The Rocky View School Division No. 41 used DEOF funding in Manchaban Middle School (Cochrane) W.I.L.D. program to support the Grade 8 experiential outdoor learning program.
Outdoor Council of Canada (OCC) used DEOF funding for a community Sport Hub Program for youth in North East Calgary. This was the third of a three-year funding DEOF commitment with OCC.
The Rocky View School Division No. 41 used DEOF funding in Manchaban Middle School (Cochrane) W.I.L.D. program to support the Grade 8 experiential outdoor learning program.
2019
Outdoor Council of Canada (OCC) used DEOF funding for a community Sport Hub Program for youth in North East Calgary. This was the second of a three-year funding commitment from DEOF.
Outdoor Council of Canada (OCC) used DEOF funding for a community Sport Hub Program for youth in North East Calgary. This was the second of a three-year funding commitment from DEOF.
2018
Outdoor Council of Canada (OCC) used DEOF funding for a community Sport Hub Program for youth in North East Calgary. This was the first of a three-year funding commitment from DEOF.
Outdoor Council of Canada (OCC) used DEOF funding for a community Sport Hub Program for youth in North East Calgary. This was the first of a three-year funding commitment from DEOF.
2017
Rocky View School Division No. 41 used DEOF funding to support the Outdoor Specialist at George MacDougall High School in Airdrie to attend a NOLS conference on Risk Management and share his learning with other staff members and students at his school. Read the final report here.
Rocky View School Division No. 41 used DEOF funding to support the Outdoor Specialist at George MacDougall High School in Airdrie to attend a NOLS conference on Risk Management and share his learning with other staff members and students at his school. Read the final report here.
2016
Ghost River Rediscovery Society used DEOF funding for staff safety training and for the incorporation of teaching risk recognition and avoidance into their camper programs. Read the final report here.
Boy Scouts of Canada (Newfoundland) used DEOF funding to create a safety manual for Safe Outdoor Scouting at 1st Torbay Scouts Group.
Ghost River Rediscovery Society used DEOF funding for staff safety training and for the incorporation of teaching risk recognition and avoidance into their camper programs. Read the final report here.
Boy Scouts of Canada (Newfoundland) used DEOF funding to create a safety manual for Safe Outdoor Scouting at 1st Torbay Scouts Group.
2015
Kiwanis Club of Calgary Kamp Kiwanis used DEOF funding to support staff in acquiring Wilderness First Aid certification and other first aid training.
Kiwanis Club of Calgary Kamp Kiwanis used DEOF funding to support staff in acquiring Wilderness First Aid certification and other first aid training.
2014
Ghost River Rediscover Society used DEOF funding to support staff members in acquiring Wilderness First Aid certification.
Mount Royal University used DEOF funding for the Outside the Box program, a pilot initiative for MRU’s Ecotourism and Outdoor Leadership programs. DEOF provided funding for a bursary for a student to conduct a preliminary study of the barriers to and opportunities for children and their families to experience and appreciate the natural areas of Calgary.
Quest University Canada used DEOF funding to attend the Administrative Risk Management Course offered by the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS). Read the final report here.
Ghost River Rediscover Society used DEOF funding to support staff members in acquiring Wilderness First Aid certification.
Mount Royal University used DEOF funding for the Outside the Box program, a pilot initiative for MRU’s Ecotourism and Outdoor Leadership programs. DEOF provided funding for a bursary for a student to conduct a preliminary study of the barriers to and opportunities for children and their families to experience and appreciate the natural areas of Calgary.
Quest University Canada used DEOF funding to attend the Administrative Risk Management Course offered by the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS). Read the final report here.
2013
The Canadian Diabetes Association used DEOF funding for camp staff professional development through risk management training at the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS).
The Calgary Foundation featured an article about the David Elton Outdoor Fund in its magazine. Read it here.
The Canadian Diabetes Association used DEOF funding for camp staff professional development through risk management training at the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS).
The Calgary Foundation featured an article about the David Elton Outdoor Fund in its magazine. Read it here.
2012-2011
University of Calgary used DEOF funding for the Faculty of Kinesiology’s work with the Outdoor Council of Canada to develop awareness and relationships with individuals and organizations across Canada for the purpose of jointly encouraging public participation in safe and healthy physical activities. Read the final report here.
University of Calgary used DEOF funding for the Faculty of Kinesiology’s work with the Outdoor Council of Canada to develop awareness and relationships with individuals and organizations across Canada for the purpose of jointly encouraging public participation in safe and healthy physical activities. Read the final report here.
2010
Hope Mountain Centre for the Fraser Cascade Mountain School used DEOF funding to help support enhancements to their Introduction to the Backcountry course for youth, their parents and the community. Read the final report here.
DEOF funding was used to support the work of the University of Calgary Outdoor Centre by providing resources to cover administrative costs as the Outdoor Council of Canada (OCC) developed and launched the Level 1 Hiking Leader certification.
Hope Mountain Centre for the Fraser Cascade Mountain School used DEOF funding to help support enhancements to their Introduction to the Backcountry course for youth, their parents and the community. Read the final report here.
DEOF funding was used to support the work of the University of Calgary Outdoor Centre by providing resources to cover administrative costs as the Outdoor Council of Canada (OCC) developed and launched the Level 1 Hiking Leader certification.
2009
The University of Calgary Biogeosciences Institute used DEOF funding to support the Risk in Education Workshop in Ontario.
The University of Calgary Biogeosciences Institute used DEOF funding to support the Risk in Education Workshop in Ontario.
2008
Bow River Basin Council Society used DEOF funding to review program safety protocols at their “River Watch Safety Management Planning and Communications Workshop.” Read the final report here.
Bow River Basin Council Society used DEOF funding to review program safety protocols at their “River Watch Safety Management Planning and Communications Workshop.” Read the final report here.
2007
Ann and Sandy Cross Conservation Area used DEOF funding to develop and review their safety management procedures. This organization had participated in the DEOF Safety Management Workshop in 2006. To continue work begun at this workshop, this organization used the grant to support a safety audit workshop which led to the development of its Health and Safety Policy the following year. Read the final report here.
The University of Calgary Kananaskis Field Station used DEOF funding to support a second workshop for non-formal service providers, following on the success of the Safety Management Workshop in 2006. Read the final report here.
Enviros Wilderness School Association used DEOF funding to pay for a consultant to review their Wilderness Policy and Procedure Manual.
Ann and Sandy Cross Conservation Area used DEOF funding to develop and review their safety management procedures. This organization had participated in the DEOF Safety Management Workshop in 2006. To continue work begun at this workshop, this organization used the grant to support a safety audit workshop which led to the development of its Health and Safety Policy the following year. Read the final report here.
The University of Calgary Kananaskis Field Station used DEOF funding to support a second workshop for non-formal service providers, following on the success of the Safety Management Workshop in 2006. Read the final report here.
Enviros Wilderness School Association used DEOF funding to pay for a consultant to review their Wilderness Policy and Procedure Manual.
2006
University of Calgary Kananaskis Field Station used DEOF funding to run a Safety Management Workshop for non-formal outdoor and experiential education service providers. Read the final report here.
Enviros Wilderness School Association used DEOF funding to support their Frontiers program.
University of Calgary Kananaskis Field Station used DEOF funding to run a Safety Management Workshop for non-formal outdoor and experiential education service providers. Read the final report here.
Enviros Wilderness School Association used DEOF funding to support their Frontiers program.
2005
Ghost River Rediscovery Society used DEOF funding to enhance the safety awareness focus in their staff training program.
Ghost River Rediscovery Society used DEOF funding to enhance the safety awareness focus in their staff training program.
2004
Mount Royal University used DEOF funding in its Communication department to support production costs associated with the DEOF “Outdoor Safety: We’re All Responsible” video.
DEOF created Safety Luggage labels.
Mount Royal University used DEOF funding in its Communication department to support production costs associated with the DEOF “Outdoor Safety: We’re All Responsible” video.
DEOF created Safety Luggage labels.
2003
Mount Royal University used DEOF funding for bursaries in the Communication department specifically to support students working on the DEOF video.
Mount Royal University used DEOF funding for bursaries in the Communication department specifically to support students working on the DEOF video.
2002
Mount Royal University used DEOF funding to initiate the DEOF video project.
Scouts Canada used DEOF funding to support members taking the University of Calgary Outdoor Centre Wilderness Safety Basics course.
Girl Guides of Canada used DEOF funding to support members taking the University of Calgary Outdoor Centre Wilderness Safety Basics course. Read their report here.
Mount Royal University used DEOF funding to initiate the DEOF video project.
Scouts Canada used DEOF funding to support members taking the University of Calgary Outdoor Centre Wilderness Safety Basics course.
Girl Guides of Canada used DEOF funding to support members taking the University of Calgary Outdoor Centre Wilderness Safety Basics course. Read their report here.
2001
DEOF co-chaired an Outdoor U of C workshop for Scout Leaders and parents. Read an article about the workshop here.
The DEOF committee was created by of a group of friends of David Elton’s family. They met on a regular basis with David’s parents, offering suggestions on projects DEOF funding might support through The Calgary Foundation.
DEOF co-chaired an Outdoor U of C workshop for Scout Leaders and parents. Read an article about the workshop here.
The DEOF committee was created by of a group of friends of David Elton’s family. They met on a regular basis with David’s parents, offering suggestions on projects DEOF funding might support through The Calgary Foundation.
2000
Through The Calgary Foundation, the David Elton Outdoor Fund (DEOF) was created by David’s parents as a donor-advised fund. The goal of the DEOF was to help young people enjoy the outdoors more safely by helping them to understand risks in the outdoors and to develop skills to mitigate those risks.
Read a Calgary Foundation article about the creation of the David Elton Outdoor Fund here.
Through The Calgary Foundation, the David Elton Outdoor Fund (DEOF) was created by David’s parents as a donor-advised fund. The goal of the DEOF was to help young people enjoy the outdoors more safely by helping them to understand risks in the outdoors and to develop skills to mitigate those risks.
Read a Calgary Foundation article about the creation of the David Elton Outdoor Fund here.