AJFWA Public Site

Alberta Junior Forest Warden Association Public Site

Welcome to the home of the Junior Forest Wardens

Outdoor adventures for Canadian families since 1930!

AJFWA uses the Amilia platform for event registration and merchandise sales.

If you are a member in good standing and don’t already have an Amilia account, click the following link for step-by-step instructions on how to create an account and register for an event:

Amilia First-Time Account Setup & Registration User Guide

For JFW Members ONLY- Events direct link: https://app.amilia.com/store/en/afjwa/shop/programs/86610

Want early access to sessions?

Volunteer at National Camp!

Volunteers will receive priority access to session sign-ups before they open to the general public (date and time TBD). Volunteer shift sign-ups are available right now at this link: Sessions and Volunteer Sign-Up

National Camps are JFW's BIG Event!

Every 3 years, clubs from everywhere gather for a week packed full of sessions, entertainment, adventure and fellowship. Make sure you don't miss out on a fantastic week that you and your family will treasure for a lifetime!

Registration for National Camp 2026 is OPEN - Purchase your tickets today!

National Camp 2026 will take place on July 12-18, 2026, near Edson, AB.

We can’t wait to gather families from across the country for an unforgettable experience! This is more than just an event—it is a chance for families to connect, create memories, and be part of something truly special together.

We look forward to welcoming your family to National Camp 2026 - a time to grow, connect, and celebrate together!

Reminder: If you are bringing your furry friends to National Camp 2026, please

review the pet policy here.

NC26 Family Rebate Program

We understand that attending as a larger family can be a significant investment. To

help make National Camp accessible to families on a budget, we are pleased to offer

the NC26 Family Rebate Program.

Families with more than four immediate family members living in the same

household may request up to four (4) additional complimentary tickets after

purchasing four (4) regular-priced tickets.

Eligibility Requirements:

Four (4) regular-priced tickets must be purchased per household before any

rebate tickets will be issued.

Immediate family members only: parents, siblings, children.
All individuals must reside in the same household.

Important: To access the Family Rebate Program, please contact office@ajfwa.ca

before purchasing tickets. The rebate cannot be applied retroactively, and refunds

will not be issued for tickets purchased prior to approval.

Junior Forest Wardens is all about outdoor adventure, challenge and leadership.

It is unique!

Junior Forest Wardens (JFW) is an exciting and educational opportunity for young people and their families to have fun, develop skills, and get educated in the many diverse aspects of our natural environment. JFW operates through clubs which meet regularly to participate in a variety of activities and to plan weekend outings.

Explore our site to learn more about JFW!

Click here to view our JFW video library

The JFW Experience

Junior Forest Wardens is a family program for youths aged 6-17 (as of Oct 15th) based on the Four Pillars - Forestry, Ecology, Outdoor Skills and Leadership. In addition to regular club meetings, camps, hikes and other local programming, regional and national events are held, such as:

PT (Pathfinder/Trailblazers) Camp for Wardens aged 6 to 12 years .
AC (Adventurers/Challengers) Conference weekend for Wardens aged 12 to 18 years , which includes the JFW graduation ceremony.
Summer and Winter Outreach Trips for Wardens aged 12 to 18 plus adults members offering "high-end" programming such as canoe or kayak trips, backcountry hiking excursions, ice climbing, backcountry ski touring, mountain geology, dog sledding and much more with trained guides.
Fall Leadership Workshop weekend camp for leaders, parents and Wardens aged 15 to 18 (Challengers) to provide training opportunities for leaders, a networking opportunity for the exchange of information with peers from other clubs and hold our Fall GM.
Spring Conference weekend event for families, which includes our AGM and activities for all ages.
National Camp for all Wardens and their families held approximately every 3 to 5 years (week-long camping packed with activities for everyone).
Skills Challenges where members test their outdoor skills, and knowledge of the program and practice teamwork.
Courses such as Wilderness First Aid, avalanche training, etc.