SWITH OFF YOUR SCREENS! COME OUT PADDLING AND HAVE SOME FUN!
| Kids Intro to Paddling | Kids Intro to Sprint Kayak & Canoe |
| Teen Adventure Paddle Sports Camp | Youth Big Boats | Youth Taste of Sprint Paddling |
Kids Introduction to Paddling
REGISTRATION via Activity Guide
Ages: Under 12 yrs
Wednesdays:
May 1 – June 19 → 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm –
July 3 – August 21 → 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm –
Fee: $ 144 per 8 Weeks Sessions
This program will introduce you to the wonderful world of paddle sports in a fun and supportive environment.
Learn the Three FUNdamental sport skills of balance, steering, and propulsion in a variety of human powered watercraft, including kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards. Challenge yourself and your teammates at the optional Rally to Race fun regatta at the end of June on Long Lake.
All equipment provided.
Kids Introduction to Sprint Kayak & Canoe
REGISTRATION via Activity Guide
Ages: Under 12 yrs.
Mondays: 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
April 29 to May 27
June 03 – June 24
July 08 – July 29
Fee: $ 100 per 4 Weeks Sessions
Are you comfortable in a recreational kayak or canoe and looking for something more challenging?
Sprint Canoe-Kayak is an exciting sport that fosters teamwork, fitness, and a love of the outdoors. The program will cover the balance, propulsion and steering of Sprint boats, along with proper care and
handling of equipment, and an introduction to racing technique.
Paddlers should be prepared to get wet! All equipment provided.
Teen Adventure Paddle Sports Camp
REGISTRATION
Ages 12-16yrs
Fee: $195/week (includes insurance)
From 1pm – 4pm
July 8-12 : July 15-19 : July 22-26
July 29-August 2 : August 6-9 : August 12-16
This teen based multi-discipline water sport camp focuses on fun, challenging activities in, on, and around the water using a variety of different paddle sports and swimming.
Youth adventurers have the opportunity to experience, sprint canoe-kayak, paddle board, surfski and develop intermediate skills in recreational canoes and kayaks, such as self and assisted rescues.
This is a great option for young adventure racers, triathletes, competitive swimmers, and multi-sport athletes who enjoy fitness, getting wet, and trying new things! Watersports are life long activities which have many benefits.
Come paddle for fun, cross train, or race to win!
Opportunity to participate in the August 24 regatta being hosted at Long Lake. Other regattas are available at the start of September for PacificCup in Maple Ridge.
All equipment provided.
Youth Big Boats
More information coming soon
This program is designed with an emphasis on fun, fitness, friendship, and skill development. It will give young paddlers a taste of team boat paddling in some of NCKC’s most exciting Big Boats: Voyageur Canoe, Dragon Boat and C-15.
New this year: the C-15 is a Sprint Racing Canoe for 14 people, who paddle in a high kneeling position and have a coxswain to steer the canoe who stands at the back of the canoe.
Watch video of C-15 races.
Note: This program requires a minimum of 10 participants to run.
All equipment provided
Youth Taste of Sprint Paddling
REGISTRATION via Activity Guide
Ages: 11-15
Every Saturday:
From May 18 to Aug 03
1:00 PM → 4:00 PM
Fee: $55 per Session
Are you looking for a unique individual sport, that will build endurance and strength, in a beautiful outdoor setting? Maybe you want a team sport, where every team member can contribute equally, and support their crewmates. Maybe you just cannot decide?
Sprint canoe and kayak offers the best of both worlds. Paddlers train in single, double, four, and fifteen person crews, gaining endurance, strength, speed, and balance.
This introductory clinic covers the basics of balance, propulsion, and steering, in our sport.
Come out and give it a try!
All equipment provided