SWITH OFF YOUR SCREENS! COME OUT PADDLING AND HAVE SOME FUN!
| Kids Intro to Paddling |
| Teen Adventure Paddle Sports Camp | Youth Big Boats | Youth Taste of Sprint Paddling |
Kids Introduction to Paddling
Ages: Under 12 yrs
For more information: commodore@nckc.ca
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.
Teen Adventure Paddle Sports Camp
Ages 12-16yrs
For more information: commodore@nckc.ca
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!
All equipment provided.
Youth Big Boats
For more information: commodore@nckc.ca
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
For more information: commodore@nckc.ca
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