SWITCH OFF YOUR SCREENS! COME OUR PADDLING & HAVE SOME FUN!
The Mental and Physical Benefits of Canoeing
PREVIEW OF SPRING/SUMMER PROGRAMS
TO REGISTER SEE NANAIMO PAKS, RECREATION & CULTURE
SPRING/SUMMER 2025 ACTIVITY GUIDE
Registration starting March 15, 2025
See also NCKC Special Days
Speedy Paddlers – Intro to Sprint
(Ages 12 yrs – adult) Min 4, Max 8
Do you paddle kayaks? Or maybe a canoe? Come try the Olympic sport of Sprint Canoe-Kayak to challenge your skills in this dynamic individual and team sport. Develop your balance, strength, team work, technique, and strategy/tactics, while have lots of fun meeting new people doing so! Be prepared to get wet!
Mondays & Wednesdays: 6:15 pm – 7:45 pm
May 5 – 28 — $TBD (excl May 19)
June 2 – 25 — $TBD
July 7 – 30 –$TBD
August 6 – 27 — $TBD (excl Aug 04)
Team Boat Tuesdays – Big Canoes
(Youth 13 – 18 yrs) Min 6, Max 18
Are you interested in racing and speed on the water? Join other paddlers in the Club’s 4-person racing boats, voyageur, dragon boat and C15 racing canoes. Discover the rhythm, glide, power, speed, technique and teamwork required to paddle these exciting big canoes efficiently.
Tuesdays 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
April 29 – June 17 — $TBD
July 8 – August 26 — $TBD
Race Opportunity: BC High School Dragon Boat Championships (FRI. June 20 – Burnaby)
Team Boat Tuesdays – Big Canoes
(Teen/Adult) Min 6, Max 18
Enjoy the many health benefits associated with paddling and blue space. Relax and meditate, move and activate, all while developing your strength, cardio, and technique in a diverse, supportive environment. Join others in the Club’s social voyageur and dragon boat canoes. Discover the rhythm, glide, power, speed, technique and teamwork required to paddle these exciting big canoes efficiently.
Tuesdays 5:45 pm – 7:15 pm
April 29 – June — $TBD
July 8 – August 26 — $TBD
Race Opportunity: Nanaimo Dragon Boat Festival (SAT/SUN. July 12 & 13 – Nanaimo)
Junior Paddler Adventure
(Ages: 6-9) Min 4, Max 8
This program is tailored for our littlest adventurers offering a perfect blend of skill building, teamwork, and outdoor fun. Glide through the waters in our big canoes, paddle boards, canoes and kayaks mastering the art of paddling while forging friendships and staying fit. Join us for an unforgettable journey on the tranquil waters of Long Lake!
Saturday Mornings — 9:00 am-10:00 am
May 3 – 31 — $TBD
June 7 – 28 — $TBD
July 5 – 26 — $TBD
August 9 – 30 — $TBD
Kids Intro to Paddling
(Ages 8-12) Min 6, Max 12
This program will introduce you to the wonderful world of paddle sports in a fun and supportive environment. Learn the skills to confidently balance, steer and paddle the different boats in our recreational fleet, including kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards.
Tuesdays/Thursdays: 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
April 1 – 24 — $TBD
Thursdays: 4:0 pm – 5:30 pm
May 1 – June 19 — $TBD
July 10 – August 28 — $TBD
Paddling Summer Camp
(Ages 8-12 yrs) Min 9, Max 18
Get started on the water with NCKC and enjoy games, skill development, and water safety education while learning to paddle a variety of different styles of canoes, kayaks and paddle boards on Long Lake.
- Week 1: WEDS-FRI, July 2 – 4 — 8:30 am – 12:00 pm — $TBD
- Week 2: WEDS-FRI, July 2 – 4 — 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm — $TBD
- Week 1: TUES-FRI, August 5 – 8 — 8:30 am – 12:00 pm — $TBD
- Week 2: TUES-FRI, August 5 – 8 — 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm — $TBD
Youth Paddling Leadership
(Ages 13-18 yrs) Min 4, Max 8
Develop your skills in leadership, teamwork, and overall wellness through recreational and competitive paddling opportunities with positive social interaction with others on the water. Through waters to friendship!
Week 1: MON-FRI, March 31 – April 11 — 5:45 pm – 7:00 pm $TBD
Week 2: MON-SAT, May 5 – 10 — 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm — Sat 10 am -12 pm — $TBD
ADULTS RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS — SPRINT CANOE/KAYAK PROGRAMS — SUMMER CAMPS