2025 Youth Recreational Programs – 6 to18 years

 

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 PROGRAMSSPRINT CANOE/KAYAK PROGRAMSSUMMER CAMPS