NCKC Special Days

Paddling Pro-D Fun

Youth Week – Paddling Sessions

Mother’s Day Zen Paddle

Father’s Day Fun on the Water


PREVIEW OF SPRING/SUMMER PROGRAMS

TO REGISTER SEE NANAIMO PAKS, RECREATION & CULTURE

SPRING/SUMMER 2025  ACTIVITY GUIDE

Registration starting March 15, 2025


Paddling Pro-D Fun

(Ages 8 – 12 yrs) Min 9, Max 18

No school?  No problem!  Join us at the Canoe Club on Long Lake to learn about the diverse world of paddle sports!  Try out the variety of big canoes, paddle boards, recreational canoes and kayaks, and the tippy Olympic racing canoes and kayaks!

Monday: May 5
8:30 am – 12 noon
12:15 pm – 3:30 pm

Friday: June 27
8:30 am – 12 noon
12:15 pm – 3:30 pm

Cost: $TBD


YOUTH WEEK – Paddling Sessions

Min 4, Max 8

Paddle Basics Bootcamp – focus is on fundamental paddling skills for beginners.

Monday May 5
6:00 pm -7:30 pm
$TBD

Rescue Ready – focus is on self and assisted rescue techniques for those with the basics.

Tuesday May 6
6:00 pm -8:00 pm
$TBD

Team Paddle Quest – focus is leadership and teamwork through paddling challenges.

Wednesday May 7
6:00 pm -8:00 pm
$TBD

Kayak Confidence Clinic – focus is on building basic kayak handing skills.

Thursday May 8
6:00 pm -8:00 pm
$TBD

Aloha Canoe Crew Challenge focus is on teamwork and coordination in outrigger canoes.

Min 3, Max 10

(Brechin Boat Ramp – Newcastle Channel)

Friday May 9
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
$TBD

Paddle Power Collective – focus is on teamwork and coordination using the big canoes: voyageur, dragon boat, and C15.

Min 6, Max 18

Saturday May 10
1:00 pm -3:00 pm
$TBD


Mother’s Day Zen Paddle  

Min 6, Max 12

Celebrate on the water with other women while enjoying fresh air, movement, active meditation and “you time”.

SUNDAY May 11
8:00 am – 9:30 am
$TBD

Mom & Me Paddle

Min 6, Max 12

Gather your favorite kiddo(s) and head onto the water for some fun in either canoes or kayaks with other families.

Min 4, Max 8

SUNDAY May 11
10:00 am – 12 pm
$TBD (includes Mom and up to two children over the age of 6)


Father’s Day Fun on the Water

Min 6, Max 12

Calling all dad’s to come make a splash on Long Lake to exert energy, socialize with others, and enjoy the great outdoors!

SUNDAY June 15
8:00 am – 9:30 am
$TBD

Paddle with Dad

Min 6, Max 12

We all know that dad’s like to show off their skills and teach their kiddos to appreciate the outdoors.  Jump in a kayak or canoe and share the joy of gliding along the waters under your own power!

SUNDAY  June 15
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
$TBD (includes Dad and up to two children over the age of 6)

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