Summer Programs are being offered with longer hours and different options depending on the age of the child. Please read the Canoe Kids and Sprint Starter descriptions below to ensure you are booking the correct program for your child.
All of our programs use a variety of boats, including sprint canoes and kayaks, introductory boats, canoes and larger crew boats. Racing and more experienced paddlers will spend more time with racing boats, both single-boats and crews.
Canoe Kids
Age 8 - 12 (born 2014 - 2018)
1-week sessions running July & August from June 29 until August 21, excluding holidays.
Participants will be grouped according to their age. Junior Canoe Kids (8-10) and Senior Canoe Kids (11-12)
Canoe Kids is for all of our youngest members, whether you’re an experienced participant coming back to the water or someone just trying it out for the first time. Sign-up for this summer program is done in 1-week sessions or full-summer, so you can do as much as suits your interest and goals.
Sprint Starter
Age 10 - 14 (born 2012 - 2016)
2-week sessions in Spring (May & June) and Summer (July & August)
Find out what our racing program is all about with Sprint Starter program. You’ll get to shadow our Elementary program and learn all about sprint paddling as a sport. Sign-up is done in 2-week sessions or full-summer, transferable to our Elementary Program if you decide you like what you see.
Elementary Membership
Age 10 - 14 (born 2012 - 2016)
Full racing season commitment (May to August) with fall options
Elementary is where we teach kids of all experience levels to become part of our racing team. Competitions range up to the Provincial level, with races in singles and in crews. Each paddler will have coaching targeted at their own development level, working within the larger team.
Youth Performance
Age 13 - 14 (born 2012 - 2013)
Advanced training for elementary aged members.
Youth Performance works on top of the Elementary program, offering additional practice opportunities and resources. Paddlers will start modelling their training on the Performance group to develop their training and racing skills.