Intro Program
About our Intro Program
We have offered a summer camp experience with a focus on canoe and kayak since 1991. Our program is designed to promote fitness and provide an introduction to sprint canoe and kayak racing in a fun and safe environment. We also have programs for adults and a full summer camp program.
Introductory Programs
We offer 2 hour sessions on Saturdays and Sundays in May and June and weekly half day sessions in July and August, full day sessions are also available. Serious paddlers can enquire about a 2 week program.
Morning Sessions: 9 am – 12 noon
Full Day Sessions: 9 am – 4 pm
Our half-day sessions focus on learning the basics of kayaking and paddling pleasure canoe. More experienced paddlers can try sprint racing kayaks and canoes. Depending on the number of participants, there will be practice in dragon boats and war canoes.
There are also other "summer camp" activities: soccer, swimming, games, and mini-Olympics.
We keep a low ratio of campers to our certified Canoe Kayak Canada instructors.
Full day sessions combine morning and afternoon sessions with a supervised lunch program.
Who Can Join
All boys and girls between the ages of 9
and 16 (at the time of camp) for the Intro
program. From 9 to 90 for other
programs. Aquaquest Level 6 in
swimming is recommended. All equipment
is supplied, including life jackets.
What to Bring
- sunscreen, hat, water shoes
- running shoes
- swimsuit, towel
- packed lunch (if full days)
- drinks, snacks
Location
Sunset Beach on the East End of Lake
Wilcox in Oak Ridges on old Bayview
Avenue. Between North Lake Rd. and
Bethesda Avenue.
Please Note: In the event of inclement
weather, participants will take shelter in a
designated area until the weather clears.
There are no refunds due to inclement
weather.
We have programs for both experienced
sprint canoe/kayak paddlers and
introductory programs. We also offer
dragon boat training and if there is enough
interest, war canoe classes.
We also have introductory programs for
children and summer camp programs.
Experienced Masters
(Approved by Head Coach)
The clubhouse is open most mornings and
evenings in the summer to allow
experienced paddlers to go on the water in
groups. Safety of the paddlers is of primary
concern. Paddlers are advised not to
paddle alone and to wear lifejackets when
paddling in the cold weather.
Masters
For adults who would like to be full time members of the club and learn the skills for sprint racing. Coaching is available two to three times a week. The opportunity to try dragon boating and war canoe is also available.
Adult Introductory
We offer monthly introductory programs
that run one day a week for the months of
June, July and August. Paddlers will learn
in recreational kayaks and canoes and
move on to sprint boats as their skills
develop.
Who Can Join
Open to all adults over the age of 18. Swimming Level of Red Cross Aqualevel 6 is recommended. All equipment, including life jackets, is supplied.
Location
Sunset Beach on the East End of Lake Wilcox in Oak Ridges on old Bayview Avenue. Between North Lake Rd. and Bethesda Avenue.
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