Connect. Adventure. Nature

Youth Programs are the heart and soul of Paddler Co-op

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Kids C.A.N. Connect. Adventure. Nature.

Whitewater Adventure Program

Kids C.A.N. FIVE day camps are suitable for brand new, beginner or intermediate youth.

Ages 7-13

Rotate through a week of whitewater adventures!
Experience Rafting, Kayaking & Canoeing
Develop Personal Canoe & Kayak skills in small group rotations
Active Outdoor Play
Whitewater River Running Instruction, safety & rescue education
Encourage Self-Regulation & Build Confidence

*2017 program modifications to incorporate canoeing & rafting, allowing more exposure to whitewater vessels & experiences. Rotation of participants with instructors allows for more quality time on water to further personal skill development. This will support our intermediate paddlers more than in the past with specific kayak or canoe skills of choice.

Cost: $415- No HST if registered by July 1st!

Start Time: 9 am

Pick Up Time: 4 pm

Includes necessary Equipment Rentals
Participants require a packed lunch, closed toe shoes that can get wet & personal clothing

2017 Sessions:

Sold Out! Session A: July 10-14

Registration Closed! -Session B: July 17-21

Only three spots left! Session C: July 24-28

Session D: August 7-11

Session E: August 14-18

Session F: August 21-25

Kids C.A.N. SHRED

Kids C.A.N. SHRED Camp (Ages 10+)

Kids Connect. Adventure. Nature.

For our advanced Kayak focused youth.

Four day paddling program packed with new on water challenges & opportunities for self motivated youth paddlers.

“Less play time, More Paddle time”

Prerequisite:

Solid whitewater kayak roll
Self motivated paddler
Contact us for individual consideration if needed

Fee: $510-No HST if registered by July 1st!

Includes Equipment Rental
Participants will require a packed lunch, closed toe shoes that can get wet & personal clothing

2017 Sessions:

Session 1: July 24-27

Session 2: August 14-17

Mad River Overnight

NEW THIS SEASON!!

Madawaska River Overnight Canoe Trip

August 7-11, 2017

Girls Group & Boys Group- facilitated separately
Ages 10-12
5 days & 4 nights
Whitewater canoe, river run & camp in the wilderness!
No previous experience required, all skill levels welcome
All meals, paddling equipment & supervision included! What a steal!
$700/participant… register by July 1 & pay NO HST!

Teen Whitewater RODEO

Overnight Whitewater Adventure & Leadership Program

EXCITING overnight adventure program aimed at developing individual skills, team building, leadership & facilitation experience, personal strengths & sense of self

July 30th- August 5th, 2017

No previous paddling skills or outdoor experience required

Develop personal whitewater skills
Learn to run whitewater safely
Outdoor Skill Development
Communication & Group Dynamic Skills
Leadership &Facilitation Skills
Self-regulation, Confidence
Personal Strength development

Details…

Program is facilitated by a minimum of 2 high qualified instructors
Program is suitable for Ages 13-16
7 Days, 6 Overnights
Fee’s Include: Boats, Paddling Equipment, all Meals & Snacks!
Session: $850 per participant
This program qualifies for community volunteer hours and is applicable towards Duke of Edinburgh Awards
Dates: July 30th- August 5th
- Arrival time: 2-3pm-Sunday July 30th
- Pick up: Noon-Saturday August 5th

“When removed from every day settings and place into the wilderness, small groups can experience new challenges and thrive in a variety of leadership opportunities”.

Youth Programs