Canoe Kids and Junior Canoe Kids

The Canoe Kids summer camps are a perfect introductory paddling camp for our new and young campers (ages 5 and up) who want to get out on the water for some fun in the sun. The daily paddling activities are balanced with crafts, games and a day trip or two to various spots along the river, as well as lots of swimming on those hot and sunny days. No experience is needed and campers work at their own pace to develop paddling skills. These are non-competitive camps with a focus on  boating fun and water safety. 

Regatta Ready Programs

Campers will receive instruction in various types of paddling from certified coaches, and enjoy spending time on the water practicing what they’ve learned in both single and team boats. 

There will be a FUN regatta at Ottawa River every Friday afternoon. And campers have the option to participate in some divisional regattas held on Saturday's at Gananoque, Carleton Place, Sydenham, and Rideau Canoe Club.

FUNdamentals is focused on basic paddling skills, fun, fitness, water safety and participation.

Learn-to-Train Camp

(ages 8-14)

This is a great choice for the returning camper who would like to further develop their skills and endurance in the sprint boats. These campers will be establishing experience within different team boats and compete with these crews at the local divisional regattas.

Paddlers are expected to race at the divisional regatta at the end of their 1 or 2 week-long camp.  Athletes may attend multiple weeks and work towards competing at Divisional and Provincial championships.

Sprint Program

(ages 13-15)

A summer long competitive program that includes 6 weeks of training.  

Athletes will compete at local regattas and Divisional and Provincial Championships. 

We also strongly encourage these paddlers to participate in Spring on-water training from June 5-29.