For kids aged 7-11 years on Jan 1st, as well as new paddlers.
This program introduces young paddlers to a variety of paddling disciplines: dragon boat, outrigger, and sprint canoe and kayak, in a fun, safe, and team oriented environment. Our NCCP trained coaches will be teaching the basics of water safety, stroke technique, coordination, and balance in a variety of boats, while engaging the paddlers in a lot of fun games and team focused activities. The focus here is on developing fundamental movement skills and engaging in developmentally appropriate sport and physical activity.
Pre-requisites
- No prior paddling experience required!
- have a positive attitude and willingness to focus, listen and learn!
- have an interest in paddling!
- be willing to participate in group warmups, workouts, and activities on the water and off
Group Goals
- enjoy sport and demonstrate sportsmanship and teamwork
- have great listening skills, build self-confidence
- develop FUNdamental boat skills, teamboat skills, balance and boat control
- develop racing experience in fun, low-stress environments
Program Schedule:
Fall/Winter Program (Sept 19, 2022 – March 25, 2023)
We understand most kids are enrolled in several activities throughout the year so simply make what you can! That’s why we offer several practice times a week.
- Tues @ 4-5:30pm – Canoe/Kayak Paddle
- Thurs @ 4-5:30pm – Canoe/Kayak Paddle
- Sat @ 12-2pm – Canoe/Kayak Paddle + Body weights/Running
- TBD – cross training activity (e.g., HIVE climbing or other)
- March Break Spring Camp
- Week of March 13th, M-F 8:30am-12pm
- Note: Program Break – week of March 20th.
Spring/Summer Program (April 3 – Sept 10, 2023)
- April-June
- Tues @ 4-5:30pm – Canoe/Kayak Paddle
- Thurs @ 4-5:30pm – Canoe/Kayak Paddle
- Sat @ 12-2pm – Canoe/Kayak Paddle + Body weights/Running
- July-Aug
- Weekday Mornings – Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr @ 9am-noon
- Sept
- TBA
- Plus opportunities to participate in weekend races (see calendar for race schedule)