About
Our Teen Summer Paddlesport Camp is a great way to introduce your teen to the FUNdamentals of paddling in a fun and safe environment. The camps are taught by our NCCP Certified coaches, and consist of fun games and activities both on the water and off. Kids will be introduced to a variety of paddling disciplines including dragon boat, marathon canoe, and canoe and kayak (the primary focus of the camp). This are a great way for kids to meet other kids in the community, learn about teamwork, grow in self-confidence, and most of all…have fun! At the end of the week, each paddler will have acquired a new set of paddling skills and hopefully some new friends from the camp!
SAVE NOW with our multi-week discounts
Single week camp – $375/wk
Register for 4 weeks and save 15%
Register for 6 weeks and save 25%
After Camp Care available until 5pm daily for $50/wk
Early Bird Pricing In Effect till February 28th, 2026
Dates
Week 1 – June 29-July 3, 2026 – (4-day camp – $300)
Week 2 – July 6-10, 2026 (5-day camp – $375)
Week 3 – July 13-17, 2026 (5-day camp – $375)
Week 4 – July 20-24, 2026 (5-day camp – $375)
Week 5 – July 27 – July 31, 2026 (5-day camp – $375)
Week 6 – Aug 3-7, 2026 (4-day camp – $300)
Week 7 – Aug 10 -14, 2026 (5-day camp – $375)
Week 8 – Aug 17-21, 2026 (5-day camp – $375)
Week 9 – Aug 24-28, 2025 (5-day camp – $375)
Time
Mon to Fri, 8:45 am – 3:15 pm
What you will learn
The camp will consist of a dry land component involving games and basic fitness activities, as well as a paddling component where kids will learn the foundations of the paddling sport, sprint canoe and kayak.
Participant age
10 to 15 years of age
Capacity
20 kids per week – we typically split the paddlers into two groups that will alternate paddling and on-land activity times to help keep the groups small for safety.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the camp located? (Signing in / signing out)
We are located just behind the False Creek Community Center (please see attached map of the area). At the start of every day, please sign in your kid(s) with the instructor in charge of attendance right by the orange contains in front of the Yellow slide and water park. In case you are running late, the kids will likely be starting off the day with a land game/activity on the grass area near the benches. Please find us there and sign in with one of the instructors.
At the end of each camp day, when you pick up your kids, please make sure you have signed them out with the instructor in charge of sign outs. We just want to make sure all the kids are accounted for. We understand that some kids may be getting to and from the camps on their own so please let us know if that is the case so we know.
Note: Please also let us know if you will be missing any days / need to leave early, etc. so we know.
What should I bring to the camp?
Here is a suggested list of items to bring (please label all your items with your name!):
- cold weather gear (hat, gloves, warm jacket, wool socks, etc.)
- running shoes (in case they do some running on the grass, safer than running in flip flops)
- paddling shoes / sandals
- clothes to paddle in (e.g., wetsuit, athletic wear – shirts/shorts). There is definitely a chance that the kids will get wet so something that is quick drying is recommended as opposed to cotton.
- extra extra clothes to change into afterwards / during breaks if needed
- jacket / rain gear – weather dependent
- lifejacket (optional) – All kids will be required to wear lifejackets. We have a lot of lifejackets at the club but if you have your own, you are welcome to bring it. Please label it with your kid’s name.
- a towel
- sunscreen
- hat
- food – a packed lunch, snacks
- water bottle
What facilities are nearby?
- We have access to the washrooms, change rooms and showers located inside the False Creek Community Centre
- For lunch, we’ll either be eating under the picnic pavilion (near the water park), a rented room (inside the Carousel Theatre or False Creek Community Centre) or simply outside on the grass if it’s a super sunny and nice day!
How much time is spent on the water?
We typically aim for 2 main water sessions, and land games and activities throughout the day to mix things up.
What sort of fun do you do at the camps?
We play tons of games! In fact, everything we do has some sort of game element to it so that the kids have fun. So for example, we may teach them a new paddling technique, and then they have to apply that skill in a game of canoe tag or simon says or something. Our land games are all games that kids may have played before like Octopus, or even variations of soccer, etc. We may even play in the water park (summer time) or playground if there is time.
What is your cancellation policy?
Our cancellation policy is:
- 90% refund of the registration fee if cancelling at least 30 days before the camp week to cover admin fees.
- less than 30 days is a 75% refund
- less than 14 days, it’s 50%.
- less than 7 days would be 0%.