Summer Paddling Programs

Our club is nestled beside the Lake Echo Community Centre, where we offer a variety of year-round programs. This summer, we're excited to continue our tradition of providing engaging activities for kids ages 5 and up, with programs running through July and August.

U10-U18 Sprint Competitive

We offer Sprint Competitive paddling programs for the months of July, August or the full summer. The sprint competitive programs provide the training to build paddling skills, the opportunity to participate in regattas and days full of fun. Paddlers will play games and swim during their time out of the boats. These programs are for beginners and athletes who have paddled before.

Is your child new to paddling and interested in trying just one week of programming? Check out: Learn to Paddle Program (one week) — Orenda Canoe Club.

  • Program hours run from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. during July and August.

    Extended hours are available for registration in RAMP. It allows for early drop off and late pick-up. Times are 7:30am-9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.-5:30p.m.  

    Upon registration, our summer paddling program can be purchased monthly or for the full summer:

    • 4 week Summer paddling canoe/kayak program for the month of July: July 7-Aug 1

    • 4 week Summer paddling program for the month of August: Aug 5-Aug 29

    • Full Summer: July 7-Aug 29.

    Important dates:

    • Programming will not be offered on Monday August 4.

  • Program costs:

    • July: $575.00

    • August: $575.00

    • Full summer: $955.00

    Extended hours

    • Extended hours per month: $225.00

    • Full Summer extended hours: $395.00

    A $100 non refundable payment is required at the time of registration. Full payment is due two weeks prior to the start of the program.

    Admin fees for registration payments made by credit card are now 2.4%.

    Please note: Paddlers with outstanding feeds at the start of the program may be removed until fees are paid in full.

  • Please provide your child with a pair of sneakers, change of clothing, sunscreen, a water bottle, bathing suit and a towel.

    Personal Floatation Devices (PFD): All paddlers of any age MUST have a PFD to paddle at Orenda Canoe Club. Please see our Safe Sport page for details.

    Singlet: Paddlers are required to wear a singlet to participate in regattas. Information on where to purchase a singlet will be sent out before racing season begins.

  • Local regattas are part of this program.  For U10-U18 divisions, there will be an opportunity to attend a regattas during July and August. You can find more details about regatta schedules at ADCKC.CA.

    Note: Paddlers are required to wear a singlet to participate in regattas. Information on where to purchase a singlet will be sent out before racing season begins.

U8 - Canoe Kids

We’re excited to offer summer paddling programing for kids under 8! Campers will learn the basics of water safety and paddling and have the opportunity to paddle in canoes, kayaks and the war canoe. When not in boats, time is spent playing games and engaging in fitness activities on land. We welcome beginners and athletes who have paddled before.  

Is your child new to paddling and interested in trying just one week of programming? Check out: Learn to Paddle Program (one week) — Orenda Canoe Club.

  • Program hours run from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. during July and August.

    Extended hours are available for registration in RAMP. It allows for early drop off and late pick-up. Times are 7:30am-9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.-5:30p.m.  

    Upon registration, our summer paddling program can be purchased monthly or for the full summer:

    • 4 week Summer paddling canoe/kayak program for the month of July: July 7-Aug 1

    • 4 week Summer paddling program for the month of August: Aug 5-Aug 29

    • Full Summer: July 7-Aug 29.

    Important dates:

    • Programming will not be offered on Monday August 4.

  • Program costs:

    • July: $575.00

    • August: $575.00

    • Full summer: $955.00

    Extended hours

    • Extended hours per month: $225.00

    • Full Summer extended hours: $395.00

    A $100 non refundable payment is required at the time of registration. Full payment is due two weeks prior to the start of the program.

    Admin fees for registration payments made by credit card are now 2.4%.

    Please note: Paddlers with outstanding feeds at the start of the program may be removed until fees are paid in full.

  • Please provide your child with a pair of sneakers, change of clothing, sunscreen, a water bottle, bathing suit and a towel.

    Personal Floatation Devices (PFD): All paddlers of any age MUST have a PFD to paddle at Orenda Canoe Club. Please see our Safe Sport page for details.

Learn more about paddling

Are you or your child new to paddling? Want to learn more about the sport? Read more below.

Contact Us for more info!

  • Sprint Racing is divided into two main categories, canoeing and kayaking. Sprint races are held over distances of 200m, 500m, 1000m, and 6000m. Paddlers race in singles, doubles, and fours, as well as a fifteen-person boat called a War Canoe. When naming racing boats, one uses the letter 'K' or 'C' followed by a number 1, 2, or 4.   

    Sprint racing is governed by a registered amateur athletic federation called the Canoe Kayak Canada (CKC). The CKC boasts a membership of over 6500 sprint paddlers, coaches, officials and volunteers across Canada. The CKC is the nationally and internationally recognized sport governing body for sprint canoe racing in Canada.  You can find out more information by going to the following website: www.canoekayak.ca or www.adckc.ca 

  • Canoes are paddled by a paddler kneeling on one knee, using a single blade paddle. There is no rudder or keel, so the athlete(s) must steer the canoe throughout the race.  While sprint racing does entail individual and small team work, the full team spirit of racing comes together in the War Canoe (C-15), which is an event originating in Canada during the late 1800's. It consists of a 30 foot, open racing canoe propelled by 14 paddlers and steered by a coxswain. 

  • The K-1, K-2 and K-4 events designations refer to a kayak class with one, two and four paddlers respectively.  Kayaks are paddled by an athlete sitting in the kayak on a fixed seat, using a double-bladed paddle. The kayaks have a rudder that the paddler moves with their feet, controlling the direction of the kayak while they paddle.