Welcome to GetKidsPaddling.ca
Get Kids Paddling is a grassroots organization created to support Canadian youth in the discovery and exploration of Canada through paddling.
Why GKP?
Keeping Canadian Backcountry Wilderness Culture Afloat…
For seven years, Get Kids Paddling has been committed to supporting the growth and development of paddling experiences for Canadian youth.
What began as a conversation amongst a few paddling instructors about the best way to build and grow opportunities for the next generation of Canadian paddlers has now grown to a network of more than 450 strong.
Today, paddling programs for youth face more challenges with respect to planning, resources and managing risk. There has never been a better time for this unique, national undertaking to get kids paddling.
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Canoeing and kayaking are integral parts of our Canadian heritage.
Get Kids Paddling is an organization that is committed to supporting the growth and design of programs that can introduce and ignite a passion for paddling and backcountry tripping among our youth.
In addition to working with outdoor education programs in schools, Get Kids Paddling partners with community-based groups who might also be facing the same restrictions and difficulties with respect to sustainable programming.
To get involved, and learn more about how you can support, and connect with Get Kids Paddling, click below.
Blog
Get Kids Paddling – Two Questions and a Reminder
As we get into the 2021 year, we hope to keep you more informed about what we are doing. We will also be seeking your input. So – Reminder first – On Tuesday, April 27 at 7 pm, Cadets Canada will be making a presentation to Get Kids Paddling. (Details below.) You are invited to tune …
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Get Kids Paddling – Our 2021 Put In
Eight years ago, April 2013, discussions began which led to Get Kids Paddling. (See some of the history below.*) Last year about this time, in response to the unresolved Nicholas Mills trial, and the new Covid-19 pandemic, we re-organized. Throughout 2020, our working groups continued to study the many issues around paddling in schools. In addition, we developed …
December 2020 Update from Get Kids Paddling
Hello again! Our planning teams have been very busy over the past few months and we are very pleased to share some of their efforts. We’ll be interested in hearing your thoughts. Write us. Survey Below is a survey asking WHERE paddling instruction is available for kids in Canada. We hope that its results might lead …
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