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Why Get Kids Paddling? Webinar November 27, 2024

In 2013, we began advocating for more paddling opportunities for kids and youth. Since that time we have received much positive support for our efforts from the paddling community, and the general public. Similarly, when we’ve approached paddling and outdoor associations, there has been wholehearted acceptance and cooperation.

Why is there such support for getting kids and youth paddling?

Could the answer to that question give us the way forward to achieving our goals?

We invite you to join the conversation at our first webinar of the 2024/25 season!

November 27th, 2024 at 7:30 pm ET

 “Why Get Kids Paddling?”

Guest Speakers

Bob Henderson; Writer, Speaker, Educator, Travel guide

David Pelly; Writer, Researcher, Historian, Photographer

REGISTER NOW!

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Webinar Series 2024/25-Presenters Wanted!

Do you know an individual or organization in Canada with a goal to Get Kids Paddling? We want to hear their stories! Get Kids Paddling is currently seeking presenters for our monthly 2024/25 webinar series. In the past we have heard from outdoor education teachers, not-for-profits, businesses, families who paddle together, hailing from Nova Scotia, Ontario and Alberta! 

If you’d like to make a suggestion for an enthusiastic presenter to share their efforts, successes and challenges with a group of like-minded passionate paddlers, please contact us at: info@getkidspaddling.ca Interested, but need a bit more inspiration? Last year’s webinars were recorded and can be viewed here.

Download a PDF flyer to share!

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Webinar Series 2023-2024

FamilyTripping-Tips & Tricks

Born to canoe-tripping parents, Fintan went on his first canoe trip before his first birthday. Join him and his mom to hear some of their stories, and tips and tricks on how to trip as a family!

  • Date and time:
    • Wednesday, January 24, 2024
    • 7:00pm to 8:30pm
  • Presenters:
    • Michelle McShane, Executive Director, Paddle Canada
    • Fintan McShane, her son
  • To register for the webinar, please access the online form
  • For questions or issues with registering, contact Al Faucon at info@getkidspaddling.ca
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Webinar Series 2023-2024

Resurging and Sustainable School Paddling Programs in Southern Ontario

In recent times, changing demographics, stricter policies and procedures, rising costs, curriculum programming/timetabling priorities, and required teacher certifications have all challenged publicly funded school-based paddling programs. This webinar will present 3 unique school programs located in southern Ontario that represent highly successful outdoor education programs with a paddling component. 

  • Date and time:
    • Wednesday November 29th
    • 7:00pm to 8:30pm
  • Presenters:
    • Jason Blair, Aldershot School, Burlington, ON
    • Andrew Dyment, Ajax High School, Ajax, ON
    • Andrew Stuart, Port Perry HS, Port Perry, ON
  • Format:
    • 20-minute presentations
    • questions and sharing opportunities with the presenters
  • To register for the webinar, please access the online form
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