Category: General Announcements

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

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

• For questions or issues with registering, contact Al Faucon, ORCKA Chair Schools: school-liaison@orcka.ca

March 29, 2023 7:30pm

Paddle Canada is proud to be part of Get Kids Paddling, an organization that has been working together for years, and has recently incorporated as a national not-for-profit organization. The mission of Get Kids Paddling is to Support organizations that foster the engagement of children and youth in paddling experiences across Canada. Promote opportunities for children and youth across Canada to play and learn through paddling self-propelled watercraft. Connect children and youth across Canada with local paddling experiences and remote expeditions.

In 2023, Get Kids Paddling is launching a FREE webinar series. All are welcome to join!