Check out our 2011 Summer Camps below!

Our camps introduce youth to the wonder and excitement of paddling in Alberta. We emphasize safety, teamwork, paddling skills, and of course...FUN!  All our camps have certified and experienced canoe instructors. Our camps have been designed so that campers can progress their skills and experience over several summers or all in the same season. Our camps follow the “Leave No Trace” philosophy in environmental education and stewardship. Camps run full days from 8:30am-4:30pm daily. DISCOUNTS available when you sign up for multiple camps!   E-mail lessons@bowwaters.org for more information. A symbol indicates an overnight component.

2011 Summer Camps:

Canoe & Kayak Adventure Week:  Join us for week of RIver Canoe and Kayak adventures. The first 2 days of the camp will focus on the skills required to paddle a tandem canoe on a class 1 river. The next 2 days we will switch to the skills required to paddle a river kayak on a class I river. We wrap up the week with a river run on the Bow river in the craft of your choice. Daily 9-4

Ages: 10-12 yrs       Dates:  July 4-8           Cost: $295
Ages: 13-16 yrs       Dates:  Aug 8-13        

River Canoeing:   Join us for a week of River Canoeing adventures. This camp will focus on the canoe skills required to paddle on a class II river. Tandem and/or solo canoes are available (based on experience). We wrap up the week with a river run on a class II river. Daily 9-4

Ages: 12-16yrs       Dates:   July 25-29      Cost: $295

River Kayaking:  Join us for a week of River Kayaking adventures. This camp will focus on the kayak skills required to paddle on a class II river. We wrap up this exciting week with a river run on a class II river. Daily 9-4

Ages:  10-12 yrs         Dates:  July 18-22                                     Cost:  $295
Ages:   13-16 yrs        Dates:  July 11-15 or Aug 15-19

Canoe camping:  Join us for a Canoe Tripping week. This camp will focus on the canoe skills required to paddle on a class I river. We will also cover the skills and equipment required for an overnight trip. Our week concludes with an overnight trip on a Class I river. Mon. - Wed. from 9-4; Thursday overnight returning Friday at 4pm

Ages:   13-16 yrs        Dates:   Aug 22-26     Cost: $295