2010 YOUTH SUMMER CAMPS

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! Call Karla at 403-200-5104 or E-mail lessons@bowwaters.org for more information. A 3 symbol indicates an overnight component.

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PROSPECTORS, EXPLORERS and TRIPPERS

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PROSPECTORS (ages 10-12) Campers will have lots of opportunity to learn flat water and basic river canoeing skills in a fun and encouraging environment. We will have all week to learn and improve our paddling skills as we paddle the waters of the canal and beautiful Bow River in and around Calgary. There will be plenty of games, challenges and exploring nature in nearby parks and waterways. No previous paddling experience necessary.
1. July 5 - 9                                               Cost: $260
2. Aug 3 -6 (long week-end)                 Cost: $220


EXPLORERS (ages 12-14) Isosceles Triangle:   This camp is filled with lots of fun and challenging activities both on and off the water. Campers will learn intermediate river skills, canoe rescue, packing for river trips, and “leave no trace” camping techniques. Our week wraps up with an overnight canoe trip from Ghost Dam to Cochrane and camping on Wildcat Island. There will be lots of opportunities to paddle white water, swim and explore nature. No previous paddling experience necessary.
1. July 12 - 16            Cost: $265           
2. Aug 9 - 13                                                                                           

TRIPPERS (ages 14-17) Isosceles Triangle:  Campers will have the opportunity to help plan, lead and organize all aspects of a 4 day wilderness canoe trip. The first day will be at the clubhouse sharpening our canoe skills on the canal and planning for our trip. The rest of the week is spent experiencing the world of canoe tripping. Potential trips include, paddling through the Badlands on the Lower Red Deer River or white water paddling on the North Saskatchewan, Milk or Kooteney Rivers. Water level and group skills dependant. No previous paddling experience necessary

1.  J uly 19 - 23             Cost: $285

2.  Aug 16 - 20                                                                                       

 
   

Rounded Rectangle: All our camps have qualified and experienced canoe guides with a very high instructor to participant ratio. Camps run from 8:30am-4:30pm daily. Participant drop-off and pick-ups are at the Bow Waters Canoe Club located at 1975 26 St. SE. We provide transportation to and from off-site activity locations. Please note: You are responsible for providing a healthy bag lunch for your child.