KCKC Program Overview
Paddle With KCKC - Paddle With Your Friends
School/Community Group - Field Trips
A day of FUN on the water, creating awesome memories surrounded in a spectacular setting at Shumway Lake, located just 15 minutes from Kamloops. With our trained and professional staff, your class will learn and enjoy the many benefits of recreational canoe, kayak, dragon boat & paddle board, for $25/participant with a customizable program to fulfill your class needs, KCKC provides all the necessary equipment to ensure a SAFE & FUN paddling experience. Available May to June.
Canoe Kids Summer Camps
KCKC offers week long day camps for kids ages 8 to 12 to learn to paddle our various fleet of boats amongst the gorgeous beauty of Shumway Lake. Our counsellors lead hikes, cooperative games and kids get to experience a variety of paddle sports on the water. Youth will be taught to paddle using the Canoe Kids curriculum and have the opportunity to progress through three levels of skills over the years.
FUNdamentals camp extensions are also available from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm during a variety of weeks. Opportunities include time to experience more flatwater sprint boats or become more proficient with skills learned during the day in a smaller setting. Developing physical literacy skills in a FUN environment is the purpose of this group without the pressure of training to compete.
Youth Racing Summer Camps
KCKC offers week long day camps for kids ages 12 to 16 to learn to paddle our various fleet of boats amongst the gorgeous beauty of Shumway Lake. Our counsellors lead hikes, cooperative games and kids get to experience a variety of paddle sports on the water. Youth will be taught to paddle using the Canoe Kids curriculum and have the opportunity to progress through three levels of skills over the years.
FUNdamentals camp extensions are also available from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm during a variety of weeks. Opportunities include time to experience more flatwater sprint boats or become more proficient with skills learned during the day in a smaller setting. Developing physical literacy skills in a FUN environment is the purpose of this group without the pressure of training to compete.
Competitive Programs
Performance | High Performance:
Youth Program Geared Towards Enhancing Paddling Skills and Techniques. Designed for individuals aged 14 to 17, this program focuses on refining paddling skills and improving race performance. A greater emphasis is on learning to race, while training centers on enhancing sport-specific endurance, and speed. Athletes at this level are encouraged to participate in four to seven regattas each year.
Special Program Geared Towards Youth Aged U10 to U14. Our program is designed to help young athletes build on the skills introduced in the beginner program. Participants will have the opportunity to paddle in a variety of boats and will be encouraged to take part in local and provincial regattas to further enhance their abilities. This year join the learn to train program and prepare for the BC summer games 2024 and 2026.
Special Program Geared Towards Youth Aged U10 to U14. Our program is designed to help young athletes build on the skills introduced in the beginner program. Participants will have the opportunity to paddle in a variety of boats and will be encouraged to take part in local and provincial regattas to further enhance their abilities. This year join the learn to train program and prepare for the BC summer games 2024 and 2026.
Dragon Boat Paddling
For a group of friends or co-workers looking to build teamwork and friendship in an evening together on the the water. Using great teamwork and communication, your group will learn to propel the boat forward in the water as a group in a safe and fun group atmosphere. Dragon boat races are a great team building exercise and challenge. Maybe even challenge your competitors to a race?
Sports teams who are in the off season may also consider bringing their team for a unique experience over a few days. Paddling together teaches teamwork in a different environment and produces team building opportunities. CONTACT US to discuss a summer cross-training experience with our Sprint Team athletes!
Indigenous Programs
Weyt-kp! KCKC has a variety of canoes and kayaks to customize programs for Indigenous sports teams interested in cross-training or families looking for a special event. Athletes interested in canoe/kayak for the North American Indigenous Games can train with KCKC too. We have had two Metis athletes go to NAIG and achieve success in 2019!
Master`s Paddling
KCKC is a community of paddlers and there is something for everyone. Please ask us about opportunities to "Paddle With Us".
EMAIL: Info@kamloopscanoeandkayakclub.ca
Coaches build these programs to meet the needs of the participants. Each group may look and feel different depending on level of confidence and skills participants would like to develop. Adult and Family programs are flexible and fun. Canoes, Kayaks, SUP, Dragon Boat and Voyageur Canoe may all be explored during the lessons to ensure a variety of skills are developed over the 4 or 5 sessions.
