Petrie Island Canoe Club

2024 Summer Programs

2024 SPRING Sprint Programs

Sprint Youth U12 U14 U16 HP Paddling Canoe Kayak

For U14 paddlers who have already taken either Regatta Ready or Competitive Sprint.

Spring training in May and June is a great way to find your balance again, warm up your muscles, and get a jump on your racing season!

  • Spring Sprint U12 May 4 to June 22

    $250.00
    Sprint Competitive U12
    11 of 12 Available
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  • Spring Sprint U14: May 4 to June 22

    $325.00
    Sprint Competitive U14
    9 of 12 Available
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  • Spring Sprint U16+ May 4 to June 22

    $325.00
    Sprint Competitive U16
    9 of 12 Available
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Kiddie Canoe - Age 4 to 8

  • Beginner Program for kids aged 4 to 8
  • 2 sessions/week
  • Basic kayaking and fun at the beach!

  • Kiddie Canoe: Mondays and Wednesdays - July 2 to August 23

    $468.00
    Youth - Canoe Kids/Learn to Paddle/Recreational Programs
    2 of 8 Available

    10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Mondays and Wednesdays (16 sessions)

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  • Kiddie Canoe: Tuesdays and Thursdays - July 2 to August 23

    $468.00
    Youth - Canoe Kids/Learn to Paddle/Recreational Programs
    6 of 8 Available

    10:00AM to 12:00 PM Tuesdays and Thursdays (16 sessions)

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Canoe Kids - Youth - 1 Week Camp

  • Recreational program for kids aged 7 to 12
  • One-week full day camps
  • Paddling (canoe, kayak, paddle board, dragon boat), swimming and games
  • Have fun on the water and learn the basics of paddling!

  • Canoe Kids 1: June 24 to June 28

    $395.00
    Youth - Canoe Kids/Learn to Paddle/Recreational Programs
    8 of 12 Available

    5 Days - 9 Am to 4 PM - Before and after care available.

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  • Canoe Kids 2: July 2 to July 5

    $315.00
    Youth - Canoe Kids/Learn to Paddle/Recreational Programs
    21 of 24 Available

    4 Days - 9 Am to 4 PM - Before and after care available.

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  • Canoe Kids 3: July 8 to July 12

    $395.00
    Youth - Canoe Kids/Learn to Paddle/Recreational Programs
    11 of 24 Available

    5 Days - 9 AM to 4 PM - Before and after care available.

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  • Canoe Kids 4: July 15 to July 19

    $395.00
    Youth - Canoe Kids/Learn to Paddle/Recreational Programs
    14 of 24 Available

    5 Days - 9 AM to 4 PM - Before and after care available.

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  • Canoe Kids 5: July 22 to July 26

    $395.00
    Youth - Canoe Kids/Learn to Paddle/Recreational Programs
    16 of 24 Available

    5 Days - 9 AM to 4 PM - Before and after care available.

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  • Canoe Kids 6: July 29 to August 2

    $395.00
    Youth - Canoe Kids/Learn to Paddle/Recreational Programs
    17 of 24 Available

    5 Days - 9 AM to 4 PM - Before and after care available.

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  • Canoe Kids 7: August 6 to August 9

    $315.00
    Youth - Canoe Kids/Learn to Paddle/Recreational Programs
    13 of 24 Available

    4 Days - 9 Am to 4 PM - Before and after care available.

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  • Canoe Kids 8: August 12 to August 16

    $395.00
    Youth - Canoe Kids/Learn to Paddle/Recreational Programs
    4 of 12 Available

    5 Days - 9 Am to 4 PM - Before and after care available.

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  • Canoe Kids 9: August 19 to August 23

    $395.00
    Youth - Canoe Kids/Learn to Paddle/Recreational Programs
    6 of 12 Available

    5 Days - 9 Am to 4 PM - Before and after care available.

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Regatta Ready - 2 Week Camp

Regatta Ready 2-week Youth Introduction to Sprint Canoe Kayak

  • Introduction to sprint canoe-kayak for youth aged 8 to 14
  • 2 week camp
  • Develop strength, skills, balance, steering, and endurance
  • Prepare and and race in your first fun regatta

  • Regatta Ready 1: July 2 to July 12

    $540.00
    Youth - Canoe Kids/Learn to Paddle/Recreational Programs
    23 of 28 Available

    9 Days - 9 Am to 4 PM - Before and after care available.

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  • Regatta Ready 2: July 15 to July 26

    $600.00
    Youth - Canoe Kids/Learn to Paddle/Recreational Programs
    15 of 28 Available

    10 Days - 9 Am to 4 PM - Before and after care available.

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  • Regatta Ready 3: July 29 to August 9

    $540.00
    Youth - Canoe Kids/Learn to Paddle/Recreational Programs
    20 of 28 Available

    9 Days - 9 Am to 4 PM - Before and after care available.

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  • Regatta Ready 4: August 12 to August 23

    $600.00
    Youth - Canoe Kids/Learn to Paddle/Recreational Programs
    18 of 28 Available

    10 Days - 9 Am to 4 PM - Before and after care available.

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Competitive Sprint Canoe Kayak - 8 Weeks

Sprint kayakers competitive U14 K1

  • Competitive racing summer camps for youth ages 8 and up
  • 8 weeks - full weekdays
  • Racing at weekend regattas with the team
  • Beginner, intermediate and advanced paddlers welcome!

  • Sprint U10: July 2 to August 23

    $1,675.00
    Sprint Competitive U10
    7 of 12 Available

    U10s learn all about paddling by osmosis, while they're busy playing, exploring, and having fun.

    Opportunities to race at local and regional regattas!

    8 weeks - 9 AM to 4 PM - before and after care available

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  • Sprint U12: July 2 to August 23

    $1,675.00
    Sprint Competitive U12
    6 of 14 Available

    U12 Summer Training follows PICC's regular day-camp format.

    Kids paddle in sprint canoes and kayaks, in single and teamboats, learning balance, steering, and teamwork while playing, exploring, and having fun.

    Opportunities to race at local, regional, and provincial regattas with the team!

    8 weeks - 9 AM to 4 PM - before and after care available

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  • Sprint U14: July 2 to August 23

    $1,675.00
    Sprint Competitive U14
    8 of 14 Available

    Paddlers in our U14 Sprint program still go on adventures and have fun hanging out with their friends on the water.

    As kids grow up, they're paddling further, trying tippier boats, paying attention to technique, and getting stronger and faster every day.

    Opportunities to race with the team at local, regional, and provincial regattas!

    8 weeks - 9 AM to 4 PM - before and after care available

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  • Sprint U16+/High Performance: July 2 to August 23

    $1,110.00
    Sprint Competitive U16
    14 of 14 Available

    This program is geared towards paddlers U15 and older who want to progress to a higher level of performance. HP athletes set realistic goals, and work with their coach to achieve them. Athletes attend practices consistently, and get into the habit of always trying their best. HP athletes are focussed on improving technique, teamwork, experience, skills, and knowledge, building their toolkit for success!

    PICC's U15+ athletes are encouraged to start taking on a leadership role at the club, setting a good example for younger club kids, getting motorboat and CPR/First Aid certifications, and volunteering with PICC's Leadership program! Athletes interested in taking part in the Leadership program should send a short letter explaining why they want to volunteer at the club, to petriecanoe@gmail.com.

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Dragon Boat - Adult

Adult recreational and competitive dragon boat paddling

  • Dragon boat program for adults aged 18 and older
  • Options for 1 or 2 sessions per week 
  • New and experienced paddlers welcome!
  • Get fit, improve your paddling, make great friends and have fun on the water!

These programs are facilitated by highly-qualified instructors who provide a supportive and fun learning environment.

No previous paddling experience is required, but all adult paddlers must attest that they are competent swimmers

*Make-up sessions due to stat holidays/weather cancellations will be held on Friday evening of the same week.

  • Seniors (55+) Dragon Boat 1: July 2 to August 23

    $168.00
    Dragon Boat
    17 of 22 Available

    One session per week, Wednesdays, 6 to 7 PM (8 sessions)

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  • Competitive Dragon Boat: July 2 to August 23

    $263.00
    Dragon Boat
    22 of 22 Available

    Two sessions per week, Tuesday and Thursday, 6 to 7 PM (16 sessions)

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  • Recreational Dragon Boat 1: July 2 to August 23

    $168.00
    Dragon Boat
    9 of 22 Available

    One session per week, Tuesdays, 7:15 to 8:15 PM (8 sessions)

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Recreational Canoe Kayak - Adult

Adult recreational paddlers fitness outdoor social activities

  • Recreational programs for adults 18+
  • Beginner, intermediate, and advanced paddlers 
  • Kayaking, canoeing, and SUPs
  • Learn the paddling fundamentals, stay active, and have fun on the water!

These programs are facilitated by highly-qualified instructors who provide a supportive and fun learning environment.

No previous paddling experience is required, but all adult paddlers must attest that they are competent swimmers

*Make-up sessions due to stat holidays/weather cancellations will be held on Friday evening of the same week.

  • Seniors Kayaking: July 2 to August 23

    $165.00
    Adult - Learn to Paddle/Recreational Programs
    5 of 5 Available
    Waitlist Only! This package is full and is accepting only for the waiting list.

    Seniors Kayaking is a great option for paddlers 55+ who are interested in getting into (or back into) kayaking. 

    Coaches teach all of the same skills as in our regular Recreational Kayaking program, just at a more relaxed pace.

    One session per week, Monday 5 to 6:15 PM, total of 8 sessions.

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  • Fitness Kayaking: July 2 to August 23

    $350.00
    Adult - Learn to Paddle/Recreational Programs
    5 of 12 Available

    Adult recreational fitness kayaking delivers a structured workout program that builds core, strength, and cardio fitness!

    Each practice includes basic to advanced kayak techniques, drills, and games.

    Two sessions per week, Mondays and Thursdays, 6:30 to 8:30 PM, (16 sessions)

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  • Adult Recreational Kayaking "B": July 2 to August 23

    $165.00
    Adult - Learn to Paddle/Recreational Programs
    7 of 12 Available

    This program is intended for adult beginners and intermediate paddlers who want to become more comfortable on the water and learn more about reactional kayaking. You will learn proper paddling techniques and water safety, while exercising outdoors with other fabulous people!

    One session per week, on Wednesdays, 5:00 to 6:15 PM (8 sessions)

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  • Recreational Canoeing: July 2 to August 23

    $180.00
    Adult - Learn to Paddle/Recreational Programs
    9 of 12 Available

    This program is intended for adult beginners and intermediate paddlers who want to become more comfortable on the water and learn more about recreational canoeing.

    You will learn proper paddling techniques and water safety, while exercising outdoors with other fabulous people! 

    One weekly session, Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8:00 PM (8 sessions)

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  • Recreational Paddlesports: Canoe, Kayak, and SUP: July 2 to August 23

    $305.00
    Adult - Learn to Paddle/Recreational Programs
    8 of 12 Available

    This program is intended for adult beginners and intermediate paddlers who want to become more comfortable on the water and who are interested in trying out different kinds of recreational paddlesports.

    Each week, we will paddle two out of three watercraft: Canoes, Kayaks and SUPs. We will learn proper techniques and water safety, while hanging out with other fabulous people and exercising outdoors!

    Two sessions per week, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:00 to 6:15 PM, (16 sessions)

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Competitive Sprint Canoe Kayak - Adult (18+)

Competitive Sprint Masters K2 Canoe Kayak

  • Competitive adult program for beginner, intermediate and advanced paddlers 
  • 2 sessions per week
  • Race at weekend regattas (optional) 
  • Hone your paddling technique, get fit, and enjoy the gorgeous scenery of Petrie Island!

  • Competitive Sprint: June 17 to August 23

    $380.00
    Sprint Competitive Master
    10 of 12 Available

    Competitive Sprint is designed to meet the needs of beginner, intermediate, and experienced paddlers who wish to compete while further challenging themselves in the sport of Sprint Canoe Kayak.

    With the help of experienced coaches, athletes will build their paddling technique and teamboat skills, improve overall fitness and stamina, and gradually become more & more comfortable racing!

    Opportunities to compete with the team at local, regional, and national regattas.

    Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30 to 8:00 PM

    * Getting your balance: Everyone tips when they first strart paddling sprint boats- that's normal!

    Before joining Competitive Sprint, paddlers should have a moderate fitness base and be able to go at least a kilometer in a sprint boat without tipping.

    If you are a beginner determined to make the jump to Competitive, please speak to your coach and/or email us at petriecanoe@gmail.com

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Special Olympics

Special Olympics Paddling Canoeing Kayaking

  • Special Olympics program for community members with intellectual disabilities 
  • Weekly session 
  • Canoeing and kayaking
  • Focus on having fun on the water 

  • Special Olympics: July 2 to August 20

    $240.00
    Special Olympics/PaddleAll
    2 of 6 Available

    Special Olympics Paddling encourages individuals with intellectual disabilities to get out on the water and participate in the sport of canoe kayak. It provides opportunities for both recreational and competitive paddling.

    The ratio for this program is a minimum of 1:1. Each Special Olympian paddles with a buddy, and the pair paddles together in both pleasure canoes and kayaks.

    One weekly session, 6:30 to 8:00 PM, Tuesdays (8 Sessions)

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