| The purpose of this program is to allow students
to become familiar with canoe safety and equipment, basic strokes
and water safety. A typical session could be as follows. The
needs and desires of the group will be taken into consideration
and the program can be adjusted accordingly: |
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| I. Welcome |
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Introductions |
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Explanation of day’s schedule |
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Washrooms, water, storing baggage |
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Garbage, recycle, cleaning up |
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| II. Equipment Discussion |
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PFD's |
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Paddles |
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Canoes |
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| III. Water Safety and Rules for the Canoe |
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| IV. Equipment Distribution (and
transport if necessary) |
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| V. Techniques |
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How to get in and out of canoes |
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Balance/weight shifting |
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Stroke explanation (depending on age group, skill
level and time allotted) |
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Forward stroke |
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Reverse stroke |
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Check stroke |
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Draw/Pushaway |
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Sweeps |
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J stroke |
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| VI. Lake/Pond Fun |
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Relays |
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Tag games |
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Ball games |
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Paddling hints |
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| VII. Clean Up and Goodbye |
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Replace boats and paddles |
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Hang PFD's to dry |
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MAPS
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Rundle
Park Map(4-6)  |
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Hermitage
Park Map(7-12) |
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PROGRAM REGISTRATION
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| If you would like to register for this program,
please visit our Registration
page. |
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PROGRAM COST
Please call (780) 496-2983 for program pricing. |
