Kids', Youth & TEEN Day Camps
For the Summer of 2022, most of our programs for kids, youth and teens are day camps because of some remaining cautions over Covid-19. However, we are slowly adding overnight programs back in to give youth and teens a more committed experience or our incredible island. We have Day Camps for children aged 9 – 12 years old, for youth aged 12- 14, teens aged 13-18, plus after-school and day trips for 13 to 18 year-olds. The day camps each run 4 week days this summer, except for the after school and day trip programs. All day programs are based in Cowichan Bay, starting from our dock at Bluenose Marina. The main water sport activities are kayaking using sea kayaks, river kayaks (on flatwater), canoes and stand-up paddle boards. Children also spend afternoons doing a variety of other activities in the area.
Kid's & Youth
Day Camps
4 Days, 8:30-3:00
Price: $259.00 pp plus tax
2023 Kids' & Youth Camp Details
TIME: 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Ages 9-12 Kids' Waterfront Fun Camp
July 10 - 13, 2023........$259.00 + tax
July 17 - 20, 2023........$259.00 + tax
July 24 - 27, 2023........$259.00 + tax
August 7 - 10, 2023........$259.00 + tax
August 14 - 17, 2023........$259.00 + tax
August 21 - 24, 2023........$259.00 + tax
This program is aimed at the 9 – 12 years age group . It includes the use of a mixture of kayaks, canoe, SUP boards and focuses on learning through playing games on and off the water, learning the basics of paddle safety and includes beach and marine life exploration. This camp is suited to children who wish to play on and around the water and spend time with others at a beach environment.
2023 Ages 12-14 Youth Kayak Skills and Exploration Camp
Dates To Be Determined....$259 + tax
This 4-day fun, activity-based program takes you through the kayaking skills you will need for near-shore excursions in protected waters. We go over the equipment, how to prepare it, how to maintain it, and what is required by law. After the beginning introduction, we learn to launch, then get onto the water to learn and practice some skills in the kayak. We do rescues and learn paddling skills to give you more confidence on the water.
The course should give you the confidence and skills to paddle in calm, flat water up to light chop in a protected area, on shoreline paddles for several hours and may result in a Paddle Canada Basic Sea Kayak Skills Certificate.
2023 Ages 13-18 Youth Kayak Skills Intermediate Plus Camp
Dates To Be Determined....$499 + tax....$499 + tax
This 4-day skill and activity-focused program lets you practice and learn more advanced sea kayaking skills. We review equipment, naviagation, safety and communications, and important safety and risk management concepts for kayaking. We learn and practice more advanced rescues and work through scenarios for meeting common challenges while kayaking.
The course should give you the confidence and skills to paddle on longer trips and may result in a Paddle Canada Level 2 Sea Kayak Skills Certificate.
Ages 13-18 Youth After School Paddle Club
May 4, 11, 18, 25, June 8, 15, 2023 (7 weeks, 6 sessions)
September 22, 29, October 6, 13, 2022 (4 weeks, 4 sessions)
4-sessions.....$90 + tax
6-sessions.....$135 + tax
You can choose the 4-session club in the Fall or 6-session club in the Spring to participate. This program is based after school on Thursdays, with Spring sessions made up of sea kayaking or SUPing. The Autumn sessions are made up of sea kayaking and river kayaking. These after-school days are meant to promote fun and physical activity. Some skills will be taught, but the emphasis is on fun.
2023 Ages 13-18 Youth Day Paddles
Fridays throughout the Summer
July 7, 14, 21, 28
August 4, 11, 18, 25
Per trip....$60 + tax
4 trips....$200 + tax
6 trips....$280 + tax
You can choose the 4-session club or 6-session club to participate. This program is practicing and using acquired skills on day trips in the area. We may alter the starting location from Cowichan Bay, paddling in an area between Cedar-by-the-Sea to Mill Bay. These day trips will typically run from 8:30 am until about 3:00 pm.
Teen SUP & Kayak Programs
The following two programs can be combined into a single 4-day program, a mixed date program, or as individual programs
Ages 13-18 Teen SUP Skills Camp (2-days)
TBA (backs with Kayaking TBA)
TBA (backs with Kayaking TBA)
$145 + tax
This 2-day Program Focuses on Basic and Advanced Stand Up Paddle Board Skills. It is the primary starting point of the Paddle Canada SUP skills progression. With a focus on foundation skills and knowledge. During the Advanced Skills section students will go out on short paddling excursions in calm and sheltered waters, in addition to spending time at and on the Beach front learning knowledge and safety skills.
Ages 13-18 Teen Kayak Skills Camp (2-days)
TBA (backs with SUP TBA)
TBA (backs with Kayaking TBA)
$145 + tax
This 2-day fun, activity-based 12 hour minimum Paddle Canada certification program takes you through the kayaking skills you will need for day trips in protected waters. We go over the equipment, how to prepare it, how to maintain it, and what is required by law. After the beginning introduction, we learn to launch, then get onto the water to learn and practice some skills in the kayak. We do rescues and learn paddling skills to give you more confidence on the water.
The course should give you the confidence and skills to paddle in calm, flat water up to light chop in a protected area, on extended trips for a day.
Combined 4-Day Teen SUP & Kayak Skills Camp (4-days)
$269 + tax
Combine the two programs for a full, 4-day camp experience.
Spaces can fill up, please book well in advance.
Includes: all equipment for kayaking, canoeing, SUPing, and more
You need to bring: water shoes, drinking water, sun hat, sun glasses, lots of sunscreen, lunch and snacks
Location: Blue Nose Marina, 1769 Cowichan Bay Road, unless otherwise communicated
Drop off: drop off is right at Bluenose Marina
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4865 Bench Rd
Cowichan Bay, BC
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Location:
1769 Cowichan Bay Road
Cowichan Bay, BC
E: info @ cowichanbaykayaking.com
P: +1 250 597 3031