Fun in the sun (and on the water!)
SPEND YOUR SUMMER ON THE WATER!
Featuring small group sizes and NCCP-certified instructors, you’ll learn to paddle like a pro in no time.
The CCE Paddling Club is offering Learn to Kayak Summer camps (Lesson Levels 1 to 4) at Cultus Lake from the beginning of July to the end of August. Kids will play games, learn kayaking skills and water safety and have a blast!
The target age for our lessons is 8-17. Participants must be comfortable putting their head underwater and swimming in deep water while wearing a PFD. Group sizes are limited to 9 participants, and taught by two NCCP certified instructors. Our meeting spot is at our boathouse in Parking Lot B, Main Beach, Cultus Lake, 76 Sunnyside Blvd, Cultus Lake. All equipment is provided.
LESSON OPTIONS
Choose from a half day morning camp or half day afternoon program. Summer camps for youth ages 8-11 will complete both levels 1 and 2. Summer camps for youth ages 11-17 will complete levels 1-3. Level 4 camps are available for paddlers who have completed levels 1 through 3 and have instructor permission to participate in level 4 lessons.
LESSON CURRICULUM
Our nine step levelled program, originally developed by our national sport body, Canoe Kayak Canada, is designed to ensure that water safety awareness, paddling skills, and confidence in every learner is achieved before advancing to the next level. Levels one, two and three, the foundation of the program, are taught exclusively on flat water before advancing to moving water in level four. Learn more about kayaking curriculum here.
Learn more about our Lesson Curriculum here!
2025 Youth Summer Kayaking Lessons Times
Ages 8-12 (9am to 12pm) and Ages 11-17 (1pm to 4pm)
Week 1 - July 2-4
Week 2 - July 8-11
Week 3 - July 15-18
Week 4 - July 22-25
Week 5 - July 29-Aug 1
Week 6 - Aug 5-8
Week 7 - Aug 12-15
Week 8 - Aug 19-22
Week 8 - Aug 26-29
Details
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Camps are offered from July - August every year.
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Summer camps from Levels 1-3 are always held at Cultus Lake in Chilliwack, BC.
Level 4+ are held normally on the Chilliwack River. Location will be provided by instructor 1 day prior to class.
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Summer camp pricing starts at $145 (3 sessions, for 3-3.5 hours each).
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The target age for our lessons is 8-17.
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All summer camp classes will focus on Flatwater (Levels 1-2) or (1-3) for ages 11+. Whitewater (Level 4) curriculum.
Please note that each each level must be completed before advancing to the next (i.e. your child may not register in Level 4 if they have not completed Level 3 and have instructor permission.
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All equipment is provided by CCE.
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Lesson duration is typically 3-3.5 hours (depending on the Level).
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All summer lesson instructors are NCCP certified; each session is taught by two instructors.
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All classes are offered as half-day camps. Choose from morning or afternoon programs.
How to register
Please click on the link below to register now! For questions about registration, please contact us at ccekayak@gmail.com.
Looking for fall classes?
fall FLATWATER KAYAKING LESSONS
We also offer youth Spring Kayaking Lessons, running September to November. Kids will play games, learn kayaking skills and water safety and have a blast! The target age for our lessons is 8-17. Participants must be comfortable putting their head underwater and swimming in deep water while wearing a PFD.
SLALOM SKILLS LESSONS
If your child has completed level 2 and they want to pursue the Olympic sport of Slalom Kayaking we have programs for you! Discover Slalom Skills Programs with CCE. It is not necessary to for youth to be competitive to join this program although fun races are part of the slalom training. The Slalom program consists of 1 or 2 flatwater sessions per week and a river session. Click “Learn More & Register” below for full information and registration details.
Please note that children who are interested in the Slalom Skill Program must have completed Flatwater Levels 1 & 2.
A competitive membership is required for those youth competing in slalom competitions. A recreational youth membership is required for all youth attending all lessons (except summer camps).
Questions?
We’re here to help! Please contact us at ccekayak@gmail.com or submit a contact form if there is any information you need that is not available on this page.
You can also check out our FAQ page here.
