Geelong Canoe Club: Kayaking4Kids April Holiday Program 2025

Sign-up for Geelong Canoe Club's Kayaking4Kids April Holiday Program 2025!

Geelong Canoe Club is running a five-day Kayaking4Kids course during the April school holidays. Participants will have the opportunity to learn kayaking skills in a fun and safe environment using the Paddle Victoria's Paddle Power program. Each day will involve different activities to help build paddling skills on sit-on-top kayaks. Participants will be exposed to various games canoe polo and the opportunity to take part in an expedition up the river.

The Kayaking4Kids April Holiday Program is suitable for children aged 8 - 16 years. Participants do not require previous experience paddling however they need to be able to swim short distances. Return participants or those already involved with the Kayaking4Kids Program will be further challenged in their paddling and leadership skills.

All instructors are qualified with Paddle Australia have current Working With Children Checks and are trained in First Aid.

To register visit: https://paddleaustralia.justgo.com/Workbench/i/r/public/EventsAndBookingsPublic/details/A3FA2D6CBED320748E137DF73F1D7947F740735F

When

The April Holiday Program runs from Monday 7 April to Friday 11 April 2025. Each day will run from 9:00am to 12:00pm. The program will be adapted to cater for the conditions so we can ensure participants do not miss out.

What to wear

Clothing suitable for paddling in mid-Autumn weather such as bike or board shorts long sleeved top or rash vest hat and sunscreen. Participants should also bring a towel change of clothes and a drink. Life vests will be provided and will be worn at all times on the water.

Cost

The April Holiday Program is $180.00 per child. This covers insurance with Paddle Australia instruction by our qualified and experienced instructors and use of crafts paddles life vests and helmets.

Where

Geelong Canoe Club

Balyang Sanctuary

1/11 Marnock Road Newtown

If you have any questions about the program please email [email protected]    

Host or Publisher Geelong Canoe Club