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What ORCKA Canoeing and Kayaking Skills Courses Can I Take?The following are some of the canoeing and kayaking skills courses currently being offered by ORCKA Organizational Members in the Province of Ontario. If you don't see a course listed here, please refer to the "Course Providers" page for an ORCKA Organization Member in your area to see how they can help you take a paddling course or a paddlesport adventure! The regions indicated correspond to the twelve Ontario Tourism Regions as designated by the Ontario Ministry of Tourism.
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| Skill Title | Course Date | Course Time | Location/Region | Registration Information |
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| Basic Canoeing Instructor | 5/4/2012 - 5/11/2012 |
5:30 PM | Camp Wenonah (Bracebridge area)/Near North | The Basic Canoeing Instructor Course provides you with a nationally recognized provincial certification of competence in the instruction and administration of the ORCKA Basic Canoeing series of fundamental canoeing skills courses. As well as covering canoeing safety and theory subjects, both tandem and solo canoeing skills will be honed. Teaching skills including preparation for teaching, presentation skills and techniques and candidate evaluation will be taught and practiced. As the Course Director is a Canadian Style Paddling Instructor 2, those who meet the requisite performance standards will also be granted the ORCKA Canadian Style Paddling Level 1 and or Level 2 certification. Price includes ORCKA Canoeing Program manuals, ORCKA Membership, canoes, paddles and PFDs, dorm style accommodation, meals and instruction / skills evaluation. more info |
| Basic Canoeing Level 3 | 5/5/2012 - 5/5/2012 |
9am-8pm | Huntsville/Near North | Basic Level 1-2-3 over 16yrs This tandem paddling course is open to individuals who have little or no prior canoeing experience. You will master the fundamentals of canoeing and gain confidence in both the bow and stern of a canoe. Whether youre interests lie in canoeing with your family, solo or sylistic paddling, canoe tripping, or moving water canoeing, this course gives you the foundation on which you may wish to build on. * included Canoe Rescue Session in the local indoor pool Canoe and equipment will be provided more info |
| Basic Canoeing | 5/7/2012 - 5/8/2012 |
09:00 | Sudbury/Estaire - Paddle Pals/Near North | Basic Canoeing 1, 2 & 3 Each day of the course will be spent concentrating on canoeing fundamentals, refining skills and techniques paddling a tandem canoe. You will also learn safe canoeing practices and planning/preparation for day trips. The object of this course is to have participants paddling comfortably and safely in both bow and stern positions in a tandem canoe. more info |
| Basic Canoeing Level 3 | 5/12/2012 - 5/13/2012 |
8 am | Cambridge/South Western Ontario | To register for the course you can either fill out our online registration form or download a form and email/mail it to our office. You may also register over the phone at: 519-622-2661 (ask for Jeff) or 519-716-0185 more info |
| Basic Canoeing Instructor | 5/12/2012 - 5/21/2012 |
09:00 | Paddle Pals, Elbow Lake, Estaire/Sudbury/Near North | Basic Canoeing Instructor Course (2 weekends) The Basic Canoeing Instructor Course is to provide a provincial certification of competence in the instruction and administration of ORCKA Basic Canoeing Level Courses. The Basic Canoeing Instructor certification is the foundation for all other Instructor Levels. Upon successful completion of the Basic Canoeing Instructor Course, the instructor may Administer, instruct and certify ORCKA Basic Canoeing Level 1 through 4. Instruct at a Basic Canoeing Instructor Course or Camp Canoeing Instructor Course by invitation of the course Director. A Basic Canoeing Instructor is expected to promote the development of safe, competent and knowledgeable recreational paddling and to promote the development of the ORCKA Basic Canoeing Program. The course is two-weekends long and is held on site at Paddle Pals , Elbow Lake in Estaire. more info |
| Basic Canoeing Level 4 | 5/12/2012 - 5/13/2012 |
7:30am and 4pm+ | Huntsville/Near North | Basic Level 4 (Solo) 16+ yrs ratio 1:5 Prerequiste: Basic Level 3 Saturday: 7:30am - 10:30am and 4:00pm - 8:00pm Sunday: 7:30am - 10:30am and 4:00pm - 7:00pm During the early mornings and evenings discover the grace of solo paddling.Well also cover canoe rescue, and how to paddle solo if the wind does pick up!
canoe and equipment will be provided more info |
| Basic Canoeing Level 4 | 5/12/2012 - 5/12/2012 |
8 am | Shades Mills Conservation area/South Western Ontario | To register for the course you can either fill out an online registration form, download a form, or call our office to register over the phone. (Ask for Jeff) more info |
| Canoe Tripping Level 3 | 5/17/2012 - 5/21/2012 |
800 am | Madawaska Valley/Ontario East | This course if for those who have been canoe tripping for some time and want to advance to the next stage of canoe tripping where they will becvome trip leaders. The course focuses on canoe trip preparation, organization, leadership and risk and crisis management. This course takes place on canoe trip. Each participant is to provide their tent, sleeping bag, and personal clothing/gear. Fell free to bring any canoe tripping equipment that you would like to use on the course - especially if youll feel more comfortable with it and/or would like to take the opportunity to add to the groups experieince. For more details see http://www.pmhoutdoors.com/canoe_tripping_courses.htm . more info |
| Canoe Tripping Level 1 | 5/18/2012 - 5/21/2012 |
04:00 | Elbow Lake - Paddle Pals/Near North | Canoe Tripping 1 and Basic Canoeing 1, 2 & 3 (tandem) Course Please note this is a combined course. Participants who successfully complete the course will have the following certifications: 1) Canoe Tripping Level 1 2) Basic Canoeing 1, 2 & 3 (tandem) Course Canoe Tripping Level 1 provides an introduction to canoe tripping for those with little or no tripping experience. Emphasis in this course is on safety and canoe camping skills. CT1 prepares participants to be safe, skilled, and knowledgeable participants on short duration canoe trips led by more experienced canoe trippers. Basic Canoeing (tandem) course focuses on preliminary canoeing skills, as well as manoeuvers, and safety. more info |
| Basic Canoeing Level 4 | 5/19/2012 - 5/19/2012 |
8 am | Cambridge/South Western Ontario | To register for the course, please visit our website where you can either fill out an online registration form or down load a registration form. You can also register over the phone. Ask for Jeff. more info |
| Basic Canoeing Level 3 | 5/19/2012 - 5/20/2012 |
8 am | Shades Mills Conservation area/South Western Ontario | To register for the course, visit our website to register online, download a form, or you can register by phone. more info |
| Basic Canoeing Instructor | 5/19/2012 - 5/27/2012 |
8 am | Huntsville/Near North | Price includes ORCKA Canoeing Program Manual, one year ORCKA Membership, one year subscription to Canoeroots, or Rapid or Adventure Kayak Magazine. Local Canoe Rental - Algonquin Outfitters - Swift canoes are available A listing of accommodations are available upon request
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| Basic Canoeing Instructor | 5/24/2012 - 5/28/2012 |
800 am | PMH Outdoors Homeplace/Ontario East | This challenging ORCKA Instructor course is for those with a desire to teach basic canoeing skills, typically in a camp or education environment. The course introduces students to instructional technique and refines tandem and solo basic paddling skills with emphasis on safety, practical teaching techniques, practice teaching sessions and flatwater paddling skill practice and refinement. The course registration fee includes the ORCKA Canoeing Program Manual, 2012 ORCKA Basic Instructor Membership, ORCKA Basic Instruction and personalized coaching, the use of PFDs and all regualtion safety equipment, the use of canoeing instructional aids and the use of flatwater canoes and paddles. For more details see http://www.pmhoutdoors.com/basic_instructor_course.htm more info |
| Basic Canoeing Level 1 | 5/25/2012 - 6/1/2012 |
04:00 | Elbow Lake - Paddle Pals/Near North | Canoe Tripping 3 Please note this is a combined course. Participants who successfully complete the course will have the following certifications: 1) Canadian Style Paddling 1 2) River Running 1A (tandem) 3) Canoe Tripping 3 4) The Canoe Tripping Level 3 course provides a Provincial certification of competence in the planning and leadership of wilderness canoe trip expeditions. The Canoe Tripping Level 3 course provides a Provincial certification of competence in the planning and leadership of wilderness canoe trip expeditions. more info |
| Canoe Tripping Level 3 | 5/26/2012 - 7/8/2012 |
9 am | Cambridge/Near North | To register for the course you can either fill out an online registration form, download a form, or register over the phone: 519-622-2661 (ask for Jeff) more info |
| Basic Canoeing Level 3 | 5/26/2012 - 5/27/2012 |
8 am | Cambridge/South Western Ontario | To register for the course, you can either call the office, download a registration form, or register online. more info |
| Canoe Tripping Level 3 | 6/1/2012 - 6/8/2012 |
04:00 | Paddle Pals, Elbow Lake, Subury/Estaire/Near North | Canoe Tripping 3 Please note this is a combined course. Participants who successfully complete the course will have the following certifications: 1) Canadian Style Paddling 1 2) River Running 1A (tandem) 3) Canoe Tripping 3 4) The Canoe Tripping Level 3 course provides a Provincial certification of competence in the planning and leadership of wilderness canoe trip expeditions. The Canoe Tripping Level 3 course provides a Provincial certification of competence in the planning and leadership of wilderness canoe trip expeditions. more info |
| Basic Canoeing Level 3 | 6/2/2012 - 6/3/2012 |
8 am | Cambridge/South Western Ontario | To register for the course you can either call the office, download a registration form or register on our website. more info |
| Canoe Tripping Level 3 | 6/8/2012 - 6/15/2012 |
6:00 PM | Lower Madawasks River/Ontario East | This course is designed for those wishing to lead wilderness canoe trips. The six day course will cover the prerequisites of Canadian Style Paddling Level 1 and River Running Level 1A as part of the curiculum. Candidates need to be experienced canoe trippers. The course covers instruction and certification as well as all food and group kitchen equipment and is tax inclusive. Details may be found at: http://discoverpaddling.ca/instruction/Canoe-Trip-Leader.php. Further information and registration at: rick@discoverpaddling.ca more info |
| Basic Canoeing Level 4 | 6/9/2012 - 6/9/2012 |
8 am | Cambridge/South Western Ontario | To register for a course visit us at www.wolfdenexpeditions.ca to fill out an online registration or download a form to mail to the office. You can also call the office to register as well. more info |
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