Coming Events.
Get Kids Paddling - Webinar
Wednesday January 28th, 2026 - 7:30 pm
Roots, Routes & Resources: outdoor education and play
Jacky W. L. Chan
Outdoor experiential educator, Head of Land-Based Learning for the Lac des Mille Lacs Education Schools
Ipek Epikmen
2025-2026 Canadian Centre for Outdoor Play Fellow
Louise de Lannoy
Executive Director – Outdoor Play Canada
Risk Management Plans - Webinar
Wednesday February 11th, 2026 - 7:00 pm
A risk management plan is a structured approach to identifying, assessing, and addressing potential risks that could impact the safety, success, and legal responsibilities of an activity or operation. It helps ensure that everyone involved is prepared to handle unexpected situations effectively, reducing the likelihood of harm and protecting the organization or individuals involved. We are aware that when teaching ORCKA courses there is an element of risk inherent in the activities. To be an ORCKA member in good standing all Organization Members need to have in place a current Risk Management Plan that is actively followed by your instructors, staff, volunteers and trip leaders.
The purpose of this webinar is to offer guidance to members in the creation or updating of their Risk Management Plans. We will guide you through the questions you need to consider about your organization and its activities to understand the inherent risks and what safety standards and procedures should be put in place to help mitigate the risk. It will apply to ORCKA courses across all disciplines, including day and overnight trips. There will be some discussion and sharing on crisis management but the focus of this webinar is on prevention and preparedness. Examples and tools will be provided as well as follow-up support.
The Ontario Solo Canoeing Rendezvous:
The “OSCR” of Canoeing Events!
On the water - Share, play, learn: a fun day of skill-building in a non-competitive, non-course environment.
Off the water: See Wooden Canoe Heritage Association (WCHA) members from the Ontario Northern Lakes Chapter restoring a cedar-canvas 14’ Huron solo canoe.
Who’s it for?
There’s brute force…and then there’s finesse. If you’re a style paddler, intermediate canoeist, white-water paddler or tripper from 16 to 100+ you’ll learn some efficient solo functional paddling with flair.
How do I sign up?
While we await some administrative news, please join the mailing list to get an update when registration is open. Pre-registration will be required.
For more information and to join the mailing list, please email Lee at environment@orcka.ca.
Note: Under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
