CAMP CANOE INSTRUCTOR
May 18-19-20
(3 days – 100% attendance required)
This is a demanding, yet rewarding 3 day - 24 hour course
The purpose of the Camp Canoeing Instructor (CCI) Course is to provide a provincial certification of competence in the instruction and administration of the ORCKA Basic Canoeing Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 Courses and Safe Canoeing Program.
The Camp Canoeing Instructor Course will be confined to the waterfront of the OCA member youth camp(s).
Prerequisites:
- At least 16 years of age
- Employed by or attending an OCA member youth camp
- ORCKA Basic Canoeing Level 1-4 skills or comparable skills and experience -with the permission of the Course Director: Judy Kirkwood
in addition, some qualification in Swimming, First Aid and CPR is strongly recommended
Itinerary:
- ORCKA Basic Canoeing Level 1-2-3-4 tandem and solo Certification
- Canoe Theory
- Share knowledge and resources
- Learning /Instructing theories and strategies
- Gain confidence instructing in many different situations
- Practice skills sessions build into the 3 day / 24 hour course
As a Camp Canoe Instructor, the successful candidate will be qualified to:
- Instruct ORCKA Basic Levels 1-2-3 courses at an OCA youth camp while confined to the OCA camp waterfront and the camp will provide “lifeguard supervision” during the on or near water activities.
- Assist at an ORCKA Safe Canoeing Program.
- A Camp 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.
Fee includes: ORCKA Canoeing Program Manual, one year ORCKA Camp Canoe Instructor Membership
Canoe, safety equipment, paddles, pfd
For more information or to register: please visit www.kirkwoodcanoe.ca