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Camp Canoeing Instructor (05/29/2023, Kirkwood Canoe)

Course Vitals:
  • Region: Algonquin Park, Almaguin Highlands, Muskoka and Parry Sound [R#12]
  • Location: Huntsville
  • Start Date: 05/29/2023
  • End Date: 05/31/2023
  • Instructor Course: yes
  • Discipline: Basic Canoeing
  • Instructor Level: Camp Canoeing Instructor
  • Fee: $518 + hst
  • Course and Contact Info:

  • Location:  Huntsville
    Fee Includes:  Use of Kirkwood Canoe canoes, safety equipment, paddles, ORCKA Canoeing Program Manual, one year ORCKA Camp Canoe Instructor Membership.  
    Participant responsible for pfd and ♦accommodations
    (3 days - 100% attendance required)
    The purpose of the Camp Canoeing Instructor (CCI) Course is to provide a provincial certification of competence in the instruction and administration of ORCKA Basic Canoeing Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 Courses and Safe Canoeing Programs while either employed or volunteering at a OCA member youth camp.
    Prerequisites:
    • At least 16 years of age        
    • Be 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:  This is a demanding, yet rewarding 3 day (24 hour) course:
    • 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.
     
    ♦Accommodations- Kirkwood Canoe has Reserved 2 campground sites (non-electrical) at Arrowhead Provincial Park.  You may inquire about sharing with other participants (cover the campsite fees) May 28-May 31 dates are confirmed; August dates TBD

Organization Details:
  • Kirkwood Canoe
  • www.kirkwoodcanoe.ca
  • kirkwoodcanoe@gmail.com
  • Address:
  • 729 White House Road
    Huntsville ON
    P1H 2J3
  • Phone:
  • 705-783-5817

Course Instructors:
  • Judy Kirkwood Judy Kirkwood (Instructor Member)
    Certifications: CSPI2, CTI2, RRI2, BCIT
    Organization: Kirkwood Canoe -- www.kirkwoodcanoe.ca
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