| 2026 Dates | Fee incl. hst |
May 16, 17, 18, 2026 | $635 |
Location: Huntsville
$535 Fee Includes: ORCKA Canoeing Program Manual, one year ORCKA Membership, one year subscription to Paddling Magazine.
Participant is responsible for ♦accommodations, paddles, pfd, safety kit, and supplying own canoe or *canoe rental
Prerequisites:
- Current Camp Canoe Instructor Certification
- “Refined” Basic Level skills
Rise to a new personal skill level. Participants with proven skills will earn ORCKA Canadian Style Paddling Level 1 (A-Tandem). Evaluation of paddling skills will be ongoing throughout the entire course.
- Gain confidence instructing in all 4 Basic levels
- Instruct and administer ORCKA Basic 1-4 anywhere in Ontario (not restricted to OCA Youth Camps)
- Instruct at an ORCKA Safe Canoeing Program
- Assist at future CCI Courses, and Basic Canoe Instructors courses
- Share knowledge and resources
- Practice sessions built into the 24 hr course
♦Accommodations– Kirkwood Canoe has booked a non-electrical tenting campsite at Limberlost Forest and Wildlife Reserve on Spaniel Lake (15 mins east of Huntsville). You are welcome to share accommodation with (up to 5) other participants and share the cost of the campsite. The campsite will accommodate 6 personal tents.
*Arrangements may be made for local Canoe Rental -Algonquin Outfitters or Kirkwood Canoe – Speak with Judy
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