2021 Dates (5 days)	Fee incl. hst
May 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 FULL	$875
August 4, 5, 6, 7, 8	$875

Location:  Huntsville

Fees Include:   ORCKA Canoeing Program Manual, one year ORCKA Membership, one year subscription to Paddling Magazine.

Participant is responsible for ♦accommodations, paddles, pfd, safety kit, and canoe or *canoe rental 

Prerequisites:

• at least 16 years of age
• ORCKA Basic Level 1 – 4
• Or comparable skills & experiences – with permission from Director – Judy Kirkwood.

The Basic Instructors course provides you with the recognized provincial certification from ORCKA (Ontario Recreational Canoeing and Kayak Association).

As a Basic Canoe Instructor, the successful candidate will be qualified to instruct and administer ORCKA Basic Canoeing Levels 1-2-3-4 courses, instruct at a Safe Canoeing Program, assist at a future Camp Canoeing Instructors Course, and assist at a future Basic Canoe Instructors course.

As a bonus, participants with proven skills will also earn ORCKA Canadian Style Paddling Level 1 (A-Tandem) and (B-Solo) certification.  Evaluation of paddling skills will be ongoing throughout the entire course.

NOTE:  Basic Instructor course is a 48 hour course over 5 days.  

**100% attendance is required

• Rise to a new personal skill level
• Gain confidence instructing in many different circumstances
• Share knowledge and resources
• Practice sessions built into the 48 hr course

♦accommodations- Kirkwood Canoe has Reserved 2 campground sites at Arrowhead Provincial Park.  You may inquire about using or sharing with other participants.

 *Arrangements may be made for local Canoe Rental – Kirkwood Canoe or Algonquin Outfitters – Swift canoes – Speak with Judy

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