| 2026 Dates (5 days) | Fee incl. hst |
May 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 2026 | $975 |
Location: Huntsville
$975 Fees Include: ORCKA Canoeing Program Manual, ORCKA Resources, one year ORCKA Membership, one year subscription to Paddling Magazine.
Participant is responsible for ♦accommodations, paddles, pfd, safety kit, and providing own 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.
Participants with proven skills will also earn ORCKA Canadian Style Paddling Level 1 (A-Tandem) 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- Your responsibility.
*Arrangements may be made for local Canoe Rental either Algonquin Outfitters or with Kirkwood Canoe $30/day + hst – Speak with Judy
If you have any questions or you require further information go to Contact Us & send a message.
If you are ready to Register for a course, please go to the Registration Form
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