| 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. 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. Contact Kirkwood Canoe to learn more about sharing this campsite.
*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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