Pick up a Paddle!
Here is a list of all the KIDS & YOUTH paddlesports programming in Alberta! (south -> north). If you know of another group offering kids programming or want to start your own programming, contact admin@albertawhitewater.ca
Pinch 'o Crow Creekers - Pincher Creek/Crowsnest Pass
Kids and Youth camps and weekly kayak programming year-round. Pool sessions in Pincher Creek; lake sessions on Lee Lake, Bevermines, etc; whitewater on various amazing rivers in the areas. Alberta Summer Games preparation
High Level Canoe & Kayak - Lethbridge
Kids & Youth camps at various locations in Lethbridge, St Marys and west.
Waterwerks Kayak Club - Calgary
Kids & Youth camps and weekly kayak programming year-round. Pool sessions at Bob Bahan Pool; flatwater at the WID canal, Carburn Park; whitewater at Harvie Passage, the Kananaskis and more. Families welcome! Alberta Summer Games preparation
Bow Waters Canoe Club - Calgary
Youth canoe and kayak camps. Based at the WID canal next to Deerfoot Tr (look for the Red Roof).
Calgary Canoe Club - Calgary
Sprint Racing for youth. Camps and weekly competitive programming at Glenmore Reservoir.
Auburn Bay Day Camps - Calgary
Sprint Race Kayaking for Kids aged 8-13
Alberta Slalom - Calgary/Provincial
Slalom competitive programming. Kayak, Canoe, SUP slalom training. Weekly and year-round sessions. Pre-requisite is knowing how to kayak already (taken a program like Micro-groms, Lil-Tykes). Harvie Passage, Kananaskis and other venues.
Alberta Sprint Racing Association - Kayak Kids Camps - Bow Waters Canal, Calgary
Sprint Race Kayaking for Kids aged 9-14
Aquabatics Calgary - Calgary
Kids & Youth Camps and kids weekly kayak programming year-round. Pool session in Cochrane; flatwater at various locations; whitewater at Harvie Passage, Kananaskis and more.
Rocky Mountain Paddling Centre - SE Calgary
Family intro to canoeing - bring your kids and learn to canoe as a family
Bow Valley Kayak Club - Canmore
Youth weekly programming Zero-to-Hero; Slalom Intro to racing; pool sessions. Bow River, Kananaskis, and more. Alberta Summer Games preparation
Bow Valley SUP - Canmore
On demand kids Stand-up Paddleboard programs in Canmore and area
Cottonwood Kayak Club - Innisfail
Year-round programming. Pool sessions; flatwater at a private lake; whitewater on the Red Deer River. Canoe Polo, slalom, recreation. The leading junior national team club in Canada for many years! Alberta Summer Games preparation
Rocky Canoe Club - Rocky Mountain House
Canoe and kayak programming for youth, year-round. Pool sessions; flatwater on various lakes; whitewater on the North Saskatchewan. Alberta Summer Games preparation
Hela Adventures - Rocky Mountain House
Canoe programs and rafting for youth and families
Leduc Boat Club - Leduc
Youth camps and competitive programming at Telford Lake.
Edmonton Whitewater Paddlers - Edmonton
Youth programming since 1973. Pool sessions at Kinsmen; flatwater at Rundle Park; whitewater trips. Polo, slalom and Alberta Summer Games preparation.
Aquabatics - Edmonton
Youth Camps, kayak and SUP lessons.
St Albert Canoe & Kayak Club - St Albert
Youth camps and competitive sprint kayak programming.
Greater Edmonton Racing Canoe Kayak Club - St Albert
Youth camps and competitive sprint kayak programming.
Wapiti Whitewater Kayakers - Grande Prairie
Youth camps and weekly programming. Muskoseepi Park home-base and beyond. Alberta Summer Games preparation
Provincial Organizations that offer youth programming through their clubs
Alberta Whitewater Association - Whitewater based sports PSO
Canoe, Kayak, SUP, +. Recreation & Competition. Slalom, Canoe Polo, Freestyle, Extreme Slalom, Wildwater.
Alberta Sprint Racing Canoe Association - Sprint Canoe and Kayak PSO
Alberta Slalom - Slalom Canoe, Kayak, SUP
Alberta Canoe Polo Association - Canoe Polo
Alberta Playboaters League - Freestyle Canoe/Kayak
Paddle Alberta - Recreational Open Canoe
