Junior Paddling Programs
KPC would like to get youth out on the water this Spring with our fun and friendly Junior Paddling Programs. Our programs cover a variety of different paddling styles consisting of different experience levels for your child to try out!
Our Junior Programs focus on fun, fitness and water safety and are best suited for those looking for an active start in paddling and athletic basics. Junior Paddlers will enjoy a variety of on water, dry land and cooperative games which will allow them to progress their skills alongside others in our fun after school programs.
Programs will be taught by NCCP certified coaches and include introductory aspects such as water safety and basic paddling skills.
*Starting from May 16 to September 28*
Drop-In Rates are $15 a child for one class
See Below For Class Pass Deals!
Please contact us for any further questions.
SAVE UP TO 70%
Junior Paddling: Fun & Fitness
Focuses on the fitness of paddling, letting your kids work out with a splash!
The Fun & Fitness Program is to help participants to become fit and skilled paddlers, capable of performing at their best. The focus is on developing strength, endurance, and technique, as well as improving overall physical and mental performance. Classes typically include paddling drills, strength-building exercises, and stretching.
Happening every Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:00 – 5:30 pm
Ages 9-14
*no previous experience needed*
Junior Paddling: Performance
Put your kids’ paddling skills to the test, joining with others on the fun!
Our Junior Paddling Performance Program is designed to help paddlers of all levels reach their highest potential. Through our program, participants will receive specialized instruction and coaching tailored to their individual needs, with an emphasis on technique, strength, and endurance. We will offer challenging and engaging workouts to help our paddlers develop the physical and mental skills needed for success.
Participants can use club equipment or personal equipment.
Happening every Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:30 – 7:00 pm
Ages 12-18
*students will need previous experience in paddling*
Class Pass Deals
3 ways to sign up:
- Click the “Buy now!” button for whichever class pack you are looking for to buy online with your credit card
- Email us, to set up a time to come by the paddle centre and we can process your payment for you. You can pay by credit card, cash or cheque.
- Call us, (250-718-4004) between 10am – 3pm, and you can pay by credit card over the phone.
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Frequently asked questions?
The Kelowna Paddle Centre is a non-profit society operating in cooperation with the City of Kelowna to provide our community safe, accessible paddling sports for families, individuals and competitors. KPC offers: annual membership, drop-in paddles, public programs for non-members and youth summer camps.
The Kelowna Paddle Centre is the easiest way for you to go paddling! Your membership gives you full access to everything you need to go paddling on Okanagan Lake. It also means you are a part of our growing community – whether you are a complete beginner or experienced competitor.
As a member you have access to the paddle centre, change rooms, showers, boat storage and KPC equipment from sunrise to sunset. You don’t have to buy a boat, store it (we do offer limited private boat storage), load it/unload it. Your membership makes enjoying our lake as easy as parking your car and going for a paddle. Memberships start March 1st and end February 28th.
No worries! Membership includes an introductory lesson, group classes and advanced coaching in Outrigger Canoe, Surfski Kayaks and on Stand Up Paddle Boards. Want to go further? We also offer private coaching, group paddles and local competitions.
Once you have completed our mandatory introductory session, KPC equipment is available on a first come basis for all members. Our inventory of equipment includes Outrigger Canoes (single, doubles and sixes), Surfski Kayaks (singles and doubles) and Stand Up Paddle boards (SUP), as well as life Jackets (PFD) and paddles. We continue to add new equipment and it is rare that members can’t paddle the boat they want when they want.
Members are able to bring friends and family for a small drop-in fee as guests as per our guest policy and safety guidelines.
Accredited members can paddle year round, while we do offer group lesson and private coaching from April through to October.
Members have access to the paddle centre, change rooms, showers, boat storage and club equipment from sunrise to sunset.
The KPC yearly membership runs from March 1st until February 28th. Membership dues are established on an annual basis by the Board of Directors. Membership dues are non-refundable.
Memberships are non-refundable, non-transferable and are to be used within the season they are purchased for. Memberships are not valid until paid in full.
First time memberships may be eligible for a refund within 14 days of purchase if there has been no use of equipment or the facility during that time. There will be a $30.00 admin fee deducted for all refunds for unrecoverable costs to the paddle centre.