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Whitewater Riders Youth Teen Kayak Camp

Madawaska Kanu Centre · $2,100/week

Whitewater Riders is an overnight kayak camp at the Madawaska Kanu Centre in Ontario, Canada, offering intensive whitewater paddling instruction for teens ag...

▌ Editor's read The Whitewater Riders Youth Teen Kayak Camp is an overnight program for 13-17 year olds, operated by the Madawaska Kanu Centre (MKC) in Ontario, Canada. MKC has been operating for 50 years, founded by Claudia Van Wijk, and specializes in whitewater paddling instruction. The camp website specifies a 1:5 instructor-to-student ratio, indicating a focus on individualized attention. While not ACA accredited (as it's in Canada), MKC is a well-established institution in whitewater sports. Google reviews for Madawaska Kanu Centre average 4.9 stars from 140 reviews, with themes praising the expert instruction, beautiful location, and positive atmosphere. The program includes all meals, accommodation, and equipment, with a strong emphasis on skill development and safety in whitewater kayaking.
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Since 197650+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 12–18

Whitewater Riders Youth Teen Kayak Camp serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in adventure, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
1976 (50 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Adventure
  • Ages: 12–18
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Address: 247 River Rd, Barry's Bay, ON K0J 1B0
  • Phone: (613) 756-3620
  • Cost notes: CAD. $3600 for 12 days. Includes instruction, meals, accommodation, river trip and transportation. Gear rental, airport shuttles & HST extra.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Whitewater Riders Youth Teen Kayak Camp

What ages does Whitewater Riders Youth Teen Kayak Camp accept?
Whitewater Riders Youth Teen Kayak Camp is open to children ages 12–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Whitewater Riders Youth Teen Kayak Camp cost?
Whitewater Riders Youth Teen Kayak Camp publishes $2,100/week for the standard session. CAD. $3600 for 12 days. Includes instruction, meals, accommodation, river trip and transportation. Gear rental, airport shuttles & HST extra. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Whitewater Riders Youth Teen Kayak Camp's hours?
Whitewater Riders Youth Teen Kayak Camp runs 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Whitewater Riders Youth Teen Kayak Camp?
Whitewater Riders Youth Teen Kayak Camp is operated by a private business, with 50 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Whitewater Riders Youth Teen Kayak Camp provide lunch?
Whitewater Riders Youth Teen Kayak Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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