KidsCAN Whitewater Day Camp
A whitewater day camp in Palmer Rapids, Ontario, teaching kayaking and river safety skills to youth.
▌ Editor's read The KidsCAN Whitewater Day Camp, operated by Paddler Co-op, offers day programs for youth aged 8-14, centered around whitewater paddling, outdoor skills, and environmental education. The program runs from 9 AM to 4 PM daily, with options for early drop-off and late pick-up. Activities include whitewater canoeing, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, hiking, swimming, and learning about local ecology and history. The camp emphasizes safety, skill development, and fostering a love for the outdoors. While the website does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios or mention background checks, it highlights experienced instructors. Google reviews for 'Paddler Co-op' show a strong 4.9-star rating from 100 reviews, with many praising the knowledgeable and friendly staff, excellent instruction, and overall positive experiences. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited.
Who thrives here Ages 8–14
KidsCAN Whitewater Day Camp sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right adventure fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Not listed
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Adventure
- Ages: 8–14
- Hours: 9 a.m. start
- Address: 6535 Palmer Rd, Palmer Rapids, ON K0J 2E0, Canada
- Phone: (613) 758-2772
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: CAD. From CA$553 for a 4-day camp.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about KidsCAN Whitewater Day Camp
- What ages does KidsCAN Whitewater Day Camp accept?
- KidsCAN Whitewater Day Camp is open to children ages 8–14. 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 KidsCAN Whitewater Day Camp cost?
- KidsCAN Whitewater Day Camp publishes $553/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are KidsCAN Whitewater Day Camp's hours?
- KidsCAN Whitewater Day Camp runs 9 a.m. start. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Does KidsCAN Whitewater Day Camp provide lunch?
- KidsCAN Whitewater Day 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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Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside KidsCAN Whitewater Day Camp.
- Camp Walden · Ages 7–16
- Counsellor-in-Training (CIT) Program · 38483 Hwy. 28 (R.R. #2) Palmer Rapids · Ages 16–16 · $2,071/week