CCE Paddling Club
2024 Fall Youth Kayaking Lessons
The Fall Season is almost here and it is a great time for paddling! The CCE Paddling Club is offering Learn to Kayak Lessons (Levels 1 to 2) at Cultus Lake from the beginning of September to the end of October. Kids will play games, learn kayaking skills and water safety and have a blast!
The CCE will also offer Slalom programs for those youth that have passed level 2. The Slalom program consists of 1 or 2 flatwater sessions per week and a river session.
The target age for our lessons is 8-17. Participants must be comfortable putting their head underwater and swimming in deep water while wearing a PFD. Participants should have a wetsuit. All other equipment is provided.
LESSON CURRICULUM
Our nine step levelled program, originally developed by our national sport body, Canoe Kayak Canada, is designed to ensure that water safety awareness, paddling skills, and confidence in every learner is achieved before advancing to the next level. Levels one, two and three, the foundation of the program, are taught exclusively on flat water before advancing to moving water in level four.
Flatwater
Level 1: These classes will embrace all beginners. Learn how to get in and out of a boat, launch independently, balance on the water, properly hold a paddle, reverse and forward sweep to pivot, stop, wet exit without a spraydeck, and paddle backwards. No prerequisites.
Level 2: These classes are for the learner who is ready to continue building their paddling foundation. Learn how to select a kayak and paddle that fits you, dry and wet exit with a spraydeck, forward and reverse paddle in a straight line, hold your tilted boat on its edge, draw to bow/stern while pivoting 360° and use safety river signals.
Level 3: This learner is ready to complete their paddling foundation on flatwater. Learn how to redirect your boat, change edges, move your boat sideways, weave through obstacles, high and low brace, roll, and perform a T-rescue. For the learners who are stable enough, we will introduce them to a slalom boat.
Whitewater
Level 4: These classes are for the learner who is ready to advance to gently moving water. Learn how to identify currents, eddies, and eddy lines and how to turn in and out of eddies, cross and spin in a current, wet exit in the river, and defensively swim. Prerequisite: Level 3.
SLALOM PROGRAM
The Slalom program is for those participants who have passed level 2 and interested in learning the Olympic sport of Canoe Slalom. It is not necessary to for youth to be competitive to join this program although fun races are part of the slalom training.
What to wear and bring?
- We provide a location where your belongings can be locked up while you're on the water
- Kids will get FULLY wet, so clothing that is easy to change out of and/or dries quickly is best. Clothing should be comfortable
- Water shoes or shoes that will stay on the child's feet.
- Change of Clothes
- Light Jacket
- Towel
- Hat
- Water
- Snacks
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
Any questions? PLEASE EMAIL ccekayak@gmail.com.
Cancellation Policy
- >4 weeks prior to program/event start date: full refund
- 14-28 days prior to program/event start date/time: 80% refund
- 7-14 days prior to program/event start date/ time 50% refund
- 7 days - 48 hours or less prior to program/event start date: zero refund
- Multi-week lesson package, cancellation of the remainder of the package after the lesson package has started: 50% refund of remaining lessons with at least 1 week written notice required
- CCE Membership fees are non-refundable.
- we reserve the right to cancel classes due to severe weather conditions or poor air quality. Make up lessons will be arranged at the discretion of the CCE Paddling Club.
- if a participant misses a lesson due to illness or any other reason a make up lesson is only allowed in instances where space is available in another lesson. It is up to the paddler to follow up with the administrator at ccekayak@gmail.com about class availability.
Recreational Youth Membership (April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025)
$25.00
Recreational Youth Member
This package is a required purchase.
This membership is required for youth aged 17 years and younger, for all regular youth kayak lesson sets (lake or river) and community paddling events. DO NOT choose this membership for youth involved in slalom programs.
If you purchased a membership in the 2024 year already please purchase the membership for this package and use code "Membership" at checkout to discount the membership fee.
REGISTER NOWFall - Learn to Paddle Slalom Program (September to October)
$0.00
Recreational Youth Member
6 of 10 Available
Is your child ready to take their kayaking to the next level? Does she/he/they want to have fun outside on the water and learn new skills? The goals for the group are to have fun, improve kayak skills and on-water safety awareness, to learn the Olympic sport of Canoe Slalom, to paddle beautiful bodies of water and to take on the challenge of some informal slalom races. Paddling slalom gates is an excellent way to improve paddling skills for whitewater paddling, and a great choice even for those youth not inclined to competitive sports.
Program Lesson Options:
Lessons start on September 3 and are held on:
Tuesday (4:30pm to 5:30pm) Flatwater (Corbould or Cultus Lake)
Thursday (4:30pm to 5:30pm) Flatwater (Corbould or Cultus Lake)
Saturday - River Run or Park n Play on river (12:15pm to 2:15pm or 3pm to 5pm). Lesson time will depend on number of youth and paddling ability of participants.
Cookie Race is scheduled for Sunday October 20 (Location TBD).
Note that sessions may be rescheduled or replaced with a non-paddling alternative if the weather is inclement.
Program fees
2 flatwater sessions plus Saturday river (3 sessions per week) = Program Fees $405 (two months, from September 3, last session October 19)
1 flatwater session plus Saturday river (2 sessions per week) = Program Fees $320.00 (two months, from September 3, last session October 19)
2 flatwater sessions only (2 sessions per week) = Program Fees $230 (two months, from September 3, last session October 17)
1 flatwater session per week = $135 (two months)(from September 3, last session October 15 or October 17)
Payment Instructions
Please choose etransfer at checkout and etransfer the program fees for the chosen program to ccekayak.fees@gmail.com or contact us and we will process your credit card manually. Payment must be received within 48 hours or registration or you will risk losing your spot. Please email us at ccekayak@gmail.com. Not sure what program to register for, please email us and we can provide you with some options.
- A good fitting wetsuit is required for river runs. We can provide club splash tops.
- These lessons are scheduled with a maximum of 6 youth to one instructor (flatwater) and 4 youth with two instructors (on the river). To abide by Safe Sport Guidelines, we require one screened parent volunteer to stay and observe lessons if there is only 1 instructor present (we always provide 2 instructors for lessons on the river). We request one volunteer from each family to sign up for our volunteer program (email us for details).
- Club membership is required for these sessions. The cost is $25. Program fees do not include membership cost.
REGISTER NOWYouth Level 1-2 Kayaking Lessons - September
$140.00
Recreational Youth Member
2 of 6 Available
No Pre-requisites
Level 1-2 Youth (ages 8-17), 7 sessions, 1 hr of instruction on water. Wednesdays 4:30pm to 5:45pm.
September 4, 11, 18, 25, Oct 2, 9 and 16.
Location: Cultus Lake, BC
REGISTER NOWCookie Race - October 20/2024
$0.00
Whitewater Competitive U12
12 of 19 Available
The CCE Cookie Race is geared toward fun and skill development for all ages so come join us for a great afternoon on the water!
PADDLERS AND VOLUNTEERS MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE ONLINE.
Entrance is free but you must be a club member to participate in the cookie race: http://CCECanoeKayak.rampregistrations.com
All participants must bring a package of 12 cookies!! Everyone is a winner with cookies for prizes....
The race will take place at the gates at the Hope Slough - Corbould Street and start at 10am sharp. Coach Jacob and Nathan will be there to give everyone instructions about the course/water events. The race will then be followed by awards.
We are looking for volunteers for this event. Please email ccekayak.members@gmail.com if you are available to volunteer.
Let us know if you have any questions.
REGISTER NOWCookie Race - October 20/2024
$0.00
Whitewater Competitive U14
12 of 19 Available
The CCE Cookie Race is geared toward fun and skill development for all ages so come join us for a great afternoon on the water!
PADDLERS AND VOLUNTEERS MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE ONLINE.
Entrance is free but you must be a club member to participate in the cookie race: http://CCECanoeKayak.rampregistrations.com
All participants must bring a package of 12 cookies!! Everyone is a winner with cookies for prizes....
The race will take place at the gates at the Hope Slough - Corbould Street and start at 10am sharp. Coach Jacob and Nathan will be there to give everyone instructions about the course/water events. The race will then be followed by awards.
We are looking for volunteers for this event. Please email ccekayak.members@gmail.com if you are available to volunteer.
Let us know if you have any questions.
REGISTER NOWCookie Race - October 20/2024
$0.00
Whitewater Competitive U16
12 of 19 Available
The CCE Cookie Race is geared toward fun and skill development for all ages so come join us for a great afternoon on the water!
PADDLERS AND VOLUNTEERS MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE ONLINE.
Entrance is free but you must be a club member to participate in the cookie race: http://CCECanoeKayak.rampregistrations.com
All participants must bring a package of 12 cookies!! Everyone is a winner with cookies for prizes....
The race will take place at the gates at the Hope Slough - Corbould Street and start at 10am sharp. Coach Jacob and Nathan will be there to give everyone instructions about the course/water events. The race will then be followed by awards.
We are looking for volunteers for this event. Please email ccekayak.members@gmail.com if you are available to volunteer.
Let us know if you have any questions.
REGISTER NOWCookie Race - October 20/2024
$0.00
Recreational Youth Member
12 of 19 Available
The CCE Cookie Race is geared toward fun and skill development for all ages so come join us for a great afternoon on the water!
PADDLERS AND VOLUNTEERS MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE ONLINE.
Entrance is free but you must be a club member to participate in the cookie race: http://CCECanoeKayak.rampregistrations.com
All participants must bring a package of 12 cookies!! Everyone is a winner with cookies for prizes....
The race will take place at the gates at the Hope Slough - Corbould Street and start at 10am sharp. Coach Jacob and Nathan will be there to give everyone instructions about the course/water events. The race will then be followed by awards.
We are looking for volunteers for this event. Please email ccekayak.members@gmail.com if you are available to volunteer.
Let us know if you have any questions.
REGISTER NOWCookie Race - October 20/2024
$0.00
Recreational Adult Member
12 of 19 Available
The CCE Cookie Race is geared toward fun and skill development for all ages so come join us for a great afternoon on the water!
PADDLERS AND VOLUNTEERS MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE ONLINE.
Entrance is free but you must be a club member to participate in the cookie race: http://CCECanoeKayak.rampregistrations.com
All participants must bring a package of 12 cookies!! Everyone is a winner with cookies for prizes....
The race will take place at the gates at the Hope Slough - Corbould Street and start at 10am sharp. Coach Jacob and Nathan will be there to give everyone instructions about the course/water events. The race will then be followed by awards.
We are looking for volunteers for this event. Please email ccekayak.members@gmail.com if you are available to volunteer.
Let us know if you have any questions.
REGISTER NOWCookie Race - October 20/2024
$0.00
Whitewater Competitive U15
12 of 19 Available
The CCE Cookie Race is geared toward fun and skill development for all ages so come join us for a great afternoon on the water!
PADDLERS AND VOLUNTEERS MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE ONLINE.
Entrance is free but you must be a club member to participate in the cookie race: http://CCECanoeKayak.rampregistrations.com
All participants must bring a package of 12 cookies!! Everyone is a winner with cookies for prizes....
The race will take place at the gates at the Hope Slough - Corbould Street and start at 10am sharp. Coach Jacob and Nathan will be there to give everyone instructions about the course/water events. The race will then be followed by awards.
We are looking for volunteers for this event. Please email ccekayak.members@gmail.com if you are available to volunteer.
Let us know if you have any questions.
REGISTER NOWCookie Race - October 20/2024
$0.00
Whitewater Competitive U23
12 of 19 Available
The CCE Cookie Race is geared toward fun and skill development for all ages so come join us for a great afternoon on the water!
PADDLERS AND VOLUNTEERS MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE ONLINE.
Entrance is free but you must be a club member to participate in the cookie race: http://CCECanoeKayak.rampregistrations.com
All participants must bring a package of 12 cookies!! Everyone is a winner with cookies for prizes....
The race will take place at the gates at the Hope Slough - Corbould Street and start at 10am sharp. Coach Jacob and Nathan will be there to give everyone instructions about the course/water events. The race will then be followed by awards.
We are looking for volunteers for this event. Please email ccekayak.members@gmail.com if you are available to volunteer.
Let us know if you have any questions.
REGISTER NOWFall Cedar Race
$0.00
Recreational Youth Member
8 of 10 Available
Dates
Nov 1-3. The weekend consists of 2 days of training at the Cedar River plus race day. There will be 2 sessions per day on each of Friday and Saturday with the race being held on Sunday. You can certainly just attend the Saturday session(s) and the race on Sunday or just the race. We recommend attending at least one training day to practice at the site before the race. The race will start about 9:30am (paddler time) and likely be done by 2pm. I do not believe registration is open yet.
Location
Cedar River, Ravensdale, WA. The drive is approximately 3 hours from Chilliwack each way, but its a beautiful drive! For a visual of the course see link below:
A hotel we have stayed at before is Larkspur Landing Bellevue. Small kitchenet, free Breakfast and they serve warm cookies! There is a safeway nearby.
Cost
$5-$10USD race fee - need to bring cash (USD) to the race if you do not register online.
$20CDN Training fees per day. The total for 3 days is $60, 2 days (Saturday and Sunday) would be $40 payable to the CCE.
Our fundraising efforts go in part to covering coach expenses (ie accommodation, fuel) for these types of events and as we still have some funds from last year there is no extra cost for coach expenses for this event.
REGISTER NOW