Launching Out (July 5-12):
Does your son or daughter demonstrate a love for the
outdoors and a penchant for adventure? Our introductory program is a great way
for kids to experience the wilderness of Killarney Provincial Park and the
thrill of canoe tripping! Launching Out begins with a night stay at Widgawa
Lodge followed by 5 nights in the western side of the park that was frequented
by the Group of 7 painters because of its terrific lakes and fabulous vistas.
Campers will make lifetime friends and learn basic paddling techniques and come
to know the secrets of low impact camping in the backcountry. Teambuilding
games, hiking, cooking, stories and music with a focus on fun and camaraderie
are key elements of this program. Our trip finishes back at Widgawa Lodge for
the final night.
Cost $999
Further Shores (July 15-July 25th):
Our 11 day intermediate
wilderness canoe program features two nights at our Widgawa Lodge base camp and
9 nights in Killarney Provincial Park. While enjoying the beautiful surroundings
and having fun, we will introduce bronze star lifesaving and Ontario
Recreational Canoeing and Kayaking Association (O.R.C.K.A) basic canoeing 1 and
2. (For ages 13-17)
To begin our trip, we will develop the tandem paddling
skills of our participants and have them practice canoe and water safety by
beginning our certification work in Basic Canoeing 1 and 2 and bronze star
lifesaving skills. Teambuilding challenges will be introduced to promote
cooperation as we prepare for our seven day canoe trip. On day two, we will
embark on our trip into Killarney Park where we will continue our certification
skills in O.R.C.K.A. Basic Canoeing 1 and 2. As well, we will hike above “the
Notch”creek which provides panoramic views over the La Cloche Mountain area.
Campers will learn to prepare delicious meals and learn different wilderness
tripping techniques. Roasting smores and singing around the campfire, swimming,
viewing wildlife, learning about the natural surroundings of the majestic area
we will be camping in and taking part in the fun and amazing group challenges
are other great features of our nine days inside the park. This experience ends
with one more night back at our Widgawa Lodge base camp where we will celebrate our
successes around the campfire with storytelling and music before departing the
next day on July 25th. Certification Offered: O.R.C.K.A. Basic Canoeing 1 2 and
3, Bronze Star Lifesaving
Cost $1799
THE RUGGED EXPERIENCE (July 29th To August 12th)
Our 15
day wilderness canoe program is our most challenging and skill intensive program
but maybe our most rewarding! It features two nights at our Widgawa Lodge Base
Camp and 8 nights in Killarney Provincial Park followed by six days on the
exciting Spanish River. We will focus on the elements related to the preparation
for a long wilderness trip as well as bronze star, bronze medallion and bronze
cross level lifesaving skill development and Basic Canoeing 1 2, 3 & 4 from the
Ontario Recreational Canoeing and Kayaking Association (O.R.C.K.A.,
www.orca.on.ca ) as well as O.R.C.K.A. Canoe Tripping 1 and 2.
(For ages 14-19)
Using our base camp at Widgawa Lodge as our training backdrop for the first day, we
will introduce fun teambuilding activities and review our tandem paddling skills
as well as begin our work in bronze star lifesaving skills. Focus will also
include preparation for our extended canoe trip at an O.R.C.K.A. canoe tripping
1 level. On day two we will embark on our trip and stay for two nights on one of
Ontario’s most beautiful lakes that is surrounded by mountains and has many
small bays that are ideal for bronze medallion lifesaving and paddling skill
development. We will also hike to magnificent peaks that surround the lakes, and
offer tremendous views of the surrounding area. We will canoe north on day 3 and
over the next five days we will stay on pristine lakes to continue our work on
bronze cross lifesaving skills and our canoe tripping 1 certification (that
includes preparing delicious backcountry meals for each other). Our “rugged”
participants will eventually lead activities on day 6 for the entire Paddles in
Action group. This promises to be an exciting experience for all involved! On
day 8 we will kick back and enjoy the crystal clear waters of Frank Carmichael’s
Mirror Lake while hiking above the lake and enjoying its stellar views. Roasting
smores, singing around the campfire, swimming, viewing wildlife, learning about
the natural surroundings of the majestic area we will be camping in and taking
part in the fun and amazing group challenges are other great features of our
eight days inside the park. On day 9, the incredible stay in Killarney Park ends
with one more night back at our Widgawa Lodge base camp where we will celebrate
our successes around the campfire with storytelling and music before departing
the next day for a 6 day trip down the nearby and thrilling East arm of the
Spanish River. This river is a perfect one for learning the skills of whitewater
and we will have expert instruction on hand. We will return on August 12.
Certification Offered: O.R.C.K.A. Basic Canoeing 1, 2 and 3, Canoe Tripping 1
and 2. Moving Water 1A; Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross
Lifesaving,
Cost: $2299
High School Wilderness Adventure Programs
High School Wilderness Adventure Programs Paddles in Action provide customized
canoe trips of varying lengths to high school students and their teachers. After
meeting with your school’s representatives our company will develop a
comprehensive proposal that includes trip locations, menu, safety plan,
equipment lists, activity ideas and if desired, proposed certification work in
various outdoor skills such as lifesaving swimming, flatwater paddling and canoe
tripping skills. Let an experienced outdoor adventure expert from Paddles in
Action develop something special for your school group!
