School & Community Programs

School Programs  for Grades 5-12
Team Building used to enhance social relations involving collaborative tasks.
Half-Day programs: 
 
Grades: 5 - 12 (Maximum 27 children)
Time: 9:30 am - 11:30 am / 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm 
Location: Schwatka Lake Boat launch (km 3.4 on the Chadburn Lake Rd)
Price: $300
Includes: Two qualified instructors, PFD’s, paddles, boats, safety equipment, FUN!
Instruction: Focus will be on the canoe strokes using the dragon boat and tandem canoes. 
 
Full Day programs:
 
Grades: 5 - 12 (Maximum of one class per session)
Time: 9:30 am -  2:30 pm 
Location: Schwatka Lake Boat launch (km 3.4 on the Chadburn Lake Rd)
Price: $500
Includes: Two qualified instructors, PFD’s, paddles, boats, safety equipment, FUN!
Instruction: Students will be taught the differences between a variety of different water crafts (canoes, kayaks, SUP’s and dragon boat) and get a chance to paddle them. They will also learn about parts of the boats, water safety, and the different paddling strokes using games and teamwork.
 
Haft-day groups are welcome to stay on site for lunch prior or after their session. There are two Port-O-Potties on site, change rooms and we will have a water cooler available for water bottle refills. 
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Due to the nature of our sport, you will be exposed to the cold water and potentially bad weather. Please have everyone dress accordingly (avoid cotton clothing) and in layers. We do not supply wet suits and recommend you bring the following:
  • Swim Suit / Towel
  • Warm Clothes (long pants, warm sweatshirt, jacket)
  • Extra set (or two) of dry clothes
  • Water Shoes or sandals / Running shoes for dry-lands games
  • Hat / Sunscreen /Sunglasses
  • Rail jacket & pants
 
In case of extreme weather, you will be able to reschedule your session on the next available day or refunded in full. 
 
Everyone attending will have to complete and sign a waiver. (See attached waiver)
 
*Please note that our staff can be included in the paddling ratios stated by the department of education.
http://jjewell.yukonschools.ca/uploads/4/5/5/0/45508033/canoeing_standards.pdf
 
For more information and to sign up, please contact Dan Girouard at info@flatwaternorth.ca. ​
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