Learn, laugh, and try not to fall in!
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School Programs for Grades 2-12
May 21 to June 14, 2024 Dragon Boats (grades 2 & up): We have a 22 person dragon boat and a 12 person dragon boat. These boats are like voyageur canoes. Great for team building and learning the basic canoe strokes. For grades 2-5, the focus will be on learning canoe paddle stroke, paddling the Dragon Boat and learning on water safety. SUP/Canoes/Dragon Boats (Grades 6 & up): We have enough equipment to have your groups try both paddle sports in a half day. A full day would also include dragon boating. For grades 6 -12, the focus will be on the differences between a variety of different water crafts (canoes, kayaks, SUP’s and dragon boat) and students will 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. Includes:
Equipment List: Due to the nature of our sport, you will be exposed to the cold water and potentially bad weather. Please dress accordingly, avoid cotton clothing, and in dress in layers. We recommend participants bring the following:
Waiver: Participants must have waiver signed by parent or guardian. Teachers must ensure that the waivers are completed before arriving on site. Waiver are attached to this page near the top right hand side. Ratios: Maximum 25 students. Schools must ensure that they meet student/adult ratio as stated in the Yukon Education guidelines: open.yukon.ca/sites/default/files/18-%20Canoeing%20Standards%20Final.pdf
*Please note our staff can be included in those ratios (we provide 2 staff) Half-day Program (Sept 3-27):
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Flatwater North
c/o Sport Yukon 4061-4th Avenue Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 1H1 [email protected] Cell: 204-797-4440 
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