Wilderness Tours is famous for youth development through kayaking. This specially designed resident program is geared to ages 12-17 who have already taken our beginner teen program and have a whitewater roll. 

Note: booking day is either Friday or Sunday, but your arrival time everyday is still 8 am.

Don’t forget about the Ottawa Kayak School #1 Club! Book 4 friends to the Ottawa Kayak School and your trip is 50% off! Just like our rafting programs we also have a #1 Club for kayakers, bring 5 or more kayakers and receive a discount for the next season!

Need some more information? Check out our FAQ’s section or send us an e-mail at [email protected] 

ARRIVAL & CHECK-IN
Your kayak program begins with a 4PM briefing followed directly by moving into share cabins, a meet and greet with the participants and finally dinner.

DAY 1 | GEARING UP & A REVIEW OF THE BASICS
To best prepare you for your time on water with us, our coaches begin all of our intermediate and advanced programs with a review of the basics. From the way our boats and gear fit to our most basic techniques, our aim is to master the fundamentals.

• Gearing Up
  Each program begins the same way: an orientation and personalized sizing of the equipment you will be using.
• Safety Briefing
  Ottawa Kayak Instructors have your safety in mind. Before getting on the water, your instructor will explain the safety procedures for the day.
• Let’s Kayak!
  Starting with a basics review and focusing on technique, your instructor will help you achieve your goals!
• Lunch
  Rehydrate and refuel because your day is only half over!
• More Kayaking!
  Continue challenging yourself! The second half of the day will build upon the first half of your instructor’s lesson plan.
• Your arrival back to Park Village
  It’s been a full day of whitewater kayaking but don’t run off just yet! Your instructor will provide you with an itinerary for Day 2 and the evening’s entertainment options.

DAYS 2 – 5 | IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW SKILLS
As the program continues, our instructors will encourage you, the participant, to take the skills you learned in Day 1 and implement them in more dynamic scenarios providing feedback along the way through verbal coaching and video review.

5 DAYS OF WHITEWATER KAYAK INSTRUCTION
Trip timing can vary depending on daily river conditions. Our professional Instructors always prioritize safety and guest enjoyment!

PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTORS
Ottawa Kayak School instructors are known for their industry-leading skills, as well as their friendly personalities and positive attitudes.

EQUIPMENT INCLUDED
When you take either the Beginner Teen Kayak Camp or Intermediate Teen Kayak Camp at OKS, the kayak, helmet, paddle, sprayskirt, personal flotation device, and wetsuit are included!

Ottawa Kayak School is the world’s first Jackson Kayak super school. Choose mild or wild (AntiX 2.0 or Rockstar V) as you begin your paddling career!

15 MEALS INCLUDED
Starting with dinner on the check-in night and ending with lunch on your final on-water day.

5 NIGHTS OF SHARED ACCOMMODATIONS
All Ottawa Kayak School Teen programs include shared accommodations!

DAILY SHUTTLE INCLUDED
Each day begins by meeting your OKS instuctor at the Rafters Pavilion. After breakfast, a daily orientation and gear loading, you will board the bus which takes the class to the river. Each day ends at Rafters Pavilion within walking-distance from your vehicle.

STAYOVER PACKAGE
Stayover packages bundle your choice of activity with dinner, breakfast, and a campsite.

STORAGE LOCKERS
We have coin operated storage lockers to keep your valuables safe while you are on the river.

AIRPORT SHUTTLES
Can be arrange, please contact Ottawa Kayak School via e-mail at [email protected]