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2025 Online Handbook

The information below includes some of the important policies and details for campers and parents to know when registering.

Our goal is to ensure that camp is safe, fun, and inspiring for every camper.

Our kids camps are divided into three levels. There is a year of overlap between each level to ensure campers are in the best program for their age and experience level.

FUNdamentals – A beginner level camp for children aged 6 to 8. Campers will gain comfort being on the water and learn foundational paddling skills.

Discover – An intermediate camp for kids age 8 to 10. Campers will start to explore more technical paddling styles and gain confidence paddling their own boat or board.

Adventure – A more advanced camp for kids age 10 to 13. Campers will learn technical skills specific to different paddling styles and improve their confidence on the open water.

Plan for all weather: Better to be over prepared than underprepared.

We will head back out on the water after lunch and breaks so please pack multiple options of dry clothing.

  • If your child needs to wear glasses on the water, please send them with glasses straps so they do not get lost
  • A change of dry clothes (participants will be getting wet)
  • Wool, or fleece clothing provide the most warmth when wet
  • A bathing suit or water-appropriate clothingÂ
  • A towel
  • A hat
  • Sunscreen
  • Some snacks and lunch
  • A water bottle
  • PFDs will be provided
  • Changes for 2025 include:
    • Our new registration system allows for electronic check-in and check-out with the Amilia app.
    • There is a new streetside drop-off zone along Abbott Street. All campers must be dropped-off by an authorized adult on their first day.
  • Only authorized adults may pick up your child from camp.
  • If an adult arrives to pick up a child that we do not know, they will be asked to show photo ID and will be required to provide the password you have set for you child.
  • If you would like your child to walk home by themselves, please provide a signed note indicating they are allowed to walk home by themselves. Please specify if this is for certain days, or for the full duration of camp.
  • Bring a signed waiver to the first day of camp

The Kelowna Paddle Centre is located at the north end of Pandosy Waterfront Park.

Our address is 3020 Abbott Street, Kelowna BC V1Y1G6.

Our location on Google Maps.

Campers and staff must always wear a PFD when on the water. PFDs are provided.

Each day, campers will enjoy multiple types of paddling. These could include:

Outrigger Canoe

Paddleboard

Kayak

Surfski

Camps will also include a mix of games and activities off the water. This provides campers a chance to socialize & play,Âhelps us to teach skills in a more relaxed setting, and includes activities & events that add to the summer camp experience.

NEW FOR 2025: Extended Drop-Off & Pick-Up for families who need a bit more flexibility.Â

  • Early Drop-Off begins at 7:30am.
  • Late Pick-Up ends at 5:30pm.
  • Cost is $100 per week for either option or $150 per week for both.
  • Extended Drop-Off & Pick-Up are only available as a package for the full week.Â

8:50-9:10am – Drop-Off & Check-In

9:10am – Camp Connection

Includes daily announcements and an fun game or activity for all of camp.

9:40am – Round-Up

Section heads & group leaders connect with their campers to make sure everyone is healthy & happy, and review the schedule for the day.

10:00am – Activity Blocks 1 & 2

12:30pm – Lunch

1:00pm – Activity Blocks 3 & 4

3:30pm – Wrap-Up

Includes an activity to end the day positively and reminders before check-out.

3:50-4:10pm – Check-Out & Pick-Up

Schedule variations include the first day of camp (only 3 activity blocks) and the last day of camp (Paddlefest).

Each section will have one double outrigger canoe block in order to make a trip across the lake.

  • 5-Day camps are $390 per camper.
  • 4-Day camps are $320 per camper.
  • Multidiscount: Campers who register for multiple camps may receive a discount on each additional registration.
    • All camps must be purchased at the same time for the discount to apply.
    • The Multidiscount is cumulative (e.g. the second camp is 5% off, the 3rd camp is 10% off, etc.)
  • When a Multidiscount has been applied, any refund will be based on the lowest cost camp at the time of registration.Â
  • If cancellation is done at least 6 weeks before the start of the camp, a refund will be issued less a $30.00 administration fee.
  • If cancellation is done at least 3 weeks before the start of the camp, a refund of 50% will be issued.
  • NO REFUND will be issued if cancellation is done less than three weeks before the camp or once the camp has already started, unless due to injury or prolonged illness.
  • A prorated refund may be issued for injury or illness if a doctor’s note is provided.
  • NO REFUND will be issued if a participant has to leave a camp due to disciplinary issues and/or participants violating safety policies and/or the Kelowna Paddle Centre Code of Conduct.
  • There will be NO REFUND for no-shows.

We now have more indoor spaces for programs at KPC so have updated our policies to better support families without alternative child care options.

Throughout camp sessions, KPC Staff will refer to Environment Canada’s observed and forecasted Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) for the Central Okanagan to manage the safety of campers and staff with respect to air quality. When a smoky skies advisory is in place, KPC Staff will also refer to the forecast at firesmoke.ca.

AQHI 1 to 3 (low risk)

Camp will proceed as usual.

AQHI 4 to 6 (moderate risk)

Camp will proceed with modified outdoor activities. This may include:

Reducing the intensity and duration of activities.

Planning additional breaks.

Providing additional monitoring and support for campers, especially those with pre-existing medical conditions.

AQHI 7-10 (high risk)

Camp will proceed without physical outdoor activities.

Campers who choose to not attend camp may receive a prorated refund (see below).

Non-physical activities may be held outdoors due to indoor space limitations.

AQHI 10+ (very high risk)

Campers will be encouraged to stay home if possible.

Camp will proceed without outdoor activities.

Campers who choose to not attend camp may receive a prorated refund (see below).

AQHI below 7 with a smoky skies advisory

Activities will be modified or moved indoors according to the conditions at KPC.

If the forecast at firesmoke.ca predicts KPC will be affected by heavy smoke,Âcampers who choose to not attend camp may receive a prorated refund (see below).

Throughout camp sessions, KPC Staff will refer to Environment Canada’s temperature forecast for Kelowna and current conditions at KPC to manage the safety of campers and staff with respect to extreme heat.

Activities will be modified if the temperature at KPC reaches or exceeds 32° C, or the humidex reaches or exceeds 40° C and Environment Canada indicates a humidex warning. This may include:

Reducing the intensity and duration of activities.

Planning additional breaks.

Providing additional monitoring and support for campers, especially those with pre-existing medical conditions.

When Environment Canada forecasts the temperature will exceed 37° C or the humidex will exceed 45° C, campers who choose to stay home may receive a prorated refund (see below).

The following conditions apply on days when campers may receive a prorated refund for choosing to not attend camp (please refer to the Smoke & Air Quality Policy and Extreme Heat Policy above).

  • Campers staying home must inform KPC by 8am in order to receive a refund for the full day.
  • Campers who contact KPC after 8am or no show will receive a refund for a half day.