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  • KAYAKING
  • SWIFTWATER
  • CANOE
  • ACA INSTRUCTOR TRAINING
  • TRAVEL AND ADVENTURE
  • CALENDAR
  • KAYAK ROLLING IN THE POOL
  • PRIVATE LESSONS
  • COSTA RICA JANUARY 2026

CANOE CAMP!! Beginner to Class 2-3 Whitewater

CANOE CAMP: SKILLS FROM FLATWATER TO WHITEWATER

Monday, May 12th - Friday, May 16th, 2025 Single blade paddles?! No spray skirts?! You betcha!

Our canoe skills progression is designed to meet you at your existing skill level, whether you are a beginner-intermediate-advanced solo or tandem canoeist. We recommend taking 3-5 days of our progression for best results. 


The Buttercup Slalom Race is happening on Saturday the 17th!  

We encourage everyone to stay for that fun!

Beginners welcomed!

Guest Instructor Jordan Taylor

Jordan (he/they) has been instructing canoeing since 1993 at many of the top canoe programs: Madawaska Canoe Center, NOLS, NC Outward Bound, and Davidson College. He is an ACA Level 4 Canoe Instructor Trainer. There are ways of moving in whitewater that only canoes can capture. Come join us for fun and excitement, open boat style!

Beginner: Day 1-2

Intermediate: Day 2-4

Intermediate+/Advanced: Day 3-5

SCHEDULE: Day 1 Flatwater Strokes, drills and Maneuvers, Intro to moving water

Venue: Pond,  and easy moving water

Day 2 moving water drills and intro to rapid running. Venue:Easy Moving water, easy rapid

Day 3 Flatwater stroke refinement

Moving water Drills, Rapid Running.

Pond, easy moving water, Class 1-2+ river running (Boy Scout Camp to Hwy M)

Day 4 Flatwater tune up, moving water drills, river running (Boy Scout Camp to Gilmores)

Day 5 advanced Flatwater drills, whitewater drills river running. Peshtigo?!


Here is a playlist of semi formal instructional videos Jordan has made while training Canoe Instructors. If you are new to canoeing look at the Flatwater video first. If you are looking for intermediate or advanced instruction you can look at the Level 3 or 4 videos.


Jordan's YouTube Channel


$750 for all 5 days ($150 per clinic day)

To register: Contact Sandra by email at NorthwoodsOurdoorCenter@gmail.com or text / phone 608 335-2122


To learn more about Jordan visit Paddlesportinstitute.com

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