Looking for a fun and exciting summer camp for your kids?
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Booking is open for summer 2025!
Toronto Island SUP is hosting its annual Summer Island Adventure Camp for kids ages 7 -14. This unique camp offers an amazing opportunity for kids to experience the thrill of stand up paddleboarding and kayaking while also making new friends and learning valuable skills. The Island Adventure Camp incorporates self-awareness, science, nature, and teamwork to create a community that is passionate about exploring the natural world. We cap each session at 16 campers and have appropriate staff-camper ratios to maintain safety and an optimal learning environment. |
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Book now until May 31, 2025 for 10% off using the code EARLYBIRDCAMP2025
At Toronto Island SUP, we have always been passionate about working with youth and sharing our love of the water through stand-up paddleboarding and kayaking. In previous years, we have led programs such as the “Kids SUP & Surf” program, the “Willow Walk” and the “Chill Foundation” teaching children to learn, grow and explore the environment in a safe and fun manner. This year, we have taken what we have done in the past and built a unique outdoor summer camp experience for children to get active and gain confidence on the water. The Toronto Island setting makes for a unique opportunity close to downtown to allow children to explore nature on their own terms with the guidance and expert facilitation from our coaches and staff.
“Our mission at Island Adventure Camp is to provide kids ages 7 -14 with experiences on the water to develop personal growth, compassion, resiliency and authenticity.”
LEARNING TO PADDLEBOARD AND KAYAK
The main focus of the Island Adventure Camp is, of course, learning to paddleboard and kayak. Kids will receive expert instruction on how to stand, balance, and maneuvre their boards. They'll learn how to navigate through calm waters and even how to catch some small waves if the opportunity presents itself. Paddleboarding is a great way for kids to stay active and build strength and endurance. Plus, it's just plain fun!
Julian Ganton is the owner of Toronto Island SUP (TISUP) and is a Paddle Canada SUP Instructor Trainer. He has many years of experience working with children through various roles. In the past he has worked for Canadian International Student Services where he developed a Wilderness Education Program, was Head of Waterfront and eventually became Assistant Director of Lakefield Camp International. He also holds a diploma in Early Childhood Education and a Degree in Kinesiology & Health Science. Julian has worked with children in a professional capacity for 2 decades.
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Geninne Tatum Bridge is our Summer Camp Director. She has been working with Toronto Island SUP since 2022. Geninne specializes in youth work and development and has been involved in equipping and empowering the volunteerism of staff by providing memorable, positive, long-lasting experiences for the organization. Geninne loves working with children and youth as they explore the outdoors and engage in spiritual and global awareness of themselves and the world. Geninne developed an interest in Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) and Kayaking in 2020 and quickly adapted to the sport. She saw the opportunity to provide children and youth with the adventure of SUP and expand their experiences in the outdoors.
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DETAILS
- Day camps are 5 days in length (Monday to Friday).
- Daily schedule and dates are listed below.
- Kids will be provided with ferry tickets as part of their registration.
- Kids will be required to swim at a basic skill level (SWIMMING SKILLS: Essential swimming skills include being able to enter the water and resurface, controlling breathing, floating, turning, and moving to safety in the water and exiting.)
- Kids will be required to bring their own lunch. We are unable to accommodate diverse dietary requirements.
Price per child = $350 ($100 non-refundable deposit + $250)
CANCELLATION: Per sign up, the $100 deposit is non-refundable. To cancel and receive a refund for the remaining $250, a minimum notice of one week is required.
For questions or more information, please email [email protected].
SUMMER SCHEDULE
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2025 Start Dates:
Week 1: Begins on July 7
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Daily Itinerary:
9:00 AM - Ferry to Wards Island
9:15 AM - Activity Period 1 (Warm Up - Yoga) 9:45 AM - Activity Period 2 (Lesson - PFDs) 10:15 AM - Activity Period 3 (On the water) 11:45 AM - Activity Period 4 (Off the water) 12:00 PM - Lunch (Bring Your Own Lunch!) 1:00 PM - Rest Hour (Indoor/outdoor crafts) 2:00 PM - Activity Period 5 (On the water) 3:15 PM - Activity Period 6 (Eco - Tour) 4:00 PM - Activity Period 7 (Lesson) 4:45 PM - Ferry to the City |
All participants must sign a waiver before arriving to their booking. Link to the e-waiver can be found in the confirmation email or below.
