Adventure Camp
For kids to get on the water in a variety of fun and engaging ways!
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Adventure Camp Registration Information
Age: 5 to 10
Duration: 1 week
Cost: Senior Members $390 | Non-Members $450
This program introduces young children to sailing, swimming, paddling, and water safety in a fun, activity-oriented environment. Participants will become confident around boats of all sizes through basic paddling, sailing, and swimming lessons while learning about the ocean and water around them. Participants will explore the Northwest Arm, McNab’s Island, and all that the amazing Halifax harbor has to offer.
Course Dates: (Monday to Friday)
June 24-28
July 1-5
July 8-12
July 15-19
July 22-26
July 29-August 2
August 5-9
August 12-16
August 19-23
August 26-30
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What Adventures Will Participants Have?
Paddling to Sir Sandford Flemming Park and spending the day exploring the park and Dingle Tower!
Learning about our ocean environment and how we can be stewards of the oceans
Sailing to the Halifax Waterfront
Learning about the history of the Halifax Harbour, Pirates & Shipwrecks
Exploring the trails and beaches of McNab’s Island
Cruising the Northwest Arm on a large sailboat
Learning about the tidal pools at Point Pleasant Park
All of this and more while learning the basics of sailing, paddling, and swimming during lessons in an environment that promotes fun and water safety.
All activities are weather dependent and participants may not get to participate in all of the experiences listed above during the course of their adventure camp session.