School Groups
What Your Day Looks Like:
09:00 – Arrival and Introduction
09:30 – Facility and Gear Orientation
10:00 – Kayaking 101 lesson
10:30 – Exploring the 1000 Islands
12:00 – Lunch on National Park Island
12:30 – Island Programming
15:30 – Paddle Home
14:00 – Debrief/Reflection
16:00 – Departure
Island Programming Options
Historical hike of Canada’s national parks
Biosphere/eco hike
Team building and problem solving initiatives
Project WILD activities
Outdoor wilderness skills
Specific programming designed by the teacher.
School Groups
Developing the qualities needed for tomorrow’s leaders.Learning by doing is what experiential education is all about. 1000 Islands Kayaking provides a complete curriculum based, fun, outdoor leadership experience that develops qualities needed for tomorrow’s leaders. Students will be challenged physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually to promote character-building qualities through leadership development.
Learning beyond the classroom context affords the opportunity to relate to the broader community and develop a keener sense of place. Students focus and build on their strengths to develop meaningful relationships with peers and our environment. Research supports that outdoor experiential education promotes holistic development of the individual, through activity and reflection, leading to greater self-awareness and new perspectives.
All our instructors are nationally certified professionals who exceed school board standards in safety certifications. We will assist with all documentation to meet the risk management requirements of your school board in order to make your experience as easy and worry free as possible.
At 1000 Islands Kayaking, we focus on developing a quality program while sticking to what we do best: allowing the opportunity to access a unique environment for a personal journey. On this adventure students actively learn history, biology, geography, and physical fitness. This is a great opportunity to show students the beauty of our landscape, connect to our heritage, and build strong relationships with nature.
Who is this program ideal for?
Grades 7 + up
All students, inclusive education
School + Environmental Clubs
Sports Teams + Student Councils
Leadership Camps
Year-end trips
Professional Development + Retreats
What you will experience?
A personal glimpse into local geology, history and ecology:
Sunken ships & Half Moon Bay
Ancient sandstone and granite cliff formations
Endangered and exotic species within the natural biosphere:
Osprey and bald eagle recovery program
Optional biosphere and historical hikes on National Park islands
A wealth of teachable moments
18 historical sites and 12 ecologically significant stops on route.
Our program offers to your students:
Inspiration and Wonder
Inspire a sense of wonder to the natural and historical treasures of the 1000 Islands.
Equipment overview, expectations and safety procedures.
Develop safety awareness, judgement and foresight.
Learn essential strokes and boat control.
Experiential activities to engage fun learning.
Natural History and Geology
A chance to intimately get to know the area through unique experiences it has to offer.
Customized Programming
Developed to cater to teacher and student needs, goals, and expectations.
Encouragement and Input
Students can internalize their learning experiences as well as provide feedback.