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Focus
Traditional (multi activity) -
Cost
$170 to $408/week -
Main language
English -
Ages (Gender)
7 to 17 (Coed) -
Capacity
1 to 40
When you think about summer and the water, a sense of freedom harkening back to times when there was a more idyllic pace of life comes to mind. Small Waves, Strong Minds, offers just that for campers ages 7-17. Located on Lake Ontario at Sunnyside Beach, our day camp is a multi-paddle sport camp that includes opportunities for kayaking, outrigger canoeing, stand-up paddle boarding, and dragon boat. Campers develop technical paddling skills, improve fitness, and are encouraged to explore their curiousity and inquisitiveness in STEM activities and outdoor play.
- Special needs: Yes, mild support. A few of our campers have special needs.
- Specialized in serving LGBTQ+ community
- LGBTQ+ friendly community
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Programs, Rates & Dates
Programs and Sessions Calendar
We offer a unique camp experience with the lowest coach to camper ratio of all paddling camps in Toronto and a blend of semi-structured outdoor play with a philosophy of inquiry-based learning embedded into our programming. We offer one-one specialized support to campers based on their needs and skill development.
Sunnyside Paddling Club currently has 1 program available.
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Ages: 7 - 17Day Camp
(Coed)Water Sports (multi)
$170 to $410High Park, Toronto, ON
1755 Lake Shore Boulevard WestJul 06-10 $170 - $410 High Park, Toronto, ON
1755 Lake Shore Boulevard WestJul 13-17 $170 - $410 High Park, Toronto, ON
1755 Lake Shore Boulevard WestJul 20-24 $170 - $410 High Park, Toronto, ON
1755 Lake Shore Boulevard WestJul 27-31 $170 - $410 High Park, Toronto, ON
1755 Lake Shore Boulevard WestAug 04-07 $170 - $410 High Park, Toronto, ON
1755 Lake Shore Boulevard WestAug 10-14 $170 - $410 High Park, Toronto, ON
1755 Lake Shore Boulevard WestAug 17-21 $170 - $410 High Park, Toronto, ON
1755 Lake Shore Boulevard WestAug 24-28 $170 - $410
Registration Details
Registration on our website straightforward and ongoing. We have flexible registration options for full-week, or partial week. We also offer before and after care. We accept all experience levels of paddling.
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OUR KIDS review of Sunnyside Paddling Club
Sunnyside Paddling Club’s summer programs grow kids' strength and confidence on the waters of Lake Ontario. Paddling programs emphasize a safe, developmental approach, with guidance from Canoe Kayak Canada’s long-term athlete development model, and a 1:6 coach-to-participant ratio that keeps everyone engaged. Strong Waves Strong Minds youth camps introduce kids aged 7 to 17 to a broad mix of paddling disciplines, including kayaks, stand-up paddle boards, outrigger canoes, and dragon boat racing.
The Club stresses play-based learning over a competitive mentality. Programs build confidence, independence, and an appreciation for the unique teamwork you can only experience paddling. The Dragon Boat program is also a one-of-a-kind integration of fitness with literacy and hands-on physics, engineering, and design. On-the-water instruction is combined with dryland fitness and daily STEM activities. This one-week program welcomes all skill levels and ages. Sunnyside camps give kids from across Toronto an ideal entry point into advanced paddling and watersports, that's uniquely community-oriented, well-established, and trusted.
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Meet the Staff
Director's Message
Welcome! I firmly believe our summer day camp, Small Waves Strong Minds, is one of the biggest hidden gems in Toronto. We provide a perfect blend of structured skill development and inquiry-based outdoor play for our campers, with access to Sunnyside Beach, Lake Ontario, and the Humber River!
Our philosophy is based in accessibility for all and fostering a love for inquiry, activity and play. We pride ourselves in having developed cross-curricular programming and being able to offer individualized feedback to campers with our 1:6 coach to camper ratio at competitive prices.
Having gotten involved with paddling sports through a day camp when I was just 10 years old, I can attest to the power of paddling! Come join us for an unforgettable summer camp experience!Staff and Counsellors
All programming and lessons are created by certified Canoe Kayak Canada coaches and OCT certified teachers. All staff are returning staff this year, are First-Aid CPR trained, and all have backgrounds in lifeguarding, competitive sprint paddling, dragon boat, swimming, and rowing; and combine their love for the water, children, and the outdoors with their expertise in paddling sports. Our program coordinator is fully bilingual in English and French. Other languages spoken by staff include Vietnamese, Mandarin, and Cantonese.
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Location & Operations
Address
1755 Lake Shore Boulevard West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Property Details
Landscape
- Beach
- Lake/Pond/River
More details about property: Situated on Sunnyside beach and at Sunnyside Pavillion with access to changerooms and washrooms!
Is your property accessible for persons with disabilities? Yes.
Accommodations
Washrooms Facilities
- Flush Toilets
- Showers (indoor)
More details about accommodations: Our camp is a day camp!
Is Sunnyside Paddling Club technology free? All devices for campers will be stored in a secure location when we are on the water. Dryland and STEM games do not require devices either, but devices are accessible for campers should they need to contact their family in the event of an emergency.
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