{"product_id":"parent-kid-canoe-wilderness-course-1","title":"Parent \u0026 Kid Canoe Wilderness Course - Waitlist","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE COURSE IS NOW FULL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWant to be added to a waitlist - \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" href=\"https:\/\/prairiesummitshop.com\/pages\/contact\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eContact Us Here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoin us on a Canoe Wilderness Course for 4 days \u0026amp; 3 nights of canoe training \u0026amp; lessons for being safe and having fun in the wilderness. This course\/adventure is designed for a parent\/guardian and child aged 7-14* to be paired up in a tandem canoe for a series of white-water canoeing \u0026amp; wilderness skills.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDates: \u003c\/strong\u003eAugust 10-13th 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e On the Churchill River, upstream from Missinipe, SK (Barker Lake \u0026amp; Devil Lake area)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCost:\u003c\/strong\u003e $995+GST per pair** (parent \u0026amp; child) The price includes all instruction, food, and group camp gear.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eCanoes can be rented from us at an additional charge of $50 per day. 4 day course = $200.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeed a Canoe rental for this course? \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" href=\"https:\/\/prairiesummitshop.com\/products\/course-canoe-rental-per-day-2?utm_source=copyToPasteBoard\u0026amp;utm_medium=product-links\u0026amp;utm_content=web\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick Here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e   Participants are responsible for bringing personal camping gear for tenting, and suitable canoe and canoe equipment for paddling. Canoes can be rented from us at an additional charge of $50 per day. Please speak with Geoff about what length \u0026amp; type of canoe you will be using. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e   The course starts Monday afternoon at 1 pm at Devil Lake Campground. Devil Lake is located 8km up the road from Misinippi, SK, on the Churchill River. After a quick meet and greet, we will prepare to pack the canoes for a 3-hour paddle to camp that will include 1 short portage. The course ends on Thursday afternoon, (2-3 pm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e    **In order to achieve paddling comfort for both parent \u0026amp; child, we can only take registrations in pairs. There will be no sitting or kneeling in the middle of the canoe, each person will be paddling either the bow or stern end of a tandem canoe. If a parent has more than one child and cannot find a willing participant to register with that child, we do have the option of pairing a child with an instructor for the course. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegistration for an additional single person is \u003cstrong\u003e$495+GST and there is a limit to these spots, to purchase \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" href=\"https:\/\/prairiesummitshop.com\/products\/parent-kid-canoe-wilderness-course-extra-participant-ticket\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick Here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdd a Canoe rental for this course, to purchase \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" href=\"https:\/\/prairiesummitshop.com\/products\/course-canoe-rental-per-day-2?utm_source=copyToPasteBoard\u0026amp;utm_medium=product-links\u0026amp;utm_content=web\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick Here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCourse Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Taking your kids into the wilderness for a canoe trip is a fantastic way to spend time outdoors. With a canoe, you are able to haul more gear and kids don’t get as fatigued as when you go hiking or backpacking so it’s a great way to get into the wilderness earlier. Plus, you will learn some great skills that can transfer to backpacking or other outdoor adventures later in life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e   After taking this course, you will have the skills to safely plan and take your family on your own canoe excursion on many of the great rivers and areas we have in Canada and Northern Saskatchewan. In addition to canoe skills, we will be teaching safe camping skills, meal planning and preparation, and bushcraft\/wilderness survival skills.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e   This course will be taught on the beautiful Northern Shield, on the Rivers and Lakes of the famous Churchill River System. We will be camping in one location for the duration of the trip and paddling and playing in gentle rapids. There will be some R \u0026amp; R (rest \u0026amp; relaxation) time built into the course to allow time for fishing, reading, games etc. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe water is wonderfully warm this time of year, the daylight hours long, and the bugs are at a minimum.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSkills covered by this course.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll the skills will be taught to both you and your child, so you can realize your abilities, and limitations, for safe wilderness canoe tripping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaddling Class 1 rapids in a tandem canoe with your child.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSwimming and water safety in lakes \u0026amp; rivers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeneral Camping skills such as\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col class=\"ol-alpha\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCampsite selection \u0026amp; set up\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePacking, loading, navigation, and travel in a canoe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeal Planning, packing, preparation and cooking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrip planning, risk management, and safe practices\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWilderness First-aid tips \u0026amp; training\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFire Building, safe saw \u0026amp; axe use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*This is a course and group participation and proper behavior and attention are required for the safety of the group. Upon registration you will be asked to answer some questions regarding food allergies, physical fitness, and any relevant previous outdoor experience. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructor Group\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are 2 instructors for this course, each with many years of canoe tripping and wilderness experience. In addition, each instructor for the course has a specialty to share with the group.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColin Frey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a master Outdoor Wilderness Specialist and Wilderness First Responder, he will be the main programmer of the camp skills.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeoff Horn\u003c\/strong\u003e is a master paddler and will be the main programmer of the paddling \u0026amp; water skills as well as the camp \u0026amp; cooking skills. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth instructors have years of experience with teaching both parents \u0026amp; children to be safe in the outdoors and have traveled extensively with their own children in the wilderness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Cancellation Policy\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e30 days from the course – \u003cstrong\u003e100% refund.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e14-29 days from the course – \u003cstrong\u003e75% refund.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e0-14 days from the course – \u003cstrong\u003eNo refund.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSKU: PC PKWILD2 (202561)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Prairie Summit Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48499167756531,"sku":"202561","price":995.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/2333\/2851\/files\/PandKCourse.jpg?v=1774984088","url":"https:\/\/prairiesummitshop.com\/products\/parent-kid-canoe-wilderness-course-1","provider":"Prairie Summit Shop Regina","version":"1.0","type":"link"}