AusPaddlers 2024 Term 1

AusPaddlers Kids Paddle Club Term 1

Join AusPaddlers Geelong's Kids Kayaking Club, brought to you by Outside Adventures, for an exciting term of on-water fun in Geelong! Our club focuses on developing canoeing, kayaking, and water rescue skills while fostering a strong sense of teamwork and looking out for our fellow paddlers. As participants improve their skills, they will also have the opportunity to go on exciting expeditions, experience thrilling night paddles, and explore various water bodies including lakes, rivers, oceans, and moving water. So come and join us for an unforgettable adventure.

Get ready to have heaps of on the water fun! 

We have three different kids classes depending on age and skill level:

Tuesdays: 4:15 - 5:45 pm (for those working on their level 2 or above) 

Wednesdays: 4:15 - 5:15 pm (mini beginners age 5 - 8)

Thursday: 4:15 - 5:45 pm (junior & teen beginners & improvers age 8 - 16)

Each class runs for the whole of term 1 except for days when the conditions make it unsafe to paddle (please note that we do our best to give you advanced warning when we can't paddle, but due to the nature of weather sometimes this is not possible). 

Outside Adventures provides all paddling equipment including canoes and kayaks, paddles and PFDs (life jackets) for use during each session.  Paddlers need to wear clothing appropriate to the weather conditions and bring a full change of clothes, any personal medication, and a water bottle.

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Minis and Beginners sessions are run at West Fyans Street Boat Ramp on the Barwon River. Level 2 sessions are also primarily run at West Fyans Street Boat Ramp but will sometimes be  run where the water is better for the skills they are working on that day, these sessions will still in the proximity of Geelong and you will be notified ahead of time when they are in a different location. 

Changing rooms, toilets and parking are available at West Fyans Street Boat Ramp 

Thinking about joining up but want to try first? Sign up for a trial session. Set trial sessions are on the first week of term and can be booked below. If you need an alternative trial date please get in touch with us.