Thank you for exploring our Winter Adventure Camp. We have found immense fulfillment in providing this camp since 2020. Regrettably, we are currently facing a pause in future camps, because of a decision by the NWT Worker’s Safety and Compensation Commission. This decision has resulted in the reclassification of our business into a new assessment category, thereby doubling our insurance premiums.
The nature of running safe and successful wilderness youth programming demands high staff-to-participant ratios. Unfortunately, the reassessment by the WSCC has created a financial challenge that makes it unfeasible for us to continue operating our youth camps for the public.
Schools and organizations are welcome to contact us for a custom camp or individuals with groups of 8 or more campers.
In previous years, we have celebrated the return of the sun with an action-packed week of outdoor winter fun! This day camp is designed for campers to experience a variety of exciting outdoor and cultural activities in the Yellowknife area. Leaving their smart phones behind, our campers will have an unforgettable week of fresh air, adventure, and exploring the beautiful wilderness around the Yellowknife area and Great Slave Lake. While the focus of the camp is on having fun with friends in a supportive environment, instructors will incorporate winter and northern survival skills into our activities throughout the week.
Highlights of the camp will include:
Each day of the camp = campers can be dropped off between 8:00-8:30am and picked up between 5:00-5:30pm.
Call us at 1 (867) 445-4512 for more information about summer paddle camp!
In the last whole week, his experience of learning outdoors was phenomenal and most of all he spent this time with his friends and made new friends there. The design of the camp highly encourages leadership which is very thoughtful and appropriate for the kids of these ages (8-13). There were lots and lots of learning happening in the camp. Dan the owner and the project leader is intensively trained in wilderness outdoor skills and first aid. I find him very organized, strong in communication and always puts kids’ safety as his priority. I recommend the program to any family without hesitation.
– Snacks and lunches each day
– Shuttles
– Jackpine Paddle Gear
– Jackpine Paddle Stickers
– 40+ hours of instruction and supervision
– 5:1 Min. Camper to Camp Leader Ratio
All youth in grades 3-8. No previous outdoor experience is necessary!
A detailed personal clothing and equipment list will be emailed to parents/guardians following registration.
Really good. We will provide campers with delicious and nutritious lunches and snacks!
We provide a safe and supportive environment at all Jackpine Paddle Camps free from any kind of discrimination and bullying. Camper safety also relies on our ability to enforce key camp rules, for example wearing lifejackets at all times when in or on the water, wearing proper footwear at all times, and staying within eyesight of camp leaders unless permission is granted.
If we notice inappropriate behaviour that jeopardizes group or individual safety or well-being, camp leaders will work one-on-one to address the issue and if needed, give a camper three warnings before dismissing them from camp. Obviously this isn’t something we like to do and unfortunately no refunds will be made for dismissed campers.
No illicit drugs or alcohol are permitted at Jackpine Paddle Camps – the same rules apply for both campers and camp leaders.
Please complete booking online and submit payment in order to secure a spot in a camp. We understand that life happens and plans to attend camp sometimes have to change. On our end, camps do fill up and sometimes we have to turn campers away based on our instructor availability and shuttle capacity. We also may purchase equipment/food/supplies for your camper in advance. If you need to cancel your registration up to 30 prior to the start of the camp, we’ll send a full refund less a 20% cancellation fee. Refunds within 30 days of the start of a camp will be at the discretion of Jackpine Paddle and mostly dependent on wait lists and our ability to find another camper to replace yours.
We will do our best to ensure that all kids get to experience our camps, regardless of much income their parents/guardians earn. If you have an interested camper but are unable to afford our camps, drop us a line at info@jackpinepaddle.com. We’ll consider financial assistance on a case-by-case basis and can offer a flexible payment plan.
We also ask eligible families to apply to the following programs available to help those in need send kids to camp:
1. JUMPSTART.
Jumpstart is run from the Canadian Tire family of Companies and offers parents/guardians up to $300 of assistance per child for registration fees and equipment. Some tips for applying for Jumpstart:
Under “activity” you can select “Sailing/kayaking/canoeing”.
Don’t worry when it asks for the “Program Registration Number” you can leave that field blank.
Please keep your submission number provided at the end of the application, as it will not be emailed to you.
You are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as application review can take up to 6-8 weeks.
2. KIDSPORT.
Kidsport offers up to $300 per child, per year in support for registration fee and equipment funding on a first come – first served basis. In 2015, KidSport NWT provided over $43,000 to 1,300 kids from 12 communities in 13 sports.
Jackpine Paddle is affiliated with the NWT Kayaking Association and eligible for Kidsport funding.
Do you have questions about our youth camps? Wondering if they are a good fit for your child? Don't hesitate to contact us at info@jackpinepaddle.com or call 867.445.4512. We love to talk about camp and would be happy to chat with you!