Canadian Tire Jumpstart Mobile Kayaking Program

Record #: MDS0196
Last Modified: 24 Oct 2017
Last Full Update: 24 Oct 2017

Location

Located In South Shore Region
Where To Find Us Various locations across Shelburne & Yarmouth Counties (and Mun. of Clare)
Areas Served Municipalité de - Clare - Municipality ; Shelburne County ; Yarmouth County

Contact

Phone Contact your local Municipal Recreation Department
Contact Adam Dedrick, Director of Recreation & Parks, Municipality of the District of Shelburne; Phone: 902-875-3544 ext 225

Description & Services

Information  
 
The Canadian Tire Jumpstart Kayak Instruction Program teaches kayaking skills and safety to children and youth ages 10 and up. 
 
The program offers FREE basic kayak lessons for children and youth at a variety of suitable locations throughout Southwestern Nova Scotia from July to September. 
 
This program is made possible by the Canadian Tire Jumpstart Southwest Chapter sponsored by the Canadian Tire Store in Yarmouth. Although the program is free of charge we ask for a minimum donation of $10 be made to the Canadian Tire Jumpstart Program at the time of registration. 
 
For more information and program dates in your area contact your local recreation department: 
 
Municipality of Shelburne 
Adam Dedrick 
Director of Recreation & Parks 
(902)875-3544 ext. 225 
 
Municipality of Barrington 
Anna Kenney 
Recreation Director 
(902)637-2903 
 
Town of Lockeport 
Frances Scott 
Community Coordinator 
(902)656-2565 
 
Municipality of Clare 
Andrea Gaudet 
Active Living Coordinator 
(902)769-2031 
 
Yarmouth Recreation 
Misty Doucette 
Community Recreation Coordinator 
(902)742-8868 
 
Argyle Recreation 
Ginette d’Entremont 
Recreation Director 
(902)648-3379
Eligibility Ages: 10 year(s) and up

Special Information

Tags Canoe/Kayak ; NS Trail Guide ; Recreation Categories ; South Shore Connect ; Summer Fun
Categories - General Boating Safety Education ; Kayaking