Cheema Active 5-6 Year Old Program

$1,580.00

Youth - Canoe Kids/Learn to Paddle/Recreational Programs

This full day program is designed for 5 and 6 year olds who will enjoy a largely outdoor movement experience for summer vacation.  Like Cheema's After-school program that runs September to June, participants are provided with childcare where they play outdoor games, swim under the supervision of a trained lifeguard, experience Dragonboating and mini kayaks/canoes, and spend time in the beautiful McDonald Sports Park adjacent to Cheema.  At times, the fun moves indoors where crafts, snacks and free play time is supervised.

The program runs from July 2nd to August 23rd, with no programming on August 5th.  We offer full summer or one month options where families cannot commit to a full summer.

Dates of monthly options:

1.  July 2-26

2.  July 29-August 23

Program cost - Full Summer -$1580 + $50 Capital Fund

Our experienced coaches will teach our participants all about outdoor and water safety in a fun, supportive, age appropriate environment.  We have paired the morning with an afternoon full of fun and adventure that takes place in our beautiful and secluded property on Lake Thomas. 

The primary objective is to keep kids active, having fun and enjoying all that the outdoors has to offer during the summertime.  For those not so nice days we have activities planned for indoor fun as well. 

Participants are required to bring Lunch, Snacks and a full water bottle at the start of each day, towel, sunscreen and a change of clothes.

Each participant also requires a certified PFD and should arrive each day with their bathing suit on.

Daily schedule: 

8:30 - 9:00 

• drop off, light games, snacks, get prepared for the day 

9:00-1:00 

• Morning wake up exercise session (yoga/stretching)
• Safety Lesson of the Day
• Teamwork building through land based group play and relay games 
• Snacks, water & sunscreen break 
• Active outdoor independent play and craft 
• Lunch, water, sunscreen and recharge break.  

1:00-4:00 

• Nature Exploration. We will learn about the world around us as we explore the grounds and interact with various forms of nature.  
• Snack, water, sunscreen break
• group swims supervised by staff lifeguards and coaches 

4:00-4:30 

• pick up 

Cheema Active 5-6 Year Old Program - July 2 to July 26

$840.00

Youth - Canoe Kids/Learn to Paddle/Recreational Programs

This full day program is designed for 5 and 6 year olds who will enjoy a largely outdoor movement experience for summer vacation.  Like Cheema's After-school program that runs September to June, participants are provided with childcare where they play outdoor games, swim under the supervision of a trained lifeguard, experience Dragon boating and mini kayaks/canoes, and spend time in the beautiful McDonald Sports Park adjacent to Cheema.  At times, the fun moves indoors where crafts, snacks and free play time is supervised.

The program runs from July 2nd to July 26th.

One month cost  $840.00 + $50 Capital Fund

Our experienced coaches will teach our participants all about outdoor and water safety in a fun, supportive, age appropriate environment.  We have paired the morning with an afternoon full of fun and adventure that takes place in our beautiful and secluded property on Lake Thomas. 

The primary objective is to keep kids active, having fun and enjoying all that the outdoors has to offer during the summertime.  For those not so nice days we have activities planned for indoor fun as well. 

Participants are required to bring Lunch, Snacks and a full water bottle at the start of each day, towel, sunscreen and a change of clothes.

Each participant also requires a certified PFD and should arrive each day with their bathing suit on.

Daily schedule: 

8:30 - 9:00 

• drop off, light games, snacks, get prepared for the day 

9:00-1:00 

• Morning wake up exercise session (yoga/stretching) 
• Safety Lesson of the Day 
• Teamwork building through land based group play and relay games 
• snacks, water & sunscreen break 
• Active outdoor independent play and craft 
•  lunch, water, sunscreen and recharge break.  

1:00-4:00 

• Nature Exploration. We will learn about the world around us as we explore the grounds and interact with various forms of nature.  
• Snack, water, sunscreen break 
• group swims supervised by staff lifeguards and coaches 

4:00-4:30 

• pick up 

Cheema Active 5-6 Year Old Program - July 29 to August 23

$840.00

Youth - Canoe Kids/Learn to Paddle/Recreational Programs

This full day program is designed for 5 and 6 year olds who will enjoy a largely outdoor movement experience for summer vacation.  Like Cheema's After-school program that runs September to June, participants are provided with childcare where they play outdoor games, swim under the supervision of a trained lifeguard, experience Dragon boating and mini kayaks/canoes, and spend time in the beautiful McDonald Sports Park adjacent to Cheema.  At times, the fun moves indoors where crafts, snacks and free play time is supervised.

The program runs from July 29th to August 23rd, with no programming on August 5th.  

One month cost- $840.00 + $50 Capital Fund

Our experienced coaches will teach our participants all about outdoor and water safety in a fun, supportive, age appropriate environment.  We have paired the morning with an afternoon full of fun and adventure that takes place in our beautiful and secluded property on Lake Thomas. 

The primary objective is to keep kids active, having fun and enjoying all that the outdoors has to offer during the summertime.  For those not so nice days we have activities planned for indoor fun as well. 

Participants are required to bring Lunch, Snacks and a full water bottle at the start of each day, towel, sunscreen and a change of clothes.

Each participant also requires a certified PFD and should arrive each day with their bathing suit on.

Daily schedule: 

8:30 - 9:00 

• drop off, light games, snacks, get prepared for the day 

9:00-1:00 

• Morning wake up exercise session (yoga/stretching) 
• Safety Lesson of the Day 
• Teamwork building through land based group play and relay games 
• snacks, water & sunscreen break 
• Active outdoor independent play and craft 
•  lunch, water, sunscreen and recharge break.  

1:00-4:00 

• Nature Exploration. We will learn about the world around us as we explore the grounds and interact with various forms of nature.  
• Snack, water, sunscreen break 
• group swims supervised by staff lifeguards and coaches 

4:00-4:30 

• pick up 

U8 Summer Program

$1,580.00

Youth - Canoe Kids/Learn to Paddle/Recreational Programs

18 of 44 Available

The U8 full day program is designed to give our youngest paddlers structured aquatic programming.  They will learn the basics of canoe/kayak skills applicable in our most stable boats.

Our experienced coaches will teach participants all about water safety in a fun, supportive age-appropriate environment.  We pair the morning's paddling experiences with an afternoon full of fun and adventure that takes place in our beautiful and secluded property on Lake Thomas.

Our primary objective is to keep kids active, have fund, learn the basics of paddling, and enjoy all that the outdoors has to offer during the summertime.  For those not so nice days we have activities planned for indoor fun as well.

Participants are required to bring Lunch, Snacks and a full water bottle at the start of each day, towel, sunscreen and a change of clothes.

Each participant also requires a certified PFD and should arrive each day with their bathing suit on.

The program runs from July 2nd to August 23rd, with no programming on August 5th.

We offer full summer or one month options for the U8 program where families cannot commit to a full summer.

Dates of Monthly options:

1.  July 2-26

2.  July 29-August 23

Program cost.  Full Summer $1580 + $50 Capital Fee

U8 - July 2 to July 26

$840.00

Youth - Canoe Kids/Learn to Paddle/Recreational Programs

4 of 14 Available

The U8 full day program is designed to give our youngest paddlers structured aquatic programming.  They will learn the basics of canoe/kayak skills applicable in our most stable boats.

Our experienced coaches will teach participants all about water safety in a fun, supportive age-appropriate environment.  We pair the morning's paddling experiences with an afternoon full of fun and adventure that takes place in our beautiful and secluded property on Lake Thomas.

Our primary objective is to keep kids active, have fund, learn the basics of paddling, and enjoy all that the outdoors has to offer during the summertime.  For those not so nice days we have activities planned for indoor fun as well.

Participants are required to bring Lunch, Snacks and a full water bottle at the start of each day, towel, sunscreen and a change of clothes.

Each participant also requires a certified PFD and should arrive each day with their bathing suit on.

This program runs from July 2nd to July 26th

Monthly program - $840 + $50 Capital Fee

U8 - July 29 to August 23

$840.00

Youth - Canoe Kids/Learn to Paddle/Recreational Programs

The U8 full day program is designed to give our youngest paddlers structured aquatic programming.  They will learn the basics of canoe/kayak skills applicable in our most stable boats.

Our experienced coaches will teach participants all about water safety in a fun, supportive age-appropriate environment.  We pair the morning's paddling experiences with an afternoon full of fun and adventure that takes place in our beautiful and secluded property on Lake Thomas.

Our primary objective is to keep kids active, have fund, learn the basics of paddling, and enjoy all that the outdoors has to offer during the summertime.  For those not so nice days we have activities planned for indoor fun as well.

Participants are required to bring Lunch, Snacks and a full water bottle at the start of each day, towel, sunscreen and a change of clothes.

Each participant also requires a certified PFD and should arrive each day with their bathing suit on.

This program runs from July 28th to August 23rd, with no programming on August 5th.  

Monthly program $840 + $50 Capital Fee

U10 Full Summer Program - Female

$1,300.00

Sprint Competitive U10

10 of 41 Available

The U10 program offers coached sessions in singles, crew boats, war canoes and our Dragon boat complimented by a variety of land-based activity.  Our goal is to make kids comfortable in the boats and learn to love the sport.  For those sessions in challenging single canoes and kayaks we will group the kids according to their ability levels so that they experience a similar level of success as their friends and are capable of practicing as a group.  Over the course of the summer, participants will be re-grouped frequently based on their acquired skills and fitness.

Our U10 boys and girls annually work towards having a competitive war canoe at all local regattas.  This group activity is usually the highlight of the summer.  Participants will also learn how to paddle tandem and four person boats and have racing opportunities at Cheema or other clubs.  The kids round out their water activities, spending lots of fund time in the McDonald Sports Park playing games.

Other aspects of the program include:

• boating and water safety/education
• becoming comfortable playing in, on and around water
• learning the FUNdamentals of canoe/kayak in age-appropriate canoes and kayaks
• becoming confident in movement skills, coordination and balance
• learning teamwork through land games and crew boat activities
• building skills and confidence in all forms of canoe/kayak
• learning to care for canoe/kayak equipment
• learning to respect others and become part of a team

The program runs from July 2nd to August 23rd, with no programming on August 5th.

Program cost $1300 + $50 Capital Fee

Fee includes $58.70 ADCKC, CKC, Safety and Insurance

U10 Full Summer Program - Male

$1,300.00

Sprint Competitive U10

1 of 49 Available

The U10 program offers coached sessions in singles, crew boats, war canoes and our Dragon boat complimented by a variety of land-based activity.  Our goal is to make kids comfortable in the boats and learn to love the sport.  For those sessions in challenging single canoes and kayaks we will group the kids according to their ability levels so that they experience a similar level of success as their friends and are capable of practicing as a group.  Over the course of the summer, participants will be re-grouped frequently based on their acquired skills and fitness.

Our U10 boys and girls annually work towards having a competitive war canoe at all local regattas.  This group activity is usually the highlight of the summer.  Participants will also learn how to paddle tandem and four person boats and have racing opportunities at Cheema or other clubs.  The kids round out their water activities, spending lots of fund time in the McDonald Sports Park playing games.

Other aspects of the program include:

• boating and water safety/education
• becoming comfortable playing in, on and around water
• learning the FUNdamentals of canoe/kayak in age-appropriate canoes and kayaks
• becoming confident in movement skills, coordination and balance
• learning teamwork through land games and crew boat activities
• building skills and confidence in all forms of canoe/kayak
• learning to care for canoe/kayak equipment
• learning to respect others and become part of a team

The program runs from July 2nd to August 23rd, with no programming on August 5th.

Program cost $1300 + $50 Capital Fee

Fee includes $58.70 ADCKC, CKC, Safety and Insurance

U12 Full Summer Program - Female

$1,300.00

Sprint Competitive U12

9 of 40 Available

The U12 program offers coaches sessions in singles, crew boats, war canoes and land-based activity.  For those kids who have the interest, our goal is to provide them with all the tools they need to pursue competitive paddling.  For our less stable and more challenging single canoe and kayak sessions, we will group the kids according to their ability so that they experience success relative to their peers and are able to paddle together.  Over the course of the summer, participants will be re-grouped frequently based on their acquired skills, fitness and group dynamics.

Our U12's typically have separate boy and girl groups that will develop team activities on and off the water, although they may be grouped together for some activities.  Crew boats and war canoeing are central to our program and there will be lots of team sport activity at the McDonald Sports Park.

Other components:

• boating and water safety education and awareness
• physical literacy (competent in fundamental movement skills)
• basic canoe/kayak boat steering skills and general boat control
• ability to paddle continuously n a single and team boat
• build technical skills in all forms of canoe/kayak
• introduction to racing singles and team boats
• learning to respect others and become part of a team

The program runs from July 2nd to August 23rd with no programming on August 5th.

Program cost $1300 + $50 Capital Fee

Fee includes $68.70 ADCKC, CKC, Safety and Insurance

U12 Full Summer Program - Male

$1,300.00

Sprint Competitive U12

7 of 40 Available

The U12 program offers coaches sessions in singles, crew boats, war canoes and land-based activity.  For those kids who have the interest, our goal is to provide them with all the tools they need to pursue competitive paddling.  For our less stable and more challenging single canoe and kayak sessions, we will group the kids according to their ability so that they experience success relative to their peers and are able to paddle together.  Over the course of the summer, participants will be re-grouped frequently based on their acquired skills, fitness and group dynamics.

Our U12's typically have separate boy and girl groups that will develop team activities on and off the water, although they may be grouped together for some activities.  Crew boats and war canoeing are central to our program and there will be lots of team sport activity at the McDonald Sports Park.

Other components:

• boating and water safety education and awareness
• physical literacy (competent in fundamental movement skills)
• basic canoe/kayak boat steering skills and general boat control
• ability to paddle continuously n a single and team boat
• build technical skills in all forms of canoe/kayak
• introduction to racing singles and team boats
• learning to respect others and become part of a team

The program runs from July 2nd to August 23rd with no programming on August 5th.

Program cost $1300 + $50 Capital Fee

 Fee includes $68.70 ADCKC, CKC, Safety and Insurance

U14/U16 Summer

$1,300.00

Sprint Competitive U14

Our U14/U16 program can be transitional for participants.  Some of our U14 and U16 paddlers are on their way to highly competitive careers, while others simply want to enjoy the outdoors and a summer on the water.  For one of the three daily blocks, the U14 and U16 program is designed to accommodate those different interests.  Those kids pursuing year-round training, who are more committed to racing at a high level and have a burning desire to develop into a high-performance athlete - they will have dedicated coaching during their daily singles block.

Those with more of a recreational bias will have specifically designed opportunities that they can influence.  Activities include extra war canoe time, basketball, swimming, recreational canoe excursions, fitness/strength training, team sport activities and racing canoe/kayak paddling at their desired pace, with appropriate instruction.

The U14/U16 program is for participants ages 13 to 16.  The program consists of the following:

• learn to paddle with property technique - racing or recreational
• opportunity to specialize in either canoe or kayak
• develop speed and strength and build general and specific strength, speed and endurance conducive to racing
• introduction to nutrition and recovery educations, as well as lifestyle and basic goal setting skills
• learning to respect others and become part of a team

The program runs July 2nd to August 23rd with no programming on August 5th.

Program cost $1300 + $50 Capital Fee

Fee includes $75.40 / $102.00  ADCKC, CKC, Safety and Insurance

U14/U16 Summer

$1,300.00

Sprint Competitive U16

Our U14/U16 program can be transitional for participants.  Some of our U14 and U16 paddlers are on their way to highly competitive careers, while others simply want to enjoy the outdoors and a summer on the water.  For one of the three daily blocks, the U14 and U16 program is designed to accommodate those different interests.  Those kids pursuing year-round training, who are more committed to racing at a high level and have a burning desire to develop into a high-performance athlete - they will have dedicated coaching during their daily singles block.

Those with more of a recreational bias will have specifically designed opportunities that they can influence.  Activities include extra war canoe time, basketball, swimming, recreational canoe excursions, fitness/strength training, team sport activities and racing canoe/kayak paddling at their desired pace, with appropriate instruction.

The U14/U16 program is for participants ages 13 to 16.  The program consists of the following:

• learn to paddle with property technique - racing or recreational
• opportunity to specialize in either canoe or kayak
• develop speed and strength and build general and specific strength, speed and endurance conducive to racing
• introduction to nutrition and recovery educations, as well as lifestyle and basic goal setting skills
• learning to respect others and become part of a team

The program runs July 2nd to August 23rd with no programming on August 5th.

Program cost $1300 + $50 Capital Fee

Fee includes $75.40 / $102.00  ADCKC, CKC, Safety and Insurance

Extended Hours

$200.00

Sprint Competitive U10

17 of 80 Available

Cheema is excited to be able to offer an early drop off / late pickup option for our 2024 Summer Program. 

This option will provide participants supervision from 7:30-9am and 4-5:30pm.

Participants can be dropped off starting at 7:30am and must be picked up by 5:30pm. 

Parents will be required to park and accompany participants to be checked in/out at the specified location (details will follow).  

Please see Cheema’s refund policy for all other program fees or if the registrant chooses to withdraw from other programs. 

If participants are dropped off before or after the stated drop off and pickup times, Cheema reserves the right to charge additional fees at the rate of $1 minute or unregister the participant from this program offering at our discretion.

Fees: $200

“Pay as you go” may be available if space permits at a rate of $10 for each of the early drop off or late pickup ($20 day for both) and must be paid in advance or at time of drop off / pickup, space may not be available and cannot be guaranteed.  Late pickup must be confirmed in advance (details to follow).

Extended Hours

$200.00

Sprint Competitive U12

17 of 80 Available

Cheema is excited to be able to offer an early drop off / late pickup option for our 2024 Summer Program. 

This option will provide participants supervision from 7:30-9am and 4-5:30pm.

Participants can be dropped off starting at 7:30am and must be picked up by 5:30pm. 

Parents will be required to park and accompany participants to be checked in/out at the specified location (details will follow).  

Please see Cheema’s refund policy for all other program fees or if the registrant chooses to withdraw from other programs. 

If participants are dropped off before or after the stated drop off and pickup times, Cheema reserves the right to charge additional fees at the rate of $1 minute or unregister the participant from this program offering at our discretion.

Fees: $200

“Pay as you go” may be available if space permits at a rate of $10 for each of the early drop off or late pickup ($20 day for both) and must be paid in advance or at time of drop off / pickup, space may not be available and cannot be guaranteed.  Late pickup must be confirmed in advance (details to follow).

Extended Hours

$200.00

Sprint Competitive U14

17 of 80 Available

Cheema is excited to be able to offer an early drop off / late pickup option for our 2024 Summer Program. 

This option will provide participants supervision from 7:30-9am and 4-5:30pm.

Participants can be dropped off starting at 7:30am and must be picked up by 5:30pm. 

Parents will be required to park and accompany participants to be checked in/out at the specified location (details will follow).  

Please see Cheema’s refund policy for all other program fees or if the registrant chooses to withdraw from other programs. 

If participants are dropped off before or after the stated drop off and pickup times, Cheema reserves the right to charge additional fees at the rate of $1 minute or unregister the participant from this program offering at our discretion.

Fees: $200

“Pay as you go” may be available if space permits at a rate of $10 for each of the early drop off or late pickup ($20 day for both) and must be paid in advance or at time of drop off / pickup, space may not be available and cannot be guaranteed.  Late pickup must be confirmed in advance (details to follow).

Extended Hours

$200.00

Sprint Competitive U16

17 of 80 Available

Cheema is excited to be able to offer an early drop off / late pickup option for our 2024 Summer Program. 

This option will provide participants supervision from 7:30-9am and 4-5:30pm.

Participants can be dropped off starting at 7:30am and must be picked up by 5:30pm. 

Parents will be required to park and accompany participants to be checked in/out at the specified location (details will follow).  

Please see Cheema’s refund policy for all other program fees or if the registrant chooses to withdraw from other programs. 

If participants are dropped off before or after the stated drop off and pickup times, Cheema reserves the right to charge additional fees at the rate of $1 minute or unregister the participant from this program offering at our discretion.

Fees: $200

“Pay as you go” may be available if space permits at a rate of $10 for each of the early drop off or late pickup ($20 day for both) and must be paid in advance or at time of drop off / pickup, space may not be available and cannot be guaranteed.  Late pickup must be confirmed in advance (details to follow).

Extended Hours

$200.00

Youth - Canoe Kids/Learn to Paddle/Recreational Programs

17 of 80 Available

Cheema is excited to be able to offer an early drop off / late pickup option for our 2024 Summer Program. 

This option will provide participants supervision from 7:30-9am and 4-5:30pm.

Participants can be dropped off starting at 7:30am and must be picked up by 5:30pm. 

Parents will be required to park and accompany participants to be checked in/out at the specified location (details will follow).  

Please see Cheema’s refund policy for all other program fees or if the registrant chooses to withdraw from other programs. 

If participants are dropped off before or after the stated drop off and pickup times, Cheema reserves the right to charge additional fees at the rate of $1 minute or unregister the participant from this program offering at our discretion.

Fees: $200

“Pay as you go” may be available if space permits at a rate of $10 for each of the early drop off or late pickup ($20 day for both) and must be paid in advance or at time of drop off / pickup, space may not be available and cannot be guaranteed.  Late pickup must be confirmed in advance (details to follow).

Extended Hours - 4 week program

$100.00

Youth - Canoe Kids/Learn to Paddle/Recreational Programs

5 of 20 Available

Cheema is excited to be able to offer an early drop off / late pickup option for our 2024 Summer Program. 

This option will provide participants supervision from 7:30-9am and 4-5:30pm.

Participants can be dropped off starting at 7:30am and must be picked up by 5:30pm. 

Parents will be required to park and accompany participants to be checked in/out at the specified location (details will follow).  

Please see Cheema’s refund policy for all other program fees or if the registrant chooses to withdraw from other programs. 

If participants are dropped off before or after the stated drop off and pickup times, Cheema reserves the right to charge additional fees at the rate of $1 minute or unregister the participant from this program offering at our discretion.

Fees: $100

“Pay as you go” may be available if space permits at a rate of $10 for each of the early drop off or late pickup ($20 day for both) and must be paid in advance or at time of drop off / pickup, space may not be available and cannot be guaranteed.  Late pickup must be confirmed in advance (details to follow).

Racing Tanks

$49.00

Recreational Youth Member

Only 1 Cheema tank per order.  If you require an additional tank, please order under different participant's name.

PLEASE ENSURE YOU CHOOSE THE CORRECT SIZE ON THE QUESTIONS PAGE, SIZING CHART IS BELOW

*Note as of 2023 Racing season, only those competing in CKC sanctioned events, or ADCKC events in U16 and up are required to wear an approved Cheema racing top. 

Those in U14, U12, U10 and below competing at ADCKC events can choose to wear a black t-shirt

5.13 - Competitor Uniforms 

1. Competitors under the age of 15 years old as of December 31 of the competition year must be dressed in a shirt in the CKC DDC approved colours of their club
2. Competitors 15 years or older as of December 31 of the competition year must be uniformly dressed in CKC DDC approved colours and design of their club."

For those that are eligible and choose to race in a plain Black T-shirt, you may want to consider a Black t-shirt with a Cheema logo which you can order via our online shop at cheema.entripyshops.com/ , other clothing items are also available. The supplier usually offers free shipping on orders over $99

Racing Tanks

$49.00

Recreational Adult Member

Only 1 Cheema tank per order.  If you require an additional tank, please order under different participant's name.

PLEASE ENSURE YOU CHOOSE THE CORRECT SIZE ON THE QUESTIONS PAGE, SIZING CHART IS BELOW

*Note as of 2023 Racing season, only those competing in CKC sanctioned events, or ADCKC events in U16 and up are required to wear an approved Cheema racing top. 

Those in U14, U12, U10 and below competing at ADCKC events can choose to wear a black t-shirt

5.13 - Competitor Uniforms 

1. Competitors under the age of 15 years old as of December 31 of the competition year must be dressed in a shirt in the CKC DDC approved colours of their club
2. Competitors 15 years or older as of December 31 of the competition year must be uniformly dressed in CKC DDC approved colours and design of their club."

For those that are eligible and choose to race in a plain Black T-shirt, you may want to consider a Black t-shirt with a Cheema logo which you can order via our online shop at cheema.entripyshops.com/ , other clothing items are also available. The supplier usually offers free shipping on orders over $99