2025 NorthStar × GTASUP Paddling Summer Camp
The high-energy water sports event that lit up Toronto's summer is back!
NorthStar, in collaboration with GTASUP Multi-Fun Paddleboard Club, invites you to embark on a water adventure that combines professionalism, fun, and challenge!
Location:
Lake Wilcox Beach, Richmond Hill, ON
NorthStar Special Needs Society is teaming up with GTASUP Paddle Board Club to bring you a water adventure packed with professional training, fun, and challenges!
Camp Schedule
Week 1: June 23 – June 27
Week 2: June 30 – July 4 (Closed July 1 for Canada Day)
Week 3: July 7 – July 11
Week 4: July 14 – July 18
Week 5: July 21 – July 25
Week 6: July 28 – August 1
Week 7: August 5 – August 8 (Closed August 4 for Civic Holiday)
Week 8: August 11 – August 15
Week 9: August 18 – August 22
Week 10: August 25 – August 29
Daily Sessions:
• Morning Session: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Afternoon Session: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Camp Location
Lake Wilcox Beach, Richmond Hill, ON
A safe water environment with professional supervision and beautiful view—ideal for kids of all ages to train in water sports!
Program Highlights
✅ Certified Paddle Canada instructors with fun bilingual teaching
✅ Professional and structured paddle-boarding curriculum
✅ Completes to become GTASUP club members and can win surprise gifts
✅ Opportunity to earn a Paddle Canada skills certification
✅ Provided with full set child-specific gear paddle boards, life jackets
Course Content (partial)
• Paddle-boarding fundamentals and advanced techniques
• Stand-up paddling, straight-line control, turning techniques
• Water safety and rescue drills
• Self-rescue after falling into water, environmental awareness
• Fun competitions and paddleboard dragon boat experience
• Balance, coordination, and core strength training
• Teamwork and collaborative exercises
Eligibility
Children and youth ages 7 to 16, no swimming skills required!
Maximum 6 students per session