Paddlesport Weeks

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Does your child love adventure and outdoor activities? Treat them to a place at an activity week during the school holidays.

Embark on an exciting five-day journey filled with excitement and adventure. Dive into the world of paddleboarding, kayaking and canoeing, working towards the British Canoeing Paddle Start and Paddle Discover Awards.

Paddlesport Weeks offer five days of skill-building, exploration and waterborne achievement for 8-15 year olds.

Sessions take place Monday - Friday from 9.30am - 4.30pm. The week costs £279 per person.

No previous experience is required. If you don't fancy joining for a full week, check out our Activity Days as a one-day alternative.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Are Paddlesport Weeks the same as Activity Weeks?

    They are very similar, but the main difference is that they focus on paddlesports activities such as paddleboarding, kayaking and canoeing. We are no longer running Activity Weeks.

  • Do adults need to attend?

    No, this is an unaccompanied session, so parents/ guardians do not need to stay on site. However, participants must be signed in and out by a responsible adult, aged over 18.

  • Does my child need to be a strong swimmer to take part?

    Whilst we don’t require participants to be strong swimmers, participants must be confident around water due to the nature of the activity. Buoyancy aids are provided and must be worn at all times.

  • What is the group size?

    These sessions are generally run in groups sizes of eight children with there being a minimum ratio of one instructor per group of eight leading the session.

  • What does a typical day look like?

    Each day will be split into a morning and afternoon session, where participants will alternate through paddleboarding, kayaking and canoeing to work towards their Paddle Start certificates. There will also be an opportunity to experience other paddling activities such as mega paddleboarding, raft building and katakanuing.

  • What times can I drop off my child?

    Please arrive at least 20 minutes before your session start time of 9:30am and ensure you arrive on time to pick your child up at the end of the session at 4:30pm. Wrap around care is available to purchase at checkout if required.

  • Will my child be in the same group all week?

    Yes, your child will take part with other participants doing the Paddlesport Weeks.

  • When do Paddlesport Weeks run?

    Paddlesport Weeks are available to book in the Easter Holiday, May Half Term and Summer School Holiday.

  • What do you need to bring to a Paddlesport Week?

    You will need to bring sports clothing that can get wet (no jeans or jumpers), trainers that can get wet, towel, swimwear, food and drink, waterproofs and/or extra layers, sun cream, hat and a padlock for a locker (these can also be purchased from reception).

  • What do participants do for lunch?

    Participants need to bring their own food and drink. There is also a café available on site.

  • Does my child need to attend for the full 5 days?

    Paddlesport Weeks are five-day courses. If you are interested in booking specific for a specific day(s). Please check out our Activity Days.

  • What is your safeguarding policy?

    You can find out more about safeguarding at Willen Lake here or if you have any questions please get in touch on enquiries@willenlake.org.uk.

  • Are Paddlesport Weeks suitable for disabled people?

    Please be aware that Paddlesport Weeks is a physically active course. We can provide information about our activities to help you make an informed decision about your participation. Please contact us on enquiries@willenlake.org.uk prior to booking to discuss your needs.

  • Are Paddlesport Weeks suitable for people with SEND?

    Yes. We have welcomed a wide range of participants over the years and will always do our best to ensure all participants have an enjoyable and valuable experience. We encourage parents and carers to share as much information about the additional needs of the young person they are booking for. This enables us to give you as much information about what to expect, and enable us to make any necessary adjustments to tasks to make them as accessible as possible. Please contact us to discuss whether the session will be suitable prior to booking on enquiries@willenlake.org.uk.