Canoeing

Locations

Year Groups

  • Primary School
  • Secondary School
  • Post 16

Duration

  • Half Day
  • Full Day

Difficulty

Adapted to the age and level of experience of students on adventure.

CURRICULUM LINKS

Key Stage 2: Geography, History

Key Stage 3: Design & Technology, History

Key Stage 4: PE, Geography

 

navigating waterways

Canoeing is a great way to get on the water and go for an adventure. On an easy-going journey on gentle waters, or one that is action packed and exciting, canoes are stable, versatile and offer a lot of fun along the way.

Students will learn the strokes, learn to read the water and, most importantly, learn to communicate with their canoeing buddy so they can control their canoe together.

Our canoeing adventures follow rivers in the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors National Parks, and the time on the water is adapted to the age and level of experience of students on adventure.

What’s Included

Students are provided with the following equipment, as and when appropriate.

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All specialist equipment

Canoe, paddles, watersports helmet, and buoyancy aid.

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All specialist clothing

Waterproofs and wetsuits when required. 

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Transport

Once at the centre, all transport to and from adventure activities is provided.

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Experienced, full-time, outdoor teachers and tutors

Each group of 12 students is led by a fully qualified and experienced outdoor tutor.

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curriculum links

Canoeing is an incredible way to get up close and personal with the water and engage with it in person. Curriculum can be met learning all about the craft, the environment you are canoeing in, or learning about local history, myths and legends.

Key Stage 2

Geography: Water Cycle

Students will see the water cycle in action.  They can discuss how water moves around the world and ultimately ends up where they are. Other aspects can also be discussed such as where drinking water comes from and it is processed.

History

Students can learn all about the history of canoes – where they came from, what they were used for, and by who.

Key Stage 3

Design and Technology

Canoeists can learn all about the design of the canoe and how materials have developed over time. They can also learn how balance and trim effects the performance of the craft.

History: Local

Local history and the influence of the waterway can be explored in detail.  Students can learn about what the areas close to the waterway were used for, now and in the past, and how this has changed over time.

Key Stage 4

PE

Following the GCSE P.E curriculum, we can develop student’s skills to help them perform core paddling skills/techniques in increasingly demanding and progressive drills in interesting and fun environments.

Geography

The challenge of natural hazards is part of the GCSE curriculum.  Whilst canoeing, students can spend time talking about these hazards and how they have shaped our environment. The shape of river valleys for example, changes as the rivers flows downstream – there is no better way to explore this than from in a canoe.

LOCATIONS: Offered at both Bewerley Park and East Barnby

YEAR GROUPS: Suitable for Primary School, Secondary School, and post 16 students

DURATION: Available as a full or half day activity

DIFFICULTY: Adapted to the age and level of experience of students on adventure

CURRICULUM LINKS:

Key Stage 2: Geography, History

Key Stage 3: Design & Technology, History

Key Stage 4: PE, Geography

navigating waterways

Canoeing is a great way to get on the water and go for an adventure. On an easy-going journey on gentle waters, or one that is action packed and exciting, canoes are stable, versatile and offer a lot of fun along the way.

Students will learn the strokes, learn to read the water and, most importantly, learn to communicate with their canoeing buddy so they can control their canoe together.

Our canoeing adventures follow rivers in the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors National Parks, and the time on the water is adapted to the age and level of experience of students on adventure.

What’s Included?



All specialist equipment

All sporting equipment and adventure specific helmets and harnesses.



All specialist clothing

Waterproofs, wellies and wetsuits, when required. Ideally students should bring their own wellies, but we have plenty on hand to lend.



Transport

Once at the centre, all transport to and from adventure activities is provided.



Experienced, full-time, outdoor teachers and tutors

Each group of 12 students is led by a fully qualified and experienced outdoor tutor.

classroom benefits

curriculum links

 

Canoeing is an incredible way to get up close and personal with the water and engage with it in person. Curriculum can be met learning all about the craft, the environment you are canoeing in, or learning about local history, myths and legends.

Key Stage 2

Geography: Water Cycle

Students will see the water cycle in action.  They can discuss how water moves around the world and ultimately ends up where they are. Other aspects can also be discussed such as where drinking water comes from and it is processed.

History

Students can learn all about the history of canoes – where they came from, what they were used for, and by who.

Key Stage 3

Design and Technology

Canoeists can learn all about the design of the canoe and how materials have developed over time. They can also learn how balance and trim effects the performance of the craft.

History: Local

Local history and the influence of the waterway can be explored in detail.  Students can learn about what the areas close to the waterway were used for, now and in the past, and how this has changed over time.

Key Stage 4

P.E.

Following the GCSE P.E curriculum, we can develop student’s skills to help them perform core paddling skills/techniques in increasingly demanding and progressive drills in interesting and fun environments.

Geography

The challenge of natural hazards is part of the GCSE curriculum.  Whilst canoeing, students can spend time talking about these hazards and how they have shaped our environment. The shape of river valleys for example, changes as the rivers flows downstream – there is no better way to explore this than from in a canoe.