Canoeing is an integral part of daily life at Camp Chikopi. Located on Ahmic Lake in Ontario, Canada, our waterfront setting allows campers to develop practical paddling skills in a controlled and supervised environment.
Canoeing is offered as both a recreational activity and a structured sport within our all-sports boys summer camp program.
Time on the water helps campers develop:
Teamwork and communication
Responsibility and equipment awareness
Confidence in outdoor settings
Respect for safety procedures
Direct lake access allows instruction to take place in calm, monitored conditions appropriate for different age groups.
Campers paddle across Ahmic Lake, explore nearby shorelines, and visit local destinations such as:
Camp Ak-O-Mak
Knoepfli Rapids
Magnetawan
Ahmic Harbour
Ahmic Lake Resort
Supervised group paddles are part of the tradition at Camp Chikopi and provide longer-distance experience for campers.
For campers interested in competition, we offer:
War canoe racing
Team paddling drills
Endurance development
Racing emphasizes coordination, balance, timing, and teamwork.
All campers receive instruction in:
Proper paddle technique
Water safety procedures
Entering and exiting a canoe
Carrying and handling equipment
Canoe structure and care
Instruction is age-based and suited to beginners through advanced paddlers.
Canoeing builds upper-body strength, balance, coordination, and endurance while reinforcing cooperation and group responsibility.
The waterfront is fully supervised and integrated into the broader camp schedule.
Explore our Sport at Camp Chikopi
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Phone: 705-387-3811
Winter Office (Nov–May): 954-566-8235
Email: campchikopi@aol.com
