Programs
Youth Paddling
All the classic summer camp fun, with extra chances to try sprint boats, explore speed, enjoy a more active two weeks on the water and try a regatta or two. Full days or half days, games, swimming and social time are also on the menu!
A half day, two week camp designed for paddlers age 13 - 16 years (novice to intermediate) who want to improve their paddling skills and try out different types of boats, including touring canoes, kayaks, SUP, and north canoe, while enjoying fun and friendships on the Gatineau River.
Our popular competitive development program for young paddlers age 13+ years who have at least one year of paddling experience and want to improve their paddling skills and competitive outcomes. Participants will have the opportunity to train in individual and team boats with experienced coaches. Spring, Summer, and Fall on-water programs are offered, as well as a Winter dryland program.
Our High Performance team is for competitive sprint canoers and kayakers age U15+ (born in 2011 or older) who are motivated to train hard all year to achieve excellence in their sport at regional, provincial, national, and potentially international competitions.
Summer Camp
The Cascades Summer Camp offers a classic outdoor summer camp experience, filled with games, activities, friendships, and plenty of time spent paddling and enjoying the beautiful Gatineau River. The best place for kids to spend their summer!
Dragon Boat
Our dragon boat program is open to everyone, even if you’ve never paddled before. Check out our team offerings for the summer season!
Adult Paddling
Adult fitness paddling sessions are designed to offer paddlers 21 years and over the opportunity to combine a fantastic core work out with basic kayak and canoe drills, techniques and games.
Whether you have years of paddling experience or would like to challenge yourself with a new activity, come enjoy paddles on the beautiful Gatineau River over the summer months. No matter if you are a fitness enthusiast or relaxation seeker, if you are 65 or over and love outdoor activities, this program is for you.
Our Masters Sprint Program is geared to introduce both intermediate (previous paddling experience) as well as support advanced level paddlers. Participants will work on and advance their technical skills as well as enjoy an organized training program that improves overall fitness.
The Paddle All program offers adults with special needs the opportunity to learn the skills of sprint canoe and kayak in a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment.
Outrigger Canoe
This program is for experienced outrigger paddlers or people such as former dragon boaters who are seeking new challenges.
Squash
One of the club’s oldest traditions! With two international sized courts and a dedicated community, we’re one of the best spots in the National Capital Region to play squash!
Other Programs
In the past the Cascades Club has offered or hosted:
Barbecues, baseball games, birthday parties, boxing lessons, card groups, Christmas parties, concerts, craft lessons, dances, dart games, daycare, dragon boat, Halloween parties, karate classes, lectures, meetings, paddling, pig roasts, potlucks, pub nights, seniors’ groups, spinning classes, square dancing, squash, summer camp, weddings, yoga classes and much more!
The Cascades Club is a community that thrives on the initiative and volunteer efforts of our members. If you have suggestions for programs, or are interested in teaching or leading a program at the Club, please contact info@cascadesclub.ca