Course Overview
The Level 3 Kayak Instructor program is offered as a combined program with the Leader 3* program. Learn how to stay relevant as a kayak instructor for more advanced paddlers. Hone in your demonstration technique, be inspired with more creative teaching techniques and develop into the highest quality instructor you can be. With this certification, you will be able to teach intermediate and advanced river skills to help participants gain confidence and skill on class 3+ whitewater.
The evaluation is separate from the workshop which allows Candidates to be evaluated when they feel ready (trained status never expires), it is highly recommended to take the evaluation the following year to allow time to for practice.
Please see the Instructor 3 Manual and the Leader 3 Manual to see the curriculum and evaluation guidelines.
*Instructors Candidates must be certified at the Leader 3 level before they can receive their Instructor 3 certification.
Who is this Course for?
Instructor Candidates who have their Level 1 and 2 Kayak Instructor/Leader. Prior instructing experience teaching intermediate students in whitewater kayaking.
Must be 16 years of age to achieve “trained” status and 18 years of age to be certified.
Course Location
Our wilderness classroom is the beautiful Middle Madawaska River, located a short distance from our Resort, and just south of the town of Barry’s Bay, Ontario.
Costs
$860
$36 – Whitewater Ontario annual membership *or another Provincial Sport Organization (PSO)
$120 – Canoe Kayak Canada 3 year membership
Available for free but please try and bring your own boat & gear (must be a creek / river running boat)
From $160-$740. See below for various accommodation & meal packages
Accommodation + Meal Packages
Not Included: Instruction, Rentals & HST
Shared Lodge Plan* | $740
Shared Cabana Plan* | $740
Shared Glamping Plan* | $740
Dormitory Plan* | $620
Camping Plan | $560
Camping No Meals | $160
Check In
The evening before your course between 7 & 10pm
Check Out
Day 4 at 7pm
*For those booking for one for the Cabana, Lodge or Dorm: it is likely you will stay with other students of the same gender. As a wilderness resort we have chosen to not expand too far into our surrounding forest and therefore have limited indoor accommodations. To book a private room as an individual is an additional cost.
About our Meals
We take pride in serving healthy, hearty and delicious meals. As a proud member of FeastON, we source locally when possible and add our special touch with herbs and edible flowers from our own garden. Meals start with breakfast the first day of the course and include: 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 4 dinners plus an après-paddling snack. Coffee, tea and juice are complimentary. BYOB.
Locally roasted specialty coffee and homemade snacks can be purchased from our Riverside Shop & Café.
Industry Discounts
Outdoor Industry professionals receive a discount.
June 16-19, 2025
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