Paddle Programs & Summer Camps

Ocean River is one of the premier specialty kayak and adventure companies in North America. With nearly 40 years in the business, Ocean River offers local area knowledge, incredible opportunity for wildlife viewing, and stress free active events. Our programs are designed to get everyone out on the water, teaching safety, technique and environmental stewardship.

Contact Us About Special Programs or Group Requests

Current Programs

  • Seniors Kayak Program

    Program Information will be available in Spring 2025.

    5 Week Session Programs for Seniors +55
    Offered Weekly from 9:00am-11:30am

    Single and tandem kayak available, with a 1:6 instructor to student ratio. No experience required. Learn sea state assessment, water navigation, risk mitigation, paddling technique and kayak skills. A great way to enjoy the outdoors and socialize. Launch from our easy access no-step dock at Oak Bay Marina.

    Offered in partnership with Oak Bay Recreation.

  • Adventure Program for Teens

    Program Information will be available in Spring 2025.


    Offered Weekly with one overnight campout.

    Where teens learn to become ocean ambassadors. We teach kayaking and stand up paddleboarding with both water skills learning, basic navigation, and trip planning. Learn about safety, paddling, and how to protect our oceans and coastline.

    Launch from our easy access no-step dock at Oak Bay Marina.
    Offered in partnership with Oak Bay Recreation.

  • Kids Kayak & SUP Camps

    Program Information will be available in Spring 2025.


    Session Programs for Kids Aged 8-10 and 11-13
    Offered Weekly 8:45am - 4:15pm

    Where kids learn to become ocean ambassadors. We teach kayaking and stand up paddleboarding with both water skills learning and land based fun. Learn about safety, paddling, and how to protect our oceans and coastline.

    Launch from our easy access no-step dock at Oak Bay Marina.
    Offered in partnership with Oak Bay Recreation.