Training
The Philadelphia Canoe Club offers training in many forms of paddling: Recreational canoeing and kayaking, Flat and moving water, Whitewater kayaking and canoeing, rolling, strokes for novice and intermediate paddlers, the PCC has ACA certified instruction available in all of these areas year round. Check our training schedules for the training that fits what you want to learn, and get out on the water! Come paddle with us.
Whitewater Training Flat / Moving Water Training Online How-To Videos -
The training schedule and individual classes are listed below. PCC supplies whitewater and flatwater boating equipment, which is included with all training courses. If you have any additional questions, please contact our Training Director, at Training@philacanoe.org for information about classes and how to register.
Schedule at a Glance
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| Novice training ($250) | 6/1&2, 8&9 | 6/15&16, 22&23 | ||
| 1-day intro classes ($100) | 6/29, 7/27, 8/17 | 6/30, 7/13, 7/20, 7/27, 8/3, 8/10, 8/18, 8/24 | ||
| 2-day intro classes ($150) | 5/18&19, 7/13&14 | Intro:TBD, Intermediate 7/20&21 |
Full Course Listings Below - Select a class to find out more and register. All classes discounted 50% for PCC members and 50% for minors.
All Upcoming Training Events
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| Novice Whitewater Kayaking (4-Day) - 06-01-2013 |
This comprehensive whitewater kayaking class will prepare the student to run class 2... |
Repeats every week until Mon Jun 10 2013 . 06/01/2013 - 8:00am |
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| Novice Whitewater Kayaking (4-Day) - 06-01-2013 |
This comprehensive whitewater kayaking class will prepare the student to run class 2... |
06/08/2013 - 8:00am |
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| Novice Training - Whitewater Canoeing (4-Day) - 06/15-16/2013 |
This course is designed for beginner and novice paddlers who are interested in learning to paddle a tandem or solo canoe in whitewater. No prior... |
Repeats every week until Mon Jun 24 2013 . 06/15/2013 - 8:00am |
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| Novice Training - Whitewater Canoeing (4-Day) - 06/15-16/2013 |
This course is designed for beginner and novice paddlers who are interested in learning to paddle a tandem or solo canoe in whitewater. No prior... |
06/22/2013 - 8:00am |
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| Introduction to Recreational Kayaking (1-Day) - 06/29/2013 |
This one-day recreational kayaking class will introduce the student to basic kayaking... |
06/29/2013 - 8:00am |
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On Saturday June 29th Finy Hansen is hosting a trip to Oswego meet at 10:15 at the intersection of 70 & 72 (at wawa if still there) or... |
06/29/2013 - 9:00am | ||
| Introduction to Whitewater Kayaking (1-Day) - 06/30/2013 |
This one-day whitewater kayaking class will introduce the student to basic whitewater... |
06/30/2013 - 8:00am |
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| Introduction to Whitewater Kayaking (1-Day) - 07/13/2013 |
This one-day whitewater kayaking class will introduce the student to basic whitewater... |
07/13/2013 - 8:00am |
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| Introduction to River Canoeing (2-Day) - 07/13-14/2013 |
This course is designed for the beginner or novice student who would like to learn or enhance their canoeing skills. The course will cover... |
07/13/2013 - 8:00am |
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| Introduction to River Canoeing (2-Day) - 07/13-14/2013 |
This... |
07/13/2013 - 8:00am |
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| Introduction to Whitewater Kayaking (1-Day) - 07/20/2013 |
This one-day whitewater kayaking class will introduce the student to basic whitewater... |
07/20/2013 - 8:00am |
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| Intermediate Whitewater Kayaking (2-Day) - 07/20-21/2013 |
This two-day whitewater kayaking class will improve on existing whitewater kayaking... |
07/20/2013 - 8:00am |
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| Flatwater Kayak Rescue and Safety Class - 07-21-2013 |
Recreational kayaking is fun. Prevention of mishaps is the key to making your day more enjoyable. You... |
07/21/2013 - 8:00am | ||
| Introduction to Whitewater Kayaking (1-Day) - 07/27/2013 |
This one-day whitewater kayaking class will introduce the student to basic whitewater... |
07/27/2013 - 8:00am |
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| Introduction to Recreational Kayaking (1-Day) - 07/27/2013 |
This one-day recreational kayaking class will introduce the student to basic kayaking... |
07/27/2013 - 8:00am |
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| Introduction to Whitewater Kayaking (1-Day) - 08/03/2013 |
This one-day whitewater kayaking class will introduce the student to basic whitewater... |
08/03/2013 - 8:00am |
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| Introduction to Whitewater Kayaking (1-Day) - 08/10/2013 |
This one-day whitewater kayaking class will introduce the student to basic whitewater... |
08/10/2013 - 8:00am |
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| Introduction to Recreational Kayaking (1-Day) - 08/17/2013 |
This one-day recreational kayaking class will introduce the student to basic kayaking... |
08/17/2013 - 8:00am |
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| Introduction to Whitewater Kayaking (1-Day) - 08/18/2013 |
This one-day whitewater kayaking class will introduce the student to basic whitewater... |
08/18/2013 - 8:00am |
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| Introduction to Whitewater Kayaking (1-Day) - 08/24/2013 |
This one-day whitewater kayaking class will introduce the student to basic whitewater... |
08/24/2013 - 8:00am |
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