Paddling and Rowing
Our summer guide is out! Registration opened on Sun, May 3 at 6pm.
Program Guide Registration SystemLet’s get on the water!
Receive an intro to paddling or rowing in a supportive environment.
Sessions are led by instructors from collaborating community organizations with additional support from CAN support workers and volunteers.
Summer 2025: Programs are held in collaboration with CRIS Adaptive Adventures (stand up paddling in Kelowna) and Nanaimo Rowing Club.
CAN youth and adult programs are for individvuals who self-identify as Autistic. A formal diagnosis is not required.
Participants must have a registered account and be of the correct age when the program starts.
Let us know how to best support you.
The program is led by instructors from collaborating community groups* with additional support provided by CAN staff and volunteers.
Our staff and volunteers are on hand to ensure that all participants are welcomed, accepted, and supported.
- Need close support?
We’re here for you! We can provide 1:1 support, if needed. - Are you more independent?
We’re around to help facilitate the program and keep the group on track.
Most importantly, we want to ensure that each Autistic youth or adult is comfortable participating at their pace.
*Sessions are led by CRIS Adaptive Adventures in Kelowna and Nanaimo Rowing Club in Nanaimo.
Keep us in the loop!
For younger participants (or those with higher needs), parents and guardians can provide basic information about the participant’s support needs and abilities through their CAN account.*
For older or more independent participants, you can communicate any support needs or preferences through your CAN account.*
During the season, don’t hesitate to speak directly with staff about support needs and preferences.
*If the participant would like their personal support worker to accompany them to the program, please email us at youthandadults@canucksautism.ca.
